A wedding anniversary is a kind of anniversary that needs to be organized so that no one gets bored and everyone is happy. Traditionally, a scenario is thought out in which a formal part may be present, but it must be followed by competitions for the wedding anniversary. Let's figure out which ones.
A special role in the celebration is played by the holding of comic, cool, cheerful and amusing competitions, since a wedding anniversary is still an entertaining event, which should be dominated by such feelings as laughter, joy, and positivity. Of course, there will be songs and dances. There are several types of competitions. A little about each.
Dressing up competitions
This type is the most fun, as it reveals the creative potential of the participants and with its help, original images are recreated. In a different situation, a bride would never be able to see her husband wearing makeup and wearing heels or a skirt, but here it’s real.
Option 1. Sweet bride
An interesting variant of this type of competition is when the heroes of the occasion act as judges, and five men become participants. The latter receive a veil as an attribute and, to the song, they need to portray a tender, innocent, and also a loving bride. Musical compositions should be chosen about passionate love, lyrical. The winning options are: “I will rise to the sky with him,” “Call me with you,” and others. The winner will be the one whose game the jury considers more truthful. Such a competition held on a wedding anniversary will give a lot of positive emotions.
Option 2. Find the item you need
Participants in the competition are several men who wear skirts, as well as hats and high-heeled shoes. They are given handbags with their usual contents.
The goal of the participants is to search in three minutes in a purse for such items as:
- brasmatic and leggings;
- tips and iron;
- clips and clutch;
- and others. What is enough imagination?
A similar task can be given to the ladies by dressing them in pantsuits, hats and shoes. Instead of a handbag, they will have backpacks. They need to find:
- wobbled;
- decoy and pressure gauge;
- spool and bag;
- karemat and cartridge belt;
- and other items.
The first task will delight females, and the second will delight men.
Option 3. Beautiful gait
Participants must be large men. They dress in high heels and a veil. The presenter's task is to draw three lines. Men need to walk along them beautifully and gracefully, demonstrating their gait. As soon as a participant leaves the line, he is immediately eliminated from the competition. It is better to leave it for the second table on the wedding anniversary, since during this period those present are already relaxed and will show interest in participating in it.
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Decor
The “Golden Wedding” is celebrated in a restaurant with family and friends. The hall is decorated in the style of the 60s. Ideally, if you can find a car from that time in which the celebrants of the day will drive up to the restaurant, or simply park it at the entrance.
You can ask guests to dress in period-appropriate attire. The decoration of the hall should include stamps, an old TV, calendars and postcards (nowadays gift shops sell various retro-styled posters).
Usually in a restaurant it is customary to seat guests at a common table. It is advisable to set the table with dishes of that time, and decorate the part where the heroes of the occasion are sitting.
If guests are seated at separate tables, decorate the place where the “newlyweds” table is completely 60s (hang wallpaper in the background, put a vase or pot of flowers - create the atmosphere of the room of that time). There should be place cards on the tables with the names of the guests.
Universal competitions
There are many competitive wedding anniversary events that may be suitable for other celebrations as well.
Option 1. Poems by subject
Three couples become participants in the competition. Each receives a bag with various items. The goal is to compose congratulations in verse for the heroes of the occasion using these words.
Option 2. History of how young people met by subject
This is, in fact, an echo of the previous competition, only in this case the participants are witnesses. They are not chosen by chance, since they are the best informed about the life of the newlyweds and will be able to tell the story of their acquaintance. Participants in the competition receive a variety of interesting objects that must be involved in the story.
Option 3. Song of your own composition
The goal of this competition is to write a beautiful rhyme based on the names of the objects given by the presenter and perform it in the form of a song. Participants can be relatives and friends. According to the presenter's idea, the cat or hamster should run away, thus creating humor in the song.
Table entertainment options
Competitions for everyone present will help to amuse the guests of the golden wedding and entertain spouses with 50 years of experience. Fantasy, humor, and sincere, heartfelt words will pleasantly please the golden anniversaries, reminding them of the best moments of a long life together. Knowledge of family traditions and the habits of spouses will emphasize the respectful attitude of young people towards elders, love and genuine interest.
