Having reached another height at 26 years since their wedding, the married couple has a unique experience and stock of knowledge about family life, which could be the envy of all modern unions that fall apart without understanding each other. During this time, the spouses performed so many acts of intertwining mentalities that they formed a unanimous organism that perfectly evolves and functions in tandem.
Once upon a time, instead of the ability to think soberly and objectively assess the value of relationships, there was only lust and falling in love. After marriage, the spouses began to live together, got to know each other more and more, went through swearing, quarrels and misunderstandings, and the flames of passion, and with them the hormonal surges in the body began to disappear, transforming into a cozy family hearth. And so, when all the masks were pulled off, the spouses recognized each other without a veil in their eyes - then true love began, which today celebrates its twenty-sixth anniversary. What date is this?
Properties of jade
Despite the fact that this mineral is, for the most part, a fake, it has found wide application in the jewelry industry. They are also often used to decorate various works of art. As mentioned above, jade is very durable and difficult to split into separate pieces. In the scientific community, this property is called increased viscosity. The color range of the mineral is extensive, starting from white and passing through all shades of black and green.
There are several varieties of the mineral, and some of them are officially considered precious. This became possible due to the rarity of a number of species. The mineral also has magical properties, the main ones being the granting of longevity, as well as the strengthening of marriage.
In the 26-year wedding anniversary itself, there is a relationship between the properties of the mineral and the date. After 26 years of marriage, the couple is considered truly strong. Their relationship has undergone a number of changes, and it is no longer practically possible to split the family by external influence. Over the course of so many years, the attitude towards family life has also changed: for some it seems bland and ordinary, but for other people it becomes a real precious moment.
Jade wedding traditions
As a rule, by the time of the jade wedding, spouses have both their personal lives and careers. Everything goes as usual, without much hassle. It's time to restore the romantic atmosphere that could have faded away in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On the 26th wedding anniversary, it is not so difficult to realize your plans.
Mutually exchanging wedding vows will be a great way to renew your relationship. Holding hands in the morning, you can say the words that were spoken at the wedding 26 years ago. If vows have not been pronounced before, it’s time to change your views on such a ritual. Another obvious tradition is the exchange of jade gifts. If financial resources are not enough to purchase a natural stone, it is fashionable to replace it with a high-quality semi-precious stone.
How is it customary to celebrate?
The main symbol of this celebration is green. It is associated with life, renewal, rebirth. Therefore, 26 wedding years is an excellent occasion to refresh feelings that have lost their former sharpness, and to rise to a new level of family life.
The jade wedding is celebrated modestly. However, this does not mean that you cannot invite friends, family and friends to the holiday. Moreover, under no circumstances should you celebrate together. It is best to hold the event as part of a modest family celebration. This could be a small celebration in a cafe or restaurant, at home, or outdoors surrounded by greenery.
Celebration
This anniversary is the right time for a noisy celebration. You can gather your closest circle of family and friends. Or invite those who were with the couple 26 years ago at the time of the union. Another holiday option is to have a romantic dinner together. Due to the fact that the date is not considered round, many couples prefer to celebrate the date in solitude, spending a romantic evening or going on a joint trip to a neighboring city.
If the couple decides to invite friends, it is worth taking care of the table and program in advance. It is believed that jade originated from China. Consequently, products of national Chinese cuisine will be appropriate dishes. Priority can be given to dishes such as shrimp, seaweed, sauces, rice and other oriental themes. For dessert, the ideal option would be walnuts served roasted with burnt sugar. You can also make or order Peking pears at a restaurant.
It is important to competently approach the issue of decorating the room in which the celebration will take place. Family photographs at different periods of the relationship, balls of appropriate colors, as well as vases with fresh flowers would look appropriate on the walls. An original idea would be to use posters with ready-made congratulations or templates. On which guests can write their wishes. A white tablecloth with vases filled with fresh flowers would look appropriate on the tables. Music and scented candles will help create additional coziness. When choosing their scent, it is important to ensure that none of the guests are allergic to it.
An excellent option for holding an event would be to celebrate the occasion in a restaurant. A light buffet with a cake finale is perfect for a jade wedding. The cake can be decorated with anniversary symbols. For additional fun, the presence of a toastmaster is not prohibited. Games and entertainment can make your wedding memorable and fun. At the end of the evening, you can arrange the launch of Chinese traditional lanterns.
To the wife from her husband
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Jade seals our wedding ties, Every day you bloom like a tulip! Our marriage union is stronger than all other unions, Your kisses, dear, make me drunk! It’s not a simple day on the calendar, but an anniversary - Even if it’s not round, we’ve still been married to you for 26 years: a woman and a man together! There is no happier person on the planet!..
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Your look reminds me of the color of one stone!.. It is not given to everyone - it has value! I want to present you with jade, wife, now! Forgive me, dear, If I’m sometimes wrong... Twenty plus six - This is the term of love, What warms our hearts! Call me to the ends of the world, I will go to the end! Let's drink to the bottom for two The drink of tender dreams! I give you this verse With a bouquet of scarlet roses!
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Love has called a holiday to our home - the Jade Wedding Anniversary! I remember the day when you were the bride, dear! I would like to know how many years fate will give us? Let there be 26 more! I don't mind! It will be a long walk through life, Maybe we will go through a hundred years!.. Only together I agree to walk. I am with you, dear wife! I can’t even walk a step without you, We are always each other’s support!
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The years run, fly, carry away... And you and I, alas, are not getting any younger!.. But if we are together, it’s not a problem, With you we are not getting old, but getting wiser! Today is our twenty-sixth anniversary! Beloved, wife, dear! Thank God I have you! Congratulations on your Jade wedding!
