5 years of wedding: tradition and celebration

Every year of married life is a kind of stage. Every year relations can become stronger and deeper, or, conversely, lose their relevance and breed people. But now is not about that. The five-year wedding anniversary is a small anniversary. But how to celebrate it in an original way and what to give? We will tell you about these secrets now.

The fifth anniversary of living together is called wooden wedding. This material is much stronger than paper or flax. He hints at the strength of the relationship and the solidity of marriage. Spouses together went through the stage of growth and formation and have already managed to acquire the first "fruits" (children).

This time is not only summing up the intermediate results, but also the formation of plans for the future. Spouses have already managed to check each other in various situations, and now full confidence is based not only on feelings, but also on concrete actions.

A period of five years is not such a long period of time. But this is a definite milestone at which intermediate results can already be summed up. The main achievements will be the following points.

• Birth of children. During this period, many families have already managed to acquire one or two children. In the classical sense, the family becomes complete. Spouses have already overcome all the difficulties associated with caring for newborns, and understand their responsibility for their future.
• Own apartment. Young families often begin to live together in a parent or rented apartment. By this turn, many are already trying to get hold of their homes. The arrangement of life and the first joint repair are also important points.
• The calmed down passions. The first euphoria and a surge of hormones are already left behind. They are replaced by mutual respect and understanding. These are deeper feelings that are an excellent foundation for a long happy life together.

• No disagreement. Two persons, entering into marriage, invariably pass the period of "grinding in". Everyone has their own principles and concepts. Living together, invariably have to look for compromises. In some families, this moment goes smoothly, while others have to sharply curtail their interests in favor of another. By five years, this process is already completed and there comes a moment of family idyll.
• Distribution of duties. There is a classic scheme when the wife takes care of comfort and home, and the husband is a breadwinner. But each family is individual and there are no clear rules. After the spouses have lived together for 5 years, all responsibilities are already clearly distributed and this is not a reason for disagreement.
• Psychological stability. The moment of getting used to each other is invariably associated with emotional instability and stress. During this period, the couple had already become accustomed to the features of each other.
• Joint goals. Living under the same roof, the couple not only gets used to each other, but also begins to make joint plans. Holidays for the whole family, the distribution of the total budget for serious purchases and other joint activities become an integral part of life.

Experts-psychologists believe that this is a period of summing up. If the couple initially had a good respect for each other, then this only strengthens over the years. And vice versa, if it was not possible to find compromises in the initial stages of life, then by 5 years there may be an imbalance.It becomes increasingly difficult for a spouse to live together, as everyone insists on his own. Scandals and quarrels are inevitable here.

Each wedding anniversary has its own symbol. In this case, it is a tree. Such a choice is not accidental. Let us examine what it means in detail.

• Good root system. This and the family of spouses, who became 5 years ago one family. But relationships are not built in one day. Now they have united and created a solid foundation that will help the young family to feel confident in any “storm” and “freeze”.
• Fruit. This, of course, children. A young tree at 5 years old begins to bear fruit. This allegory applies to the family. In order to get a good harvest, children need to be “planted”, they must be looked after and protected from trouble.
• Crown. The young sprout does not yet have its own elegant foliage. It seems that the tree is almost bare. So is the family. Not every young family has the opportunity to immediately acquire all the necessary. By the age of five, many people have their own housing, well-equipped lifestyle and stable work.
• Youth. Despite the fact that the tree has already formed enough, it is still very young. In addition, one small spark can destroy it to the ground. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully treat family values ​​and care for loved ones.

By attaching great importance to each family date, you strengthen relationships and show that marriage is important and valuable to you. This can be expressed in words, but joint symbolic rites will give a positive charge of emotions and inspiration for future exploits.

Absolutely no matter where you do it - whether it will be your own country house, cottage or city courtyard. Prepare for this event in advance. Do not dig out the existing tree in the nearby forest. Purchase it at a specialized market or in a nursery. It will be more correct. It should be borne in mind that not only the sapling itself will be symbolic, but also its variety. In advance, agree with the spouse the tree that most accurately reflects your relationship:

• fruit (apple, plum, cherry) - procreation, the appearance of children;
• maple - wealth;
• oak - stability;
• acacia - reliability;
• willow - devotion;
• juniper - longevity;
• pine - virtue, mercy;
• birch - romance, purity;
• alder - trust;
• citruses, palms - the search for new sensations.

Teamwork is important here. Allocate responsibilities. For example, a husband can make a beautiful frame for a joint photo, and his wife can cover it with paint or varnish. This symbol will remind you that everything can be achieved together.

Do not shift all responsibilities for its preparation to the spouse. Make it together. If a man is not strong in cooking, it will easily fulfill the role of apprentice. After all, cutting vegetables or chopping meat is not such a difficult task.

