3 years after the wedding: traditions and ways of celebration

The most responsible and joyful event in the life of every person is the marriage. Every year the marriage is strengthened, and according to the tradition, certain gifts are given for such dates and celebrations are held. The most interesting is the third anniversary of marriage, it is characterized by its customs and rituals.

After 3 years have passed since the date of joining the marriage union, the wedding anniversary begins, which is called leather. According to folk lore, for three years, lived together in a marriage, the newlyweds begin to understand each other well and all the confusions and offenses remain beyond the threshold of the house. Their relationship is “overgrown” with sturdy skin, and in mutual life mutual respect and love begins to reign. Therefore, the "leather" anniversary can be considered a serious bid for a long and lasting marriage.

The three-year family life in this case is equal to the skin, which is not afraid of either water or dirt. Lovers during this period of time have learned how to conduct life together and solve problems. Their passionate and bright feelings of love develop into more reverent and caring relationships. Of course, for these three years, the spouses had to endure a lot of trials, but they will have many pleasant moments and happiness ahead of them.

Each period of family life has its own steps, on which a couple enters. The third anniversary is no exception. This is a serious date, which is a symbol of a long journey, traveled together hand in hand. Leather wedding has its own interesting traditions, they go from ancient times and are very popular in our time.

• Before the anniversary of the young couple must ask for forgiveness from all the offenders, to distribute annual debts and clean the house from unnecessary items and things. According to belief, if you perform the above activities, the family will receive prosperity, well-being and good luck.
• On the upcoming wedding day, the bride and groom need to wear leather goods, it can be handbags, belts, bracelets or shoes.
• A few days before the leather anniversary, it is recommended to do general cleaning in the dwelling, while it is customary for a man to engage in walls and ceiling, and for a woman to use floor. After that, young people can go together to the sauna and carry out the procedure of complete cleansing of the body.
• The main attribute of such a wedding is the wheat spikelet, it is placed in a vase on the table or hung from the walls and ceiling.

• According to tradition, the celebration should begin early, at about 10 am. Parents tie a pair of ribbon and sprinkle them with coins. After that, the newlyweds served rye loaf, which symbolizes wealth and well-being in the house. It should be broken off piece by piece and eaten by the newlyweds in the presence of relatives.
• The holiday, as a rule, is organized by witnesses. They come up with fun contests with jokes and meet those invited at the entrance.
• At the end of the feast, the guests raise a glass for the health of the young, wishing them everlasting and strong love. Then the pair needs to break some plates for good luck. The more fragments, the stronger the family will be.
• During the celebration, spouses must dance; the first and last dance is considered especially important.
• Invited to a leather wedding, it is customary to treat red wine and meat dishes. This tradition has been adhered to since ancient times, because they believe that it will bring the family a full cup of wealth and health.
• Before the celebration, the bride should bake the dough in the form of animal figures, she should treat them to them. The first treats are given to relatives by the groom.
• An attribute such as a red apple is also placed on the holiday tables; they are often replaced with a loaf. According to legend, these apples are "healing" and they give the sick for a speedy recovery.

A bad sign on the wedding day is cloudy and rainy weather, as it promises possible troubles and quarrels. To avoid this, the newlyweds are advised to go out early from the house, face the entrance and throw rye grains over their heads, pronounce the words: “Birds will eat grain, sorrows and misfortunes from our house will be taken away”.

The ritual helps to protect the marriage from a possible negative, during which young people are planted with their backs to each other and are tied with a linen ribbon, saying: “The race continues, the family marriage is protected, the linen thread is strong, the life of the newlyweds is sweet.” In addition, lovers are advised to wear wreaths of wild flowers during the celebration. Holding them over the heads of the couple, the witnesses need to pronounce wishes for a long and happy life.

Leather wedding provides not only a specific celebration, but also special gifts. As a rule, the heroes of the occasion are presented with items with leather elements or inserts. It is considered a symbol of durability. Compared to paper, it cannot be broken, which means that the relationship between a married couple will become stable and will be able to withstand any adversity and difficult tests. This celebration is usually held in a tight circle, but often the newlyweds prefer to invite the closest friends and relatives. Therefore, going to such an anniversary, you need to know what gift to prepare. For this it is worth considering the following recommendations.

• If friends are planning an anniversary, then it is desirable to present them a panel and a picture made of leather; the original solution will also be a beautiful leather vase, a wicker box or a bottle. In addition, as an unusual souvenir can serve as a calendar or frame for photos of leather, designer chests, watches with decorative trim, animal figurines. If the spouses plan to go on a “honeymoon” after the celebration, then you can give them an expensive leather suitcase. For a couple who loves home comfort and modern design, leather safes-books are suitable for storing documents and various things, key holders or books-bars.

