Choosing a gift is not an easy task.Especially when it comes to your beloved man. Many women in this case are guided by practicality. After all, in a family, they believe, useless gifts are completely useless. However, this is wrong. A gift should first of all be memorable, presented from the heart, symbolizing your attitude towards the person. This article will discuss what a gift for a husband on a wedding anniversary should be. We are used to celebrating only round dates. For example, five years from the wedding day, ten, fifteen, and so on. But for many couples, the first years of life together mean a lot. After all, it is during this time that spouses get used to each other, learn habits, learn strengths and weaknesses. That is why a gift for the first anniversary is a must. At least for a woman. In search of a suitable present for this date, we are ready to run around all the stores in the city. But why? Why waste time and money on useless searches? You will not be able to find anything original and worthy anyway. Why not make a gift with your own hands? This approach will be the right decision. Believe me, any man will be happy if he is presented with a souvenir made by his own hands. And even if it does not cost a lot of money, as practice shows, men are not at all interested in the price of the gift.
A gift for a cotton wedding
The first anniversary is called calicowedding. This date symbolizes a certain transparency of family life. The relationship between spouses is still so fragile that it can break at any moment. That is why they are compared to a thin cotton handkerchief. On this day, spouses are presented with things sewn from this material. Such gifts are considered purely symbolic. What can you make with your own hands for your husband on your first wedding anniversary? An original gift would be a pair of pillowcases with an image of a man's and a woman's profile. To make a gift, you will need: 2 cotton pillowcases, fabric ink, the images themselves (they can be cut out of a magazine), a piece of white paper, a brush and an iron.
- Take the male image and cut out the silhouette;
- Paint it in ink, preferably in several layers;
- Wait for complete drying (about 40 minutes), put the finished template on the pillowcase, painted side down;
- Take the paper, put it on top of the template and walk along it with a hot iron. Try to capture the entire surface;
- Now remove the paper - the picture is ready;
- Do the same with the female profile;
- It is better to take white pillowcases. This way the combination of shades will be brighter and more saturated.
This is such an original gift for the first wedding anniversary! And most importantly, traditions are observed - the pillowcases are sewn from chintz.
Gift for a paper wedding
The name of this anniversary symbolizesfragile paper. Very often, by the second year of family life, a couple has a child, which is why life no longer seems so easy and carefree to the young spouses. On this anniversary, people give things made of paper - photo albums, calendars, paintings. You can also give plastic items. You can give your husband a CD with a recording of his favorite songs. It contains both paper and plastic. Go buy him a good book. Or you can do something even simpler and give your husband money. But you need to do it in an original way. Buy a balloon, put bills in it and inflate it. Your husband will definitely like this way of presenting a gift.
A gift for a wooden wedding
The fifth anniversary is a round number.It is associated with a wooden house, which, although a serious structure, can also be subject to fire. Moreover, family quarrels and scandals act as symbolic fires. Since this day is considered one of the anniversaries, you can also present your husband with an expensive gift, for example, a computer desk. If you want to please your spouse and make a gift with your own hands, we offer you the following option - wooden cufflinks. To cope with the task, you will need maximum patience and accuracy. In addition, you will have to pick up a jigsaw. But what won't you do for your loved one, right? As the saying goes - "the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing." So, you will need: a round wooden block (20-25 mm in diameter), a wood burning device, wood varnish, hot glue and fasteners from old cufflinks.
- Saw two identical pieces from the bar, 5-6 millimeters thick;
- Now burn an inscription or a drawing on each piece - whatever you like best;
- Open the products with varnish and allow them to dry;
- Now take the bindings and connect them to the cuff links with hot glue.
That's it! Maybe this idea will seem funny to someone. But believe me, your husband will appreciate such a gift and will tell his friends about it, proudly declaring to them about your ingenuity!
Decorative plate - a gift for any anniversary
We have looked at those wedding anniversaries,which is quite easy to make a gift with your own hands. Without departing from traditions and customs. But the following idea will suit any of these dates. You will need: a porcelain or glass plate, an illustration from a book or magazine (you can choose a beautiful landscape, a hunting or fishing scene), glue, scissors, a brush, acrylic varnish.
- Cover the picture with varnish in 5-6 layers. Each layer must be completely dry;
- Now take a bowl of water and place the image there for about 20 minutes;
- Take out and very carefully tear off the acrylic layer from the paper;
- Cut out the fragment you want;
- Attach the picture to the plate and secure, covered with varnish;
- On the rim of the plate you can apply patterns with acrylic paints to make the gift look more elegant.
The plate can be hung on the wall.To do this, take a can of food with a ring for opening and separate the lid. Degrease the back of the plate, grease it with strong glue and glue the lid in the right place. When the glue is completely dry, you can hang the plate.
What other anniversaries are there and what is it customary to give them?
Each wedding anniversary has its own name. And for each there are its own traditions and gifts. We have already looked at some of them, let's dwell on others in more detail.
- 3rd Anniversary - Leather Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes flexibility inrelationships. That is, if the relationship of the young people has not broken up before this date, it means that the spouses have learned to adapt to each other as flexibly as leather can bend. The best gift on this date will be a leather wallet, a keychain or leather furniture.
- 4th Anniversary - Linen Wedding
The symbol of this anniversary is flax, whichsymbolizes wealth and prosperity. The fourth anniversary is often called wax. For a linen wedding, gifts made of linen fabric are given - tablecloths, bedspreads, towels, bed linen. In the modern world, it has become customary to give household appliances on this date. It is better to celebrate by candlelight.
- 6th Anniversary - Cast Iron Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes a strong relationship.But they can also be broken if desired. After all, cast iron, although a very strong metal, can split from a strong blow. On this day, the married couple is given frying pans and other kitchen utensils made of cast iron.
