My cousin spent six months preparing for her next wedding anniversary and setting up a country house. All door handles were replaced with bronze ones, locks and linings were also replaced. Later it turned out that they were preparing for the anniversary in advance. So, if the couple have been together for 22 years, what kind of wedding do they have and what do they give? It turns out that the 22nd anniversary is called the bronze anniversary, which is why my family developed a love for this metal. In this article I will talk about the traditions of a bronze wedding and the gifts that are given to spouses on this memorable day.
Bronze wedding traditions
In its traditional understanding, bronze is a combination of tin and copper. The main characteristics of the material are resistance to external influences, strength and hardness. At the same time, its physical melting point is low. Marriage acquires the same properties after 22 years of marriage. It becomes strong and sincere, the spouses cease to succumb to outside influence. They become independent in both physical and spiritual aspects. It’s time to erect monuments to such unions, since not every couple is able to live up to such a date, raise children and not lose their primary spark and sincere feelings.
Congratulations
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Bronze wedding celebration
According to established traditions, this date is celebrated at home, among the closest friends and relatives. You should invite only those with whom you have maintained close and warm relations. A warm home environment is the main condition for a good holiday. Everything else is not influenced by recommendations or stereotypes. Noisy games with a toastmaster are not the best idea. This date should be celebrated only among the closest people, both in spirit and by blood ties.
If a couple traditionally charges themselves and the day with a good mood from the very morning, then this mood will be passed on to all subsequent years of their life together. This time is not a reason to devote yourself to household chores; bustle today will definitely be out of place. An ideal way to spend your time would be a private dinner at home. You can immerse yourself in memories of the first meeting and other memorable moments. Looking at photos together will only help refresh your memory. By the way, if the album is quite old, you can replace it with a new one, purchased with jointly invested funds as a symbol of the past and future.
You can start setting the table in the late afternoon. It would be ideal if you can get a bronze-colored tablecloth. Balloons and ribbons throughout the house in matching colors will help make the holiday even more themed and cozy.
The alcohol list can be represented by champagne, which is a symbol of a playful and festive mood. If there are a large number of guests, ordering food in a restaurant is not prohibited. Household members and small children can help with preparations for the event. According to tradition, even if you order food from a restaurant, there should be 1-2 dishes on the table, which will be prepared by the hostess of the holiday herself. It is ideal if the hostess of the evening has her own signature dish, which she can brag about to the invited guests without a twinge of conscience.
Outfits of the spouses
The best options for formal wear are suits in shades of yellowish-red or green. The women's version of the ideal outfit includes a floor-length satin dress. A top in bronze shades will also be the best option to support the main theme of the evening. A trendy accessory Men are allowed to wear a suit or piece, such as a jacket with dark jeans, in a matching color. Holiday shades go best with a glossy style tie and brown boots.
Peculiarities
There is no universal way to celebrate a bronze wedding. Each married couple celebrates their anniversary individually. Someone decides to stay alone on this significant day, others decide to go on an excursion to romantic places in the city, sit in a cozy restaurant, or visit the theater. The main thing is that both spouses have positive emotions from the holiday.
Often spouses who have lived under one roof for 22 years invite their children, grandchildren, and loved ones to the celebration. In front of the assembled guests, the husband and wife can repeat their wedding vows and add new promises to them.
Particular attention should be paid to the design of the venue and the festive table.
The following treats would be appropriate:
- liver (preferably beef, but chicken is also suitable);
- ribs or baked poultry carcass (chicken, duck, turkey, etc.);
- seafood salad;
- fresh vegetables;
- hazelnuts, almonds and other nuts.
Dishes should be cooked in the oven so that they turn out rosy and appetizing. You can supplement the menu with products that both spouses like and an unusual dessert. To make future life seem sweet, there should be various sweets on the table.
The main alcoholic drink for the bronze anniversary is champagne, symbolizing fun and joy. There must also be wine on the table. Each guest needs to prepare an appropriate toast for the anniversary.
You definitely need to take a lot of photos during the holiday, so that you can later collect them into a family album that stores memories and warm moments.
