As a survey conducted by our editorial office showed, the vast majority of married couples with more than 30 years of experience annually celebrate their wedding anniversary as a small family holiday - a family birthday. This confirms the version of psychologists that couples who observe family traditions live to significant dates in their married life.
In many families, anniversaries are celebrated modestly, in the home circle, without any regard for folk rituals. If you are interested in the popular names of weddings by year and the traditions associated with them, read about the anniversary of “36 years of wedding”; perhaps this information will be useful to you personally.
What kind of wedding is this, what is it called?
As you prepare, don't forget what kind of wedding this is. According to Russian tradition, the day of the 36th anniversary of family life is called the same as the 14th anniversary - an agate wedding, and according to American and European tradition - bone-porcelain (bone china anniversary). We will focus on the first one, and you will learn not only what the 36th wedding anniversary is called, but also what the tradition of its celebration is, what gifts you should expect on this day. First, a few words about the stone itself.
- Agate is a very unusual, beautiful gem; it is considered a semi-precious stone, but a valuable ornamental one, therefore it is often present in jewelry made of precious metals.
- Agate is a type of chalcedony and is distinguished by its banded color and layered texture.
- In nature, there are also types of agate with almost uniform color or with various dotted inclusions.
- Obviously, this stone symbolizes the beauty of relationships in a family that has crossed the 36-year mark, although the American-European name hints at their internal fragility with external strength and strength.
Over the 36 years of life together, the relationship between the spouses is strong and indestructible.
In most “wedding calendars,” the 36th anniversary is omitted or missed altogether. But people who are accustomed to celebrating their family’s birthday every year do not pay attention to this little taboo and still celebrate their date with their family. And how not to celebrate, because by this time most families have not only adult children, but also grandchildren, they consider this day a good reason to get everyone together. We also share this point of view, considering how many years the spouses lived together before the agate wedding, and we propose to treat it as a holiday.
Gifts from guests for the 28th wedding anniversary
When choosing a gift for invited guests and relatives, you should focus on the lifestyle and interests of the married couple. An excellent gift would be a certificate for beauty services or a shopping trip for a substantial amount. If the family loves flowers, you can give a plant in a pot.
A couple who has a well-developed sense of humor will appreciate funny couple T-shirts and other gifts of this kind. For connoisseurs of expensive drinks, you can gift alcoholic products. Ideally, if you can find a 28 year old wine. A bottle of alcohol can be themed with a photo of the heroes of the occasion and warm words. Also, do not forget about the importance of symbolic gifts made of nickel alloy. You should choose one of the following gift options, namely:
- kitchen utensils ranging from forks and spoons to an expensive kettle;
- chandeliers that include elements of nickel alloys;
- jewelry boxes made from appropriate materials;
- Wall Clock;
- Numismatists will enjoy collectible coins containing nickel.
Nickel is a material that, despite its aesthetic appearance, is distinguished by its durability. Therefore, products made from it will last the couple for quite a long time. If you want to time an item to coincide with a specific event, you can give the couple an item decorated with a corresponding engraving. If the gift becomes worthwhile, after the holiday it can pass from generation to generation as a family heirloom. The most traditional gift options, regardless of the wedding date, include the following gifts:
- crystal products, such as a chandelier;
- household appliances, which nickel figurines will also make wonderful household gifts. It’s just important not to give single figurines - this is a symbol of separation;
- indoor orchid in pots;
- jewelry. If a woman loves jewelry more, you can give a set of jewelry;
- if a couple has a country house, you can give country gifts, ranging from benches to a barbecue, or garden decor;
- a set of linen that has a matching nickel color;
- any set of 28 items, dedicated by its number to a nickel wedding;
- any household appliances. But before such a purchase, regardless of the scale, it is worth consulting with the couple and taking into account their wishes and interests;
- a set of paired home clothes will appeal to spouses with a great sense of humor;
- if the children moved away from their parents at the time of the wedding and the adults do not have a dislike or allergy to animals, you can give a furry friend by prior agreement;
- in the modern world, money in a symbolic envelope will also be a wonderful gift;
- flowers, a box of chocolates or a cake can be a wonderful gift. Especially if you think creatively about packaging.