- Zinc wedding - 6.5 years together
This date has no symbolism, but it has long beenIt has become customary to celebrate it. You shouldn't take this anniversary seriously, so you can simply and humorously give your spouse a zinc bucket filled with nails.
- 7th anniversary - copper wedding
Copper is considered a valuable metal.Therefore, a seven-year marriage is already a value. Copper symbolizes family strength, prosperity and beauty. You won't have to rack your brains over a gift for your husband on your wedding anniversary this time, since there are many copper products now: from various figurines to exquisite embossing. And in the old days, spouses exchanged copper coins on this day.
- 8th Anniversary - Tin Wedding
A tin wedding symbolizes the renewal of marital relations. On this day, you can give your husband a package of good tea or coffee. The main thing is that the box is made of tin.
- 9th Anniversary - Faience Wedding
It is believed that after such a long period of time, familyvalues have become as strong as good tea. And good tea in a faience cup symbolizes the calmness of relations. On this date, it is customary to give dishes or faience products.
- 10th Anniversary - Pink (Tin) Wedding
A decade later, the relationship betweenspouses are so strong that it is time to pay attention not to family problems, but to the beauty of the relationship. On this day, the husband gives his wife pink or red roses. The bouquet should contain 11 roses, 10 of which are pink (red), signifying the years lived. And 1 white rose, which symbolizes hope for another ten years of life together. In addition, on this day, the spouses invite all the guests who were on the wedding day.
- 11th Anniversary - Steel Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes the strength of familyrelations, equal to the strength of steel. Here the best gift for your husband will be a souvenir dagger. And if you can afford it, you can present a car or a motorcycle.
- 12th Anniversary - Silk (Nickel) Wedding
It symbolizes smooth relations in the family. On this day, nickel and silk items are given as gifts: nickel-plated dishes, silk curtains, bedding sets.
- 13th Anniversary - Lace Wedding
How craftswomen weave their lace for a long time,and strong family relationships are built over the years. That is why the 13th wedding anniversary got its name. On this day, lace and items decorated with lace are given as gifts.
- 14th Anniversary - Agate (Bone) Wedding
At this time, the family is assigned the statusprecious stone, and the first is agate. On this day, jewelry is given as a gift. In addition, you can give items made of ivory, since the anniversary has another name - bone.
- 15th Anniversary - Glass Wedding
The anniversary symbolizes clarity and puritymarital relations. On this day, glass and crystal products are given as gifts. Swarovski crystals can be a good gift option. Or you can buy your husband a good watch. The main thing is that it has glass on the dial.
- 18th Anniversary - Turquoise Wedding
Very often, a turquoise wedding coincides withThe 18th birthday of the first child. Therefore, the anniversary symbolizes the end of the problems associated with raising the first child. Products decorated with turquoise are given on this day.
- 20th Anniversary - Porcelain Wedding
Porcelain items are given as gifts on this anniversary.First of all, these are dinnerware sets, since it is believed that after 20 years of marriage, most kitchen utensils have become unusable and should be replaced with new ones.
- 25th Anniversary - Silver Wedding
After a quarter of a century, family relationships are given the status of silver. Therefore, on this anniversary, gifts made of this metal are given.
- 30th Anniversary - Pearl Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes pearly purityand the impeccability of marital relations. Items made of natural or artificial pearls will be appropriate. In addition, you can give any gift that corresponds to one of the previous anniversaries.
- 35th Anniversary - Linen (Coral) Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes peace, comfort,well-being and long family life. Traditionally, linen bedspreads, tablecloths, towels, and clothing items are given. You can also give jewelry made from corals.
- 37.5 years - aluminum wedding
The anniversary symbolizes the lightness and strength equal to aluminum. Metal cutlery and photo frames are given on this day.
- 40th Anniversary - Ruby Wedding
Ruby symbolizes love and fire.Only truly loving people can live together for 40 years. On this day, you can present a piece of jewelry with a ruby or a basket of fruit - pomegranates and oranges.
- 45th Anniversary - Sapphire Wedding
Sapphire is believed to have healing properties.properties. Spouses who have lived together for so many years are no longer young. And they should think about their health. Jewelry is given on this date, preferably with a sapphire in it.
- 46th Anniversary - Lavender Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes kindness, tenderness and longevity of family relationships. The ideal gift option is lavender - a fresh bouquet, dried flowers or leaves.
- 50th Anniversary - Golden Wedding
Not everyone is capable of living together for half a century.That is why this date was named after the most expensive precious metal – gold. On this day, only gold and gold-plated items are given as gifts. Spouses buy new wedding rings for themselves, and pass on their old ones to their children and grandchildren.
- 55th Anniversary - Emerald Wedding
Emerald is a symbol of eternity of life. Flowers and items of green color are appropriate for this date.
- 60th Anniversary - Diamond Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes the strength of the family,equal to the strength of a diamond. On this day, gifts are given that contain at least one diamond. And those who do not have the means for such expensive gifts can get by with rock crystal products.
- 65th anniversary - Iron (stone) wedding
A family that has stood firm for so many years is like a rock. There are no special gifts on this date, you can just give some nice little things.
- 70th Anniversary - Platinum Wedding
On this day, spouses are given those gifts thatAn elderly husband and wife will choose themselves. And the main gift for a platinum wedding will be communication with family, children, grandchildren. Of course, you need to choose a present for your spouse not only based on traditions and customs. Young men are pleased to receive various types of equipment as a gift. For example, the latest model phone, tablet or computer accessories. A great gift would be a trip for two to some exotic country. And if your spouse is into sports, give him a gym or swimming pool membership. And don't be upset if you can't afford expensive gifts. As mentioned above, money is not the main thing. You can always do something with your own hands. Yes, modestly and inexpensively, but with love and soul! We recommend reading:
