5 years of wedding, what kind of wedding and what do they give to husband, wife and friends for it?

The union of two loving people turns five years old. People call this anniversary – the first round family date – a “wooden wedding.”

If you compare a family with a tree planted on your wedding day, then a five-year-old shoot is a completely strong plant that has already taken root (providing housing) and will almost certainly bear fruit (the appearance of heirs). The first family storms are behind us, under the pressure of which the tree managed to resist. He is no longer afraid of the cold of quarrels, the heat of heated arguments, and even if problems rain down, a strong tree will only grow higher from them.

The only thing you should be afraid of is fire: too strong passions in a family with five years of experience can be dangerous. Warm respect, tender care and joint work are much more productive: with such “fertilizers” the family will be able to strengthen into a more durable material than wood, and joyfully celebrate the next anniversaries!

How to please your partner on this wonderful day? What to give as a gift to your friends celebrating their anniversary if you are invited to a “wooden wedding”? It would seem that everything is simple: you need to give objects made of wood! But what kind of wooden things will make an interesting, memorable, and, at the same time, useful present? In this article you will find many ideas and tips for choosing a gift for your fifth anniversary.

What gift can an attentive husband find for his wife?

Congratulate your beloved woman with a morning kiss, and then present a gift that you prepared in advance: it is better not to rely in such cases on the soothing “I’ll buy something on the way from work.” A woman will forgive a lot to her chosen one, who not only remembers the wedding date, but also takes care of the gift in advance.

Only you, having studied the interests and characteristics of your wife for 5 years, will be able to choose the most appropriate gift from wooden things. And we'll give you a few ideas for this.

Does your wife respect traditions, family rituals are dear to her, is she a homely housewife?
In this case, choose practical gifts .
Wooden utensils:

bowls;
cutting boards;
wooden spoons;
rolling pins;
stands for knives;
set for salt, spices;
wooden wine glasses;
containers for bulk products;
molds for printed gingerbread cookies;
wooden barrel for pickles or honey.

Household items made of wood:

bread box;
support for flowers;
candlesticks;
mini mats for cups or hot dishes;
manual coffee grinder made of valuable wood;
beautiful tray.

Things that will highlight her femininity:

jewelry box;
a box to store everything you need for needlework;
scallops;
wooden jewelry: bracelets, beads, earrings, hairpins, headbands, etc.;
original wooden figurine;
table for breakfast in bed - and do not forget to immediately use it for its intended purpose;
exclusive wooden hangers for her outfits, made to order.

Festive dinner

All men love to eat and it's no secret. Prepare a festive dinner to please your loved one in honor of their anniversary.

Try to set a beautiful table with his favorite dishes. He will be truly grateful to you, such a gift will be a wonderful end to the evening. There is absolutely no need for instructions here, because after spending five years in marriage, the woman herself knows what to feed her husband so that he is satisfied.

Festive homemade dinner

Wife prepares a surprise for her husband

You already know very well what to expect from your stronger half, what he dreams of, what his favorite activities are, so choosing a gift for your husband for a wooden (5 year) wedding anniversary will not be so difficult.

Sometimes a woman is limited in choosing a gift by her budget: it is not always possible to allocate your own funds to buy a gift, so why not ask your husband, in this case? If finances are not enough, your own skillful hands will come to the rescue, and your husband will be presented with a worthy hand-made product: such a gift will certainly be unique, and during the creation process the love and positive energy of the giver will undoubtedly flow into it. If women mostly prefer practical gifts, then men prefer it when the gift is related to his hobby.

Here are examples of various gifts for your husband.

1. Gifts depending on his hobbies:

baseball bat;
personalized billiard cue;
guitar;
wooden 3-D puzzles;
prefabricated ship models;
models for constructing wooden building models;
wood burning device or jigsaw;
car seat covers made of wooden beads;
beautiful carved handle on the gear lever;
any tools with wooden handles.

2. Items for a pleasant pastime:

various bath accessories: a tub, a headrest, a sign on the door of a bathhouse or sauna, a beautiful thermometer, etc.;
wooden massager;
smoking pipe and ashtray;
picnic set in a wooden basket;
tobacco storage box;
a beer mug or a set of wooden shot glasses;
an oak barrel with good alcohol, such as cognac;
sushi set;
board games made of wood: lotto, dice, chess, dominoes, backgammon.

