ᐉ 40 years of marriage. How to celebrate a ruby anniversary (40 wedding years)

RUBY WEDDING

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Ved.
Friends! We have a special date! The first stone was once laid, There was once a beautiful wedding, And now he has reached his fortieth birthday! And forty years, as the poet said, is a time of accomplishment, maturity, and victories! Let's raise the first musical toast to our heroes of the day and their growth!

everyone sings a song in chorus to the tune of “unfortunately, it’s my birthday...”:

From nature as a gift, the day is beautiful and bright! smile, friends, have fun! Today is a wonderful holiday, today, as you know, you are celebrating a big anniversary!

chorus: Congratulations! Your family is 40 years old! This is the overall best holiday. there are no strangers!

suddenly a wizard will fly in in a blue helicopter and start presenting awards. He will give you medals that you have preserved your family with love for all 40 years chorus.

Ved. Let's remember the previous years and days that you lived then, let the photos of previous years and productions remind you of the situation at that time!

A video made from photos and videos of the heroes of the day is being shown. Ved: You have lived together for 40 years, there have been ups and downs during this time, but you managed to save your marriage. Such a strong union is very rare in our modern world, and therefore your couple is an excellent example both for your children and for everyone around you, and you can be rightfully proud of this. Ruby is a red gemstone, a transparent variety of corundum. Ruby is second in value after diamond. And its color ranges from pink to deep red. After processing, the ruby turns into a beautiful gemstone. It’s the same with family relationships: after cutting and polishing over the years, they become stronger and stronger, able to withstand numerous life blows. Through joint spiritual labor, like corundum, spouses wear off the sharpness of relationships and smooth out the roughness of their characters. And now, years later, their love not only did not fade, but flared up with the bright fire of a ruby, turning into a unique jewel. Love is always associated with warm colors: a red heart, scarlet lips, red roses, fires of sunrises and sunsets, hot pulsating blood. All this merged into ruby. The Ruby Wedding is a celebration of true love, preserved despite all the difficulties of family life and twists of fate. The first toast is made by the children of the celebrants. 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.

Ved: Kind words, dear guests! Today we would really like the heroes of the day to feel like a king and queen on the throne. Therefore, we are happy to present them with a gold crown (worn on the hero of the day) and a golden diadem (worn on the hero of the day) and invite them to listen to their loved ones. After all, for you, today’s 40th wedding anniversary is a gift to rejoice in the love and affection that your loved ones and friends have for you, and for us, it’s a reason to come to the people we love so much and say what’s in our hearts. So, dear guests, with your hand on your heart, so hot and ruby, find kind words addressed to the heroes of our occasion by deciphering the card you have chosen. Cards in the form of rubies, they say 1. Ministry of Internal Affairs 2. Air Force 3. Housing and Communal Services 4. DOU 5. TASS 6. Communist Party 7. PMK 8. UPI 9. SINH 10. NTV 11. RTR 12. VAZ 13. ZIL 14. OKA 15. DRSU For example: OVD - we adore Valera for a long time. Ved: Our heroes of the day have been living together for so long that they understand each other without words. I invite everyone to stand in a circle. Game “Sign Language” Host: How many languages do you know? You don’t even realize that you know another language besides this. And this is sign language. And now we will use it. Stand in a circle. 1. When we greet each other, we shake hands. This gesture is now clear to everyone. And in China in the old days, when greeting people, they shook hands with themselves. We dance, shaking hands with ourselves. 2. If you get to Tibet and a passer-by sticks out his tongue at you, don’t be upset. This will mean - “I am not plotting anything against you. Stay calm!". We dance, sticking out our tongues. 3. If a resident of Spain pulls down the lower eyelid with the index finger of his left hand, this will mean “Caution!” We dance, pulling the lower eyelid with the finger of our left hand. 4. To express admiration, we clap our hands. And in Brazil, when they admire something, they will grab your earlobe. We dance holding our earlobe. 5. Laplanders rub noses when greeting each other. Let's rub noses with the person standing next to us and dance.

