The 31st wedding anniversary is considered a solar date. The exact reason why this name has taken root among the people has not been established. However, if you think a little on your own about this moment, associations of the years lived together involuntarily arise in your head with the emotions that the sun gives to people. The fact is that such a date is characterized, first of all, by maturity and the comfort gained from the relationship. We already have a long period of marriage behind us, our children and grandchildren are older. Consequently, the couple can calmly take a break from the routine and spend more time with each other.
Wedding anniversary script
The 31st wedding anniversary is not a round date that people usually celebrate on a grand scale. Despite that. that on this date it is recommended to invite only your closest family members and friends; in order to properly organize the event you will still have to work hard. It is worth considering that at this age children also have their own families, and perhaps grandchildren are already getting married. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all representatives of the younger generation and invited guests feel comfortable at the event.
It is important, first of all, to place guests correctly. Invitees should be interested and comfortable communicating with each other. And most importantly, it is important to remember that the heroes of the event should sit at the head of the table. You can do it one at a time, you can do it on different sides depending on the size.
We should not forget that all family members should help those responsible for the event prepare for it. You shouldn’t put everything on the shoulders of the older generation. After all, a sunny date is a reason for rest, both morally and physically. Proper distribution of responsibilities will help the elders not only relax, but also bring all members of the large family closer together. As a rule, a couple at this age raises several children. Therefore, he has a completely legitimate right to relax and enjoy time with each other. That is why this anniversary is considered sunny, charging not only the perpetrators of the event, but also the majority of the invitees with positivity and setting the mood for relaxation.
It is advisable to choose the location of the event based on seasonality. But it’s better not to dwell on hackneyed cafe themes, but to choose a place in nature, closer to the natural sun. In the cold season or during the rainy season, a country festival would be an ideal option. Options with a barbecue grill and games in nature will be a great opportunity to diversify the dull everyday life.
The only obligatory element of the celebration will be a bouquet of white flowers, which the husband must give to his wife at the beginning of the holiday.
The remaining recommendations do not involve holding any particularly lavish celebrations. You can choose from the following event options:
- a special and pre-arranged evening of memories;
- playing forfeits with reading congratulations in prosaic form;
- feast at the dacha in the form of barbecue;
- trip to nature, possibly overnight in tents.
Preparing for a holiday with the correct distribution of forces usually does not take much time. Because only your closest friends and family members are traditionally invited to the event. Such a company, which has known each other for several decades, will feel comfortable in the most relaxed atmosphere.
How to celebrate
Even though the 31st anniversary is not such a significant event, it is still worth celebrating. Having pushed the magnificent celebrations into the background, you can safely organize modest gatherings, all that remains is to choose the appropriate option:
"On nature"
Since the main symbol of the holiday is the sun, on this day you need to go in search of it : it doesn’t matter whether it’s summer outside or winter. The main ingredients are kebabs, light snacks and a sunny mood. In summer you can go for a picnic in the forest or the nearest park, and in winter you can go skiing or just take a walk.
"Home Warmth"
For those who prefer the comfort of home, a modest home holiday is suitable. To do this, you need to decorate the house in the spirit of sun and warmth (for example, pictures with views of the sea and the beach, curtains and curtains decorated with flowers and butterflies).
Cook your favorite dishes for each other and have a heart-to-heart talk. To avoid getting bored, you can invite your closest friends or your children.
"Warming the body"
Another option for a warm celebration of the holiday is a joint trip to the bathhouse or spa : here you can really warm up, relax and at the same time spend time usefully. A hot steam room or cedar barrel, warming or chocolate wraps, swimming in the pool or hydromassage baths - what could be better than joint procedures, especially since a drop of youth does not hurt in such years.
"By restaurants"
After more than thirty years of marriage, married couples very rarely get out of the house together, so the day of a dark wedding is the most opportune moment. Pick up a small cozy cafe , perhaps one with which you have some pleasant memories, and go there together. A light atmosphere, live music and warm communication are all that is needed on this day.
What can you give your spouse?