Gifts for a bronze wedding
Choosing a gift for your 22nd wedding anniversary is an art. A gift can be chosen for a variety of purposes, ranging from everyday use to a simple and pleasant surprise. Products made from this material are associated with the past, memories and aristocratic chic. Therefore, any decoration will be a wonderful addition to the 22nd anniversary. If you use your imagination, you can give original and memorable gifts. Options for gifts for a pink wedding can be:
- candlesticks, chandeliers and sconces in original design;
- kitchen utensils that are useful in everyday life;
- gift set consisting of 22 items;
- household appliances that a couple needs. It is better to agree on such a purchase in advance, especially if it is large;
- bronze products, costume jewelry;
- mirror framed in bronze;
- vintage style watch with bronze alloy elements;
- emotions in the form of a trip to the sea or visiting an interesting exhibition;
- flowers for a woman that she loves;
- horseshoe for family happiness and well-being;
- dishes with a photo of the couple and corresponding design;
- a comic medal with an engraving for positive aspects or with gratitude for the years lived together;
- pet after prior agreement with the couple.
If the couple is superstitious, it is better not to give mirrors. Also, before giving a gift in the form of an animal, you should make sure that you have a good attitude towards them and that all family members are not allergic to wool. the gift should bring joy to both, and not cause family quarrels and misunderstandings.
What to give your husband
If your spouse smokes, an elegantly made ashtray will be a suitable gift. A ring with a corresponding engraving along with a tie pin will be an excellent gift for a business man. Bronze cufflinks are suitable for a business man. A bronze cigarette case with engraving will also make an excellent and practical gift. A commemorative figurine or a business gift is suitable for a non-smoking man.
What to give to your wife
The 22nd wedding anniversary is a great occasion to add an exquisite piece of jewelry made from the right material to your wife’s collection. Antique-style items will elegantly fit into any look, from simple everyday to more business style. If your wife has a large amount of jewelry, an elegant bronze box will be a practical gift. An addition to such a gift can be either a set of jewelry or a certificate to a jewelry store placed inside the box.
Gifts from children
Children can buy their parents both memorable and quite practical gifts. As a rule, by this date the couple’s children are old enough and financially secure enough to at least not save too much on a surprise for such an important date. If children decide to give a bronze figurine, it is important that the set be paired. Otherwise, if the parents are superstitious, they may regard this gift as a wish for a speedy separation. Single figurines symbolize loneliness. A bronze family tree or photo frame with a matching family photo will be a memorable gift.
If, due to various life reasons, children do not have the funds to buy an expensive gift, you can always make it yourself. A hanger from my son, made with his own hands and painted bronze, will become an ideal family talisman and a repository of comfort and hearth. If your daughter knows how to sew, you can make textiles for home comfort. or make a home decoration from beads if you don’t have sewing skills. The main thing is that the gift is made with all my heart without evil intentions even in the most secret corners of the mind. A still life decorated with a frame made of natural cones will look beautiful in the interior of any house or apartment. And they, in turn, can be painted bronze.
What can you give to guests?
Some guests, due to a lack of imagination, often think about what they can give the couple for their 22nd wedding anniversary. The most traditional gifts are candelabra and candlesticks made in bronze and in an antique style. If the spouses live in a large apartment or private house, you can give a bronze imitation of a street lamp. This gift will be remembered for its originality, and can also become not only a decoration, but also a valuable repository for the family hearth and, a kind of talisman. As a practical gift, dishes made of bronze and silver with a themed engraving are suitable. The set can be very different.
And if a couple honors the traditions of their culture, you can present something unusual, for example, a bronze samovar and have a tea party right on the holiday. If the couple knows a lot about esoteric sciences, you can present them with a bronze frog with a coin in its mouth. She will protect family finances from external influences and ruin. If you give each spouse a bronze mouse, you can protect your family secrets from prying eyes.
It is worth remembering that lack of imagination is not at all a reason to deprive friends of a gift. You can simply give money, it will never be superfluous. And you can support the theme of a bronze wedding with thematic decoration. For example, by making it with your own hands in an antique style or by ordering a bronze design from a specialized store. The couple will be able to use such a gift in an area where practical material support is really needed. As options for interior items made of bronze, you can choose:
- bronze hangers for clothes;
- frames for photographs and paintings;
- holders and various stands for hooks;
- vases and figurines made in an antique style in an elegant style;
- if the couple has a fireplace, you can give antique accessories.