3. Furniture items. Men love to have their own place in the house, thereby emphasizing the status of “their territory”:

comfortable durable stool;
rocking chair: come home from work and relax;
a shelf or bookcase for lovers of reading (there are such men!) or storing all kinds of computer paraphernalia.

What not to give

Many men treat their 5th wedding anniversary with special trepidation, so you need to be very careful when choosing a gift for your spouse. Avoid options that are considered bad gifts.

mirrors;
sets of forks or knives;
wall or grandfather clocks;
jewelry with pearls.

A 5-year wedding anniversary is a significant date for any man, so when choosing a gift, it is best to abandon such banal options as razors, socks, underwear and cosmetics.

Gift ideas for anniversaries from parents and close relatives

Loving relatives invited to the wooden wedding, of course, remember that time, five years ago, when the couple happily united. All these years they were nearby, perhaps helping and supporting, and certainly caring about good family relationships, otherwise they would not have been invited to the first round family anniversary and would not have thought with excitement about the issue of choosing a gift.

Like no one else, they are aware of the needs and desires of a young family, so they can choose not only a pleasing, but also a particularly necessary gift for the spouses for their 5th wedding anniversary. A close relationship will allow you to make not only an individual gift, but also a larger contribution .

For example, if a family is busy furnishing their own home, then loved ones can give many
wooden pieces of furniture or accessories :

a large dining table where the whole family circle will gather;
a set of chairs for the dining room or living room;
coffee table;
original key holder;
floor or wall clock in a wooden case;
convenient bookcase;
intricate hanger;
bench in the garden of a private house;
carved mailbox;
sun loungers for relaxing in the lap of nature;
a beautiful booth for a pet;
piano - if you know for sure that the family dreams of it, you can make this wish come true together with other relatives: a truly fabulous surprise!

Parents of the celebrants can give a beautiful and sincere gift - a wooden icon, if such items are welcome in the family. An original and non-standard, memorable surprise can be a portrait burned on wood (they can be ordered from a photograph). Family history books with wooden covers are popular.

Wooden wedding traditions

The most common tradition for 5 years of marriage is the launching of a wreath. The newlyweds should do this together. So they ask the water element for strength for the tree, which was planted shortly before the anniversary.

The tree can be planted directly on the day of the holiday in full view of the guests. There should be two seedlings that need to be placed close to each other.

Tree meanings:

Oak - durability and long life;
Maple - wealth and prosperity;
Birch - tenderness and fertility;
Linden - eternal love and happy life.

The tradition of tying scarlet ribbons around a favorite tree in the forest is also very popular. It was believed that such a ritual brings happiness to the house.

Now the task can be significantly simplified. You can buy a tree at a flower shop and replant it together, and then decorate it with ribbons. Guests can hang banknotes on the tree. This will be an original gift.

From the day of their wedding, spouses usually begin to move away from their relatives. Meetings are becoming less and less frequent. To show that relationships with relatives are of great importance for newlyweds, all relatives without exception are called together for the 5-year anniversary of the relationship. They set a large table and do not skimp on treats. Also, a rich table is an indicator of wealth and well-being.

If we please the parents, we can please the children too

What binds loving people to each other most strongly? Of course, the fruits of this union are children. A family with five years of experience almost certainly has them. Their tender age will allow them to be the center of attention at the holiday, so they also need to be gifted. Parents will certainly appreciate such a sign of attention, because gifts for a child please mom and dad almost more than their own. What can you give a child for the fifth anniversary of their parents’ marriage? It could be:

wooden rocking horse;
musical instruments made of wood: drum, xylophone, maracas, etc.;
construction kit;
top, cubes, creativity set;
pyramids, sorters, gurneys;
educational insert games;
knockers, lacing;
puzzles and mosaics;
nesting dolls;
wooden puzzles;
easel for drawing;
a box for storing the first lost baby tooth.

Cool gifts for husband for 5 year wedding anniversary

Is your beloved a cheerful young guy who has no habit of getting offended and has an excellent sense of humor?