Do not forget about your main value - children. They are an integral part of the family, so it’s wrong to leave them unattended. Make them interesting gifts. These can be wooden toys (models of cars, a set for designing, children's dishes).

Like any holiday, 5 years of living together requires themed gifts. The name itself dictates their focus. But I want to be original. If the wedding is wooden, it does not mean that the gifts should be only from this material. We analyze specific cases.

Since this is a joint celebration, every participant should receive gifts.

• Barrel. Dear elite alcohol in this vestment will be a real surprise. Purely masculine gift, which he certainly wants to grab in front of friends and relatives. In addition, it may well be useful at a family celebration.
• Handset or cigarette case. It is great if your spouse does not have this bad habit. But statistics show that most men continue to "smoke." This accessory is able to emphasize the status of its owner. And the tube gives a special impression to any man.
• Board game. It should be a good gift option, not a plastic toy from a nearby supermarket. Cozy family evenings can be held for a quiet and interesting activity, and not just watch TV, as is customary today in most families.

• Relaxation. If it is not possible to organize a full-fledged tour, you can restrict yourself to a certificate for a relaxing massage. Depending on your hobbies, it would also be appropriate to give a ticket to a concert of your favorite group, a football match, or simply to arrange his friends for a fishing trip (hunting) in advance.
• Tool. Cozy home requires constant attention. That shelf has broken, then the leg at the chair has squinted. Without a good professional tool is not enough. Of course, you can use the fact that he got from his grandfather. But getting your own suitcase with sparkling keys and screwdrivers is much nicer.
• Rocking chair. It is not necessary to place it in a city apartment. Although if the area and the style of the interior allow, then why not. Comfortable, she will feel at the cottage. Imagine how pleasant it is in a warm evening to sit in it with a glass of mulled wine. By the way, this may be an option for a spouse's gift, or you decide to purchase a set of two such items.

You can not ignore the beautiful half. A gift for her is also of great importance and should symbolize your love and care.

• Jewelry. They do not lose their relevance and can be donated absolutely on any occasion. If you want to emphasize the symbolism of the holiday, then look for the products of wood craftsmen. Original handmade necklace or bracelet will be a great alternative to gold jewelry.
• Casket Girls love to store their treasures (jewelry, cosmetics and other trifles) in beautiful boxes. So why not give her a wooden box for this holiday? It can show off the carving with wishes or a romantic drawing. Also interesting products with stones, rhinestones and other decorative items.
• Portrait. Whether it will be a family portrait or an individual, depends on your desire. Refer to the master wood or burning. This design option will be both practical and original. In the case of a pair on it, he will emphasize the solidity and strength of the relationship.
• Fulfillment of desire. A husband, like no one else, knows his spouse and what she dreams of. Maybe it's a day at the spa or professional expensive household appliances, or maybe she has long been peeking at a beautiful dress in one of the boutiques. A wooden wedding is the right time to make your dreams come true.

It is not always possible to find the original gift, then come to the aid of proven gifts for years. You just have to choose one of these options. These gifts can be presented by friends and relatives, and spouses to each other.

• Set of dishes. The family always needs it. After all, those kits that were given to the wedding, could already be broken or become unsuitable. Meanwhile, new members appeared in the family. If you want to be original, then present a wooden set. From this, even small children will be happy to eat porridge.
• Furniture. If you closely communicate with the "newborn" family and know all the common friends, then you can unite and make one nice expensive gift. You know that they have been dreaming about a beautiful dining table or other piece of furniture for the second year, but they still cannot afford to buy it. So make them a nice and very useful gift.
• Decorative items. All sorts of vases and wooden figurines on this anniversary will be most welcome. Only when choosing them do not forget to take into account the style of the interior. The thing must be perfect for him.
• Money. No matter how trite it is, they are always needed. And if you doubt your ability to choose a creative gift, then a beautiful envelope with a couple of rustling notes has never been superfluous.
• Certificate for master classes. Well, if you consider the interests of both spouses. But you can give something completely unexpected. For example, a horse ride, a finger drawing lesson, a master class in a pottery workshop.