Things made of bronze will last a really long time, they are not afraid of dirt and will be a wonderful memorable gift for many years. Bronze gifts can also be given without fear to couples who have pets: they are not afraid of mechanical damage, and there will be no claw marks. Products made from this material will be an excellent addition to any interior, even one made in a modern style.
About the symbol of the holiday
First of all, it’s worth talking about why this day is called the big name of the bronze wedding and how the date of the holiday itself was determined - 22 years.
Bronze
First, a little information about the material itself. Bronze is an alloy of copper with other elements. Bronze was first produced using tin. And now this composition is the most common. The alloy has a huge number of useful properties , which has given humans the opportunity to use it extremely widely. Knowing only this information, it is already possible to connect the material with the relationship of the spouses after more than twenty years of marriage. The husband and wife also form a kind of fusion that can be considered a real family. It's hard to imagine these people without each other. Also, copper alone does not have the characteristics of its alloy with tin.
Physical properties
Important properties of the alloy are strength, durability, and enormous anti-corrosion potential. At the same time, the material is low-melting, which makes it indispensable in many industries. The same “traits” can be observed in our bronze newlyweds.
The family is very strong, thanks to the pliability of the spouses. They learned to give in to each other, understand the desires of the other without words and extinguish conflicts. Love was joined by the ability to find compromises.
Also, speaking of symbolism, it is worth remembering the famous Bronze Age. It was an era of intensive development, new crafts and trades, and a practical leap in technology. At this stage, both husband and wife are going through a similar period. They are still young and active, but also mature individuals. New interests and hobbies appear, most often joint ones. This is due to the fact that children are already quite old and independent, they do not require constant supervision and care. Accordingly, the husband and wife get a lot of free time.
Magic properties
This material has long been endowed with the ability to integrate various energies. Despite the fact that this alloy is capable of strengthening a person’s inner resilience, spirituality and generosity, at the same time it attracts prosperity . This can also be seen in a family that has lived in harmony for such a long time. The couple managed to accumulate some capital, and the path to this made them more confident in themselves and their partner. In addition, bronze promotes balance, helps connect with others, facilitates communication, and also brings out creativity .
Symbolism of the number 22
In numerology there is a group of numbers called Master numbers. These include the 22 we are considering. Essentially, this speaks of wisdom . That is why he is associated with the Great Serpent, who bites his own tail .
This number is also an indicator of higher, spiritual maturity. At the same time, this in itself does not indicate this level, but only shows enormous internal potential and accumulation of energies. It is this potential that gives impetus to further development.
The above is intuitively associated with the symbol of the holiday. The same era of the Bronze Age, when the possibilities hidden in the material opened up access to a new layer of development not only of technology, but also of art. The very affiliation of the number to the Workshops is also connected with the mentioned era. At the same time, development can be directed in almost any direction, but it is always a positive phenomenon. All this explains why the bronze wedding is celebrated precisely after 22 years of marriage. Here, the symbolism of the date is inextricably linked with the material and relationship of the spouses who have lived together for such a long time. Moreover, this connection is manifested literally in everything - growing prosperity, a new level of family development, time for oneself and creativity, youth combined with activity, strength, interest in life and the environment.
Congratulatory words and wishes
Knowing what kind of wedding friends or relatives are celebrating, you will need to come up with congratulations.
It is best to do this in your own words and from the heart, then the holiday will be unforgettable.
- Dear anniversaries! We sincerely congratulate you on your bronze wedding. It seems like just recently was your wedding day, and today we are already celebrating 22 years of married life together. Bronze is a strong foundation for a good and long relationship. Let mutual understanding and support become helpers and companions. You have achieved a lot in life, you have always extended a helping hand to friends, family and friends. We value your friendship. May luck always be with you. Health, happiness and long life!
- Congratulations to a wonderful married couple for reaching the 22nd birthday mark. Your marriage is an example to follow. This is an example of a relationship in which an atmosphere of love, trust, understanding and joy reigns. Walk through life together hand in hand, enjoy every day you live. We wish that happiness and good luck follow you everywhere, and that bronze gradually turns into gold. Everyone knows that going through such a long stage of life is a huge achievement. But you managed to carry your love through the years. Prosperity, kindness and happiness to your family!