A handmade card from both children and adults will be a wonderful addition to any gift.
Congratulations on the agate anniversary of your life together
The couple, who have lived together for 36 years and maintained a tender relationship, deserve respect and warm words of congratulations on their anniversary of marriage. Here are some examples of congratulations on an agate wedding to a husband from his wife and to a wife from her husband.
Cool and funny options in your own words
The most sincere wishes are obtained when congratulations on an agate wedding are said in your own words; they can be made funny or cool and lift each other’s spirits. For example:
“Darling, today you and I are just like those geologists from the joke who found a reason to drink unknown to science. But unlike them, we will not “think for three,” but will set the table for our children and grandchildren and have a great time.”
Words for congratulations
Beautiful examples in prose
Congratulations on your 36th wedding day in prose can also be made beautiful, for example:
“My dear husband, on every anniversary you and I “put” more and more valuable metals or gems into the treasury of the years we have lived. Today we will “put” agates - amazing minerals, striped, like our life, and beautiful, like you and me on our wedding day. Let them become our talismans for all the remaining years of our life together, congratulations to you, beloved.”
In verse
You can also congratulate your husband or wife on their agate wedding in verse. They can intertwine the beauty of the word with slight irony and allegory:
Look at this stone, It is about everything that happened to us: The very first white layer - You and I got married, The brown layer was replaced - A brown-eyed son was born. Next - the gray ones go: Everyday life, school, everyday life, comfort. Look, and then - red, Believe me, life will be wonderful!
Touching and humorous congratulations in verse for an agate wedding will surely please your spouse and will cause a smile and tenderness.
Satin wedding (24th wedding anniversary) - what a wedding, congratulations, poetry, prose, SMS
The satin ribbon will lie for the years - Those that you passed side by side together. It will bind all your sorrows, troubles, and adversities and take you away so that you can walk freely. Twenty-four is a serious date! She absorbed devotion and happiness. Worth more than the world's gold, your love is as tender as before!
A little more and a quarter of a century will be lived for two. You are two happy people in the world you won’t find anyone like you. The satin wedding has come, But we know that this is not the limit For you. We hasten to congratulate you, We wish you to accomplish many important things together, and celebrate anniversaries. We wish you lovely grandchildren. What else can you dream of?
I sincerely congratulate you on your 24th wedding anniversary, on your satin anniversary. May your life together be as light and smooth as a fabric called satin. I wish you endless family happiness and prosperity, an unquenchable hearth of love and hope, health and prosperity.
More congratulations in prose →
In a year - twenty-five We will celebrate together, In the meantime, you have lived in the world for only twenty-four. Congratulations on this. We wish you happiness and love, To celebrate your anniversary in a year with friends.
I congratulate you warmly! I wish you happiness and health, and that your union lasts forever, united by fiery love! Congratulations on your Satin Wedding, Live to be the envy of everyone! And so that you don’t know grief, Without swearing and without problems.
Congratulations on your satin wedding, May harmony reign in the house, And the weather will always be clear, And your union is stronger than granite! Let understanding, peace and care always flow between you, So that you can return home with pleasure, Where happiness and a gentle look awaits!
May the satin anniversary only bring you Joy! May your life be wonderful, May there be no adversity in the family! Love each other mutually Always, let the love not fade away! Let only passion rage in your intimate life again and again! May your children always make you happy, may they love you and take care of you! Be the happiest person in the world, May peace and comfort reign in the family!
Your wedding is satin. The anniversary is so cool! You are both young and happy, God bless you from misfortunes! Your family is strong, so wonderful, so stable, May love never end, And life continues for a hundred years!
I congratulate you on your satin wedding. I wish you good health and prosperity for the family. Let the beautiful union grow stronger over the years, Love and understanding do not leave. Let patience and wisdom help, Let your eyes, as in your youth, sparkle with feeling.
Like a satin carpet, Twenty years have spread out And just a little more, Only four, it’s no secret! Let the roads run forward, Let the years carry you into the distance, Let there be many acquaintances, And love always be the same! May there be health in the family, May harmony reign, May freedom await everywhere, And may God be favorable!
