Popular beliefs give marriage anniversaries symbolic names, and each family birthday has its own characteristics, traditions and surroundings. Ruby wedding is the name of the next date of marriage, when the spouses celebrate 40 years from the birth of the family.
The bright red symbol of the 40th wedding anniversary - the noble stone ruby - reflects the beauty and strength of the relationship between husband and wife. It also contains a reminder of the fiery love that brought them down the aisle and that their closeness became blood – the color of the precious mineral hints at this.
How many years later is the ruby wedding celebrated?
A ruby wedding is often compared to aged red wine, and this is a very apt comparison, considering how many years the couple have lived together.
The estimated age of the anniversaries who celebrate a ruby wedding in 40 years of marriage is over 60 years. Life at this age seems to fly by unfairly quickly and too unnoticed, even if it was eventful.
Despite the fact that the couple has adult children and grandchildren, it happens that they all live separately and rarely intersect with the “old people”. Holidays rarely peek into the everyday life of retirees, so the 40th anniversary of marriage is an excellent occasion for a family celebration. And not just a celebration, but a real triumph of love, because a ruby wedding means that a man and a woman managed to maintain the affection and warmth of their relationship for 4 decades.
Ruby wedding - a touching and enchanting event
Congratulations on the Ruby Wedding (40 years) in prose
A ruby wedding is a reason to be proud. You have gone through so much, gone through so many trials, holding hands. You are no longer just a family, you are the same reference point for generations to look up to. You have shown that you know how to love and appreciate, trust and forgive, cherish and store. Happy holiday!
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart on your 40th anniversary of family life, on your beautiful ruby wedding! May the years you have lived together become ruby pride for you, may your future life be bright and prosperous. I wish you good health, a friendly and cheerful family, home comfort and warmth of hearts.
I sincerely congratulate you on your family’s 40th anniversary, on your ruby wedding! Be healthy and full of strength, still deeply loved and cheerful. I wish your family understanding, prosperity, goodness and goodness, and your home - comfort, warmth, happiness and happy holidays.
So rubies fell in abundance on your union - strong, indestructible, warm and alive, like love! Congratulations on your ruby wedding. With the fact that you have loved, respected, appreciated each other for 40 years! Live in joy and harmony until you are a hundred years old. Prove to young people that there is true love in the world, that it is alive and requires attention, respect and patience! Let your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren love you heartily and be proud of your union and follow in your footsteps! I wish you the strongest health, the deepest wisdom, and beautiful and endless love!
Congratulations on a wonderful date in your family life, your 40th anniversary. On your ruby wedding day, I wish your family good health and prosperity, bright hopes and joyful holidays, warm words and happy emotions, understanding in the house and wonderful weather outside the window.
With all my heart I congratulate you on your ruby anniversary! Your marriage is 40 years old today, and I would like to wish you to remain as strong, strong, cheerful, brilliant a couple as the most beautiful ruby in the world. May you have enough strength and health for all your undertakings and aspirations, may your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends always pleasantly surprise and delight you. May this decade be a good and happy road to your golden wedding!
My dears! Congratulations on your ruby wedding! Let this precious stone bring even more love, affection and sincerity into your life. Be true friends, soul mates and reliable partners to each other. I wish you boundless happiness, good health and prosperity!
Congratulations on marking 40 in your life together, happy ruby anniversary. May your life sparkle as brightly as this crystal, may health, happiness and harmony reign in your family, may your hearts beat at the same time, may your years lived together become your pride and wonderful memory. Good luck to your family and long life.
Congratulations on your ruby wedding. You have been living together under one roof, under the banner of your love, for 40 years. I wish to cleanse the ruby of your good from insults and stupid quarrels, from misunderstandings and sorrows. May family idyll and joyful happiness always triumph in your home, may fate tell you to live many, many more years as loving spouses, kind parents, and the best grandparents.
You are like expensive wine; you only get better with age. Oh, how fitting is the happiness that you have been receiving from each other for 40 years! May God give everyone such a chance and the opportunity to live an incredibly beautiful and long life with a loved one. We wish that gold, diamond and platinum will be added to the life-time collection of precious stones and metals.
