Beryl wedding traditions
The beryl wedding, like other holidays, has its own signs and customs that are not customary to violate.
- On this day, it is customary to wake up with the first rays of the sun and thank each other for the wonderful days and hours spent together. Confess your love to your partner again and wish him all the best. And it’s also good to go out this morning, just the two of you, for a short, romantic walk in the park or garden, and present your gift there.
- Having sat down at the table, each of the guests, clockwise, recalls significant events from the family life of the “newlyweds”. The stories should testify to good relationships, mutual love and self-sacrifice of the spouses, about some funny or important incidents. At the end of the “circle of memories,” the head of the family opens champagne and everyone drinks to the happiness of the spouses.
- It is customary to beautifully package a bottle of champagne and leave it to celebrate the next 24th anniversary.
In addition, guests should strain their memory and remember the names of previous wedding anniversaries. For each mistake there is a fine glass of champagne.
Wedding anniversary 23 years: what a wedding without beautiful outfits
There is no dress code for this anniversary - you can wear whatever you like.
Of course, the dress should be beautiful, preferably in the colors of the holiday symbols - green, blue, yellow and gold.
It’s good if the husband’s shirt, the wife’s dress and her jewelry also support the overall range of colors.
What to cook for a wedding
Everything on the table will be simple, beautiful and tasty. Favorite dishes of the celebrants, a lot of greens, vegetables and fruits - to commemorate continued youth (23 years after the wedding is so little). Of course, champagne and other favorite drinks. A cake with imitation will greatly decorate the table.
Emeralds or with green and blue flowers and ribbons.
How to mark - script
The color range of natural beryllium, and its existing varieties, contains many beautiful shades, but the traditional color of such a wedding is yellowish-greenish, like the most common representatives of the mineral.
23 years of marriage is a considerable period of time, which made the relationship warmer, and mutual understanding almost absolute.
It is believed that the beryl anniversary is a great time to demonstrate mutual feelings, so there are no restrictions for it. The celebration can be in a narrow family circle, or in a huge company of invitees, it doesn’t really matter.
For the family life lived together, the past years have become something like a special treatment to which a natural mineral is subjected so that its qualities and visual advantages are improved. Spouses who have lived together for such a long time can no longer imagine their future life without each other.
Therefore, on the twenty-third anniversary, before listening to the congratulations of the guests and kissing each other, they solemnly pack and label a bottle of champagne, which they will have to open on their silver anniversary.
There is a double symbolism in this cheerful and joyful ceremony:
- consolidation of a marriage marked with beryllium, a symbol of marital longevity, protector and keeper of the family hearth;
- waiting for a worthy setting for a precious mineral - silver, and then - gold;
- a solemn promise to spend years together until the moment when many years spent together become the occasion for a pompous and solemn anniversary.
Immediately after this, the guests congratulate the happy married couple, give them flowers and gifts, shout “bitterly” and only then sit down at the table.
On this day you cannot be sad and quarrel, everything should take place in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. Therefore, most recommendations for an anniversary contain advice to celebrate it in a narrow circle of close friends and acquaintances.
You can go out into nature, or to a country house, book a table in a small cafe with a cozy atmosphere, or spend time with loved ones at a festive table, decorated with donated bouquets.
For the beryl anniversary, it is better to give flowers in greenish-yellow tones, but original combined compositions with fruits are also allowed if they are in the right spectrum. Pink and blue are also acceptable, because varieties of the mineral are found in such shades. The table decoration should be kept in the same style. and the clothes of the heroes of the occasion.
But if it was prepared spontaneously and there was no special time for decoration, the bouquets brought are placed on the table, and all the necessary traditions will be observed.
Wedding 23 years: what to give for a beryl wedding
The basic rule is that all gifts must be matched (with the exception of mutual gifts to spouses). And I would like them to reflect the symbolism of the holiday.
In addition to useful gifts - jewelry, household items and interior decoration - you can give a certificate for a visit to the spa (required for a couple), tickets to the theater, cinema, or concert.
