The 1st wedding anniversary is considered an important day of married life for a reason. It was on this day a year ago that the couple legalized their relationship and all the events are still fresh in their memory. After a year of relationship as spouses, passion and sensuality do not fade away; rather, on the contrary, they gain momentum with renewed vigor. Especially if a young family is planning to expand. Therefore, this date should not be left unnoticed; it is recommended to celebrate it in some way, be it with modest gatherings at home or a magnificent celebration like the wedding itself. It is important to inform invited guests that according to signs, they cannot come to such a date without a gift.
What is the first year after your wedding called?
The date is popularly referred to as a chintz wedding. This meaning has taken root since ancient times. When chintz was used as a material for babies. And after a year of relationship, the couple traditionally planned a pregnancy. This is where the unromantic name came from.
There is a second theory about the origin of this name. It is connected with the fact that the couple is still unstable in matters of relationships; any minor troubles can shake the union. And chintz is also a fragile material. Chintz can also symbolize the simplicity and routine of those days that the newlyweds will live after several months of living together.
There is a more frivolous version of the origin of this name. According to her, chintz was often previously used as a material for bed linen due to its availability. And probably, by the end of the first year of married life, it will require replacement due to active use in the first year of marriage.
If you want to select a themed gift, you can choose one of the following options:
- traditional adherence to the chintz theme. Not too romantic, but such a gift will definitely come in handy around the house;
- a chintz wedding is an occasion to give a symbol that strengthens previously legalized relationships;
- The theme is always personalized gifts, focused on the partner’s hobbies. This will show attention and mutual affection.
Also, some couples advise forgetting about generally accepted stereotypes and presenting a common gift to both newlyweds, and not separately to each.
Options for wording the timing of the day
- At 14:00 gathering of guests in the Central Registry Office of Voronezh 14:30 solemn marriage registration ceremony 15:00 walking photo session with guests 17:00 wedding dinner at the ARTIST restaurant at the address: Moskovskoe Shosse, 62 A
- Gathering of guests will take place at 16:00 Wedding ceremony at 16:30 Gala dinner at 18:00
- The gathering of guests is scheduled for 15:30. At 16:00 you will meet the newlyweds in the beautiful Central Registry Office to thunderous applause. At 17:00 we are waiting for everyone at the ARTIST restaurant at the address: Moskovskoye Shosse, 62 A
- The arrival of guests is scheduled for 15:00 The away ceremony will take place at 16:00 The wedding dinner will take place at 17:00
- The gathering of guests and a buffet will take place at 16:00 At 16:30 you will witness the creation of a new family At 17:00 family dinner at the ARTIST restaurant at the address: Moskovskoye Shosse, 62 A
Customs and signs for a chintz wedding
From ancient times to the present day, some signs and customs associated with this date have been preserved:
- It is believed that if a stranger is allowed into a house or apartment on a memorable date, then one of the lovers may decide to cheat in the future. The outsider in this case symbolizes the third wheel;
- simultaneous awakening on the morning of a memorable date symbolizes the imminent birth of a child. Perhaps the girl is already pregnant, even if she does not yet suspect it;
- the day before, omens advise changing your underwear to new, clean ones. In this way, peace and love will remain in the family;
- if the day passed easily and calmly, then in the future the spouses will also get along with each other;
- To preserve the strength of feelings, a couple can give each other chintz scarves, the edges of which are tied in knots. It is important to hide scarves in a closet or other secluded place away from prying eyes;
- if guests are invited, it is important to pay attention to the first visitor. The man who came first symbolizes future material wealth. A woman promises an early pregnancy to her bride;
- Orthodox couples are recommended to visit church, ordering a prayer service for each other and lighting candles for health;
- if the couple decides to celebrate the date in a magnificent way, then they should invite close relatives and friends who were previously present at the celebration itself to ensure the stability of future relationships;
- on the day of a chintz wedding, it is recommended to open the same bottle of champagne that the couple put aside at the wedding a year ago;
- the couple is recommended to wear any clothes, but the material must be chintz;
- If you give a couple socks or pants, you can increase the risk of them breaking up in the future.
Some couples celebrate their special day with a church wedding, moving it away from the standard wedding day. It is believed that it is the wedding on the wedding year that will make the marriage strong and faithful.
