Greetings, my dear readers! We continue the marathon of choosing gifts on our wedding day. And today I will tell you (and here I want the drum roll to sound) what to give for your 100th wedding anniversary (fanfare). This will be the final post in the anniversary series.
Friends, it’s incredible, but true. The centenary wedding anniversary exists. This is a platinum wedding. And the way this holiday is called is a worthy name for this great anniversary.
There are no special traditions or rituals to celebrate this day. You understand, not many people even managed to live to that age, and to even celebrate a wedding anniversary seems like something out of the realm of fantasy. Therefore, in choosing gifts and the scenario for the holiday, we will be based on our feelings, capabilities and wishes of the spouses.
Traditions of a platinum wedding
It is worth noting that gifts for an elderly couple on this day should be given those that will help fill the house with warmth and comfort. There is also a tradition in which it is children who go shopping for clothes for their parents. Because people at such an advanced age, unfortunately, do not have the energy left for full-fledged shopping. Gifts made from natural fabrics, as well as fur and wool, have become especially popular lately. Such gifts will help spouses warm up in the cold and give the relationship additional comfort. For example, a pair of blankets made from natural sheep’s wool will be especially cute.
The bouquet must be chosen from the heart. Ideal if you can make a bouquet of red-white or pink flowers. Original design is especially welcome. You can order a basket or wicker composition. Due to the advanced age of the couple, you can include live fruits in the composition, which after the holiday will become an unusual and memorable addition to the diet. Which will also be useful.
Celebration of the 100th anniversary
There are not many options for celebrating the holiday due to the age of the spouses. Either hold the event at home, or go out to a restaurant together. It’s unlikely, but it would be ideal if you manage to book the place where that most significant event took place 100 years ago.
Due to the fact that platinum does not have its own individual color, the main shades should be red and white. It is advisable to choose textiles in this or adjacent colors. For example, place red napkins on a clean white tablecloth. It would be ideal if you manage to fit not only the balloons into the color scheme of the holiday, but also the wedding cake.
Over 100 years of family life, the couple has experienced a lot, possibly a change of government. What entails changes in government bodies, as well as the procedure for processing various types of documents. Therefore, it would not be a bad idea to hold a wedding ceremony to renew your vows. So, in a documentary format, everything should be re-registered again according to the new charters. Proving to yourself and the world that true love should and can be eternal and unshakable.
This fact should be noted. that when planning the entertainment part of the holiday, one must remember the age of the spouses. They are no longer able to play outdoor games, but the event should be of interest to them too. However, we should not forget how important it is for the heroes of the day to show them the attention and respect that can be shown on this day. For example, by bringing several generations of a family together.
What do they give on such a day?
Everyone wants to congratulate the centenarian couple. But what should you give them? It is generally accepted that the older the year, the larger the gift should be. But, in fact, spouses don’t need all those expensive gifts, cars, apartments. When your family and friends live to see this date, you will already know what they don’t need. They certainly no longer need household appliances or modern gadgets. Never give money. This is bad form. And it is likely that they will find it useful:
- Blanket – for people at this age, warmth is most important.
- Sweets, like candy. Just choose them without nuts, without a hard composition, soft ones.
- Home clothes, such as vests, felt boots.
- Platinum rings. As a symbol of a wedding.
How friends and relatives can congratulate spouses
The main thing is to congratulate with all your heart. In this sense, videos dedicated to the spouses, their joint portrait (a great idea is to order a photograph from an artist), hand-made gifts or (for very wealthy descendants) platinum rings, which are given to the spouses before the celebration or worn in a separately thought-out ceremony, are perfect. during the feast.
