The latest fashion trend is to celebrate all wedding anniversaries. Moreover, each of them has a specific name. The 15th anniversary of cohabitation is no exception. In the old days, 15 year weddings were called glass weddings.
But as soon as crystal appeared in everyday life, it received the name crystal. The reason for this is the structure of the crystal. It is he who symbolizes the purity and reverence of the marital relationship, which they were able to maintain throughout all these years.
Entertainment for a wedding anniversary - festive competitions
A wedding anniversary is an important and significant event in the lives of spouses.
It would seem that just recently the happy newlyweds, to the sounds of Mendelssohn’s march, were just preparing to walk hand in hand along a long and difficult path. Now each year of family life has acquired special significance, and the spouses have a reason to celebrate their next wedding anniversary. Wedding anniversaries are especially often celebrated - 5, 10, 15 (and more) years of marriage. As a rule, you want to celebrate such a significant day at the festive table with family and friends. And what is a wedding feast without fun entertainment? Of course, competitions at a golden wedding will be somewhat different from games for, say, a five-year wedding anniversary. However, the celebration of each date can be made a fun and unforgettable event.
Competitions for the fifth wedding anniversary
The fifth anniversary is called “wooden”. By this time, the spouses had already gotten used to each other, studied each other’s character and habits, and in most cases gave birth to their first child. So, the guests have gathered at the festive table, wooden gifts have been presented - it’s time to have fun!
Competition "Wooden Recognition"
Only husband and wife participate in this competition. Each spouse receives from the leader a wooden board and a box of matches. Now you should write the word “love” on the board using alternately lit matches, which are then extinguished on the board. The winner is the one whose work receives the most applause.
Competition "Landing"
To participate in this competition, everyone is divided into 2 teams, which are located in two lines, one behind the other. The presenter gives each team the following set: an artificial tree, a pot, a watering can, a bag of expanded clay, a bucket of water. These items are placed at a distance of approximately 5 meters from each team. Now, at the leader’s signal, one participant from each team ties the hands behind the other, who then must run to a pile of objects and perform one specific action. After completion (without using hands), the participant returns to his team, where the next player unties his hands and passes the rope to the third. In turn, the hands of the second participant are tied by the third and so on until the end of the relay.
What should participants do? Work order:
- Opening a package of expanded clay
- Pouring expanded clay into a pot
- Planting a tree in a pot
- Pouring water from a bucket into a watering can
- Watering the "seedling"
The winner of this wedding anniversary competition is the team that plants the tree first.
Wooden souvenirs, decorations, and cutting boards can be used as prizes for competitions.
Crystal Anniversary Gifts for Husband
If the family accepts gifts for wedding anniversaries, of course, the loving spouse should not remain in debt either. Women are naturally more prone to creativity and all sorts of interesting ideas. The crystal theme gives a lot of scope to the imagination when choosing a gift for your husband on his 15th wedding anniversary.
Nevertheless, even among the crystal classics you will find a lot of useful and pleasant things for the stronger sex. So, for example:
- souvenir cup, figurine, award;
- photo frame (be sure to insert a photo of you together);
- paperweight (useful for office workers and those who spend a lot of time at a desk);
- a mug or a pair of tea (tea or coffee in crystal will seem even tastier);
- paired glasses or mugs for beer (personal engraving will make them exclusive);
- crystal horn (useful for parties - until you drink to the bottom, you won’t be able to put it on the table!);
- ashtray (for those who smoke);
- crystal box for paper clips and other small items;
- magnifying glass (examine small details and font);
- custom engraved crystal plaque;
- a crystal talisman (it is better for a man to choose not an animal figurine, but an image of the Zodiac sign);
- keychain for house or car keys;
- cufflinks or tie pin with crystal, amethyst, quartz, zirconium;
- expensive high-quality alcohol (a glass bottle will perfectly support the anniversary theme).
If you search a little, you can find less common, but more original gifts related to “themed” material.
Custom crystal for spouse:
- mace (always considered a symbol of power, show that you “give” him leadership in the family, this is important for men);
- crystal rosary (by touching them, the spouse will relieve stress, switch from disturbing thoughts, remember what needs to be bought or done), besides, they will pleasantly cool their fingers even in the summer heat; standard bunch includes 33 beads;
- an esoteric accessory, for example, a pendulum of the purest water (by its vibrations you can determine energetically charged places in your home and even make diagnostics!);
- an interesting piece of furniture, for example, a globe;
- a custom-made model symbolizing your spouse’s profession (an airplane, a beautiful building, a ship or even a machine!);
- chess (a large selection of exclusive crystal versions of figures and boards is possible);
- a skull carved from crystal (a copy of an amazing find from Mayan times would appeal to, for example, an artist husband, a doctor, an actor, or just a lover of shocking);
- any small gift packed in a crystal box or vase (for example, a flash drive or a certificate for a parachute jump);
- an engraved crystal medal attached to another gift (again, can be anything).