6. To express a sign of admiration, Mexicans will put three fingers together, press them to their lips and make the sound of a kiss. We pretend to kiss like Mexicans and dance.

7. In Egypt, the greeting gesture resembles a salute - the palm is placed on the forehead. Place your palm on your forehead and continue dancing.

8. Well, it’s time for us to stop dancing. Russians wave goodbye from top to bottom. But a Latino would take this as a gesture of invitation. But Latinos, when saying goodbye, raise the palm of a friend to their lips and gently blow on it. Let's try to say goodbye in Latin. (Everyone takes the hand of the person standing next to them and blows on it.) Suddenly loud music, Baba Yaga bursts into the hall. B.Ya. Look how pretty they are, and how beautiful they are. (approaches the celebrants of the day) That’s what lucky me today. There will be a great dinner. Ved. Wait Yaga, what were you thinking? Today is a holiday for people and you say such things. Aren `t you ashamed? B.Ya.: What did I think? I live as I live, all hedgehog grandmothers live like that. It's boring here in the forest. You will go mad from such a life. Anniversaries: Baba Yaga, we invite you to our holiday. Will you go? We have fun and there are a lot of guests and food) and no one will have to eat. There is music and dancing. B.Ya. How can I go to you without a gift? Wait a minute. (runs away and brings a chest) I, FOREST Baba Yozhka, walked here towards you along the path. She hurried as best she could and carried the chest with her. Gifts here suit different tastes. I undertake to hand them over first. For a wedding, a ruby one I give you a beautiful tablecloth. It will decorate any table, be it wooden or any kind. (gives a tablecloth) And I give you ruby candles, I’ve been looking at them for a long time. Place it in your Mistress's room and it will be more fun. (hands over candles)

What wedding

40 years of marriage - ruby wedding. Ruby is a valuable stone that symbolizes blood. This means that husband and wife are firmly united with each other. They are a single whole. All possible shades of the mineral are compared with the numerous tones of love - devoted, tender, passionate. After years of family life, it does not fade, but, on the contrary, burns with a bright fire.

When properly processed, a ruby becomes stunning. The same thing happens with family relationships: they are polished by the passing of years and become stronger. Mutual understanding gradually grows and the degree of mutual respect increases. Thanks to this, the union can withstand any blows of fate.

How to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary?

Some superstitious people believe that celebrating a ruby anniversary is a bad omen . However, this is not justified. Moreover, if you are wondering whether 40 years of marriage are celebrated from the wedding day, think about the fact that the heroes of the occasion are already 60-70 years old and who knows, perhaps this date will be the last anniversary of the family. A ruby wedding should definitely be celebrated!

Ruby anniversary is a great opportunity to gather family and friends around the same table

If you decide to celebrate your parents' ruby wedding anniversary, you will have to face a "heap" of organizational issues - from where to celebrate 40 years of marriage after the wedding, to the color of napkins and balloons in the design of the room for the special event.

However, the organization of the holiday will sooner or later be left behind, and the event will remain in the memory of those present for a long time . We hope that our tips will help you create a holiday.

Selecting a location

Even if you decide to spend your ruby wedding anniversary with your family, you should think about celebrating in a cafe or restaurant . This idea has many obvious advantages, the main one of which is the opportunity for proper rest for the heroes of the occasion.

Decoration of a ruby anniversary in a cafe

Find a cozy place where everyone present will feel comfortable. Consider that the hall should have space for dancing and competitions. If your wedding date falls in the summer, consider the need for air conditioning.

If you want to keep things as casual as possible, you can celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary at home. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that this option requires serious labor costs.

Another idea for a celebration place is a country house . There you can celebrate a ruby wedding at home without a toastmaster, for your nearest and dearest. This option is suitable for any time of year, but it is especially relevant in summer, late spring or early autumn. During the warm season, you can organize a party outside.

Decor

The design of the room should traditionally include red or burgundy elements . This applies to everything - balls, ribbons, napkins, tablecloths, inscriptions, etc.