An approximate scenario for celebrating 100 years of married life should include several points that you simply cannot do without on this day:
- congratulations to the heroes of the day, which are said by each of the guests or a representative of a separate family that is present at the anniversary (it is very touching when a child does this);
- presenting gifts (if there are a lot of guests, in both cases it is appropriate to have a presenter leading this ceremony so that it does not drag on and turn into turmoil;
- cutting the cake and distributing it to the guests (if candles are burning, you can blow them out for everyone at the same time and make a wish, on this occasion it will certainly come true);
- the ceremonial introduction of the spouses’ favorite dish, which they choose together, and it should be very beautifully decorated;
- festive competitions that may be of interest to those celebrating the anniversary (the most extravagant dance, reading of poems written for the occasion, a competition for the best memory of the years lived together).
The closest relatives should ensure that all the necessary attributes are present.
Although in modern conditions, the arrangement of the celebration can be entrusted to a company that deals with various holidays, which knows the features of such weddings and is aware of the attributes and subtleties appropriate to the occasion.
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The main idea of a gift on this day is to express your feelings and gratitude for the years you have lived together, so it is not particularly important what exactly they give to each other, the main thing is that the item brings pleasure to your beloved half. Usually this is a decoration with a special meaning, which is exchanged between the heroes of the day and then worn for the holiday.
Platinum jewelry or inexpensive red beads, cufflinks and a medallion - at this age, any gift has a deep symbolic meaning for them.
What to give spouses on their anniversary?
- Don't forget, this wedding is platinum. You can give the couple jewelry using this noble metal. This could be a new pair of wedding rings and small pendants or crosses.
- Since previous couples who have achieved such a wedding are highlanders who most often keep sheep, give the spouses sheepskin products. These can be slippers, vests, rugs, blankets and much more.
- In addition, sheepskin products are famous for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory and restorative properties.
- Give a photo frame in the shape of a family tree with photos of family members and the newlyweds, of course. And never forget those who gave you life
- On this day you can present any red gift. Starting with a bouquet of scarlet roses and ending with red brocade curtains. Although you can simply present any gift in red wrapping paper.
But the most important gift will be your love and attention, care and guardianship for them.
Gift ideas for husband and wife
Of the indispensable attributes of a celebration, only the most mandatory ones can be indicated; everything else depends on the accompanying circumstances. Traditionally, on such a day there is an indispensable red or white color in the design, and the number 100 must be present everywhere:
- festive red and white balloons (in the amount of 101, and you can have 101 of both red and white), if the holiday is planned to be pompous and takes place in a large room (balloons can be complemented with satin ribbons or beautiful bows in the desired color scheme);
- flower bouquets in red and white shades, although pink is also allowed as a symbol of marital tenderness;
- the number 100, made in any form, is present above the entrance to the room, and in the interior, above the heads of the spouses sitting at the table;
- wedding invitations are always handed out, which can be kept as souvenirs (very beautiful cards with text, factory-made or hand-drawn, soft toys with the number 100 attached, engraved souvenirs or symbolic tokens);
- the newlyweds' clothes are designed in red and white colors or symbolically complemented by any red attribute (a flower in the buttonhole of a jacket, a silk ribbon with numbers, or the inscription 100 years of marriage, a medal on a ribbon hung around the neck indicating the reason for the celebration;
- a huge (or small, depending on the number of guests) cake, on which there is an image of hearts or symbolic figures of husband and wife;
- the table is decorated with white dishes, red napkins, a tablecloth and ribbons (you can do the opposite, but you will have to look for red dishes);
- personalized cards are placed on the plates indicating the degree of relationship or closeness of the guest to the heroes of the day, and this is also a memorable souvenir;
- At the request of those present, you can light 101 candles on the festive table or cake, or set off fireworks by going outside.
Red (Platinum) Anniversary Gifts
A whole century of marriage is a serious and almost unrealistic age for a married couple. The husband and wife stop paying attention to material things and increasingly need love and care. Of course, in any case, the wife needs to be presented with a bouquet of red roses .
If you still decide to choose a gift, then give the spouses:
- a picture that the artist will paint based on a photograph of them together;
- two comfortable massage chairs.
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A woman at any age wants to look beautiful, so as a gift for her you can choose jewelry like this with diamonds and rubies, symbolizing the color of the holiday .