Pink wedding competitions
The first decade of married life is a serious date and it is customary to celebrate it in a big way. As you know, the symbol of this day is pink and scarlet roses, a bouquet of which is traditionally received by a wife from her loving husband. Today, pink and scarlet colors “reign” everywhere - in the draperies and decoration of the wedding hall, the luxurious table, the festive dresses of the guests and the heroes of the occasion themselves. What kind of entertainment can you think of for a pink wedding anniversary? Here are some fun competitions.
Competition "Pound of salt"
To begin, we recruit two teams of participants and give each a pack of salt. Then the presenter gives a signal, at which the participants begin to pass a pack of salt to each other without using their hands. In this case, you can use your elbows or knees - whatever works for you. The team that completes the task faster than the other becomes the winner and receives a prize.
Competition "Pink Songs"
The entertainment program for a pink wedding can include special thematic competitions. For example, those who love to sing will enjoy the singing competition. The presenter selects two teams, women's and men's. The essence of the competition is to remember and sing as many songs as possible that mention roses. The team with the richer song repertoire is declared the winner.
Competitions for crystal wedding anniversary
Spouses with fifteen years of marital experience can rightfully celebrate their crystal anniversary. Of course, after all, we have a significant number of years lived together behind us. However, do not forget that crystal is very fragile and requires careful handling. Likewise, careless movement can cause a marriage to “break up” even after 15 years of marriage. If you decide to celebrate your crystal anniversary, be sure to include several fun competitions in your holiday scenario.
Competition "Sailors"
It is known that real crystal resembles water - just as clean and iridescent. Therefore, a “sea” theme is best suited for a crystal wedding. To participate in this competition, the presenter selects four men from among those willing and distributes a rope to everyone. When the music starts playing, the presenter gives the command, and the participants begin to do push-ups from the floor (15 times are needed), after which each participant ties a sea knot from his rope. The winner of such a wedding anniversary competition is the “sailor” who tied the best sea knot (the presenter compares the results with the original). The winner is awarded a prize - a striped vest.
An excellent entertainment for a crystal wedding would be an invitation to a glass blower's party. You can organize a festive show of making glass figurines right in front of your guests. In addition, the husband-celebrant will be able to try his hand at “blowing” a glass ball under the guidance of a professional, which he will then solemnly present to his wife. Such unusual entertainment will complement the festive atmosphere and will pleasantly surprise those present.
Festive menu for the 15th wedding
The food at such a wedding should be classic and light, without focusing on a particular cuisine.
The choice of dishes will largely depend on the season and the preferences of the guests. For such a holiday, you should not focus on buffet snacks or sandwiches.
Even the dishes should complement the sophistication of the chosen style. Therefore, it is worth taking care not only of their taste, but also of the originality of presentation.
Portioned light salads in transparent glass bowls, seafood cocktails in wide glasses, beautifully decorated fish dishes served on large individual plates.
No shared dishes, complex salads or appetizers overloaded with sauces and additional elements.
Kebabs, poultry or meat served in a whole piece would be inappropriate at such a wedding.
Only sophistication and elegance, which is created through a minimal set of dishes. It is better to focus not on the number of treats present on the tables, but on the change of dishes.
The main drink of the holiday should be champagne. This drink plays perfectly in crystal glasses.
It’s worth getting to know how and with what appetizers it’s best to serve different types of champagne.
And, of course, you can’t do without a wedding cake. How to choose a suitable dessert, read the material “Cake for a crystal wedding: choosing a dessert for the 15th wedding.”
Porcelain wedding competitions
You can celebrate twenty years since your wedding in a narrow family circle by placing a “family” porcelain set on the table. Of course, it’s not for nothing that this date has the name of such an elegant, but delicate and fragile material - after all, even after 20 years, spouses must protect each other’s feelings. If you decide to celebrate your porcelain anniversary by inviting guests, we suggest including a couple of fun competitions in the festive program.
Competition "Paradise Apple"
Several couples become participants in this competition, each of which receives two apples from the presenter. Then everyone playing is blindfolded. At the leader’s signal, the man and woman in a couple begin to feed each other their apples. The couple that finishes “eating” the apples faster than others wins the competition and receives a prize.