• For close relatives, a leather sofa will be the perfect gift. If the budget is limited, then you can replace it with a leather ottoman or a chair, which will occupy a worthy place in any hallway. A photo book can serve as a wonderful gift for a brother or sister, it can be individually ordered and filled with family photos. A leather case for glasses or a stylish cosmetic bag will be a wonderful souvenir. Today, you can also find cheap mirrors in leather frames, bags and other decorations in the shops.
• The most difficult task will be choosing a gift for a young spouse. He needs to be chosen considering not only personal preferences, but also her husband's style Most often, men on the leather wedding give classic folders for documentation, belts, coins or bags. Cigarette cases, notepads, leather charms, beautiful watch straps and briefcases can also be added to this list. No less original will be a souvenir made by own hands, there will be a lot of love and warmth in it. For example, as a homemade gift, you can make leather key rings, slippers, pendants or handbags.

• For the bride should be given a special gift that would highlight this wonderful date and stay for a long memory. Beloved, you can buy a leather skirt, coat or jacket. A good choice would be a leather cosmetic bag, a clutch bag, a stylish case for a mobile phone.From more expensive gifts fit stylish brooches, jewelry with leather elements, fashionable belts and bracelets.

Although three years of marriage together are considered a short time, it is still the first anniversary, which must be held with dignity. It should be noted that it is not customary to celebrate this anniversary on a large scale and feast. Usually a celebration gathers only family members and closest friends. To make the holiday memorable for a long time, you should carefully consider its organization. Since there will not be many guests invited to a holiday, there is no need to rent a cafe or restaurant, it is best to celebrate an anniversary in a country house or just to leave the company in the countryside.

The venue of the celebration depends on the time of year and weather conditions. For example, in the hot summer, you can organize a celebration in a small country house or rent a mansion by the sea. Here, the newlyweds, their relatives and friends will be able to fully enjoy the rest, and a cheerful toast-host will help to raise the mood of the guests. At the site it is recommended to beautifully arrange a wedding arch for the bride and groom, where they will be able to give each other gifts and in the presence of everyone make the next oath of love. In the garden of the house you can also place tables for guests. They should be decorated with original decor and cover in the appropriate style.

The celebration should turn out to be noisy and fun, with dancing. The dance will be opened and completed by the young. It is worth noting that the holiday script should be made, given the age category of guests. If young children are present at the wedding, it is advisable for them to arrange a platform with a clown separately, where they can play and have a good time without disturbing adults.

An important point is considered and drawing up a music program. All tunes must be selected in advance so that they smoothly replace each other. As for the ceremonial menu, then it should contain fish, meat, red sparkling wine and wedding cake. The sweet symbol of the anniversary must be made to order, with beautiful inscriptions and decor.

If the celebration of the anniversary had to be in winter, then the celebration can be no less original in the huge hall of the house. For this room should be issued under the "skin". In the center of the room there are tables for guests and a separate podium for young people. It is important to make the anniversary scenario in such a way that there are competitions, dances and congratulations. At the end of the celebration, the bride and groom will perform a dance and cut the wedding cake.

Humorous jokes and contests will help to dilute the atmosphere. For example, the bride and groom should blindfold and find a spouse in the group of guests. Other contests will be no less ridiculous: those who quickly cut cabbage, hammer a nail or collect a meat grinder.

Many spouses prefer to spend the holiday in the lap of nature, arranging country picnics. Such a celebration can be issued in the style of country chic, where each of the guests will put on leather paraphernalia.

For the same young couples whose family budget allows, you can order a restaurant or cafe, this will free the spouse from preparatory activities and cleaning. Checkout room is best with the help of designers. To do this, you need to hang posters with the words: “Our family turned three years old,” and also decorate the walls with balloons and leather ribbons. It will be interesting to look at the hall and collages from family and wedding photos. For those couples who like to have fun, you can order karaoke and yacht.

A good option for a holiday would be a romantic evening. There are many advantages in it: savings of finances and the opportunity to enjoy intimacy. At the same time, such a leather wedding can be arranged at home by candlelight, or you can arrange a suburban trip with a photo session, horseback riding and flying on an airplane. In addition, this trip can be planned for several days and arrange a mini "honeymoon."

Variants of gifts for a leather wedding, see the following video.