Congratulations on your anniversary
Since 40 years of marriage is an anniversary date, guests should find out in advance what kind of wedding it is and compose congratulations in accordance with the symbolism of the holiday. Adult children should also take care of beautiful congratulations to their parents on their ruby wedding. It can be in prose, in poetry or in the form of a musical number.
How to congratulate in prose
Congratulations to the spouses on their ruby wedding in prose can be expressed something like this:
“Dear heroes of the day, you can’t imagine how glad we are to see you as a happy and radiant, still friendly and caring married couple. To preserve love for so many years, or whatever, just to live together until the ruby wedding is a real gift of fate. Obviously, you deserve this gift, so we’ll add only one thing: we sincerely wish that the new decade of your marriage will be a good and smooth road to the golden anniversary. I wish you health, joy, every kind of prosperity, respect from loved ones and inexhaustible love for each other.”
But here is what congratulations on a ruby wedding a husband can hear from his wife:
“My beloved husband, thank you that all these years you have taken care of me like a father, loved me like a gentle friend, endured, helped, and mentored me in difficult times. Believe me, I appreciate all this and consider you the best of husbands. I congratulate us on the ruby anniversary and I dream of only one thing - to see the soft light in your kind eyes longer.”
You can complement your wishes with a beautiful postcard.
Beautiful examples in verse
If you know how to rhyme words and phrases, you can come up with a beautiful or funny congratulations on your ruby wedding in verse:
The autumn of life has come, And you have spring again, Like a ruby, your friendly family splashes with radiance. In that radiance there is hope, Loyalty, joy and love, Respect and tenderness, Understanding without words. How did you learn this, How did you find the key to happiness - You always shared with your children, You raised them as best you could. So let’s say “bravo”, let’s pour some champagne, and let’s sing a good song in chorus!
After these words, of course, you will have to pour champagne and sing something, calling on everyone present to join in the singing.
Congratulations on the anniversary in verse
Musical congratulations
Children of the celebrants or guests with musical abilities can prepare a musical congratulations on the ruby wedding:
- just your parents' favorite songs;
- favorite songs, but sung with new lyrics in accordance with the theme of the holiday;
- friendly feasts for many years.
It doesn’t matter what to sing, the main thing is that it is done from the heart and of sufficient quality. A bad amateur performance will not look like a congratulation, but a test, so it is better to rehearse the number in advance. When preparing a musical greeting, it is advisable to involve a person who understands notes and is able to sort the “singers” by voice.
Sample text of congratulations to the melody of the song “Tenderness” on behalf of the heroes of the day:
1. Life flies by unnoticed, We tell each other - hold on, We believe that it will be good together Under the wing of our great love,
Chorus: We know that you and I will hide us from troubles forever Only the loyalty of two, and the years are not scary for us, because we are together.
2. It’s a pity that you can’t turn back time, The days behind you are like falling stars, Hand in hand, we go forward, And we’re ready to accept everything that awaits.
The chorus is the same.
If the spouses like other songs, you can choose similar lyrics to any melody.
Another version of poetic congratulations
Congratulations in your own words on your 40th wedding anniversary (Ruby wedding)
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The ruby wedding today symbolizes forty years since you were together! The symbol of a ruby wedding is a ruby, which is a stone of love, fire and an ever-burning feeling that will never fade away, as it has already been tested by time. Another explanation for this anniversary symbol is that the ruby is the color of blood. This means that after forty years of marriage, the spouses have become almost blood relatives to each other. And such a marriage will not fall apart, because your first priority is respect and reverent attitude towards each other! Happy anniversary to you.
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You can’t help but admire the fact that you lived together, much more than apart. Forty years, you have already given each other care, love and happiness! You just look perfect together! Forty years together, the symbol of this relationship is the ruby. The significance of this stone is already clear! It symbolizes luxury and chic! After all, you can only admire your relationship! After all, most people are as happy as they decide to be happy. And you decided to be happy together until the end! Happy anniversary to you!