Competition "Eat Candy"
To hold this comic competition for your wedding anniversary, you should stock up on a kilogram of hard and round sweets - better than “sea pebbles”. We select two participants in the competition and in front of each we place a wide plate into which we pour candy. At the leader's signal, players must use Japanese chopsticks to catch and eat as many candies as possible, trying to beat each other. The one who succeeds wins the competition.
Competition “Guess without words”
Spouses choose some event from their family life that is significant to them, which they should show with the help of gestures and facial expressions. At this time, guests try to guess what is shown.
15th wedding anniversary script
Such a beautiful date as the 15th anniversary of marriage should be celebrated on a grand scale; traditionally, it is customary to invite relatives and friends on this day. There are many different scenarios for a crystal wedding anniversary that can leave vivid memories for a lifetime. After all, the wedding script for 15 years of marriage
can combine cozy gatherings in a narrow family circle, and a noisy wedding feast with your favorite songs and elements of some very famous film.
To hold your wedding celebration, you need to select a host in advance who will organize, between the feast and dancing, fun competitions and cool games to entertain the guests and heroes of the occasion. Depending on the wishes of the couple, the scenario for the 15th wedding anniversary may not be very complicated, which does not require long preparation, or more complex, for example, on this day you can organize a holiday based on the comedy “Prisoner of the Caucasus.” For such a scenario, the presenter will need assistants, who can be taken at will from among the guests (Coward, Dunce and Experienced). The head of the family can play Shurik.
Silver wedding competitions
Silver is a noble and precious metal, symbolizing purity and strength. Likewise, a married life that has stood the test of time becomes just as strong after a quarter of a century. As a rule, a silver wedding is celebrated with all pomp and circumstance. We offer several exciting competitions that will add a touch of laughter and fun to your holiday.
Competition "Wardrobe"
Before the competition, you should prepare a large box filled with various funny clothes (huge rubber boots, hat, wig, umbrella). Cheerful music begins to play and at this time the box passes from hand to hand of the participants. Then suddenly the music stops, and the one in whose hands the box was at that moment takes out any item at random and puts it on. When the competition comes to an end, all participants look funny.
Competition "Road of Happiness"
This competition on a wedding anniversary is always popular, as well as on other holidays among close friends and relatives. Two teams of players are selected to participate. Then, at the command of the leader, the participants take off their things, laying them out on the floor as a “road of happiness.” The team whose “road” is longer wins the competition.
How to celebrate your crystal wedding anniversary with friends and family
It is traditional to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale, with a feast, songs and dances. You can celebrate your crystal wedding anniversary with your family, or you can invite close friends and relatives to the event. Usually they invite the same guests that the couple had at their wedding 15 years ago. Guests can come with their children and, of course, gifts. What are the benefits of big feasts? It will be a fun holiday where everyone can share their memories, communicate with each other and have fun.
Organization of a crystal wedding
First of all, you need to decide on the location of the anniversary; organizing the 15th wedding anniversary falls entirely on the shoulders of the spouses. You can choose a place based on your preferences and financial capabilities. You can organize a crystal wedding:
- At home . If not too many guests are invited to the holiday, and you live in a spacious house, then feel free to celebrate at your place. Decorate the room in accordance with the theme of the holiday, set the table, prepare a lot of delicious treats and your crystal wedding will take place in a warm family atmosphere.
- You can rent space in a restaurant or cafe . If there will be a lot of guests, it is better not to save money and find a good room for the celebration. Don't forget to think over the menu and call a cheerful toastmaster. To decorate the room, you can also hire a special designer who will prepare a beautiful and fabulous environment for you. If you want your guests to remember your anniversary for a long time, introduce a dress code for the holiday and invite a professional photographer.
- Celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary outdoors. Those couples whose crystal wedding falls during the warm season are very lucky. An excellent option would be to celebrate your crystal wedding anniversary in the summer outdoors . You can invite close friends and relatives and go to a barbecue. A forest or even a shore near a body of water is suitable for a picnic. Bring with you the necessary food and all the barbecue utensils. Most importantly, don't forget about games. There are a huge number of games that are played by a large company in nature.
Crystal wedding in nature
For avid tourists, you can organize a camping trip with tents. This will be very interesting for those who have never gone on such a trip before or for those who love the solitude of nature. Guitar songs, bonfires, toasts and congratulations are the key to a great holiday in nature.