Then any gift from the ones presented below can act as a gift for the anniversary of 5 years of marriage:

Alarm clock "Dynamite". Nowadays, almost everyone uses an alarm clock on their smartphone, but a creative clock design could revive interest in table clocks. You can interest a man with a dynamite alarm clock; after the ringing, it should be “neutralized” within 10 seconds.
Funny slippers. There are so many cool models on sale that it’s simply dizzying. We advise you to pay attention to products in the form of cartoon sharks, ferocious dragons, big-eyed dogs and crumbling zombies; any of these options will certainly amuse your spouse.
Transparent computer mouse. A creative gift for an office worker. It is appropriate to complement a transparent mouse with a laser keyboard.
A toy copy of the spouse. Find the highest quality and funniest photo of your spouse and send it to the manager of the service where you are going to place an order. In just 3-5 days, my husband’s copy will be ready. You can also attach a stand to it to put in your car or a ring to use as a keychain.
House robe with a funny inscription. Robes with the inscription “Tsar” are especially popular among men. But you can also find other models, for example, “The Best Husband” or “The Big Boss”. It is also possible to order a robe with your own inscription.

You can also come up with cool packaging for a surprise. One of the most interesting options is to put the gift in a balloon, inflate it and pack it in a gift box.

Idea! Complete with a pin and a note that says “Pop!” Unfortunately, the idea is only relevant for small gifts.

Five year anniversary gift ideas for friends

If you are invited to celebrate a family fifth anniversary, of course, you need to choose an original gift associated with its symbolism. Many guests consider it best to give money for a wedding: you can say that they are “wooden”, but it is more interesting to show a little creativity and present the bills in a special wooden case (you can order one on the Internet).

Well, for those who still prefer a tangible expression of attention, the following gift ideas.

1. Souvenirs made of wood, that is, things whose main purpose is to bring joy, albeit fleeting, and a good mood for a long time:

a specially made or selected medal;
cup;
horseshoe;
wooden amulet;
keychain in the shape of a clover leaf or any other design;
souvenir weapons: mace, hatchet;
wall decoration - panel, animal head, etc.;
spoon, rolling pin, board with various inscriptions and decorations;
name, inscription, monogram, hashtag, made of wood (look beautiful in the interior and especially advantageous in the photo);
a portrait figurine or cartoon made from a photo;
comic souvenirs like a small saw fixed in a log with the inscription “Drink, but know when to stop.”

2. Items that will always come in handy:

photo frame (nowadays “multi” models are especially popular - for a set of family photos);
mirror or picture in wooden frames;
creative stand for a bottle of alcohol;
a book holder symbolizing tender feelings (the design can be varied);
hourglass with a wooden case (you can choose a themed design);
lamp with wooden lampshade;
gift wooden safe;
slipcase – a case for a book;
a board for memorable notes - a memoboard, they come on magnets or stands, even with a built-in clock.

3. Paired gifts do not have to be made of wood: they can play with the number 5 - the number of years lived together, or otherwise emphasize the significance of the moment:

T-shirts with interesting and funny slogans, for example. “I love you for more than 5 years!”;
mugs with personalized engraving, you can also add a commemorative inscription;
wooden pendant consisting of two fastened halves;
pair watches;
personalized chocolates;
aprons for the owner and hostess (also with pictures and inscriptions).

An interesting wooden surprise from a guest can be a souvenir that will both delight the hosts and add an interesting note to the holiday itself. This is a beautifully made puzzle of various shapes (just a square, a tree, a heart, a vase, etc.): guests are expected to write a wish on each piece of the puzzle, and then put them together into an overall picture. Such a souvenir can also be on magnets.

How to organize a holiday

To make this day memorable, you need to carefully think through all the nuances.

It is better to organize the holiday in accordance with long-standing traditions.

As we wrote earlier, the newlyweds plant a tree on their wedding anniversary and decorate it with ribbons.

The 5th anniversary of marriage can be celebrated in a noisy company or in a quiet family circle. In any case, according to tradition, many guests gather.

It would be nice to invite an animator who organizes the leisure time of the guests.

You can come up with competitions and entertainment yourself in accordance with the age groups of the guests.

If the spouses have chosen a magnificent celebration of 5 years of marriage, then it is better if it takes place in nature: in a park, in a forest or in a summer cottage. Celebrating in a city apartment, of course, is also suitable if you think through some little details in advance. The interior is decorated in accordance with the theme of wood. Fir branches, cones, wooden dishes, potted plants, etc. are suitable. The decoration of the house will be a horseshoe made of wood. She protects the house from evil forces.

