65 years from the date of the wedding: how to celebrate and congratulate on the anniversary?

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Jubilee traditions
Where and how to celebrate the anniversary?
What is accepted to give each other?
Guest Gifts

After 65 years of marriage, the couple celebrate the iron wedding. This anniversary is unique, because not every couple will be able to keep warm feelings for each other for so many years and stay together in spite of everything. In addition, after 65 years of marriage, the age of the husband and wife is approximately 85-90 years, which is much higher than the average life expectancy. Such an important event as the wedding of iron, it is necessary to note with dignity in order to preserve exceptionally fond memories of this day.

Jubilee traditions

The 65th anniversary has found its name due to the fact that only strong relationships like iron can survive for such a long period and resist various life difficulties. At the same time, despite its durability, this metal is amenable to forging, and you can make excellent products from it. The same pliable characters are loving people, so by the 65th year of living together they were able to perfectly adjust to each other.

An iron wedding is celebrated in a narrow circle of close people, where usually 3 or even 4 generations of relatives and a few friends are present. Children and grandchildren take care of the organization of the holiday. Their task is to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for the anniversary, so that this day will be fun and easy.

It is not necessary to organize a gorgeous celebration, because the anniversaries are in old age and they prefer a calm atmosphere.

Spouses for 65 years of marriage traditionally give iron products, such as statues, jewelry, accessories for the home. Gifts should be practical and relevant to the subject, but extravagant things should be avoided. In addition, spouses at this age do not need modern, trendy gadgets, a trip to a long trip or sports equipment. Also completely inappropriate gifts in such a significant date will be slippers or socks.

Where and how to celebrate the anniversary?

Iron wedding is a family holiday that should be warm, comfortable and calm, so it is better to celebrate it at home or in the country. In rare cases, they order a banquet room or a place in a cafe, because it will be justified if a large number of guests gather who will find it difficult to fit around a table in an apartment. The organizer of the anniversary must know in advance who will come to congratulate the couple to take care of the venue of the holiday. In addition, it is necessary to think over a lot of little things to make this day really enjoyable and memorable.

Decoration of the place of celebration. To create a festive atmosphere, you should beautifully decorate the room where the feast will be held. In this case, the pretentiousness and abundance of large bright decorations will be superfluous - it is recommended to give preference to pastel colors, elegant vases with small bouquets, light tablecloths and napkins.

Family photos and the number “65” made of balloons in silver or gray will look good as decorations. You can also print large photos of the "newlyweds" and hang them indoors.

Holiday menu. Feast to the iron wedding should be akin to a family dinner. Ideally, the favorite dishes of anniversaries are served, but also fresh fruits and vegetables in the form of salads or slices should be on the table. As drinks, it is recommended to serve home-made stewed fruit drinks and fruit drinks.
Cake. Mandatory treat on the anniversary of the wedding is a cake. It should not be in a classic wedding style - a small confection with one or two tiers is fine.

For such an important event as the 65th anniversary, you should choose a cake with a special design. For example, it can be in the form of an album decorated with a photo of a jubilee, or a horseshoe, which is a symbol of an iron wedding.

The script of the celebration. To make the anniversary truly memorable, you must carefully consider its scenario. You can arrange a small concert with songs, dances, reading poems and congratulatory toasts. Also fun contests and games are welcome, in which both guests and heroes of the occasion will participate.
Photo session and video. To capture the pleasant moments of the 65th anniversary, you can hire a professional photographer or take a series of pictures yourself. In addition, some moments of the holiday are recommended to be videotaped, and then to mount a small film in memory of the anniversary.

Presents. On the wedding of iron, as well as on other wedding anniversaries, you need to give gifts. Their presentation and viewing can be made part of the holiday. During the presentation of the presentation, each guest must give a congratulatory speech.

Since the couple is in old age and quickly get tired, the celebration of the anniversary should not be delayed. It will be enough for a few hours of spending time together, after which only those who will be engaged in cleaning will remain.

What is accepted to give each other?

For each anniversary, the spouses must exchange gifts, which should correspond to its name. Consequently, it is customary to give metal items to an iron wedding, for example, jewelry, statues, forged souvenirs and other trifles. But you can present other gifts.

For the wife it is recommended to choose the following:

warm blanket;
home bathrobe;
tools and materials for needlework;
cooking utensils;
cutlery.

To choose the perfect gift for a husband, you must take into account his hobbies and hobbies:

fishing gear;
set of tools;
accessories for the car;
folding lounge chair at the parish;
expensive watches;
special pillow headrest.

If a man collects any things, then there will be no questions at all with the choice of a gift. But it should be noted that if the collectibles are knives, then they should not be presented on the wedding anniversary.

Guest Gifts

Children can give their anniversary parents not only souvenirs that correspond to the themes of the celebration, but much more.

Appliances. The new TV, microwave, dishwasher, slow cooker, bread machine and other electronics will make life for an elderly couple not only easier, but also more fun.
Furniture. A large bed with an orthopedic mattress and comfortable pillows will provide parents with a comfortable and healthy sleep. You can also give a couch and lounge chairs or a corner sofa with a small table for the kitchen.
Relaxation. A trip to a sanatorium or a boarding house is one of the best gifts for 65 years of living together. Spouses will be able to relax, spend time together and improve health.
Massager. In old age, people often have problems with their legs, back and arms. It can be pain, swelling and other discomfort, which can be eliminated with the help of massage. A small manual device with simple controls will certainly be appreciated.

Friends of the anniversary traditionally give metal things and souvenirs, which most often are:

candlestick;
food tray;
decorative horseshoe, which is hung on the door;
coffee pot, kettle or samovar;
dining sets.

Also on this day, it is perfectly acceptable to donate bed linen, photo frames, towels, panels, decorative pillows and bedside rugs.But knives, watches, clothing, personal hygiene kits are not worth giving.