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Old age does not protect from love, but love protects from old age. And for both of you, there is nothing to be afraid of as you age, because you have something that not many people at your age are given! You have mutual love! After all, you have been in an exemplary and happy marriage for forty years! And for forty years you’ve been making each other’s lives brighter! The symbol of a forty-year relationship is the ruby. It’s not for nothing that it’s red, because love is always red! On this day, we wish you to rejoice and thank the Lord for being together! Because he gave you one fate for two! Happy anniversary of forty years of marriage to you!
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In jewelry, a ruby is a very expensive and valuable gemstone, which is second in value on the list after a diamond. This already indicates that a forty-year wedding anniversary is a very rare and important event in your life! But a ruby only gains its beauty and majesty when it is properly processed. Just like relationships, they are good when you work on them. Today I have the honor to congratulate you on this sacred day, the day of forty years as you walk through life together. I wish you only happiness. Happy anniversary to you!
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Forty years of the triumph of love is a real celebration of feelings that the couple was able to preserve and bring the small light of their family hearth to Fr. Also, the name of the celebration - ruby - speaks of relationships that are no longer afraid of almost anything or anyone. If we draw conclusions, we can say that the symbol of the forty-year wedding anniversary is the strong relationship that the spouses have developed over the years they have lived together, the red color, which symbolizes love. I am very happy and pleased to congratulate you on your anniversary! I wish you only health, because you have everything else!
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Our dear anniversaries! A long journey in life is left behind you, big things to do. You have become masters in your professions, raised wonderful children, and helped many people in difficult times. Therefore, there is no need to be sad about the past years. Although your hair has turned grey, you have not grown old in soul. Good people and children are drawn to you; they are attracted by your smiles, optimism, generosity and spiritual beauty. Stay the same! Happy 40th anniversary to you! ©
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Our dear (names of celebrants)! We have been friends with your family for many years. We have witnessed your successes and failures, joys and sorrows, we have seen how your children and grandchildren grow up. And we really envy you. To your young hearts, your golden hands, your talent to attract good luck and good people, your wisdom in life. Happy ruby wedding!
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We sincerely congratulate you on your fortieth year of marriage. Let every gray hair turn into a new happy day for you, let every wrinkle remind you not of age, but of years lived in love and harmony, let every morning inspire you to new things and dreams! Sunshine and joy to you!
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Our dear mom and dad! You have long ago passed the basics of the science of love, you were diligent students - the ruby of your love now shines with eternal fire. We, your children, took up the baton of this flame, we became your students. Now your grandchildren are growing up, ruby reflections are already on their faces
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Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary - Ruby wedding: In verse | Cool | Short | For parents| From grandchildren | Mother-in-law | mother-in-law
What do they give to parents and relatives?
When going to a ruby wedding, guests should know what they are giving for this celebration. The list of gifts for a ruby wedding is varied - from beautiful souvenirs and expensive jewelry to cool DIY crafts:
- candlesticks with ruby-like stones;
- boxes and caskets with ruby inlay;
- ruby colored Bohemian glass glasses;
- sets of wine accessories in a dark red chest;
- double bed linen red or with purple flowers;
- photo frames in the style of a ruby wedding;
- rare indoor plants - rose, hibiscus, azalea;
- car accessories for dad;
- necklace or bracelet for mom;
- modular paintings and photo collages.
You can give your parents a personalized watch with ruby stones and the engraving “For 40 wedding years”. You need to symbolically set the time on the watch right when presenting it with the words: “May your hearts always beat in unison, like the mechanisms of this watch.”
A good gift for a ruby wedding for parents is a trip to a seaside resort or a balneological sanatorium. It’s okay that such a gift doesn’t fit into the theme of the anniversary; it’s important to show concern for your loved ones.
Congratulations on the 40th wedding anniversary to parents from children (from daughter/son) in prose
Dear and lovely parents, we congratulate you on the great date of your life together, on your ruby wedding! We wish you to carefully preserve your happiness, love, prosperity, joy and pleasant memories accumulated over 40 years. May your life be easy and calm, may every new day bring holiday to your home and good luck.