The red color of a ruby wedding symbolizes the love of the spouses

You can hang heart-shaped balloons indoors. It would be good if they had the initials of the “newlyweds” or congratulatory inscriptions on them. An original decoration would be a wall newspaper for a ruby wedding. It should reflect the life of the family over 40 years with photographs and beautiful design. Fresh flowers should be used in decoration . These can be roses, peonies, tulips or others depending on the season.

Red flowers for a ruby wedding

Cloth

Of course, the heroes of the occasion must look impeccable. It is better to choose comfortable festive clothes in which the celebrants will feel comfortable.

ruby accessories in your outfit . For example, jewelry. A woman can wear earrings, a bracelet or red shoes. For a man, such an accessory would be a tie, cufflinks or a ruby-colored shirt.

Guests are allowed to freely choose their festive attire. However, if you want interesting photos, you can order accessories for your guests in advance. For example, these could be badges or scarlet ribbons.

The menu should be thought out in such a way that the dishes symbolize the ruby anniversary and fit harmoniously into the overall atmosphere. For example, you can use red meats and fish for slicing. Salads and main dishes are decorated with tomatoes and pomegranate seeds.

For dessert, a themed cake, red marmalade, fruits and berries are suitable. You can order pastries from professional pastry chefs or bake them yourself. Drinks include red tea, juices and fruit drinks. For alcohol, choose natural red wine or pink champagne.

Ruby wedding cake

How to hold a wedding for those over 40 and 50

Even if an adult couple chooses a traditional wedding, then some aspects of it should be omitted. Still, the ransom of a fifty-year-old bride looks rather ridiculous. In this case, the celebration should look more elegant and noble. Approximately the marriage of a mature couple will be like this:

The groom must come and pick up the bride from home.
The ceremony at the registry office is a beautiful and touching event that allows you to experience the moment to the fullest. A celebratory speech by the registrar, words of oath, a solemn exchange of vows and rings, a wedding dance - you should not deprive yourself of such pleasure and choose a simplified moment of registration.
After the official part, the couple goes out into the street arm in arm; you can carry the bride in your arms, but not necessarily.
The newlyweds are photographed against the backdrop of the registry office with the guests and the two of them, drinking champagne with light snacks, and drinking a couple of glasses reserved for this occasion “for good luck.”
The couple, if desired, can arrange a walk around the city: visit memorable and significant places, take photographs. If one of the newlyweds’ mother or father cannot attend the ceremony and dinner for health reasons, then often the “children” come to their parents’ house to share with them a solemn and joyful moment in their lives.
The newlyweds go to a cafe or restaurant where a feast is scheduled.
Further action can develop according to this scenario:
The host, parents on both sides, and invitees are already waiting for the newlyweds on the porch. They all stand in a semicircle, the mother of the bride greets the newlyweds with an icon, the groom with a loaf of bread and salt on an embroidered wedding towel, the fathers hold a glass and champagne at the ready. The guests have in their hands what they will sprinkle on the heroes of the occasion: grains of wheat, rice, candy, change, confetti, flower petals. The toastmaster says: “Meet our young people, love carries them on its wings.”
The guests shower the newlyweds, applaud, and the newly-made husband and wife stand opposite their parents.
Her mother blesses the union and pronounces wishes to live in harmony and peace, baptizes the couple with an icon and kisses both.
His mother says: “So that your family home is always full, taste the bread and salt according to the ancient custom.”
Presenter: “Salt the loaf, whoever has more salt will be the soloist in the family, and now break it, whoever does it better will be the head of the family. Now we bite the broken piece, the one who bites the most will always be the first in the family... (pause) to make concessions.”
Cheerful music begins to sound, and the newlyweds are served glasses filled with champagne.
The young people enter the hall, where their boyfriend and boyfriend are waiting for them. The witness holds the long ribbon by one end, the witness by the other. The toastmaster invites the couple to cross this symbolic border, leaving all the hardships, disappointments in the past and walking hand in hand into a new life where love, happiness and joy will reign. Having made this “entrance” to the applause of those present, the bride and groom sit down at the table, taking their central place. The toastmaster invites everyone to also take their seats.
After the seating arrangement is completed, the host says: “Dear guests! We have gathered today in this wonderful and cozy place to congratulate our beloved and respected bride and groom. From today they bear the proud name - family (surname). Fate gave them a generous gift - love. Therefore, the first toast will be so that (the name of the bride and the name of the groom) do not lose this generous gift, but carry it through the years, protecting and increasing it. And let them be sad! The newlywed kisses his wife. Music is playing, guests are eating.
Toastmaster: “And now let’s raise our glasses to those people to whom our newlyweds owe their birth. Moms and dads, today you have one more child, and, of course, every parent wants his child to be happy and cheerful, so that a good angel will protect him from adversity. The word is given to you, wish it for the children, and it will certainly come true.”
Presenter: “To prevent husband and wife from quarreling over household chores, I propose to distribute which category of responsibilities will go to whom in advance.” Ten balloons inflated with helium are in the center of the hall, in nine there are notes with the text “I will do the cleaning”, “I will do shopping”, “I will spend money”, etc. In the last one there is a banknote of a large denomination, the one who will get it , will be the treasurer in the family. The balls are popped one by one, and the text is read aloud.
“Now that everyone knows their front of work, it’s time to relax. I announce the first dance of the newlyweds, the groom invites the bride.”
Parents and boyfriends will dance next.
Then there is a dance break and again everyone is called to the table. The presenter gives the right to congratulate the newlyweds to the witnesses: “A friend should be as old as good wine, and dear, like a family member. And our newlyweds are lucky; today in this hall, in the seats of honorary witnesses, there are two people who have come a long way from just acquaintances to best friends, and they are ready to congratulate the happy newlyweds, over to them.”
And now it’s time for everyone else to say their wishes, I declare the ceremony of congratulating the bride and groom open! Gift giving is welcome! Everyone leaves the table, gifts can be placed on a specially prepared table. Music sounds, those who have already said kind words or who have not yet reached their turn dance.
After the guests finish their congratulations, a funny scene can be presented, viewing which will allow the guests to sit down at the table again and take a break. It’s good if the invitees, divided into groups, prepare comic performances: from girlfriends and friends, from colleagues, from relatives, etc.
At the end of the festive evening, the bride and groom perform. They express their gratitude to everyone who responded to their invitations and came to the wedding, as well as those who helped in organizing the holiday.
There are a lot of competitions and funny competitions suitable to amuse those present. The bride and groom should discuss with the host in advance what kind of entertainment will be provided during the gala dinner.
Whatever format or wedding scenario is chosen, it is important that it matches the character of the newlyweds and their lifestyle.

This video contains a lot of useful tips for organizing a wedding at the “elegant age”:

Active people may prefer a camp wedding, while conservative people might prefer a dinner in a restaurant.

Remarriage is a great opportunity to realize what you have dreamed of. For many couples, the second wedding is better, more magnificent and more fun than the first, since they approach organizational issues more responsibly and already know exactly which costs are justified and which are money down the drain. Do you think it’s worth it at the age of 40-50? play a wedding?

Celebrating the ruby anniversary - celebration script

Before moving directly to the celebration, we would like to remind you that a themed gift for such a date will be very useful. Since the wedding is ruby, the best gift would be to give ruby jewelry.

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Finding ruby jewelry for a man is not so easy, but don’t worry: quality cufflinks with a masculine style will always come in handy.

To hold the celebration, you can invite a toastmaster, who has a fully prepared holiday script. You can ask him to use funny riddles with a trick at the ruby wedding. For example, questions may concern wedding anniversaries.

Instead of a toastmaster, one of their friends is often asked to be the host of the holiday.

If among your loved ones there is an active person suitable for the role of toastmaster , in order to save money, you can ask him to be the host. Ideas for a scenario for celebrating a ruby wedding with competitions are available on the Internet. When choosing an original script, you should take into account the characteristics of the contingent that will be present at the gala event. Quizzes and entertainment for young people are not suitable for older women and men.

