Living together for twenty-five years is a serious stage in family life. On this day it is already possible to draw some conclusions. The children have grown up. The grandchildren are growing up. There is where and what to live on, and there is stability in relationships. And there's more to come!
Therefore, the silver wedding scenario must be thought out in such a way that this celebration will be remembered for its beauty, fun and demonstration of the unity of the whole family. It’s no secret that in today’s realities, living with one family for so many years is a fantasy, a pipe dream for many.
First stage
Most often, large rooms in a restaurant are booked for the solemn celebration of such a significant event. And this is quite understandable, because I want all relatives (both close and not so close), friends and work colleagues to take part in this event. Everyone should attend the festival of love and mutual understanding, which allows us to live as a friendly family for so many years.
Therefore, the silver newlyweds want to organize something out of the ordinary. So that each participant would sincerely rejoice for the heroes of the day and share the fun and meal with them. And maybe someone will think about all the delights of such a life and decide to follow the example of the heroes of the occasion.
The silver wedding scenario must be thought out to the smallest detail so that its celebration remains in the memory of loved ones not just as another date, but as a truly family holiday. He is destined to launch a new spiral of life together, which has passed the test of strength over the course of twenty-five years. Everything that was planned was achieved, the children received an education and got married, which means you can start living for your own pleasure.
How to celebrate a silver wedding according to all the rules
25 years of marriage is a very serious date, the celebration of which must be approached with all the enthusiasm. And we are not just talking about going to a luxurious restaurant or going on vacation - folk traditions play a very important role. That’s why we want to tell you how to celebrate a silver wedding in accordance with established traditions. Let's see what customs should be observed on this day, how to celebrate 25 years of marriage so that everyone will say that you did everything right on your holiday.
Of course, it is not necessary to thoroughly adhere to all the rules, because such a day happens once in a lifetime. But there are fundamental customs that you simply cannot do without - we will consider them first. There are three things that you should definitely do on the day when you celebrate a quarter of a century since your wedding.
Why is it recommended to work out the celebration scenario in advance?
As we said above, a large number of people are invited to this kind of celebration, many of whom do not even know each other. This requires some effort to direct the celebration in the right direction. Under no circumstances should the invitees be allowed to form their own small groups united by common interests and talking about exactly this. If this happens, then the general feast will be divided into several small get-togethers, which are not so easy to unite again.
That is why a silver wedding script is drawn up, following which, if done professionally, the celebration will be filled with many pleasant and fun moments. They unite the team and make all guests like-minded people. Only in this case the celebration will remain in memory not as just another feast, but as a bright, cheerful and kind holiday.
If you want to run the program yourself...
Selecting competitions is an incredibly difficult task, since everything depends on the mood of your guests and their age (parents and elderly relatives do not always want to frolic).
A relatively universal scenario - shooting a film with all stages - from casting to award presentation. Here is my script using phrases from old Soviet comedies.
The karaoke party is also going well. I distribute the songs in advance so that those who wish can prepare and participate in the competition more boldly.
Happy holiday everyone! I hope some idea caught your eye, and your 1 year calico wedding anniversary will be held in a golden way.
Irina Panasyan
Preparatory part
As a rule, their children deal with organizational issues related to the parents’ holiday. A silver wedding should have a script that shows not only the course of the feast, a selection of dances, competitions and songs, but also all the preparatory stages.
It should take into account the following important points:
Guests
If this is realistically possible, then the number of invitees should include only relatives and only very close friends. The ideal option is to gather for the anniversary all those who attended the wedding a quarter of a century ago. But this is very difficult to implement. After all, in this life everything flows and changes. And now someone is no longer alive, and contact with someone is completely lost. But new friends took their place, and more relatives took into account the marriage of children. If traditions are strictly followed, then there should be twenty-five guests. But, as a rule, no one manages to squeeze into these rigid frameworks.
Invitation process
Of course, you can just pick up the phone and call everyone invited, but for such an event it will be somehow too everyday. Therefore, you need to order colorful invitation cards, the design of which must include silver. By the way, the invitation is given not only to the guests, but also to the heroes of the occasion themselves.
Location
It doesn’t really matter where the guests will be gathered - in a restaurant or in the courtyard of a private house. In any case, this place should look the part. Jewelry used for decoration must have some silver elements. The presence of the same color is desirable in tablecloths and napkins. Each table is decorated with bouquets of fresh flowers, in which the silver number 25 is recorded. The walls are decorated with congratulatory posters. Everyone's attention is always attracted by a collage that uses family photographs.
Birthday cake
The number 25 must be present on a beautiful wedding cake. But you can play it out in another way. The “newlyweds” jointly use a pastry syringe to display this significant number on the clean surface of the cake.