Our beloved and wonderful parents, congratulations on your ruby wedding, on the 40th anniversary of your family. We wish you to live in health, peace and love. May your home always be filled with happiness, joy and prosperity. Always remain the most expensive and extraordinary ruby for each other.
Our dear and wonderful parents, today you are celebrating 40 years of family life, congratulations on your ruby wedding. We want to wish you strong strength and long years, bright happiness and good hope, sincere joy and high prosperity, mutual understanding and eternal love.
Dear parents, our dear ones, we congratulate you on the 40th anniversary of your life together, on your ruby wedding. May every happy event and bright moment in your life be dear to your memory and hearts, like rubies are dear to a jeweler, may your home always be cozy and warm. Be happy, dear ones, healthy and deeply loved.
What to give to your husband or wife
Spouses, as a rule, exchange valuable or simply beautiful or useful gifts. When looking for what to give a husband or wife for a ruby wedding, they usually choose:
- cufflinks or tie clips with ruby;
- a shaving or cosmetic set in a beautiful purple case;
- earrings, ring, chain with a ruby pendant;
- any souvenirs, gadgets or household appliances (toasters, bread makers, steamers) are bright red.
Usually, spouses do not wait for a special moment to present gifts, but give them along with a good morning wish.
An original gift will be a fruit and berry bouquet
DIY gift ideas
If you are so confident in your own craftsmanship that you are ready to give a handmade gift for a ruby wedding, here are some ideas:
- if embroidery is your thing, give an embroidered picture with a predominance of red shades in a beautiful frame;
- If you know how to knit, knit a pair of gifts for the anniversaries: warm hats, scarves and mittens made of cherry-colored wool;
- learned decor - make an original frame for two bottles of champagne in the form of a pair of wedding suits with scarlet elements;
- you know how to make photo collages - give a photo that reflects the brightest moments in the life of the celebrants or beautifully design a wedding photo album, which will later include photos from the ruby wedding;
- If you are a master pastry chef, bake elegant cupcakes or festive gingerbread cookies as a gift for your ruby wedding.
You can fantasize endlessly about what to give for your 40th wedding anniversary, if the friends or relatives to whom you are going to give a gift are truly dear to you.
Congratulations on the 40th wedding anniversary in prose - congratulations in your own words
Forty years ago you united your destinies, swore love and fidelity. All these years you have walked hand in hand, building a family temple of love together. You have something to be proud of - you have caring children, amazing grandchildren are growing up. And today, celebrating the ruby wedding, you can rightfully be called an impeccable couple. You carried your love through the years, through hardships and adversity, remaining tender and devoted to your feelings. Let ruby, this bright red stone of love, give you a new spark in your relationship and preserve your feelings until the end of your days. Happy anniversary to you!
Congratulations on your noble wedding day! For 40 years, you have been making each other happy, loving, inspiring, understanding and supporting. This ruby union of kindred hearts is a magnificent standard of family. Be happy for many more decades!
Congratulations on your ruby wedding. Over 40 years of marriage, you have created a strong family and filled it with comfort and understanding. I sincerely wish you to meet every day in the ruby brilliance of prosperity. May your children and grandchildren make you happy, may your married life be long and happy.
Happy 40th wedding anniversary to the lovely couple! Your holiday is painted with a noble ruby shine! Let your devoted eyes shine with reciprocity and understanding. Let the feelings burn and support the common hearth. Be healthy, kind and remain an example of a happy family to more than one generation of young loving hearts. Sincerity to you, prosperity and peace.
I sincerely congratulate you on your ruby wedding. Your 40 happy years together are a new dawn of your love. And you had enough strength, patience, tenderness, desires, aspirations to grow to this date, to make your family strong. And now I wish you peace of mind and harmony, bright comfort and prosperity, joy of hearts and a beautiful song for a long life together.