Wording options for informing guests about a wedding abroad
- We dreamed that our family's birthday would be held on the seashore. Please plan your vacation in advance to ensure that all necessary travel documents are completed without any problems. Don't worry, we will cover the transportation costs.
- The registration of our marriage will take place on the paradise island / in the heart of Phuket, so we ask you to prepare documents for the trip (passports, visas) in time so that you can witness the birth of our family. And don’t worry: transportation costs are at our expense.
- The newlyweds pay for the arrival and stay of the guests. You only need to prepare the necessary documents for the trip.
- We decided to take on all transportation costs ourselves, so all you need is passports, visas and a great mood! Let's go celebrate the wedding!
- Guests will be waiting for a transfer at 15:00, which will take you to the Northern Lights Hotel, where the celebration will take place.
- Guests have booked rooms at the Northern Lights Hotel at the address: st. Etc. Pushkina, 17. Upon arrival, your guide/organizer Natalya will meet you at bus No. 23 at 15:00 and help you with check-in. For all questions related to your stay, call +7(999)99-99-99.
Should we celebrate our first wedding anniversary?
The couple must resolve this sensitive issue on their own. But more often than not, a couple decides to celebrate an important date by inviting their closest relatives and friends to visit at home. Such a holiday is another reason to bring together important people who were with the couple on a significant day.
Solving the question of where to celebrate the first wedding anniversary is simple. Most couples follow the standard option and celebrate in a family home environment. Some people choose a more unconventional option with a themed trip to a restaurant or cafe. But most agree that home furnishings are more cozy and date-themed. At home, you can refresh your memory of some moments from the wedding by reviewing the photo and video materials provided by the photographer and cameramen.
If you choose the option of visiting a cafe or restaurant, you shouldn’t skimp. It is recommended to choose the best location in the city. An ideal and romantic option would be to book tables in the place where the celebration itself took place a year ago. Everyone should feel comfortable in the chosen place. If you wish, you can invite a host or toastmaster to the celebration. This technique will lift your spirits and allow you to go back a year for a few hours.
But not all couples prefer a quiet home celebration of such a date. Often couples specially retire on this day and spend time together. A 1 year wedding anniversary is a great occasion to have either a romantic dinner or go on a trip together to a neighboring city not far from home. Such a trip will be remembered by lovers for its special, romantic atmosphere. You can have a more modest celebration by attending an interesting film at your local cinema. Spending leisure time together will guarantee a great mood for a young couple for several days to come.
Select the main text of the invitation
CLASSIC OPTIONS:
- We invite you to our family's birthday!
- Your support, understanding, love and friendship have always been important to our couple. That is why on the happiest day of our lives we want you to be with us!
- Dear Nikolai and Elena! There are happy and joyful moments in our lives that we want to share with dear people. Therefore, we invite you to open with us a new page in the book of our lives! We will be sincerely glad to share this day with you.
- Dear Alexey! We invite you to become a guest of our exciting, but at the same time happy event in our lives!
ORIGINAL OPTIONS:
- The incredible happened - our boundless love gave us a reason to gather all our family and friends together! We invite you...
- We have decided to create a new unit of society and invite you to share this joyful event with us!
- Hurray, the event of the year is our wedding day! We will be very glad to see you at our holiday...
What to give for your anniversary?
In order not to make a mistake when choosing a gift, it is first recommended to determine its functionality:
- traditional symbolism of the first marriage anniversary;
- assistance in the subsequent strengthening of the family union;
- the desire to emphasize the individuality of a couple or partners separately;
- a simple and useful gift in everyday life.
For example, a practical gift could be the missing equipment and interior elements in the couple’s home. In this way, relatives and friends will save the couple from the need to take out loans, and will also make their life easier. You can give a gift made of chintz as a symbol of the date, for example:
- cotton bed linen;
- set of tablecloth and napkins made of chintz;
- towels for various needs;
- beautiful chintz curtains;
- a hand-embroidered picture from chintz materials;
- calico handkerchiefs with the couple's identifying initials;
- gift certificates to clothing stores;
- textile tablecloths and rugs;
- comfortable cushions for kitchen chairs;
- if the child has already been born, you can provide the couple with clothes and equipment for the baby;
- tapestries for home or apartment decoration;
- kitchen oven mitts made of chintz for hot dishes;
- paired T-shirts to order with photos or inscriptions;
- mugs for couples;
- paired sushi sets.