Congratulations on your satin wedding, I wish you many years to live. Know no troubles, no quarrels, no grief, Buy you an estate by the sea. So that your grandchildren are pleasing to the eye, they don’t forget about you. With all my heart I wish you happiness, so that bad weather does not overtake you.
Pictures and cards suitable for the event
A good idea is to send congratulations on your agate wedding in pictures. Thematic cards for the agate wedding depict:
- jewelry with agates intertwined with ribbons in the form of the number 36;
Agate pendant
- porcelain products of fancy shapes;
Or an image of a themed postcard
- flowers, bouquets, colorful landscapes;
Photos of wedding rings with beads and roses
- enchanting compositions;
A stylized picture is also suitable
- stories in the style of “Love is...”;
Cute hand drawn picture
- confectionery (cakes) on the theme of 36 wedding anniversary.
Photo with cake
Pictures and cards are appropriate as a gift for an agate wedding if those being congratulated are at a distance.
For personal gifting, you should look for more substantial gifts.
What to give to a husband or wife who have lived together for so many years
On the day of an agate wedding, a husband and wife can give each other elegant things inlaid with agates:
- boxes, bowls, cups;
- cigarette cases, cufflinks, other accessories;
- earrings, rings, pendants and other jewelry.
Given the Euro-American name for a wedding anniversary, a husband or wife can be given items made of porcelain (dishes, an elegant figurine) or ivory (for example, Chinese chopsticks).
The husband must also take care that his wife is not left without flowers on the occasion of her 36th wedding anniversary, but give them not as many as they lived together (since the number is even), but in an arbitrary quantity.
Traditions for the 36th wedding anniversary
As noted earlier, an agate wedding in Rus' was considered a negative milestone in the life of the spouses. However, this attitude towards her was preserved only in Slavic countries. In Europe and the USA, an agate wedding has a slightly different meaning:
- in France, muslin was considered a symbol of this milestone. It is somewhat reminiscent of porcelain, just as thin and fragile. However, it has properties that characterize a couple after 36 years of relationship, namely wear resistance and strength;
- In the USA, the name bone china wedding has stuck. It is believed that in order to maintain a relationship in a couple, both spouses must make efforts. If one person gives in, the union will fall apart. Therefore, this name is also quite suitable for the characteristics of such relationships.
It is worth noting that an agate wedding was not such a popular event in ancient times. It was not traditionally celebrated, considering it a negative event in the life of the spouses. If the couple is not superstitious, they can safely ignore this sign, celebrating the holiday with their family or alone with each other.
In the traditions of European countries and the United States, such a date is called the wedding of bone porcelain due to the high cost and aristocratic nature of the material. Its peculiarity is the property in which it is both strong and fragile. This name reflects a couple that, even after 36 years of marriage, can split due to an absurd accident. That is, marriage is still in some places susceptible to the influence of negative factors.
On your wedding day, you can conduct an interesting joint psychological test. The couple must simultaneously examine the design on the piece of agate. It is important that the stone is the same for both husband and wife. The more similar the interpretations and the same drawings seen, the stronger the established family ties.
What do they give to friends?
If you are going to visit friends for an agate wedding, think about what to give them:
- porcelain service;
- interior item in agate color;
- ivory souvenir.
You can order an original portrait on canvas of a married couple based on a photograph in the Dream or Digital Art style, made against the background of an “agate cut.” Any gift given from the heart will be pleasant to friends.
Original agate watch
What gift should I give my parents?
Since the 36th wedding anniversary is often celebrated among grandchildren and adult children, the latter should prepare a congratulation for the parents in advance. In the words of congratulations, it is advisable to thank the parents for preserving the tradition of celebrating the family’s birthday, for teaching their children to love and care for each other by their example. Then wish the parents health, prosperity and long years of marriage.
Usually children give a gift together; it does not have to be a themed gift, but something that your loved ones really need. In this case, there is no shame in asking your parents what they would like.
