18 years of marriage (turquoise wedding) - although not a round date, it is undoubtedly very important. The marriage has come of age, the spouses have gotten to know each other well, their relationship is strong and reliable. To make this day truly memorable for husband and wife, you need to know how to celebrate the holiday and what significant gifts should be given on this day.
Traditions and rituals of different countries
No matter how many years have passed since the wedding, observe the traditions and rituals of the wedding, not excluding the day of the turquoise anniversary. Her rituals are unusual and interesting. Each nation has its own traditions:
- In the USA, on this day, newlyweds give all invited guests a list of desired gifts. Only parents can give money;
- in Germany this day is not celebrated with a magnificent celebration, but is celebrated only with a quiet family dinner;
- in Italy, on the contrary, this anniversary is celebrated noisily and cheerfully.
There are other modern traditions:
- to strengthen the relationship between husband and wife on the night of a turquoise wedding, lay bedding in a symbolic color;
- exchange turquoise rings to protect your family from misfortune;
- Decorate your home with turquoise accessories and wear theme-colored clothing.
Celebrating a turquoise wedding
Traditions of the past involve the mutual exchange of a pair of turquoise jewelry. This ritual symbolizes the sincere love and fidelity of the spouses throughout the entire period of time. According to signs, if the stone becomes dull in the near future on one of the spouses, then the relationship will soon undergo another crisis period, which will be a test of strength.
According to ancient traditions, only the closest relatives gather at the table. A crisis period can also occur because children are developing an independent personality during this period. As a result, strained relationships with parents and the older generation may occur. This date is an excellent occasion to communicate with all your relatives and try to improve relationships within the family. On the table and in the interior on this date, jewelry made of turquoise or in the color of this mineral was traditionally hung and placed.
Couples who are inclined to be adventurous can simply spend the day together, without gathering any of their relatives or children at the table. The older generation will not mind babysitting the children on such a day, and the couple will be able to arrange a romantic evening, thereby renewing their relationship. An ideal gift to yourself would be a dinner at a chic restaurant or a trip to the nearest city, into nature, away from civilization. The main thing to remember and prove to yourself is that even after 18 years of marriage, the spouses are happy together and also love each other.
What to give for your family's coming of age
Usually, what is given for a turquoise wedding:
- various textiles of symbolic colors (bed linen, set of towels, blanket);
- sets of dishes and cutlery;
- household appliances.
Congratulations, gifts from friends, acquaintances
You can present standard gift options, or you can surprise the newlyweds. Make your 18th wedding anniversary greetings humorous to make a good impression on the couple. Options for unusual gifts:
- hot air balloon ticket;
- skydiving;
- scuba diving;
- spa certificate;
- family photo session;
- tickets to the theatre, exhibition or excursion.
Decorate your gift with 18th wedding anniversary pictures to make your congratulations more original.
18 years of marriage: what kind of wedding greetings and gifts from children to choose
The children of those spouses who have lived together for 18 years are probably already adults. Congratulations from children on their 18th wedding day will be the most pleasant gift on this day.
Give a certificate for the purchase of things that the spouses need to purchase. The best gift would be a trip for two to another country.
Contact the registry office to book an anniversary celebration. Parents will be glad to feel that atmosphere once again and remember the wedding day.
If you don’t have your own money yet, then decorate your apartment or house in the style of a themed holiday, make a beautiful greeting card with a turquoise wedding. Help your parents in the kitchen.
How to congratulate what to give your husband for 18 years of marriage
On the anniversary day, it is important for the spouse to hear congratulatory words from his wife. They strengthen relationships and make them more trusting. Give your husband joy, congratulate him with warm and sincere words and give him a gift. It is not necessary that the gift be decorated with turquoise. Give him something he really needs, and you can use turquoise in the design of the gift. You can give:
- a blue shirt with turquoise cufflinks or a tie clip;
- a set of tools will please any man;
- board games inlaid with turquoise;
- car accessories (seat covers, massage chair) are suitable for the motorist;
- phone, tablet;
- leather wallet, business card holder or belt.
Congratulations, gifts for your wife on her 18th marriage anniversary
For the wife, as well as for the spouse, warm words from the other half are important. Tell her that you still love her and are glad that you lived these wonderful years with her. Complete your words with a gift. It could be:
- jewelry decorated with turquoise (pendant, earrings, bracelet, ring);
- hair clip with turquoise stones;
- bright turquoise clutch or bag;
- perfumery;
- beautiful box with symbolic stones.
Traditions for a turquoise wedding
Like any similar holiday, a turquoise wedding has retained its traditions, which have been known since ancient times:
- It is believed that if you decorate your wedding ring with turquoise at the same time as your partner, this will strengthen the union, and if a family quarrel occurs, the couple will quickly find a point of truce. It is permissible to exchange rings with a wedding symbol at a holiday, as a renewal of the oath of allegiance;
- For a holiday, it is recommended to choose an image containing turquoise elements. A man can support the theme with a tie or shoes in the color of the date. Women can wear shoes, a belt or handbags in the color of the holiday. The main thing is that the image is not overloaded with turquoise shades;
- Do not forget about the decor of the room where the celebration will take place, in the colors of the holiday. You can choose a tablecloth, dishes and wall decorations in the colors of the holiday;
- Due to the fact that it is during this period that the couple begins to have a crisis in their relationship with their teenage children, it is recommended to celebrate this date in a close family circle. Gathering all your loved ones at one table can remind you of the importance of family, as well as traditions. The ideal solution would be to gather the older generation from both the husband and wife. Communication between generations will again help bring people closer together even in times of crisis.