"Alphabet of Wishes"
Invite the guests of the golden wedding to come up with congratulations for the family reaching golden age, in alphabetical order. Give those present a balloon, inside of which is a small piece of paper with a letter of the alphabet written on it. Let the guests come up with a small toast starting with this letter. The options could be:
“Active in life, athletic (the names of the spouses) never cease to amaze us with their good health, joyful mood, and reverent attitude towards each other. They are role models, and their happy family life has delighted us for 50 years. We wish them to live as long as possible, attend their great-grandchildren’s wedding, passing on invaluable experience. Bitterly!"
“Crazy love once connected two hearts, beating in unison. A golden wedding is just a step on the way to the next anniversaries, which become brighter every year, making your eyes burn with overwhelming feelings. May fate favorably give you the joy of communicating with your family, may friends come to visit more often, and may laughter and joy be your companions for many, many years. Advice and love to you!”
"A couple of trifles"
Your parents will certainly want to know how well their relatives, friends and relatives remember the significant dates in the lives of the heroes of the day. Come up with questions for wedding witnesses about events that happened half a century ago; for children about the tricks and pranks of their grandchildren; for the young - about the moments when the heroes of the day met; for husband and wife - about heirs. Attention and participation will be very pleasant for the heroes of the occasion.
Vocal and dance competitions
Music plays a major role here.
Option 1. Song according to words
Several pairs are selected, each of them is given a set of words. They must compose a cheerful and funny song about the heroes of the occasion. Whose performance will be more fun and interesting, that couple will win. All those present act as the jury.
Option 2. Traditional dance competition on a newspaper
This competition is quite cool and is often included in the script developed for a wedding anniversary. Three couples participate. Each person is given a newspaper. Couples should dance on it when the music ends; the newspaper is folded first in half, then in four, and so on. The couple that steps outside the newspaper is eliminated. The winners are those who survive the longest and do not step outside the newspaper. The secret of the competition is that the guy can take the girl in his arms, but this still needs to be guessed. Another trick is that a representative of the stronger sex can stand on one leg with a miniature lady and dance.
Option 3. Hugging dances
5 ladies and 6 guys are participating in this competition. The girls stand in a single circle and join hands. While the music is playing, they move clockwise. Representatives of the stronger sex stand in a larger circle behind the ladies and move in the opposite direction. As soon as the music stops, you need to quickly hug the guy standing behind you. One of the guys will be left without a partner, he drops out of the competition and takes any girl with him. At the end of the competition the winner is determined.
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Golden Anniversary
Every year, as the next wedding date approaches, spouses wonder which wedding is celebrated in which year. Every year of family life is called something. But all spouses know that fifty years of marriage is a golden wedding. The anniversary is celebrated on a grand scale. It is customary to invite relatives and friends to the anniversary, and in most cases children and grandchildren prepare the celebration.
Historical reference
In the UK, you can receive a personal congratulation from the monarch on your anniversary, after which greeting cards arrive every 5 years. The tradition dates back to 1917. The congratulation signed by the monarch is sent by mail in a celebratory envelope. In order for the couple to receive the attention of the royal family, relatives or friends write an application to Buckingham Palace in advance. In this way, the royal family encourages strong marriages, which are the nucleus of a prosperous society.
In the United States, the Anniversary List has been in effect since 1950. It is not based on the name of the anniversary, but on the preferred gifts that should be given to spouses on the anniversary of family life. In America, spouses and children know exactly what to give, so they prepare for the holiday in advance.
In Russia, round anniversaries have been celebrated since the end of the 19th century. In the eighties of the last century, the tradition became widespread. During the times of the Soviet Union, anniversaries on their 25th, 50th and 65th anniversaries were congratulated in the registry office departments. Currently, you can organize a ceremony at the Wedding Palace by writing an application in advance. Now the holiday is celebrated in a large company, where children, grandchildren, relatives and friends are present.
Traditions
The symbol of a fifty-year marriage is gold.