Add some fun:
- humorous congratulations on your 23rd wedding anniversary;
- in poetry and prose;
- serenade performed by guests;
- a painting depicting a thorny family path.
It is even possible to montage on a family-dramatic theme.
What to give to friends for a beryl wedding
Gifts are chosen according to the tastes and inclinations of friends. This could be beautiful barware, luxury drinks, sets of good teaware. A fruit basket and a bouquet of flowers would also be appropriate.
A wonderful gift can be things to decorate your home - figurines, photographs in a beryl-colored frame, paintings. Just be sure to pair.
You can also choose other beryl-colored items for your home - bathrobes or T-shirts with a paired pattern, comfortable cushions for the sofa. Or you can - trips to exotic places or to a resort, it all depends on your tastes and desires. If possible, give crystals of emerald, aquamarine or just beryl.
Congratulations and gifts on the 23rd wedding anniversary from children
Children are direct participants and “results” of the long family life of the celebrants; their gifts most of all reflect the inner world of their parents. Will bring many pleasant minutes
them a family portrait commissioned for this holiday. Or a new set of tools for father (made of beryllium bronze) and a set of needlework materials for mother. And, of course, jewelry made of beryl/emerald, aquamarine, heliodor. An interesting addition would be a beryllium bronze frame.
23rd wedding anniversary: gifts and congratulations from parents
Such “adult” children’s parents are probably already retired and are under their care. Therefore, congratulations from parents, sincere and sincere, touch more than expensive gifts.
You can give a tea set in beryl tones, a basket of exotic fruits, good alcohol and sweets. And also a family album with general photographs and funny inscriptions in a beryl-colored cover.
What to give your husband for his 23rd wedding anniversary
In addition to a morning kiss and words of gratitude for many years of care and support, the best gift for your husband can be personal items:
- luxury perfumes;
- Jewelry;
- keychain for a car, decorated with beryls.
Depending on his hobbies, you can give your spouse a set of tools for a car, fishing or hunting accessories, a good camera or a movie camera. In general, everything that gives significance and attractiveness to a man.
How to congratulate your wife on her 23rd wedding anniversary
What could be more pleasant for a woman than a morning kiss and a declaration of love from a man who took care of her for 23 years?
And also a bouquet of 23 favorite flowers presented with them...
This washes away the patina of everyday worries and returns you to youth. To emphasize your love and attractiveness to your woman, you can give her:
- jewelry made of noble beryl - emerald, heliodor, aquamarine;
- good perfume;
- expensive sweets; T
- a warm blanket or stole of beryl color.
Treasured gifts from spouses to each other
- The husband can perform a favorite, familiar and important song for both of them. If you can, play with the guitar. If your vocal performance is not going well, invite a professional performer.
- And if the wife knows that her husband loves and knows how to play the guitar, she can give him a new musical instrument. Or some accessories for the existing one - strings, a case, a pick, for example.
- Also, a wife can please her husband with a dance learned in advance with a professional choreographer.
- Everyone has their own hobbies. If a man likes to ride a bicycle, fish, is passionate about caring for his favorite car, and a woman knits, grows indoor plants, cross-stitches, etc., give gifts related to these hobbies. Something that will come in handy and will be a sign of your sincere attention and that you know what your other half lives and breathes. If spouses have a common hobby, an item related to it will be a wonderful gift from loved ones.
A beryl wedding is not an anniversary, but it is still an excellent occasion to gather family and friends in a small circle, share vivid memories and congratulate each other. If you were invited to a beryl wedding, but your budget or time did not allow you to purchase themed gifts, do not be upset. Warm words and attention are more valuable than any gift. Read touching poems, make a postcard or a memorable scrub album with your own hands, bake a birthday cake. You can always find a way to warmly congratulate your loved ones.
Anniversary symbol
Content:
Beryl is not a particularly valuable mineral. But its varieties, emerald and aquamarine, are an expensive decoration for any collection. So is marriage. Having lived side by side for more than two decades, people can conclude whether their union has become a valuable or not a worthwhile event. In addition, a feature of the stone is fragility. Processing the mineral requires very careful actions. Similarly, the relationship between spouses needs a careful approach.