Competitions for ruby wedding anniversary
The symbol of a ruby wedding is a bright red gemstone, the dazzling beauty and brilliance of which is acquired only after long-term processing. Has your marriage crossed the forty-year mark? Celebrate this significant event on a royal scale. And our competitions will complement the cheerful festive atmosphere.
Competition "Wedding Anniversaries"
You can arrange a competition among the guests to know all the wedding anniversaries. For example, to the presenter’s question “When is the silver wedding celebrated?” the answer comes “For 25 years.” You can do the opposite - name the number of years, and the participants guess the name of the anniversary. Whoever gave the most correct answers wins.
Dance competition
Everyone can participate and dance to cheerful and catchy music. Prizes are awarded to the most active dancers.
Competitions at the golden wedding
Half a century of family life is a serious anniversary and it should be celebrated in the warm and sincere company of family and friends. After all, by the golden anniversary, the spouses reach a respectable age and most of all value comfort and sincerity. However, even at home you can have a great celebration.
Competition for the best congratulations
Those celebrating the anniversary will be pleased to hear warm words of congratulations from their children, grandchildren and close friends. Therefore, at the end of the evening, the spouses can choose the best from all the wishes and publicly name the winner.
Competition "I remember everything"
The couple experienced many events over 50 years. In this competition, the host asks the celebrants various questions that remind them of their younger years. For example, questions like: “What dress did you wear on the first day of meeting your future husband?” or “What bouquet of flowers did you first give to your loved one?” Older spouses will be pleased to indulge in memories of their youth and relive exciting and memorable moments.
Why wooden?
For 5 years of marriage, it is customary to sum up everything that the spouses have gone through over these years. It is believed that within such a period, the husband and wife should already add to their family and buy housing in which they will live until old age. This is reflected in the name: the trees begin to bear fruit in the fifth year.
The husband and wife have already overcome many trials together and their relationship has become like smooth polished wood - without rough edges or splinters, but capable of burning in the fire of passion.
And all the effort spent on polishing relationships for 5 years risks going to waste if the spouses do not show care and love to each other. And when everything is good in a relationship, it means that the anniversary celebration will become a well-deserved reward, and it should be celebrated brightly.
Crystal wedding scenario (15 years)
The 15th anniversary of marriage is called the crystal wedding. It’s not without reason that the meaning of the name reflects the relationship of the spouses during this period. The transparency of crystal is trust and sincerity, the glare of light is sparks of love, and fragility is a call to preserve and protect everything.
The people have developed certain traditions for celebrating the 15th anniversary. This day must be celebrated. According to customs, if possible, everyone who was present in the wedding hall when the bride and groom were declared husband and wife is invited to the celebration. The names of the closest friends acquired during their life together are also called.
It is believed that if at the Crystal Wedding you break all the mirrors in which the spouses looked for 15 years, capturing all the sorrows, quarrels, tears and conflicts that happened in the family, this will help renew the relationship, getting rid of the burden of negativity that has accumulated over the years.
How to celebrate a 5th wedding anniversary
How is the 5th wedding anniversary celebrated? According to tradition, all relatives, friends, acquaintances should be invited to a wooden wedding for 5 years and celebrated loudly and on a large scale. There is a custom on this day to decorate a wedding tree, which can be a house plant in a pot, or a model purchased or made with your own hands. Guests should tie notes with wishes to the wedding tree. This is a very bright tradition that will give an unforgettable holiday atmosphere and will remain a material reminder of the celebration for a long time.
On the 5th anniversary, it is customary to present items and souvenirs made of wood as gifts: jewelry, dishes, decorative items, boxes, watches.
What should spouses wear to a crystal wedding?
A crystal wedding is a festive day for a couple, so they should look appropriate on this day. The choice of outfits should be taken very carefully, because on this memorable day the spouses will be the center of attention throughout the holiday.
Dress for spouses for a glass wedding
- The spouse should choose a beautiful festive suit . You can choose a suit that matches the one he wore on his first wedding day. For celebrations in the summer, it is best to choose a suit made from natural fabrics. It will be very comfortable and not as hot as usual. It is important that the suit is light and in the same style as the wife’s dress.
- The wife needs to choose a beautiful dress in delicate shades. If you don't like dresses or would feel awkward in one, wear a pantsuit . A beautiful blouse with a skirt is also suitable for a crystal wedding. The most important thing is that you like the outfit and feel comfortable in it. Don’t forget that a properly chosen outfit will hide any imperfections in your figure.
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