Festive dinner

Particular attention should be paid to the festive dinner.

The center of the table for the 5th wedding anniversary is the cake, which should be made in accordance with the theme of the tree (in the form of a stump, a hut, etc.)

It is customary to prepare folk cuisine and serve red wines and cognac in wooden barrels. It would be appropriate to cook kebabs.

Anything is hidden under the tree

This refers to a wooden package in which any desired gift can be presented. You can purchase a packaged item immediately, or you can order a special case, box, casket, or gift box. Manufacturers have mastered a variety of shapes and sizes, full-color printing on the lid, applying a name, wishes, logo, etc.

The lid can be removable, retractable, or hinged. Flexible packaging resembling a beautiful bundle (made of veneer) is even possible. You can present anything you want in such boxes; most often they are purchased for:

gift alcohol;
wristwatch;
tea;
coffee;
for sweets: sweets, cookies, macaroons (multi-colored round cakes);
Christmas tree decorations (quite appropriate if the wedding anniversary is in winter);
jewelry;
pens;
figurines;
plastic cards;
any souvenir.

Useful things for the home

An anniversary gift should be useful, so it is quite important to present all kinds of wooden interior items that will delight the spouses. It is very important that a pleasant atmosphere reigns in the house; this makes a man rush home after work. Know that wood creates a cozy and warm environment.

"Advanced" gifts

If you want to give some modern device, then such a gift may well be appropriate for a “wooden” wedding. Today, on the Internet and in specialized stores, you can buy “hybrids” of tradition and modernity: new technologies embodied in environmentally friendly and psychologically warm material, for example:

tripod for iPad;
tablet folder for notes;
flash drive in a variety of designs;
case-box for iPad mini;
computer mouse;
working keyboard covered with birch bark;
MP-3 player;
e-book cover;
a beautiful stand and/or case for any mobile phone;
the case of the system unit of your favorite computer;
joystick for X-BOX.

Useful and solid

On your wedding anniversary, you can give a loved one not only something beautiful, but also something useful. Solid souvenirs that will bring practical use or decorate a room or his office, and beautiful things for a solid style - all this will clearly appeal to a man’s taste.

A useful and very beautiful souvenir for a man is a writing set made of luxurious wood. He will appreciate it! The set will decorate your desktop and will delight its new owner for a long time!

If a man loves everything truly masculine, beautiful and solid, give him decorative weapons - pistols, a saber, a knife. This is a decoration, not a real weapon, so don't worry. Any man loves such “toys” and would be happy to hang them on a wall or shelf!

A classic suit made of good fabric will please any man and will complement his stylish wardrobe. Give him such pleasure! You can buy a ready-made suit for your loved one, or be more original, and order individual tailoring, and he will choose the fabric and style himself.

A beautiful and very practical gift for your spouse for a family anniversary is a bag. He will definitely need it, every day! Choose a quality accessory in a good place so that the bag will serve the man for years and be to his taste.

There are an infinite number of gifts, but the husband is one and only. So choose individually for him, and let this thing express your love and sincere attention as much as possible!

Gifts - impressions

Some people adhere to the principle “Give something that a person would not allow himself.” In this case, for the fifth wedding anniversary, you can give something that will break the usual stereotype of celebration, and at the same time remain in line with the “wooden” anniversary. Many celebration traditions involve certain ritual actions, such as tying ribbons on trees, planting plants together, eating on wooden rounds, etc.

If you take a creative approach, the impressions of the unusual gift will remain with the celebrants for a long time, coupled with interesting memorable photos. Some unusual ideas:

You bring... a log tied with a gift ribbon, and the couple must cut it down. You can hide another gift inside.
The gift can be a live seedling of a fruit or other tree for immediate planting in the yard or garden. Tradition dictates that it be tied with a scarlet ribbon until the next anniversary.
Organize a romantic horseback ride among the trees.
Give a certificate for visiting a sauna or wood-burning bathhouse.
Give a kit or a ticket to a master class for joint production of some wooden object: for example, the husband makes a cup, the wife paints it

A wooden wedding is a wonderful occasion for a celebration, a great opportunity to prepare and receive interesting gifts, to re-experience the wonderful feeling of falling in love and the determination to continue to move through life hand in hand.