Precious metal represents the result of hard, painstaking work. A married couple who have lived together for so many years has proven mutual love, devotion, trust and respect. As a sign of gratitude and sincere feelings, the couple exchanges gold wedding rings. It is customary to give the previous set to grandchildren as a family heirloom. Jewelry is passed down from generation to generation, without going beyond blood relationships. Rings can be used as wedding rings, as they carry positive energy and are guardians of the family hearth.
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Children and guests give gold jewelry or items with gilding. If the budget does not allow, they buy golden-colored items or wrap gifts in gold wrapping. There are no strict requirements for flowers, but in most cases roses and lilies are given. Although gold is considered the symbolic color of the anniversary, bouquets are made from red and white buds. Red is a symbol of passion, love and confidence, white is a symbol of tenderness, purity and trust.
Competitions with questions
There are an extraordinary variety of them.
Option 1. Game 20 years later
Its participants should be the parents of the young people. The presenter asks one of them to leave the hall for a while. The remaining husband or wife is asked several questions. The most common ones are:
- At what time and where did you meet?
- How did your husband confess his love?
- How many guests were at the wedding?
- Did it rain or snow on your wedding day?
It’s better not to ask more than 5 questions.
After one of the spouses has answered, you should call the second and ask him the same questions. If the answers do not coincide, then you can simply propose a toast to the joyful event, thanks to which today their children are celebrating their wedding anniversary. If all the answers are the same, then in such a situation, a toast may be to ensure that today’s heroes of the occasion do not forget their wedding event twenty years later, like their parents.
Option #2. Truth or lie
Since the celebration is a wedding anniversary, the topic of the questions will concern the traditions of this event.
The whole hall participates, and the prize in this competition is making a toast to the heroes of the occasion, or you can prepare small souvenirs.
| Tradition | Answer |
| In Egypt, the groom can see his betrothed only after the wedding. | Is it true |
| In Denmark, during matchmaking, the groom is obliged to present two wooden shoes to each member of his beloved’s family. | Lie |
| In Hungary, the groom is obliged to give the bride's parents a ham. | Lie |
| In Finland, the bride-to-be must spend seven days doing minor housework before the wedding. | Is it true |
| In Bangladesh, the bride must survive in the forest for five days. | Lie |
| In Norway, young people milk a cow in a barn after the wedding. | Is it true |
| In Germany, a drunken rooster tied to a broom must be included in every bride's dowry. | Is it true |
| In England, in some villages, before the wedding ceremony, church gates are decorated with beer mugs and silver spoons. | Is it true |
The competition ends when those present lose interest. It should end with a question: In Russia, it is customary to make toasts in honor of the heroes of the occasion. Of course it's true, so let's raise our glasses.
Option 3. A game called “Welcome”
Several drivers are selected. Pieces of paper or cards with the names of various places are attached to their backs. For example, the following:
- pre-trial detention center or strip bar;
- nudist beach or bathhouse;
- a gynecologist's office or the State Duma;
- and others.
It is important that the more interesting the place is invented, the funnier the competition will be.
The person who drives should not see the personal sheet, but the rest of the participants should read the name.
The drivers virtually go to the place they got, and the rest of the competition participants begin asking them questions. The former must answer them with all revelation and creativity.
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Questions should be asked varied, as the effect of the competition depends on this.
For example, you can use the following:
- Do you visit this place often?
- Who are you visiting it with?
- What do you usually take with you to this place?
- What style of clothes do you wear?
- Are you taking photographs in this place?
- Are you paid to visit this place?
- Is your husband (wife) aware?
- Are you staying there for a long time?
After enough answers have been received, you should remove the piece of paper from the driver’s back and show where he virtually visited.
Cool 50th anniversary competitions for parents
Do you want to organize an unforgettable holiday for your beloved parents? And it doesn’t really matter what format the heroes of the occasion prefer: a quiet family dinner at home or a small party in a cafe or restaurant. Wonderful music, competitions for anniversaries and guests, congratulations from family and friends will be a great gift for a golden wedding. How to organize an event, combining the interests of the older and younger generations?
