17 years of marriage: what is a wedding and how is it celebrated?

Unfortunately, in Russia up to the seventeenth anniversary of living together is reached by no more than half of all couples who have tied the knot. As a rule, such spouses have successfully learned to deal with conflicts, adapt to the situation and find a common language with their half. However, by this time, the former light of romance may have faded a little, so you should definitely celebrate this holiday in order to breathe fresh feelings into the marriage union.

The seventeenth anniversary of the marriage received the name of a tin or pink wedding. As a symbol of the holiday, tin was chosen for no reason. This metal is known for its flexibility and plasticity, in order to successfully spend together seventeen years, these qualities are extremely necessary. The secret of a happy married life together is to find compromises, be able to give in, be patient and willing to make concessions - that is, be flexible and be able to adjust.

In addition, tin refers to the metals used to join individual parts. This again reminds of family life, the 17th anniversary of which is possible only if the spouses fully connect and open each other's heart. It is also about strength - both metal and family union.

If we recall the second name of the wedding - pink, then something gentle and warm will immediately come to mind. Seventeen years later, the fire of passion, as a rule, gives way to something calm and spiritual, nonetheless sensual. In addition, the rose flower symbolizes something beautiful, but fragile, with thorns, which can be hurt by careless handling. This suggests that in relationships should be careful and be sure to protect your happiness.

One of the most pleasant traditions for a beautifully-sexing floor is the morning bouquet of seventeen elegant roses. By the way, they do not have to be pink, because their hue can be "talking" and transmit a message that the spouse wants to convey. Cream roses symbolize loyalty, however, like pink ones, which in addition mean tenderness and loyalty. White flowers are considered a symbol of renewal and purification, a new stage in the life of a couple. Finally, red roses speak of passion, love, and admiration. Of course, such a bouquet would be nice to get any woman.

The following tradition is the exchange of rings made of tin. They have no special material value, but, as it is believed, strengthen the feelings of the spouses more strongly. Often an engraving with important words or the date of the wedding is done in advance. The procedure itself can take place either alone or in a solemn atmosphere, similar to the original ceremony. You can even invite a person who can read the necessary speeches and conduct the ceremony. Usually dressing rings is accompanied by the pronunciation of wedding vows or simply warm words and declarations of love.

By tradition, the name of the wedding determines the key material from which the gift should be made, presented by the guests of the celebration. In the case of a seventeen year marriage, it is a tin. It may be tin jewelry, but in no case rings, as they are bought by each other spouses, or decor items. For example, in an antique shop you can find a frame for photos with tin inserts and place photos of a happy couple in it. A good sign would be to give tin spoons or other kitchen appliances or bathroom accessories. If you cannot find such a specific souvenir, then you shouldn't be upset - a pink symbolic package on some other gift will be enough.

Classic wedding gifts include bed linen, textiles and dishes, paintings and tapestries with roses, as well as mahogany figurines. Of course, one cannot do without a bouquet - of course, it should be packed in pink paper, and the flowers themselves are recommended to choose a similar shade. In the case when gifts are given from close family members, you can choose some expensive household appliances. The highlight may be a set of any seventeen items that delight the spouses.

A wife can choose a high-quality pink shirt, cufflinks, a scarlet leather purse (which, by the way, is believed to attract money), a bottle of expensive wine, complemented by French cheese with mold and olives, or a cigarette case with tin details. A touching gift will be the purchase of tin soldiers, symbolizing resilience - it will please the inner child of the man, and will meet the traditional requirements.

For the spouse it is customary to choose perfumes, jewelry with pink or red stones or tin jewelry, or something practical, but desired by the second half. You can give the pan only when the wife is an ardent cook and has long dreamed of this particular model. In general, any valuable pink gift will be appropriate.

The seventeenth anniversary of living together, as a rule, is celebrated in the circle of the closest people: relatives and relatives, or together with a loved one. On such a day, one can not do without a moment of nostalgia - viewing joint photos and videos and telling light stories. If at this time a couple is present at a party, then a good solution would be to turn on the slideshow and show everything on the big screen. The decor of the room requires the use of pink and pastel shades: tablecloths and napkins, bouquets of fresh flowers from roses, peonies, hyacinths and armfuls of balloons.

The menu should consist of the favorite dishes of the husband and wife, but it does not turn out to be a burden. Therefore, spouses can prepare salads and snacks independently, but to order a cake and a hot dish on the side. Of course, if everything happens in a restaurant, then such problems should not arise. Incidentally, of the alcoholic beverages on this day, preference is given to semi-sweet red wine, symbolizing love and warmth inside the pair. Be sure to add desserts pink strawberry or raspberry - mousses, cupcakes, cakes and, of course, a cake decorated with a flower cascade. It is appropriate to look at sea fish appetizers, for example, salmon, sandwiches with red caviar, meat served with pink sauce, grapes and strawberries.

The dress code both for guests and for the “newlyweds” themselves should also be specific - contain elements of a pink shade. The spouse should pick up a light beautiful dress, decorated with laces or beads, and the spouse should choose a suit of light colors, sand or light gray. In addition, the wife can decorate herself with jewelry with red or pink stones and shoes in tone, and a man with cufflinks with pink stones, a breast scarf of the same shade or tie. Little girls should pick up a light pink dress, and boys should wear shirts or bow ties. The remaining invitees must also comply with the dress code.

In the case when you plan a regular family dinner, do not worry that the children will be boring. Usually, the guys love listening to stories about how their relatives met, to be surprised at children's photos and to remember moments of family history. It should raise the old archives and all together trace the history of the formation of the family. You should definitely try to find and listen to the composition that sounded during the first dance, and review the cards from the wedding.

If the “young people” decide to celebrate this date without witnesses, then, of course, it is better to go to a restaurant, where to book a table for two, or rent a hotel room, that is, try to get away from routine and everyday life by any means. With friends and relatives, the holiday is perfectly celebrated at home, the restaurant is not necessary for this. In the first case, the best option would be to travel, for example, to go abroad for a weekend. So it will be possible to be filled with new impressions, and really make this day memorable. If there is no special finance, and the weather allows, then it is recommended to go on a picnic, which can also be made very romantic. A bottle of wine, fresh fruit, hot pizza or air cakes - all this will turn ordinary gatherings on a plaid in the park into a real holiday.

On this day, of course, it’s worth dreaming about the future, making joint grand plans and conducting a ritual of making wishes. To do this, the store bought a Chinese sky lantern, which in the evening is launched into the sky by a loving couple. You can just sit side by side on the bench, look at the stars and dream about the future.

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