In addition, you can give original paired household items, for example, a paired sweater or umbrella, gloves.
Desired gifts for the chintz anniversary
The main gift for each other will be cotton handkerchiefs. These can be nasal, neck and head. A cultural ritual action will be tying knots on the corners.
There are special lamentations that accompany this magical action.
Example 1. Just as the knots we tied today are strong, so are our words and actions. Our relationship will remain just as strong.
Example 2. Just as the wind wakes up a reveler in a field, so happiness and joy will be with us forever! The clergy advise young couples to go to church on this day and light a candle for each other “for good health”, order a magpie and a prayer service. A good day for a wedding. It is believed that in this way the couple binds their relationship forever.
From wife to husband
1. The most classic gift on this day will be calico (satin) family panties.
It will be great if the young wife sews them herself. Let's add a small element - a pocket for money. Choose material with hearts or angels. 2. A good and suitable gift from your wife is a light shirt (you don’t even need a cotton one).
3. T-shirt with the inscription: “He’s mine!”, “To my beloved from my beloved,” “I’m always there!”
4. House robe and slippers. 5. Bath set: Skirt, hat, mitten, etc. 6. Cool gifts such as: medal, pennant, figurine, talisman, certificate, diploma, badge, badge.
The inscriptions can be very diverse:
- “To the best husband!”;
- “In gratitude for a great year of marriage”;
- “I want our love to be eternal!”;
- “You are the best”;
- “Oh God, what a man, I want a son from you”;
- “May the nights with you remain as hot!”….
7. Creative gift: recording a song for your loved one in your own performance. To do this, you need to contact the nearest sound recording and arrange a surprise. You can give a disc with a written wish.
8. If you have talent in writing poetry or stories, we write a thematic surprise just for your husband. You can decorate your gift at any printing studio.
9. Gift for husband's interests. If a fisherman - a fishing rod and tackle, if a collector - some kind of collectible item. Athlete - sportswear, shoes, equipment.
10. Gift yourself. One of the desired gifts for men remains a gift with erotic content.
You can fantasize about this topic.
Option number 1. Long before the event, you visit a choreographic class or studio and learn pole dancing, oriental dance or something like that. Prepare a suitable suit. In the morning, give it in the form of a certificate, which indicates what time and where the surprise can be seen or received. Giving a gift in private is sure to end in a hot night!
Option #2. You give a romantic night. Prepare candles, rose petals, champagne, fruits. Tie yourself with a red satin ribbon and give yourself in the full sense of the word. Let everything be unusual and extraordinary this evening: costumes, words, actions...
From husband to wife
1. Flowers. Flowers and more flowers! 2. Nightgown made of cambric or other lightweight material. You can give pajamas. 3. A set of expensive linen will be a welcome and useful gift. 4. You can give jewelry made from semi-precious stones. On this anniversary, jewelry made of silver, cupronickel, etc. will be very useful. The husband can give a jewelry box and put his first gift inside. 5. Light dress or other item of clothing. 6. One of the most desired gifts will be a trip to some kind of trip. 7. A certificate for a certain amount to the desired store. 8. Favorite perfume.
9. A creative gift in the form of a souvenir, made with your own hands or in personal presence. For example: a rose made of wrought iron, a figurine made of wood, a wicker item, a portrait of a loved one, etc.
10. Cool gifts. For example: A pillow with the inscription “Can’t sleep without me!”, a T-shirt “She’s mine!”, a medal for “The Best Wife” (when presented, be sure to specify its validity period. Perhaps 12 months until the next anniversary), etc.
From friends and family
1. The most popular gifts for this anniversary are bed linen, blankets, bedspreads, pillows, blankets, curtains, curtains, tablecloths.
It is believed that over the course of a year, with the active pastel mode, the family has “used up” all its reserves, so they need to be replenished with new ones. And we didn’t have time to stock up on household little things during the fleeting year of family life.
2. Household appliances have always been a welcome guest in the house. These include vacuum cleaners, washing machines (from family and friends), TVs, fans, microwave ovens, electric kettles, steamers, freezers, etc.