Prepare a script for the holiday, discuss with the celebrants the issues of holding the celebration: where they prefer to celebrate the holiday, who they would like to see. A pleasant, unexpected surprise will be the appearance of “unexpected guests” - friends of youth who were present at the wedding 50 years ago. Competitions should be organized in such a way that the golden wedding will be remembered by the celebrants and guests.
Competition for “newlyweds” “Chamomile”
Offer the heroes of the occasion a fun “Chamomile” competition for the golden wedding. Pre-prepare a large paper flower, in the middle of which a wish for the winner will be hidden under the yellow core. Make the chamomile petals so that they are easily separated from the middle. On the back of each petal, write significant dates: the birthdays of each spouse, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Each person in turn must tear off a petal and say the name of the person whose birthday is indicated. Prepare symbolic gifts for everyone whose birthday is indicated on the daisy. By guessing the names of their relatives, the golden newlyweds will be awarded memorable prizes. To make the competition bring more emotions and joy, invite those whom the anniversaries have guessed to make a festive toast in honor of the heroes of the golden wedding.
For a family with a large number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, it will be fun and amusing to watch how grandparents carefully sort through all the heirs. An interesting option is this: write the names of relatives on the petals, and the celebrants will have to tear off the corresponding petal and name the date of birth. The winner will definitely receive a prize hidden in the core of the chamomile.
"On the Waves of Memories"
The fun competition “Along the Waves of Memories” will help you give away vivid memories. The funny, curious moments of the wedding 50 years ago are certainly etched in the memory; important events and fleeting meetings - you have a lot to learn from your parents. Prepare a list of questions for the celebrants of the golden wedding, for example:
- “Name the day when your beloved spouse proposed to you”
- “What bouquet of flowers did you have in your hands on your wedding day?”
- “Where did you go on your honeymoon?”
Entertainingly play out questions related to the wedding celebration and those invited. Especially if some are present at the golden wedding. Surely, memories of memorable events in the lives of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be interesting. Themes related to the weddings of heirs, meeting parents, tricks of grandchildren - everything will be appropriate for the golden anniversary of the wedding.
"Elections of the head of the family state"
An unusual competition for the celebration of the golden wedding “Election of the head of the family state.” Help parents determine who is in charge in the house? To do this, prepare small pieces of paper. Invite those present to write the name of the spouse who is the head of the family. Ask for a brief indication of why they believe this. Then the presenter collects the leaves and reads what was written out loud. The heroes of the occasion are invited to guess who wrote what they read and why, and give the winning couple a “golden” prize.
Competitions for children on a wedding anniversary
A wedding anniversary without children is rare, and they love competitions much more than adults. There should be no losers among the children, and prizes go to each participant. This needs to be taken into account.
Option 1: Spell out the bride
Each child is given a specific one and he must come up with a word starting with it to describe the bride. For example, “K” means beautiful, “U” means smart, and so on.
Option 2: Take a chair
You can put several chairs, the number of which should be one less than the number of children. Children will happily run around and dance to fast music. As soon as the music ends, the children should take their chairs. One won’t have enough, and he drops out of the competition, but he must receive a prize.
Option 3. Show a cartoon animal
This is a fun competition. Music from children's favorite cartoons sounds with the names of animals and each child, when it is pronounced, must portray it. The leader helps the kids.
Subtleties when organizing competitions
The main goal when organizing competitions is to attract many people, so that it does not turn out that some participate in each, and others in none, of course, if they are not ardent opponents.
Children must all take part in at least one competition, otherwise they will think about this holiday that only an adult can win the prize.
Pairs of young men and women for the competition should be selected with special care and caution so as not to offend anyone. If a person does not want to take part and refuses, he should not be forced by any means.
Fairy tales-congratulations
The theater’s stage play based on roles, entitled “Nobody Gets Married,” is funny and playful. For it you need to call 7 participants:
- oak;
- wolf;
- crow;
- frog;
- girl;
- young man;
- horse.