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My words may not be original! I just want to tell you, my dear, that after twenty-six years of marriage, I began to love you only more! You gave me wonderful children, you and I already have beloved grandchildren! For this happiness - to have a large family - I am immensely grateful to you! I hope that our lives will span many years ahead of us so that we will have time to see our great-grandchildren! Happy Jade Wedding, beloved wife!
Gifts for spouse
The spouse will certainly be delighted to have a car seat cover with jade plates. With the help of such a gift you can not only create additional comfort, but also improve your health. A car air freshener or brush can be given as a gift if you don’t have a lot of financial resources. The following options will be win-win gift options for a jade wedding for a spouse:
- pendant/keychain male format;
- tie pins or jade cufflinks;
- silver ring inlaid with cubic zirconia;
- jade souvenir figurines.
As an additional gift, you can purchase tickets to an event that your man will enjoy. If a man loves to read, you can give him a collection of rare books or a subscription to a bookstore for a round sum. For nature lovers, you can give fishing accessories, a tent and other similar equipment.
Funny jokes and competitions
The holiday will be boring and monotonous without jokes and fun. Some competitions will help maintain a fun atmosphere. You should choose according to your taste.
- Game "Jade Bracelet". You will need a bunch of beads or a bracelet. You will need to disassemble it and put the beads in the bowl. Guests should draw them one by one and say warm wishes. Condition: the meaning of the messages should not be repeated, similar phrases cannot be mentioned!
- Game "Search for Jade Treasures". The celebrants themselves participate. Previously, guests hide a gift within one room. Then the married couple is given a “Treasure Map”, which is used to search. This fun game provides an unforgettable experience. You can use hints, but a specific number of times.
Gift for wife
An ideal gift for your wife would be jade products and jewelry. It is important to remember that all gifts on this date should not be single. Paired gifts will symbolize the unity of the established family. Therefore, the optimal choice will be those jewelry inlaid with 2 or more even-numbered stones. If you move away from the jade theme, you can choose one of the following gift options:
- various souvenirs and home textiles;
- kitchen utensils upon agreement with the wife;
- standing perfume;
- sweets or flowers of her favorite types.
Any woman will be glad to have decent household appliances, which are missing in the house. The 26th wedding anniversary is a reason to pamper your spouse with a subscription to the spa, or a trip to the resort she dreamed of. In the absence of great financial resources, it is worth organizing a joint walk to memorable places. On this day, the spouse especially needs attention, so it is recommended to spend as much time as possible with her. At a romantic dinner, you can remember memorable moments and get rid of boring routine.
What can guests give?
Guests can give practical gifts such as a jade foot massager. It has a lot of positive properties and has a positive effect on health. Jade has a very good effect on the functioning of the central nervous system. Such gift options can take many different forms, but the purpose of use is the same - strengthening a person’s psychological health.
You can gift the couple with large household appliances after preliminary discussion. The financial side does not always work out well, so this kind of help will not be superfluous. or give a small cosmetic renovation to the room of their choice, for example, a balcony.
An unusual gift option for a couple would be an oil painting, painted in a wide variety of forms. Other gift options for relatives or friends may include:
- tablecloth of excellent quality and appropriate color;
- curtains, blankets and other textiles;
- ordering an original album with photographs from different periods of life;
- A wedding cake with memorable symbols would be an appropriate gift.
You can decorate the sweet with symbolic figures of spouses made of mastic. During the feast, you can show guests a pre-edited film from footage of married life with built-in wishes. Such a gift is sure to touch any couple. A rare indoor flower would be an interesting gift. Before presenting, it is important to study its features. Because ignorance of subtleties and superstitions can cause an awkward moment.
If the spouses have a country house, you can give them garden furniture or decorative items. Also, lovers of country life will find barbecues, kebab sets and other similar additions.
A sports couple can be given a sports kit or a trip to a resort with a sports focus. And if a couple is in times of crisis, you can chip in and donate a round sum of money. The symbolism in a gift can be preserved, for example, by choosing jade-colored bills.
If a couple hasn’t found time for themselves for a long time, you can help them with this by getting a ticket to a concert of your favorite joint band. Or in a movie in a genre that suits both of them. The main thing is that both are free on the booked date. An ideal gift would be a vacation package to the Celestial Empire or any other eastern country if both partners have a visa and foreign passports. The couple will be able to find time for themselves with the help of a donated subscription for a joint massage or a visit to a beauty salon at an elite salon.
Other options
Since after a silver wedding one can and should focus on the years lived together and common pleasant memories, you can give your husband paired items (i.e. complementary to each other) or other special gifts:
- Find or order a jade frame, then create a collage of photos or pictures of you together that have special meaning for both of you. You can use Photoshop, print the resulting image and paste it into a frame. Add a poem or a touching inscription to the images - and you will make a unique and very touching gift.
- If you don’t want to bother with this, then you should order a newspaper on thick paper, which will be made in an antique style. It will also look interesting in a jade frame. A special issue dedicated to your celebration is almost indistinguishable from the real thing!
- By the way, many gift and souvenir shops offer various comic certificates for weddings, congratulations for the bride and groom;
- A unique and valuable gift is a pair of wedding glasses (one for the groom, one for the bride). Today you can find such sets from various valuable materials, including jade. Such dishes will be very durable and will last a long time. In addition, the mineral holds temperature well, so champagne or wine will not heat up quickly;
- A beautiful bedding set is also a good option, because you use it together. Choose a suitable design and, since jade is green, you can find a set in this range;
- Many companies make souvenirs or watches from jade with an engraving of the wedding date, the name of a lover, or a short congratulatory phrase. Such a gift will become a unique and special thing in your home.