3. Bathrobes for two. 4. Sushi sets. 5. Sets of dishes and cutlery. 6. Tea and coffee sets. 7. A gift from young people to visit the Bali salon. Present a paid invitation to a massage and relaxation for two. 8. Coffee grinder, coffee maker and coffee. 9. A set of various teas, a tea pair. 10. Books (gift editions) on the topic “Family”, “Relationships”, “Holidays”, “Aphorisms”, etc. 11. A portrait drawn by an artist, or a portrait made in a photo studio. A collage of photographs will also be a wonderful gift for a chintz anniversary. 12. A good gift from friends would be a video shot with funny congratulations. A film, video, slide show will always lift your spirits and will be appreciated by the newlyweds. 13. Gift certificate for manicure and pedicure for both spouses.
14. Comic gifts like:
- aprons for men and women, T-shirts with the inscriptions: “When we are together, no one is cooler!”, “Two halves of the same destiny”, “We feel good together”, “We are connected by heaven!”, “Family”, “King and Queen. The princes are in the plans!”, “The chintz wedding has passed... the course for gold!”
- You can also give a cup for first place. When giving gifts, emphasize that you should strive to receive a cup with the number “50”.
- Diplomas and certificates, medals “For courage and bravery”, “For swan fidelity”, “For heroism shown in decision-making”, etc. When presenting these awards, we make an amendment that the validity of the gift extends only for one year. Subsequently, such awards must be earned again.
15. Kozin with fruit, and in it are elite bottles of alcohol.
You can organize a collection basket with flowers, fruits, and alcohol. 16. Gifts - certificates. This area of surprises can be aimed at joint visits to fitness, swimming pool, billiards, bowling, bathhouse, horse riding, etc. Tickets to the theater, concert, or cinema would be an excellent gift.
17. DIY gifts. An excellent themed gift would be a panel made from pieces of chintz, sewn potholders, or teapot warmers. The family's amulets in the form of dolls - herbalists, dolls - bag holders will surprise and delight. A photo album decorated with chintz (possibly with attached photos) would also be appropriate surprises.
18. Parents give rompers if there are no children in the family yet. In this case, soft toys are not given as gifts.
What to give your spouse
According to traditions, in order for family relationships to remain strong, the wife had to make a gift for her husband with her own hands. Some couples keep this tradition alive. If you don’t want to limit yourself to just one handwritten gift, you can choose from the following options:
- It shouldn’t be ruled out that if there is wealth in the family, you can give chintz panties with a pocket for bills;
- a chintz shirt, which can either be sewn or purchased to order in a good store;
- business jacket for entrepreneurs or careerists;
- T-shirts with funny slogans;
- a bottle of wine or quality cognac. If the husband does not drink, it is better not to give such a gift;
- wallet with money inside. Giving empty wallets means ruin;
- ties with unusual colors;
- lunch box. The gift will be useful especially for big bosses and office workers;
- You can record a song of your own performance if you have vocal inclinations.
You should not exclude the value of a gift based on the interests of your spouse, no matter how non-standard they may be. Still, at a chintz wedding it is necessary to give those gifts that will be useful for later life. You can take an unconventional approach to the issue by presenting your husband with a booked hotel room or a visit to an unusual themed club. The main thing is that such a gift does not become a reason for discord due to the behavior of the spouse in clubs of a similar nature.
Options for wording information about children at a wedding
- We love all our little nephews and nieces very much, so we will be glad to see them among our important guests. The celebration program is designed in such a way that even the smallest guest will have something to occupy himself with.
- For all our little guests, we have prepared exciting entertainment that will distract the children so that parents can enjoy the holiday.
- Don’t worry, if suddenly there is no one to leave your child with, we are very glad to see your child at our holiday and will receive him as the most important guest. At our holiday, leisure activities will be organized for children so that adults can enjoy the holiday.
- The restaurant area includes children's areas, and we have organized exciting games and competitions for our youngest guests.
- The restaurant area does not provide for children's areas or separate spaces for organizing children's leisure activities; take care in advance about who to leave your baby with during the festive evening. Thank you for your understanding!
- Unfortunately, the restaurant does not have children's areas and it is not possible to invite animators to entertain our youngest guests, so we ask you to think in advance about who to leave your baby with for the festive evening.
Be a friend, share with a friend!