How to greet the heroes of the occasion
It is advisable to take them to the venue of the celebration in a luxurious custom-made car, which is colorfully decorated in advance. This will create a festive mood already at the initial stage. Over the heads of parents entering the hall, their children pull silver ribbons that can be decorated with New Year's rain.
Leading
If you feel that you are a talented holiday organizer who knows how to cheer people up and attract attention with your oratory, then you can take on the difficult responsibility of leading the celebration. But if there is even the slightest bit of doubt, then it is better to seek help from a toastmaster who has experience in conducting such events.
How to celebrate your silver anniversary (25th wedding anniversary)
In folk traditions, a charter for a silver wedding has long been established. There are wonderful customs that are worth observing today: washing together, exchanging silver rings, drinking three bottles of wine hidden 25 years ago, drinking tea together.
Organizing a 25th wedding anniversary can be very different. Some people prefer to celebrate it at home without a toastmaster, for their nearest and dearest. At home you can really feel more relaxed, and the hostess of the celebration will be able to show off her culinary talents.
Organization of the 25th wedding anniversary
The idea of spending a silver wedding anniversary with family will only emphasize the love of the silver “newlyweds” for home comfort and communication with family and friends in an informal setting.
If the spouses happen to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary in the summer, then it is best to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary in nature. This could be a summer house or a country cottage to place tables in the fresh air. Arranging something like an ordinary picnic somewhere on the bank of a river or a forest edge is a tempting idea, but it doesn’t go well with traditions: but what about a wedding cake, without which it’s simply impossible to imagine celebrating a silver wedding? Therefore, more civilized conditions are preferable.
Rituals whose presence is mandatory
Celebrations of silver weddings can have different contents and vary in form. However, there are points whose presence is considered mandatory:
- At the start of the holiday, the hero of the occasion is given a magnificent bouquet of her favorite flowers by her faithful companion.
- Mendelssohn's Waltz is accompanied by the exchange of wedding rings made of silver. Some people wear them together with gold ones, while others put them away before the celebration of the “golden” date.
- The first word is given to the children, who present their gifts.
- If those who were witnesses at registration are present at the celebration of a significant date, they toast and break glasses for good luck. At the same time, they remind that they did the same thing twenty-five years ago and happiness accompanied the family all this time.
- Each of the invitees is also given the floor. Before this, it would be appropriate to familiarize those gathered with the mandatory humorous rules. According to them, everyone receives the authority to have fun and dance from the heart, drink and eat from the belly.
- The showing of a pre-prepared video or slide show is received very well by all those present.
- The presentation of some comic awards brings some excitement to the event. Diplomas of completion of twenty-five-year courses for a happy life together can be used as such. And like any diploma, they must contain inserts with grades in individual disciplines. For example, there may be such items as comfort in the home, fidelity to a spouse, and for each of them marks should be given. In addition, you can make medals with inscriptions such as “For a quarter of a century spent together.”
- The presentation of a certificate confirming the fact of cohabitation for twenty-five years is perceived favorably by others. It should be beautifully designed and framed in a silver frame. After a positive answer to the question about the desire to extend the marriage for another period of the same period, each of the celebrants puts his signature on the document.
- The script should describe not only the order of organizing the feast, but also the active part, without which fun is impossible - dancing, competitions and quizzes.
What to gift
In addition to the gifts listed, married people will also like other practical things. For example:
- a silver water ionizer of an unusual shape (this is a chain with a toy that is lowered into the water; they come in the form of animals, fish, boats, flowers);
- interior items (frame, mirror, vase, figurine, wall clock);
- metal products for outdoor cooking (smokehouse, grill, set of skewers);
- country furniture and accessories (gazebo, outdoor chairs, bench, swing, garden gnome, irrigation system);
- matrimonial linen set;
- voucher, paid ticket, gift certificate;
- an individual themed set of 25 items (it’s worth imagining);
- paid thematic photo session (a professional will take original photographs and present them in a separate album);
- commemorative coin;
- personalized service;
- personalized medal.
Only strong, harmonious couples celebrate the Silver Date. Close friends, thematic symbols, and calm music will make the party unforgettable.
Auction “Who will be next”
The number of grandchildren already available to the heroes of the occasion is brought to the attention of the guests. After which a vote is taken to determine the gender of the next successor to the family. So that it is not unfounded, it is fixed. To do this, two piggy banks with the inscriptions “grandson” and “granddaughter” are passed around the tables.
Depending on their preferences, guests place money in one container or another. It can be stipulated that only metal coins can be lowered. Then the piggy banks are given to grandparents so that they can count and notify everyone about the result.