Happy wedding anniversary greetings to parents from children
Dear mom, dear dad, You have long become one family, And happy wedding anniversary, family, I sincerely congratulate you, lovingly! You have been through a lot together, So live another 200 years like this, I will come to you more often and hug everyone with pleasure. You became an example to follow, You gave me an excellent upbringing, In sorrows and joys you did not part, You survived everything and stayed together! So be happy and healthy, May your life be a smooth road, Make more jokes, don’t get sick at all, The main thing is, just don’t grow old in your soul!
There is no better couple in the world, Dad, Mom - it's you! Happy anniversary, we wish you all the best from the bottom of our hearts! Always breathe in unison And don’t accumulate grudges, So that the family always blooms, May it be the best. I wish you health and patience, and in your plans for advancement. Let love not fade away, but grow and inspire!
Dear mom and dad, I sincerely congratulate you on your wedding anniversary! I wish that your love only grows stronger over the years, and that you, as always, treat each other with understanding and care. Thank you for showing me what a strong and friendly, happy and united family is. My dear ones, live in peace and harmony, take care of the warmth and comfort of our home!
More congratulations in prose →
My dear parents, dear ones! You have been together for so many years, dears. Family, you are the best example for me, And your heartfelt connection is strong. The head of the family, of course, is my beloved daddy, serious, strict and imperturbable. But at the same time, you are our kind joker. In short, dad, you are a real man! Our mommy is the most beautiful, wonderful, caring, sweet. She will always listen to everyone and help, and our mother can do anything you want! Happy anniversary to you! I wish you a peaceful life, dear ones. Let your feelings only grow stronger, May you always live wonderfully!
Beloved mommy, dear daddy, On this day you once became a family, You walked a hundred roads and earthly paths, You raised and raised us, your children. May you always be happy and healthy, Happy wedding anniversary! Long life, attention, joy, kindness, Never be sad, don’t be sad in vain!
Dear mom and dad, This is the happiest day, After all, you have been together for so many years! I wish you troubles if you don't know. You met each other, created a strong family, only the years bring you closer. Be happy always!
Mom, dad, happy anniversary! I wish you a long life, keep your feelings fresh, make all your dreams come true. I always want to be together, I love and adore you. Let happiness be your eternal companion from year to year!
Take care of love, there is nothing dearer than it, Take care of love as if it were your own heart, So that you can live in peace for many years, Until the end of your days you love each other. From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you, parents, I wish you only many years of happiness, May your health grow with each passing year, and your future day be happier. I love and appreciate you, you are an example and support, Never lose your enthusiasm for life, May we celebrate many more years, And of course, we will not miss you!
You are closely connected by an invisible thread. Thank you for being together for so many years! We love you very much and adore you, and thank you for your love! For us, you are an example, just live long! Always, as now, cherish each other! Be healthy and rejoice together, Today you are the bride and groom again!
On this day a miracle happened, our family was born! Let her be the same - Strong, friendly forever! I wish you, parents, a lot of happiness and love, so that you understand each other, have common dreams!
Dear parents, Happy anniversary, dear ones! May God grant you many days to be stronger than all other families. Live together and in love, Let the lights shine brighter for you, Care for each other with tenderness, You live in warmth and peace.
How to celebrate your marriage anniversary
Non-anniversary dates are rarely celebrated with pomp and ceremony, and the 36th anniversary of the creation of a family is no exception. Even those who celebrate family birthdays every year try to make this holiday quiet and family-friendly. If the spouses have friends who themselves remember this day and will probably come to congratulate without an invitation, you can organize:
- a small feast with tea and sweets;
- gatherings in a cafe;
- "little picnic"
The less noise on this day, the better.
Which cake to choose
According to surveys, many families celebrate family birthdays exclusively with tea and cake, and only celebrate anniversaries on a large scale. In this case, at least the cake should correspond to the theme. Modern confectioners are able to create a culinary masterpiece on any theme you desire. Explain to them the purpose, give them a few hints (agates, ivory, porcelain), and they will prepare for you an agate wedding cake that will outshine real gems in its beauty.
If you want to bake the cake yourself, use chocolate icing, multi-colored coconut flakes, and butter cream to decorate it.