The calmer the atmosphere at the holiday, the more evidence there will be of the correct choice of partners made 18 years ago.
It is believed that after all the difficulties experienced, the spouses naturally earned their mineral of happiness. The date is also valued, like the mineral, due to the fact that not every married couple can boast of such success on the personal front. Due to the fact that the couple managed to get to know each other quite well over a given period of time, we can say that their relationship was painted in the colors of turquoise stone, symbolizing calm and confidence in the partner.
Tips for the holiday
Both the choice of gifts for spouses and the option for celebrating this memorable date are obvious. There are certain traditions that, in addition to the recommended gifts, advise paying attention to those items that should not be given on this day, especially to superstitious spouses. Forbidden gifts most often include those items that can indicate boredom or induce loneliness, which predicts an imminent discord or another crisis in the relationship.
Forbidden types of gifts for 18 years of marriage include watches or any manifestation of them, including alarm clocks. Mirrors and objects that symbolize sadness also do not need to be given to the couple. A hint of loneliness in the form of one swan figurine or one flower can become a serious reason for a quarrel.
It is also important to think over the color scheme of the holiday, to which not only white color, but also other combinations are ideal. Turquoise looks amazing with colors like pale green. But the aqua color may be too dark for such a range. Red, which is far from the gamut of a flower such as carnation, can be a good solution for bright and extravagant couples. Shades of purple, brown and blue look great in combination with turquoise.
These combination options are used in almost everything, from interior decor to couple looks. They help diversify the celebration and emphasize the individuality of the couple celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary.
Cool congratulations on your 18th wedding anniversary
You've been together for eighteen years. Wedding symbol turquoise. You are the bride and groom again, Even the heavens are happy. You shouldn't be upset, you've only walked part of the way. We wish you love together. Happiness is only ahead.
Today is your Turquoise wedding. Please accept my congratulations from the bottom of my heart. For 18 years, the fire of love has not died out, and only causes a storm of admiration. We wish you the same strength of family, health, To please each other every day, loving. So that the soul is filled with happiness and love, So that joint affairs are successful. So that your children do not upset you at all, Let those sparks that are now glowing in your eyes Shine with the same power all your life, So that the two of you are happy, as if in heaven.
Congratulations on the 18th anniversary of your family life, on your turquoise wedding! May your happiness be gentle and with a soft turquoise color, may your family be healthy and cheerful, may understanding and love always reign in your home, may your feelings never fade away and warm your hearts again and again.
More congratulations in prose →
Turquoise, turquoise, You are love, my family, we are 18 today, I congratulate you on this! Happy anniversary, the reason for my happiness, one soul for two, I love you very much!
On your turquoise wedding anniversary, I wish you new impressions, Let love confidently grow stronger, Let everyone dote on the other. May the anniversary bring happiness, Joy and smiles on the lips, May every day be brighter, brighter, And goodness always lives in hearts.
There is no more beautiful couple in the world than yours, And feelings are woven from the strongest threads, We lived together for eighteen years, Live in the same happiness for a hundred years! Like two lovebirds, you look at each other with tenderness. The hand has been in hand for eighteen years now, And the whole district admires the union!
The sky is turquoise, It couldn’t be more beautiful, Your family life is already 18 years old. At the turquoise wedding you are the Bride and Groom, And the storm of everyday storms has already calmed down slightly. The turquoise sea caresses the shores, a reliable shoulder and a gentle hand are nearby. Let the boundless ocean rock you with love, Let the family ship sail to the happy islands.
You have a turquoise wedding, Eighteen years of you two! You can see the sparkle of shining eyes, After all, hearts burn with eternal fire! I wish you goodness, understanding, and pure harmony in everything! May your wishes come true and may your love only grow every day!
It's been eighteen years since we made a vow to each other. As the light of love turned on, you became husband and wife. I sincerely congratulate you on your turquoise wedding, May there be a connection between you, I wish you strong love. Let your passion not fade away, just let it grow stronger. Your feelings will not go away, let happiness not disappear!
A turquoise wedding is a beautiful event, on which I heartily congratulate you, dear ones! I sincerely wish you inescapable, comprehensive and pure love for many more years to come. Let your family union be stronger year after year, May your home hearth always warm your hearts, Always hold hands, it’s easier to cope together, Take care of each other - there will certainly be happiness.
Happy turquoise wedding, dears! It's lovely to look at you. You are friendly, you are so good, the heart next to you wants to sing. From the bottom of my heart I wish this family endless happiness and love. So that only joy surrounds you and your dreams come true.
Choosing a gift for my husband
- Weapon. Everyone knows what a weakness the stronger sex has for different types of weapons: swords, daggers, crossbows, revolvers or rifles. If your man collects weapons, then add a copy of a beautiful dagger with turquoise to his collection. Even if he hasn’t bought a weapon before, no man can resist a beautiful folding knife or crossbow, with which he can go out into the countryside, practicing his shooting accuracy.
- A shirt with blue cufflinks or a tie clip with turquoise embellishment.
- Ashtray made of semi-precious stone.
- Flask decorated with stone. It will become an indispensable thing for those who travel a lot.
- Cigarette case, business card holder or fountain pen decorated with stones.
- Desk set for the office, decorated with semi-precious minerals.
- Chess or backgammon inlaid with turquoise.
- Spinning rod, camping tent, sleeping bag - the gift does not have to be associated with the symbolism of this holiday. You can emphasize turquoise only with design, wrapping. It is better to give a truly necessary and useful thing to your loved one than to try to follow traditions and give a trinket.
- This set of tools will appeal to any man who loves and knows how to work with his hands.
- The motorist can be pleased with new car covers, wheels, and a massage chair.