Decor
It is best if you have the opportunity to celebrate the anniversary in a country house, but you can also celebrate it in a city apartment.
The room is decorated in Russian folk style: an ornamented tablecloth, towels, wildflowers, wooden decorative elements, a cuckoo clock, a samovar, benches instead of chairs (if you can find them).
The dishes on the table should be traditional for this occasion (silver), clay or wood. It is better to use wicker dishes for bread and other baked dishes. Young people are seated at the head of the table (if everyone is sitting on chairs) or in the center (if there are benches). Behind them are large numbers “25”, woven from flowers, straw or newspapers.
You can put in a prominent place (and then read it to the guests) a “Book of Wishes”, where everyone present must leave their “autograph”. You can allocate 1 page for each guest - let the guest leave a wish, and after the holiday his photo from that evening will be pasted next to it. If there is no book, ask guests to sign the stand or poster.
The dress of the “bride” should be blue or red (as an option - red and white), the “groom” can wear a shirt or limit himself to a suit.
Husband takes the exam
During the feast, an extraordinary examination is announced. It can be in any subject from the school curriculum. At least five questions are asked for each. For example:
1. Mathematics:
- How many guests are present in the hall?
- How long does their marriage last if you count it in months? And in days?
- What is the total if you add up the ages of all the children? What about grandchildren?
- How many times have you kissed during your life together? And for today?
- How many relatives are there in the room?
2. Foreign language:
it is necessary to confess your love to your wife in all known languages.
3. Botany:
- What is your wife's favorite fruit?
- What flowers does she like?
- What does she grow in her dacha?
- What vegetables does he like to cook with?
- What fruit drinks do you prefer?
Competition for anniversaries
First the husband, then the wife, say 2-3 compliments for each letter of the name . For example, Sveta:
- Hearty, Sunny, Light,
- Delightful, Magnificent, Magical,
- The only one, Natural one,
- Mysterious, Talented, Trembling,
- Neat, Active, Angel-like.
It’s the same with a man’s name.
Presenter 1:
Well done, both of you, really.
Raise your glasses
For the ingenuity of the young.
We have a diploma for them! (one for two or each is awarded a certificate of excellent family life)
Presenter 2:
Who wants to make a toast?
Or call by name?
(one of the guests says a toast, the meal continues)
Presenter 1:
And now there will be a competition for children -
How well do you know your parents? (the children of the heroes of the occasion are called)
The script should be developed by professionals
By independently choosing a script, people expect to interest the majority of guests with interesting competitions, a selection of dance music, songs and toasts. But not everyone can do this. Therefore, it is better to entrust this matter to a professional who earns his living from this.
Having many years of experience allows them to find an approach to any category of public in order to win them over. A real toastmaster will be able to bring even the most modest of guests into the circle, select songs so that the whole hall will pick them up, and there will simply be no end to those who want to take part in competitions. They manage to choose the music in such a way that both young and old are satisfied.
If you are ready to pay for organizing a holiday...
...here are the options:
Inviting a presenter with an entertaining competition program
It will be a classic of the genre with fun competitions, dancing and toasts. Many presenters have interesting ideas in their treasury for every wedding anniversary, and calico is no exception.
Conducting an interesting master class with your guests
I won’t be able to tell you all the details in this article, but everything is on the website, you can see the description and pictures in the listed articles (red links). Don’t pay attention to the fact that the word “corporate” is in the title. These master classes are suitable for any occasion. Moreover, all creative works will be dedicated to YOUR family.
- drum master class (very fun and loud)
- perfume session (we create custom perfumes)
- painting of T-shirts (guests will also replenish their wardrobe)
- oil painting (everyone will create a masterpiece, we guarantee)
- handmade candies
- many more master classes
Let's play a quest
An incredibly popular game among adults, who need to pass all sorts of interesting tests, distinguish themselves by intelligence and ingenuity, and sometimes dexterity and flexibility. . A detective story can be played out in a cafe or even in an apartment.
How not to make a mistake when choosing a toastmaster
The quality of the celebration largely depends on the correct choice of toastmaster. It is better that this is a proven person. Perhaps you had to attend an evening that he hosted, or you watched a recording of a celebration where he organized the fun. But you can also rely on recommendations from people whose opinions you trust.
The quality of the script is also of great importance, and therefore, if you choose it, you should first show it to the toastmaster. After all, it is he who will have to work on it. And if a professional presenter recommends making some changes, then his opinion is worth listening to.
For a script, you can also contact companies that specialize in organizing holidays. Their specialists will provide several options for holding a silver anniversary. As a rule, the storehouses of such companies are full of a wide variety of competitions and games. By relying on their experience and practical skills, you can be sure that the celebration will be a success.