• PHOTOSESSION. Pleasant moments of life should remain not only in our memory, but also in photographs. Look for themed photo shoots in advance. They can be either romantic or with disguise or an original storyline.
• If the family is not going to celebrate this day, it may be an option for a gift from friends. organized by you partywhich they simply cannot refuse. Going to a celebration by invitation, do not forget about the gift.
• Photo albums. Modern gadgets are increasingly replacing ordinary paper photos. As a surprise, you can pre-print family photos of the couple and paste them into a beautiful photo album. It's so nice to view the happy moments of life with children and relatives.
• Pictures Do not think that they are hopelessly outdated. Today at the peak of popularity are the so-called modular paintings, when the image is divided into several parts and decorated in different frames. There may be images of identical directivity. Think in advance for which room you are purchasing them. The plot will depend on it.
• Figurines. It can be as small funny figures with funny inscriptions, and objects of high art. They can carry not only aesthetic benefits, but also practical ones. For example, it can be a figurine designed for keys or rings.
• Cheerful cartoon. Order such a gift from the master. To do this, you need a picture of the couple, with which he will be drawn. You can also build it yourself from photographs and added elements.
• Houseplants. Since the wedding is wooden, it would be more appropriate to give a tree, but only a small one. In florist shops you will certainly find a suitable option. These can be citrus fruits, bonsai or mini palm.

The original gift for a long time will be remembered by all participants of the holiday. Therefore, do not be afraid to show imagination and give unforgettable emotions.

• Rolling pin. The stereotypical image of a heavy woman with a rolling pin meeting a spree husband is a classic. But the comic situation will give the original inscription, for example, this: "Even a good relationship requires clarification."
• Firewood. It will be very unexpected. If the house or apartment has a fireplace, then they can become a decorative ornament (or used for its intended purpose). And if not, then you can beat the gift in your own way. To say that winter promises to be cold, but there is no hope for housing and communal services, or its original version.
• Rings. Only not gold, but wooden. They must be paired. The inscriptions can be both funny and quite serious, with deep meaning. Depending on the nature of the couple and your relationship, choose the most suitable option.

• Chewing gum Love is. Since childhood we all remember these touching pictures that “love is ... hold her hand” or “when you prefer it, not a car”. Well, and so on. Give a whole block of such chewing gum. They will remind you of the romance of the first meetings. And if there are children in the family, it is not yet known who will be more happy to be surprised.
• Souvenirs with inscriptions. It will be much nicer if they are made to order. They can be displayed only the names of the spouses or written a full wish. If the souvenir is intended for the house (for example, a board on the wall for keys), then the inscription may be about the family hearth or have a funny subtext.
• Original collage or panel. Make it a snap. It is enough to show imagination and make a little effort. Cut out photos of the couple and make them in the form of a comic book or add funny illustrations. You can make and panels on which to place objects - gifts with original inscriptions.

It can be:

1. Cognac - to normalize the pressure;
2. paper napkins - for tears of joy;
3. chocolate - for sweet moments, etc.

• Sweets. If you are a master of cooking, then you will be able to bake a delicious cake and write wishes on it. If not, contact the confectionery. You just have to choose the option of gingerbread and a congratulatory inscription.

It is important to prepare for the celebration in advance. This will help to avoid unnecessary fuss on the day of the wedding anniversary. In addition, some aspects require preparation: the purchase of products, booking a table in a restaurant, etc.

• Choosing a place. It would be ideal if you manage to spend this day in nature. What could be more symbolic - a wooden wedding among the trees! But if the weather or the season does not allow, then it is quite possible to use the traditional options: restaurant, cottage, apartment.
• Registration. In a restaurant or cafe it will be more difficult to do. You are not going to rent it completely, as it was done for the wedding itself. At home, everything is limited only by your imagination. The most suitable option is a rustic style. Bundles of wood, embroidered towels and napkins, hanging bundles of onions and herbs - all this will remind you of the rural theme. You can arrange in a similar style only a separate area, where you can make memorable photos.
• Scenarios of celebration. If you are not sure that you can do it yourself, then turn to professionals. They will make fun contests and build a logical celebration scenario. But you can do without them. Some guests will gladly replace the best toastmaster. Discuss ideas of entertainment with them in advance so that this is the most wonderful gift.

• Holiday menu. Do not try to surprise guests with exquisite exotic dishes, especially if you have decorated the interior in a rustic style. Here traditional Russian dishes are better suited: potatoes, herring, dumplings and borscht. They can be decorated with the consideration of modern culinary style serving dishes.
• Options for the celebration together. It is not necessary to collect a large company, if you and the two are very nice and comfortable. Have a romantic dinner or go on a trip. It will be an unforgettable time that will energize you and remind you how great it is to be a family.
• Festive cake. He certainly brings a moment of solemnity and significance of the event. On such a holiday bother to order it in advance. It may be similar to a wedding with the inscription "5 years" or wedding rings with the number 5. It would also be appropriate to ask the pastry chef to make it thematic, that is, in the form of a tree or simply decorative edible elements in this category.

The fifth anniversary of marriage is the period when the family has proven its worth. The first passions have already subsided and the spouses have fully felt the joys and concerns of living together. Do not forget to remind your loved ones how important each year to you in marriage. You can do this by making a romantic surprise or noting a full celebration.

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