Previous anniversaries differed from this one in that they had some material aspect to their name. For example, a jade wedding involves a jade gift to get into the theme. But the solar date is somewhat abstract, since you cannot take the sun from the sky and give it to your partner or friends. Of course, it is theoretically possible to get a star from the sky, but in the case of this anniversary, psychologists advise listening to your intuition and level of knowledge about the needs of the heroes of the occasion and themselves as individuals. If your intuition is poorly developed, and giving banal gifts has become too boring, you can use tips from the following list of unusual gifts:
- a tourist package to distant countries or a paid evening in an elite restaurant. The second option is appropriate in cases where the couple is not avid tourists or they do not have international passports;
- slippers or a complete set for a complete beach holiday;
- a set of textiles or kitchen utensils in yellow shades. You can play with the options and combine the main color with an orange addition;
- a panel with a sunset/sunrise depicted on it;
- an image of the perpetrators of the event, painted on a bright canvas;
- paired T-shirts with original inscriptions, if the partners have a sense of humor;
- gifts such as sconces, floor lamps or original lamps will fit perfectly into any interior;
- modern couples can be given fan heaters or other good equipment;
- A modern gift would be a robot vacuum cleaner. It is especially appropriate for elderly spouses living in a large country house;
- bed linen in sunny colors and other textiles for home and interior;
- Sunglasses given on such a day can become a wonderful family talisman;
- wall clocks or mirrors in solar technology;
- an original and themed gift will be a home weather station, which will allow spouses to dress according to the weather and reduce the risk of colds due to hypothermia;
- if the spouses do not mind, you can give them a symbolic orange pet. This way the couple won’t feel lonely because their children have already moved out to their own apartments.
Whatever the main gift, the symbolism of the date presupposes its obligatory addition with a bouquet of white flowers for the wife.
Numerological meaning
The number 31 in numerology is a symbol of love. It is believed to have the opposite meaning of the number 30 as it is its magical partner.
All global processes that take place in the surrounding world and affect people’s lives correspond in numerology to these two numbers. In a physical sense, 30 and 31 represent masculine and feminine energy (yin and yang).
Thirty-one consists of two digits - 1 and 3. The unit symbolizes:
- brightness;
- initiative;
- strength;
- leadership.
Three in numerology represents the manifestation of love in every word and action.
Considering the numerological characteristics, the meaning of 31 is compared to the energy of love. The essence of the number lies in tolerance, forbearance, kindness, tenderness and other qualities that are considered pleasing to God.
Gifts from guests and loved ones
If the children of a married couple were able to realize themselves financially, then they could easily afford a gift in the form of a trip to hot countries for a couple of weeks, for example, to Bali or the Maldives. You can choose a more modest travel option. The main thing is that parents can go on a comfortable trip and be closer to nature, as well as get a little vitamin D.
If the couple leads a more homely lifestyle, you can give her a warm blanket for a comfortable time, especially in the winter cold. Congratulations must be carried out in a warm manner, not forgetting sincere words and hugs from the heart. The more bright and positive emotions are shown on this date, the more the holiday itself will correspond to its symbolism.
Roses and white chrysanthemums have long been considered an indispensable symbol of the event. From different shades and shades of white, you can create an original composition for decorating a holiday.
Congratulations
The heroes of the occasion will definitely appreciate the sincere efforts of the guests, who carefully selected the words of congratulations. People with a creative streak can come up with an original congratulatory speech. Those who are not good at poetry or prose can use ready-made poems to design a postcard or make a toast.
The following lines will not leave anyone indifferent to a dark-skinned wedding:
Sunny wedding, thirty-one years old, And tan, spouses, Dark suits you. If in life the clouds cover the sun, there is enough light and warmth from love. Let love, like the sun, shine in your life, let it warm your family with tenderness and affection.
Happy sunny wedding, happy anniversary! For thirty-one years, you, my dears, have been married, You have shared all your worries equally, You have preserved your feelings in their original form! Let life give you happiness, please you with prosperity, And let everything be in order in a beautiful family, Let love sparkle like the stars in the sky, Your dreams will certainly come true!
31 years of marriage is a great reason to spend time together or gather children and closest friends. The holiday will breathe fresh emotions and romance into relationships. The spouses will take a break from everyday affairs and worries, remember the wonderful wedding day, sum up the results, and set goals for the future. To make the celebration memorable for a long time, prepare in advance, study its symbolism and traditions.
Solar wedding traditions
This date does not provide for any serious requirements in relation to gifts. But for any such event, you can give textiles or household items that will only help improve the room and make the family corner more comfortable. Gifts that symbolize fidelity and pure love of both partners are also welcome. Grandchildren can easily give gifts made with their own hands. Gifts from friends can contain the symbolism of the sun, as they allow you to make your home even more cozy and warm.
The number 31 also needs its own interpretation.
- Astrologers consider the number 31 to be a relative of another number. Can you guess which one? Correct: 13! Agree, it turned out to be an inversion. Therefore, 31 is usually called a mystery. Due to the fact that every 31st day the foundation for the next month is laid. For this reason, any shortcomings in the marriage, hidden motives will be revealed in the subsequent stage of the relationship. So, the current year is decisive for the spouses and it is their actions that determine what they can count on in the future.
- In numerology, 31 is the number that symbolizes love. The fact is that “3” is a symbol of love, and “1” is a symbol of strength. Such strong love can only be preserved by a married couple who was truly close and compatible. It is sincere feelings that can allow one to survive grievances and quarrels. At the same time, you need to understand that love is the ability to forgive and be patient with shortcomings.