Older people love to talk about their lives. Listen to them this evening , spending it over a delicious dinner. Take part in the conversation, ask your spouse questions - there must have been a lot of interesting things in their lives. It is possible that their experience will help you create your own strong and friendly family, and spouses who have lived together for a century will be a good example in this.
Gifts, decorations for the holiday, preparation for it - all this is important. Thanks to your care, the spouses will feel comfortable. Let your main gifts be attention and participation; they will help the celebrants feel your love and prolong their life.
Original and practical gifts
On this day, it is better to give useful and practical gifts, although you can also give a work of art that will remain in the family and will remind you of the rare and beautiful holiday experienced on such an occasion.
Close relatives and friends can donate money if they know the unfulfilled dreams of the heroes of the day, for the implementation of which a certain amount is not enough. Perhaps these funds are needed for sanatorium treatment, going to the theater or concert.
Such a gift can be placed in a beautifully decorated envelope shaped like a red bouquet of your favorite flowers. If a cozy soft blanket is not enough for comfort, then you can give it as a gift. Every time they take refuge in it, the spouses will remember the donor. A tablecloth and towel would be a good gift.
If the celebrants want to keep up with the times, then they will be pleased to receive some household appliances as a gift. This could be a new TV, vacuum cleaner, multicooker, iron or meat grinder. The main thing is that they need this item.
Here you will learn how to celebrate the 100th wedding anniversary and what to give to the celebrants:
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100th wedding anniversary script
Once again, it is worth noting that a couple of this format is no longer young. Therefore, you should pay as little attention as possible to active games and competitions. But we should not forget about the younger members of the family. The celebration script itself may consist of several parts:
- lunch or dinner;
- competition program;
- congratulations;
- giving gifts;
- photographs or presentations;
- pleasant surprises for the couple at the end
A suitable idea would be to display a family collage during the holiday. A great memorable evening can lift the spirits of guests, as well as introduce family history to grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
You can keep both the younger and older generations busy by creating a handmade family tree together. It is better to prepare photos and moments in advance. And the stories of a married couple to the younger generation about vivid memories will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. At the end of the evening, you can organize a slow joint dance for the couple. A composition that has been played at a wedding for 100 years or music from those years would be ideal. It is necessary to understand that the couple is not used to noise. Fireworks will therefore be inappropriate, but a cake with a chocolate fountain will come in handy.
Holiday ideas
You can celebrate the holiday anywhere. You can choose a restaurant banquet hall, you can organize a celebration in nature, or you can hold an anniversary at home. Wherever you celebrate your 10th wedding anniversary, everything should be thought through to the smallest detail. Among the invited guests there will probably be many friends, married couples of your age. This means that they will come to the anniversary with their children. Therefore, it is worth taking care of the holiday program not only for adults, but also for children. It is quite possible to invite an animator who will entertain the kids all evening. You should prepare a special buffet for children, order a candy bar, and invite magicians.
To make the pink wedding fun, it is best to invite a toastmaster. Then the celebration will be eventful. A professional in his field will be able to hold simple competitions for all ages and will be able to entertain guests with jokes. Surely everyone will remember your family holiday for a long time.
Decorations must include roses, tin figurines, pink accessories and details. There may also be items made of tin on the tables. For example, beautiful fruit dishes, candlesticks, etc. By the way, candles can be chosen pink or red. All this will look unusual and will emphasize the individuality and peculiarity of the celebration.
When decorating the interior, remember the color combination. Pink color is “capricious”, so for greater effect it is better to combine it with a silver, golden or chocolate shade. Decoration with details such as balls, bows, and garlands is entirely acceptable. But just don’t do everything in pink. Dilute pink shades with other colors, such as white.
Of course, there should be fresh roses in the holiday interior. You can order a luxurious basket with flowers, which will stand in the center, at the table of the heroes of the occasion. You can order beautiful arches, hearts and other shapes made from fresh flowers. It will look very gentle and romantic. By the way, many couples keep such a wreath of roses after their anniversary for a year, until the next anniversary.