You need to diversify the solemn congratulatory part with competitions and dances . You can hold some competitions to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary at the table. For example, you can organize a quiz with questions about the lives of the heroes of the occasion. Tasks can be like this:

how the heroes of the day met;
when their first child was born;
tell a funny incident from the life of a family;
what can the life of the heroes of the occasion be compared with;
where they signed, etc.

At this age of the spouses, a heartfelt celebration scenario will be relevant. You can organize an evening of remembrance using traditional “rituals”. For example, “newlyweds” are offered to eat a paired cherry together. The seeds from the berries are not thrown away, but planted in the ground. Over time, two trees with intertwined trunks will grow in this place.

What to give each other for a ruby wedding

Congratulations on the fortieth anniversary of marriage are accompanied by expensive gifts. On the round anniversary of 40 years of marriage, it is customary to give each other jewelry. The husband receives jewelry as a gift from his wife:

ring with ruby;
set consisting of cufflinks with tie clip with large red corundum;
ruby bracelet.
A real man who has been married for 40 years cannot lose face. For a ruby wedding, the wife is given very valuable gifts by her husband:
jewelry set - earrings and a ring with large corundums;
ruby set consisting of a bracelet with a pendant;
an elegant brooch studded with rubies, if the spouse gravitates towards such things;
blood red stone necklace

Features of the ruby anniversary celebration

The holiday should end with fireworks for the general joy of the guests. This will be a great ending to a family celebration. It would be good if the symbolism could be traced here too - the salvos should be red. Gold color will also be relevant as a symbol of wealth and longevity.

Those celebrating this significant date can thank everyone present with small souvenirs . For example, you can make a magnet with a general photograph or with an image of the hero of the day.

Fireworks for the ruby anniversary

You can capture the holiday not only on film, but also shoot a video . Copies of the recording should be given to all guests. The married couple will be able to review the events of that day at any time.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries is a great family tradition. Forty years since your wedding should be no exception. Think over the scenario of the gala evening and gather all your family and friends at one table.

If it’s not customary for your family to celebrate anniversaries, a ruby wedding is a wonderful opportunity to change that. Use the recommendations and create a holiday that everyone present will remember with warmth.

Accessories and fittings

Do not overload the dress with decor - rhinestones, sequins, beads. The dress should not be flashy, like a bird of paradise.

Veils are generally not used by mature women for weddings. However, if you decide to get married in a veil, then you should pay attention to a small veil or hats with a veil.

It is best to avoid massive tiaras and tiaras.

Avoid jewelry on this day. Use only natural stones and precious metals. You don't have to choose something massive. A thin silver bracelet or pearl beads will suffice.

Wedding anniversary scenario - 40 years together (Ruby wedding)

Author of the article: Olga Chernenko, 10/6/2013

- I want you to call me something affectionately, lovingly: little siskin, kitty... Ah! Fish! Film "It can't be!" ("The Wedding Incident")

Is it your or your loved ones' wedding anniversary coming up? Are you still thinking about whether to celebrate this event? My answer is, of course it’s worth it! When such holidays are celebrated, it’s wonderful!

If money is an issue, think about how to reduce your expenses. Instead of booking a restaurant for N number of guests, you can have great fun at home. Think about which guests you would really like to see at this holiday. Or maybe we should celebrate it with our family?

In this article, I offer you a scenario for celebrating my parents' Ruby Wedding . This scenario can be adapted for any other anniversary.

They decided to celebrate the holiday at home with their parents in the family circle. The celebration took place in a light, relaxed atmosphere, without tension and, which is good news, without memorization, rehearsals and super preparations. Well, in general, just how I like it.