When creating masterpieces from beryl, craftsmen expose the stone to high temperatures. It's similar to family life. A wedding anniversary of 23 years is a long time; time significantly affects the mutual understanding and views of the spouses. Only truly wise “masters” can preserve the beauty and value of marriage.
Why is the wedding beryl?
Beryls, varieties of which are emeralds, topazes, and aquamarines, are stones that do not belong to the category of highly valuable minerals, but have amazing transparency, hardness and various delicate shades. Which largely symbolizes all stages of a family’s life:
- Emeralds, topaz or pale blue aquamarine, akin to beryl, become real treasures in the hands of a master. An amateur without any passion will be able to create only cheap jewelry. Likewise, fragile marriage ties require a careful, careful approach, and only a wise person can create a strong, loving family.
- Stone processing involves placing it in a chamber with a very high temperature. Likewise, in order for a family to become real, it must go through the crucible of tests, when each of the spouses tries to preserve the tenderness, beauty, and strength of the relationship with their partner.
- These precious stones are characterized by play of colors and shades. The rainbow palette is similar to relationships in a family, when spouses enjoy pleasant surprises together, supporting each other, and experience disappointments, hardships and troubles.
Having reached this glorious milestone, even if it is not an anniversary, the youthful ardor of the first true love has grown into a strong relationship, the spouses know literally every breath and desire of their partner. How could we not celebrate this event! Gifts and congratulations require a special approach; it is necessary to observe the custom of giving jewelry with beryl in every detail.
What to give to husband and wife?
As we have already said, the exchange of gifts between spouses can take place in the morning, at sunrise. You can please your other half with a declaration of love in the form of a short poem. Although gifts can be quite modest, you need to approach the issue of their choice very carefully.
A gift for a wife for a beryl wedding, first of all, should be chosen among a variety of jewelry. A ring, bracelet or earrings with beryl given on this day can become not just a pleasant reminder of the anniversary, but also a family amulet.
Probably, no less than jewelry, women love flowers. Therefore, in addition to the gift, it is worth presenting your wife with her favorite flowers or a bouquet of twenty-three roses.
You can give your beloved husband cufflinks with beryl, a tie clip, an organizer for storing things, a paperweight or various stationery with inlay.
Perhaps you should please your husband with a gift tailored to his interests. A fishing enthusiast can be pleasantly surprised with a new spinning rod or a fisherman's chair, and a music lover can be pleasantly surprised with a disc from his favorite artist. For outdoor recreation, you should give a camping grill or a set of folding furniture for a picnic.
It's a great idea to give each other items of clothing on this day, such as a tie or scarf, blouse or dress. Perhaps an e-book or a new smartphone is exactly what your other half dreams of.
What do guests give?
When choosing a gift, guests can also be guided by the symbol of a beryl wedding. However, if your financial situation does not allow you to give jewelry with precious stones, then you can consider other options:
- Beautiful figurines, candlesticks, floor lamps, vases, paintings or other interior items.
- Gift certificates for a joint visit to a SPA salon, water park, restaurant or entertainment complex. Such a gift will leave behind bright and unforgettable impressions.
- Flowers: both simple bouquets and potted plants are suitable, which will make the home of the heroes of the occasion more comfortable.
- Household appliances that make the daily life of a married couple easier (vacuum cleaner, microwave oven).
When choosing a gift, be sure to keep in mind that, if possible, it should be in pairs. Such a gift will be very symbolic and will emphasize the importance of family unity.
How to celebrate your marriage anniversary
In addition to the boring feast, you can choose another way to celebrate your 23rd wedding anniversary:
- go on a trip and visit 23 attractions;
- just spend a day or evening together in your favorite cafe, park, theater;
- take training in paragliding, windsurfing or other extreme sports together.
The main thing is to choose a way of spending time that will be pleasant and interesting to both spouses, so that the 23rd wedding anniversary leaves only positive memories.