What to give your wife for a chintz wedding
You should not give girls overly practical gifts like frying pans on such a date. The lady may be at least offended, regarding this approach as inattention to her own person and lack of importance of the relationship. It is also better not to pay off with money, showing indifference. Ladies are sensitive to this approach and offense can follow immediately. In order to maintain the strength of relationships, it is important to approach the issue of choosing a gift more carefully and take into account the following possible options:
- It's no secret that most women are sensitive to the state of their wardrobe. Therefore, a certificate for an impressive amount to your wife’s favorite store would not be amiss. If a man is confident in his knowledge of taste, he can independently choose the thing that his woman needs. Also remembering that within 14 days you can return an item to any store and exchange it if it does not fit the size or other criteria;
- intimate lingerie, but if a lady is too sensitive to this issue and prefers to choose the details herself, it is better to abandon the idea. Otherwise, she may perceive the gift as a lack of her sexuality;
- a beautiful cotton nightgown, especially if you are planning an evening together;
- box for cosmetics or jewelry storage;
- a trip to a place that a girl has long dreamed of. Preferably joint;
- a box of sweets in her favorite format;
- a set of tea or coffee according to the wife’s preferences.
You can also choose a certificate for a desired photo shoot or course as a gift. Education will never be superfluous, even in the form of a gift.
Options for wording the dress code
- We will be glad to see lovely ladies and gentlemen in festive outfits and suits that will support the color palette of our wedding.
- We want all guests to feel comfortable and cozy at our festive evening, so we will be glad if you manage to choose outfits in the wedding palette of our wedding.
- We make the holiday primarily for our guests and want your emotions and impressions to be amazing, so we ask you to choose one/several items in your wardrobe in the festive shade of our wedding.
- Suits for men and evening dresses for ladies are welcome.
- We will be very glad if you support the color palette of our celebration and choose a festive outfit in your wardrobe.
What is not recommended to give?
It is worth remembering that modern couples do not always strive to have children in the first year of life. Therefore, if you donate paraphernalia for a child without consulting them, you can ruin friendly relations.
The gift would be appropriate only if there is a small family member. Children's clothing should be chosen carefully; most young mothers prefer to solve this issue on their own. If the guest is not a close friend of the young family, a neutral gift would be the best choice.
Only members of the immediate circle have the right to give gifts of an intimate nature, since they know best about the tastes of the spouses. Certificates for extreme sports may also not be the best, albeit original, idea. Animals should also not be given as gifts without the couple’s knowledge.
Even if it is obvious that there is an item that the couple lacks in the household, if you are not their close friend, you should not make the purchase yourself. Before taking this step, you should discuss the need with friends or relatives. it happens that someone has already decided to present them with an item. You should also discuss together the possibility of a large gift in the form of equipment, and not make decisions alone.
In order for the 1st wedding anniversary date to go smoothly, it is important to choose the right gift and organize the event correctly. Options such as T-shirts, towels, tablecloths, potholders and other small household utensils can serve as a present. It is worth remembering that in the first year of marriage, it is not so much the value of the gift that is important, as the very attention of the couple to each other and the environment towards them.
Happy Anniversary Congratulations
The young couple rejoices at the first test their family has passed, and expects warm words and congratulations from friends and family. Let's give a few examples of congratulatory phrases for a newly formed family and wish you happiness and good luck in the difficult future married life.
Congratulations in prose
Our dear newlyweds!
You wanted to be together so much, you wanted to start a family, and now the first step has already been taken. You have passed the first, most difficult threshold - and overcome it. You will still have many obstacles and challenges along the way. But today's first anniversary suggests that you are patiently following your path, overcoming obstacles.
We wish that we get together many more times, from this first chintz wedding to the amber or diamond wedding, at which your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will already be there. Love you for all these years, respect for each other and patience! So that at your crystal wedding in 15 years you will also look at each other in love!
Congratulations in verse
Your anniversary is made of chintz, You have only been together for a year. May your union strengthen, May your family grow.
Congratulations on this date, Even if it’s small for now, But we wish you to reach the golden wedding.
And then - to emerald! And don't lose love. Well, if it gets difficult, never lose heart.
And don’t quarrel in vain, don’t know troubles and sorrows, so that we can congratulate you on your red wedding.