General tips and recommendations for choosing

It became somewhat clear what you could give your husband for his fifth birthday. Symbolism on this day is very important. If the family has a plot of land, then they can plant fruit trees. Unless, of course, this has already been done before, but new trees certainly won’t hurt.

The most valuable thing in preparing a gift is the desire to bring joy to your beloved husband; a second honeymoon is an excellent option, it’s so great!

You can be patient and knit a warm winter set for your loved one : a hat, socks, mittens, a sweater. Now he will have something to wear when he walks with his child or goes to the skating rink. Dad and child play snowballs, make a funny snowman, and all this in a beautiful sweater, isn’t that wonderful?!

If your spouse is fond of skiing in the morning, then you can give him wooden skis. The easiest way to choose a gift is for your husband, a collector. A new copy to his collection will always be appreciated. Of course, an important question may arise: where to get it?

But a loving woman will always find options to solve this problem. Hockey and football fans will surely like a stick or ball with the autographs of revered players.

And gift certificates are also in fashion today. Various types of entertainment are offered: visiting the sauna, hunting, flying by helicopter or plane, trains to the ski resort.

Holiday traditions and rituals

For centuries, people have observed the behavior of newlyweds and noticed how their relationship can change and what they learn together over time. On each anniversary, it was customary to give a gift that had the properties of the lived period.

On the 5th year after the wedding, a wooden wedding is celebrated. This name is due to the fact that over the five years of marriage, the relationship between the spouses becomes stronger, the husband and wife learn:

do not quarrel over trifles;
support each other;
listen to each other's opinions;
be strong despite everyday troubles.

The ancestors associated all these qualities with the tree, which in 5 years transformed from a fragile seedling into a strong plant that took deep roots at the planting site. In addition, within 5 years the spouses acquire their own home and have children. Since in the old days huts were built from hewn logs, this was symbolically intertwined with the fact that over 5 years a couple learns not to quarrel over trifles, to complement each other and to avoid sharp corners.

Ancestors believed that only items made of wood could be given as a gift for a wooden wedding. A common tradition was to give kitchen utensils or household items as gifts, and the younger generation was not forgotten.

In the old days, the husband tried to make a wooden craft for his wife with his own hands for this anniversary. Products made from mahogany were considered expensive; those who could not afford them made gifts from pine, aspen or alder.

The woman had to varnish the product given by her husband - this gesture indicated that complete mutual understanding and harmony reigned in the relationship between the spouses.

On this significant day, the husband and wife invited relatives, friends and good acquaintances to the celebration. The celebration began with the planting of a tree, which the spouses placed in the chosen place hand in hand, helping each other.

The parents had to bring the seedling of the fruit plant. It was customary to prepare rich treats for those gathered for the holiday.

Despite all the apparent strength of the tree, the plant can burn from a lightning strike or spark, so the spouses were not given things related to fire, such as matches or kindling boards.

If a man and woman did not have offspring, but wanted to, they were given a log tied with a scarlet ribbon and an ax. Thus, the guests wished for a speedy addition to the family.

What to choose for the New Year

New Year's wooden gifts are not only interesting, but also practical, especially in families with pets or children. Cats are extremely curious and can accidentally knock over a Christmas tree, thereby damaging fragile decorations. Durable products cannot be broken so easily.

You can focus on the interior of the house, the preferences of the owners. The main thing is to adhere to the New Year's theme.

Wooden gift for a man

Wood products are excellent as gifts for the stronger sex. Imagination allows you to select hundreds of interesting options that allow you to emphasize the status, maturity or image of a man.

You can choose a wooden gift for your husband, friend or boss from the options below:

Cigarette case or cigarette pack. Suitable, therefore, only for men who smoke. Unusual design, unbreakable pack. You can burn initials or some kind of design on the surface of the product. Such a gift looks noble and also emphasizes the man’s success.
Pen stand. You can style it in different ways to fit into the interior of your work room or office desk.
Photo frame with a picture of a loved one. It is recommended to use your imagination here. You can simply order a frame with an interesting pattern. The second option is to burn a portrait of a loved one or family member onto a sign.

Such a gift is considered not only noble, but also allows you to show respect for a man.