Only for two...
A huge section of my site is dedicated to romantics, so I will only list articles with interesting collections of ideas. My main principle is speed and simplicity of execution, because modern young people are very busy.
so here's what you can see in more detail:
How to organize a romantic dinner (all recipes are extremely simple, all with pictures).
The article “10 ideas for lovers” contains several “away” options, maybe something will suit you. The most vivid review from my friends is about a cinema for two. It’s quite easy to order such a service in Moscow; I think it’s also available in other Russian cities.
If you haven’t done “Love story” photography before your wedding, now there’s an even better option codenamed “The fairy tale is not over.” When you put it all together in a slideshow, the wedding photos will already be in the middle of a report on the family history. Here are a lot of ideas about which shots are worth “catch”.
About how quickly and...
Gifts, of course, you want to give some special ones. It makes sense to order personalized gifts with names or personal photographs, as the item becomes priceless in the literal sense. Here are ideas for such gifts in a single copy.
Questions for children
Examples, you can make your own:
- How was your honeymoon?
- How did dad propose?
- What did your parents dream of that they were able to achieve?
- What do mom/dad like to do most?
- What doesn’t mom/dad like to do?
- What does mom like best when she cooks?
- Tell us an unusual incident from their life together.
Presenter 2:
Gain strength now -
There will be a lottery soon.
In the meantime, one question -
Who will say the new toast?
(they say a toast, raise their glasses, break the feast for 15 minutes).
Presenter 1:
What's a holiday without gifts? (addressing the second presenter)
Bring your bag, it's going to be hot now!
Let's try our luck soon
In a win-win lottery!
The host takes a bag of prepared pieces of paper and gives each guest one to pull out . Guests take turns reading the inscriptions out loud and receive gifts and certificates. Examples of gifts and certificates:
- Certificate for participation in a family dinner for anniversaries.
- Souvenir from a honeymoon.
- Certificate for an exclusive photo with the anniversaries.
- Certificate of dedication (you can spend the whole day in the company of the heroes of the occasion).
- Certificate for a second serving of hot food.
- Other options
The magical properties of silver
Silver is a pure and virgin metal, containing within itself the principle of undefiled purity, and is associated with the Moon, the patroness of secret knowledge and powers. This metal is capable of neutralizing any, the most powerful negative. People who have fallen under the influence of damage, curses, or the evil eye may notice that the silver on their body has darkened. This means that the metal took on negative energy and absorbed it, protecting the owner from the curse. Many people do not believe this and believe that silver items turn black due to oxidation. But scientists have long proven that silver is a metal that does not oxidize under the influence of oxygen.
There are many superstitions about silver. For example, magical weapons are made from silver alloys: daggers, swords, spears, which were used to defeat vampires and ghouls. Since silver is a conductor of the energies of the subtle world, connected with the divine world of our soul, any evil spirits devoid of a soul cannot tolerate it. In astral battles, black magicians struck by silver weapons simply burn out energetically. And silver bells drive away demons.
Silver can be used to illuminate and purify spaces. The simplest and most effective way is to steep water in silver for a day and then sprinkle it on the room. You can cleanse your energy in the same way.
Signs and beliefs
The main symbol of this anniversary is the silver rings that are exchanged between the couple. The rings are either worn on the middle finger of the right hand or replace gold ones until the next anniversary. A silver ring symbolizes family happiness and its further duration.
The ritual of ablution is also associated with the celebration of the silver anniversary. Ablution is performed in the morning, when the newlyweds, getting out of bed and holding a silver jug with their hands, go to the river. Having reached the place, the wife must wash her husband three times from a silver jug:
In addition, the celebration of a marriage anniversary in the century before last included an invitation to the priest to perform a second wedding ceremony.
This tradition still lives today and serves as an excellent occasion for those couples who have not been married by the church and are just about to undergo this ceremony.
What flowers to give
The wedding bouquet of a young bride is usually designed in light colors, but at a silver wedding the hero of the occasion is a mature woman, and she is supposed to be given red or burgundy roses. Her husband gives her twenty-five of these roses.
Guests can limit themselves to a smaller number of flowers and present a bouquet of the most durable flowers: orchids, lilies, carnations, which will also symbolize the strength of the marriage.
Flowers for a silver wedding anniversary - irises
Florists usually decorate such bouquets effectively with small flowers, decorative greenery, leaves, twigs, and, of course, they need to be wrapped in silver paper.
An iris would be a good gift - this is also a symbol of a silver wedding; Moreover, you can present it not cut, but growing, right in the pot.