There was a lonely oak tree in a large field. He actively waved his branches. A wolf sat and howled next to the oak tree, a crow flew and a frog croaked. Under the oak tree there was also a bench on which the girl was grieving. She shed bitter tears and complained that no one would marry her.
Then the animals decided to console the beautiful maiden and began to approach her one by one. The wolf was the first to decide; he sang his signature song to her. The girl was still crying.
Then a crow flew in and began to caw loudly and dance. But nothing made the girl happy. The third one who decided to try his luck was a frog who jumped up, break-dancing.
The young man heard the cry of the girl and jumped on his horse. And they galloped off quickly. The horse neighed and snorted all the way. As soon as the young man galloped up, all the animals ran away in fear. Well done, the young man decided to call a beautiful girl as his wife. The young lady agreed and stopped grieving.
This version of the fairy tale can be performed with newlyweds. They won't have to do anything complicated. But they will laugh when they see how the guests will try to entertain them.
The Russian folk tale “Turnip” has been successfully running for several years now. She is always popular due to the fact that everyone has known since childhood. In addition, each character in this scene looks funny and funny, and this is exactly what the guests and newlyweds want.
Several guests take part in the fairy tale with their own roles:
- turnip “both-on!”;
- grandfather “so-so!”;
- grandma “oh, you!”;
- granddaughter “I’m beautiful”;
- dog "woof";
- cat "meow";
- mouse "pee-pee".
Grandfather planted a turnip. The turnip grew very, very big. The grandfather pulls the turnip, but cannot pull it out. Grandfather called grandma. Grandma for grandpa, grandpa for the turnip, they pull and pull, but they can’t pull it out. The grandmother called her granddaughter. The granddaughter pulls for the grandmother, the grandmother for the grandfather, the grandfather pulls the turnip, but they cannot pull it out. The granddaughter called Zhuchka.
The bug for the granddaughter, the granddaughter for the grandmother, the grandmother for the grandfather, the grandfather for the turnip they pull, but they cannot pull it out. Bug called the cat. The cat for the Bug, the Bug for the granddaughter, the Granddaughter for the grandmother, the grandmother for the grandfather, the grandfather for the turnip, they pull and pull, but they cannot pull.
The cat called the mouse. A mouse for a cat, a cat for a bug, a bug for a granddaughter, a granddaughter for a grandmother, a grandmother for a grandfather, a grandfather for a turnip, pull and pull and pull out the turnip.
Selection of competitions
Entertaining and cool competitions will be most appropriate when those present have eaten, drunk and are bored. At this time, the leader needs to take the initiative into her own hands. Also, a situation often arises when participants in one competition are eager to fight for the next one. You shouldn’t prohibit them, but you need to correctly make it clear that there are still many guests and there are probably those who want to show themselves.
Everything is important in moderation; you should not oversaturate the scenario with competitions, since a wedding anniversary is not a competitive competition, but a solemn event.
When creating a script for a competition program for a wedding anniversary, many points should be taken into account, but if everything is done correctly, the celebration will be fun and unforgettable.
Reviews
Mikhail, Moscow
“I organized a holiday for parents according to this scenario, and I myself was the host. At the very beginning I added a short film about the heroes of the day. In total, the program lasted 3 hours.”
Irina, Barnaul
“I liked the script, but we also invited caricature artists separately who drew portraits of willing guests. We took more breaks. They didn’t call the presenter separately, they did everything themselves.”
Olga, St. Petersburg
“According to this scenario, we held a holiday in a country house. The entire room was decorated in the style of the 60s, even the dishes from those years were bought at a thrift store. We didn't order a car, but we did order live music. The parents were pleasantly surprised; the whole action was a surprise for them.”
Natalia, Novgorod
“I also added a competition for kids. Standard, of course, with chairs, but children also need to be entertained! I liked that the script was designed for all generations; it was fun for both older and younger people. Time-wise, it’s just right, it’s not too long.”
Yulia, Novosibirsk
“My parents are quite old, it’s hard for them to move, so instead of them dancing, we gave each person sitting at the table a candle and turned on the music. It looked beautiful!”