If the celebration will take place in a restaurant, then you can install beautiful arches made of fresh or artificial flowers at the entrance. Guests will greet the celebrants by showering them with rose petals. This start to the holiday will lift everyone’s spirits and set the right tone for further celebrations. At the end of the holiday there must be a big cake. As a decoration, it is better to opt for traditional oil roses as decoration. Spouses can also prepare a pre-rehearsed dance - this will be a worthy end to the festive evening.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Due to the fact that the couple has already lived a respectable life, they can hardly be surprised with banal gifts. And if everything is in order with finances, then the choice is completely narrowed. For this reason, many guests and family members opt for inexpensive but symbolic gifts. Old people tend to be nostalgic about past times. Therefore, you can fry them something that will remind them of the time of their youth. You can make a collage with your own hands and give it to your spouse, placing a photo with all family members of all generations in the center. If there is someone close to you who has creative imagination and editing skills, you can even create a film for half an hour or an hour, telling about the creation of a family up to the present moment, including all anniversaries.
You can give a rare item from their era. However, this requires a history expert or the person who was close to the couple. The fact is that it is very important to choose an item that will remind you of the positive moments in life. And it will not become a reason for sadness and unpleasant memories.
If you wish, you can give a symbolic gift, for example, jewelry or any other platinum product. Due to the high cost of the material, not everyone can afford such a gift. However, the gift can also be symbolic - humorous, for example, a chocolate medal made from solid chocolate.
Centenary wedding anniversaries in history
The 100th wedding anniversary is such a rare and large-scale event that few people think it’s even real. Nevertheless, history knows of cases of such eternal love among eminent persons. Especially for Russia, the age of 100 years is considered very high. And to celebrate such an anniversary, it takes a couple who have lived to be 200 in total. But such cases have indeed been documented in different historical eras.
According to the world-famous Guinness Book of Records, the longest marriage lasted just over 86 years. Few people know, but Russia has its own equivalent of the Guinness Book. According to the Russian version of events, the longest period of married life is considered to be 62 years.
Some media from different countries recently wrote information that a couple from Azerbaijan was still able to live to see such an anniversary and recently celebrated it according to the traditions of their country. Such a record is difficult to document, partly due to some special laws of the country of Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, it took place and even skeptics can no longer deny this fact.
Also, in addition to laws, the rules for preparing such documents in a number of countries could also change. Therefore, it becomes even more difficult to prove anything without renewing the oath. It is in view of this that the above recommendation was given to re-hold the ceremony, at least for the purpose of updating the documentary support.
How to mark - script
In Europe, the 70th wedding anniversary is known as platinum, but the 100th wedding anniversary has no name at all.
Their marriages take place later, and at a very old age, parents are rarely allowed to live in the family, preferring to put them in a boarding house or nursing home, which is essentially the same thing.
Recently, only one 100-year wedding anniversary is known, which took place in Azerbaijan almost 12 years ago, which was covered by the media, but did not make it into any record books, and this is sad. Even if this is not an absolute record, the fact that the spouses have lived together for a whole century since their wedding day deserves the loudest and most beautiful celebration of their lives and inclusion in any list of record holders compiled in the social aspect.
In modern life, even a golden wedding has become a rarity, because marriages began to take place later, and divorces became more frequent.
But even before there were few such examples, so there are no special traditions for celebrating 100 years of married life, and those that exist can be used depending on the situation.
It is better to develop the scenario individually and hold a celebration that is unforgettable for both the celebrants and the guests present.
It is difficult to give special recommendations, because the spouses must be at least 115 years old at this time, and it is not known what their health status is, whether they understand the importance of what is happening, or whether they can move independently. At this age, remaining sane and having a sound memory is already a rarity, and not getting sick is an even rarer occurrence.
Usually this is a holiday for family members, where several generations are present, but the location of the anniversary is chosen independently, depending on the financial situation.