In the morning, children and grandchildren congratulated the “newlyweds” on the holiday and gave gifts. A pleasant surprise was an armful of helium balloons in white, pink and red colors. It’s fun for both parents and fun for children! We invited a familiar and trusted hairdresser (Tatiana Kalyuk) to our parents’ home, who did festive hairstyles for small and adult girls. I did the makeup for everyone myself as best I could. In short, by the time the photographer arrived, everyone was already terribly beautiful :). We had a photo shoot for about an hour. You know, although this pleasure is not cheap, at least occasionally, I recommend that you seek the help of a professional photographer. The process itself will give you pleasure, add a festive atmosphere, and most importantly, you will have beautiful, high-quality photographs that will be pleasant to review and remember, literally, this unforgettable holiday. After the festive table was set and set, the festive part began. To the sounds of Mendelssohn's waltz, the “newlyweds” entered the room where the celebration took place arm in arm. Presenter (you can read it, preferably from a red folder): Dear newlyweds, you are greeted here with bread and salt, according to the old tradition, by your closest and beloved people. Take and break off a piece of bread from the wedding loaf and salt it well. Now feed each other. Don't get too carried away, don't forget that there are holiday treats waiting for you :). Presenter: You see three multi-colored ribbons in front of you, the first is today’s celebration, the one in the middle is the golden anniversary, and the last is the diamond wedding. Groom, carry the bride through these ribbons and prove that you will carry her in your arms until the diamond wedding. Dropping the bride is prohibited by the rules. First, you need to lay three thick satin ribbons of different colors on the floor at a distance of about a meter - red, yellow (golden), white (silver).

Presenter: For forty years you have been united, the halves intertwined forever. And so it’s your turn to be the first to dry the glass. Champagne is poured from a donated bottle with the original label. Presenter: Well, dear newlyweds and guests, we invite you to the table! Observe the rules of decency, seats according to the purchased tickets. This is where the short ceremonial part ended.

After pleasant words were said to the heroes of the occasion, and everyone had a drink and a snack, competitions and entertainment began. The “highlight” of the holiday was watching the presentation (playcast), which I wrote about in the article “Gift for parents for their wedding anniversary.”

Competitions

1. Competition for knowledge of wedding anniversaries By the name of the wedding, you need to guess when it is celebrated and vice versa - by the number of years, participants guess the name of the wedding (a list of names of all anniversaries). The winner who gives the most correct answers receives a prize. 2. Competition “Praise” All participants are divided into 2 teams. Each team is led by a captain - one of the “newlyweds”. Teams take turns drawing out a letter and calling out praise for the captain of the other team. For example, my dad’s team chooses the letter “B” and names compliments addressed to mom - Cheerful, Gorgeous, Faithful, etc. For each compliment the team receives a point. I gave out counting sticks so as not to get confused. At the end of the competition, all members of the winning team received small prizes. 3. Five-minute musical session The presenter invites everyone to sing together as a gift to the “young people” the well-known song “Grandma Next to Grandfather.” You can play this song quietly and sing along in chorus, or a more fun option is to accompany children’s musical instruments (drum, pipe, tambourine, maracas - well , in general, whatever you find). First you need to print out the words of the song. The word “golden” in the lyrics of the song can be replaced in accordance with the name of the anniversary that is being celebrated. Such a competition is relevant only if the grandchildren of the heroes of the day are present at the celebration. 4. Dancing with balls Pairs (not necessarily opposite sexes) are formed from among the participants. Each pair is given a balloon, which is placed between the players. As soon as the music starts, couples begin to dance, holding the ball with their stomachs. It is prohibited to touch the ball with your hands. Those who could not hold the ball, or whose ball burst, are eliminated from the competition. The last couple remaining wins. Both participants receive a prize. 5. Competition “EVERYONE DANCE” A fast, cheerful song is played (for example, Verka Serduchka). All active participants receive a prize.

6. “Karaoke” competition for the best performance of a love song. The winner is awarded a super prize. As prizes, I had various sweets (chocolates and candies - I picked them up in red candy wrappers), as well as small stationery and handmade soap in the shape of red hearts. The super prize is a beautiful spice set in the shape of angels, which I packed in a white box and tied with a red satin ribbon.

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