Happy ruby anniversary. Even after 40 years, may marriage bring joy and pleasure, may your hearts still beat with the rhythm of happiness, may your life be filled with bright rubies of goodness and joy every day.
On your ruby anniversary, from the bottom of my heart I wish you the same strong strength, the same strong love and the same lasting happiness as a ruby. May your family avoid adversity, may there always be a holiday in your home.
I sincerely congratulate you on your ruby anniversary, on the 40th anniversary of a happy family life. I sincerely wish that the relationship remains as strong and precious as the ruby stone, so that no gossip or envy can shake your family well-being. May this year of marriage give you a lot of pleasant surprises and good memorable moments.
Congratulations on your anniversary - ruby wedding! May your tenderness for each other, devotion, mutual understanding and unity in everything become a good example for children and grandchildren, and may the great and mighty power of mutual love not diminish in your life until the end of your days!
Congratulations on your ruby wedding. Fourty in a strong marriage is not just an event, it is a wonderful holiday in the ruby color of your love. And I sincerely wish you not to lose the youthful ardor of your soul and the brave strength of your body. I also wish you ruby blossoming happiness, ruby hopes and ruby light of joy for the whole friendly family.
Pictures and cards suitable for the event
One of the options for a beautiful gift for a ruby wedding can be original cards.
Picture with gifts tied with red bows
Scattering of stones
Composition with glasses
Ruby hearts
Bright and juicy postcard
You can purchase them ready-made in gift shops or make them yourself from several beautiful pictures that match the ruby wedding theme.
Typically, the theme of a ruby wedding is reflected in any images in which ruby red colors predominate.
How to celebrate your marriage anniversary
A ruby wedding is a rather rare anniversary, so I want to celebrate it with dignity. Celebration options are selected according to the tastes and capabilities of the family - from a banquet in a restaurant to a ruby wedding party at home, which you can hold yourself.
Is this event celebrated?
The opinions of experts in folk traditions regarding the celebration of the ruby wedding differ - some believe that the 40th anniversary of the birth of a family, like the 40th anniversary of a person, should not be celebrated. Others do not pay attention to superstitions and celebrate as they wish.
Which outfit to choose
If you decide to “pay tribute” to ruby and hold a holiday stylized according to the theme of the red mineral, then the outfits for a ruby wedding should be red, cherry or garnet.
To support the idea, individual elements will be enough
Which cake to choose
Modern culinary tricks allow you to bake a cake of any color thanks to multi-colored pastry mastic. But if you are not delighted with a uniform sweet coating, you can order a snow-white cake without mastic (covered with cream or meringue) with scarlet cream roses and hearts for a ruby wedding. Here are some options:
Cake decorated with fondant
Cake with cream and flowers
Cake decorated with red chocolate velor
What flowers are given on this anniversary?
The name of the wedding gives a hint about what flowers are given for 40 years of marriage - they should be ruby in color. Therefore, scarlet and purple roses, carnations, gladioli and other luxurious flowers in any odd number will fit perfectly into the atmosphere of a ruby wedding.
Holiday-themed flower arrangement
Scenario for home conditions
In order not to turn the wonderful celebration of a ruby wedding into a banal feast, you can choose or come up with a cool party scenario at home in advance. It is advisable that the role of “toastmaster” be taken on by one of the friends or adult children of the celebrants.
Or you can organize an evening of memories in the form of a slide view if you make a slide film about the life of the family using photographs in advance. For each slide you will need to come up with a funny comment or question, for example: guess who is in the photo or guess where it was taken.
Competitions
If at a party dedicated to a ruby wedding there will be many young guests (under 45 years old), especially married couples, you can organize fun competitions for them:
- which husband will braid his wife's hair faster using a scarlet ribbon;
- which wife can tie a red tie for her husband faster;
- which of the married couples will last longer in a slow dance with a balloon sandwiched between the partners;
- whose wife would rather give champagne to the husband whose hands are tied;
- whose family will eat a big red apple faster without touching it with their hands, etc.
All “props” necessary for competitions must be kept separate from table setting products.
Happy wedding anniversary
