Brian Jenkins is a freelance writer who writes about style, etiquette and gift giving. Mr. Jenkins often discusses specific ideas for gift giving such as holiday cards and other kinds of personalized stationery.
Whether celebrated privately or more publicly with friends and family, anniversaries are very special occasions. Wedding anniversaries are commemorated, celebrated and enjoyed as few other important events are! Personalized stationery can really enhance the event.
Anniversary celebrations enhance special occasions
Because a wedding anniversary is an occasion that celebrates a very sacred commitment and close bond between two people, it is specifically planned with that thought in mind. It is usually celebrated on the day the original wedding took place or at a time when it is suitable and convenient for all the guests to attend.
The married years that are earmarked and celebrated are the 1st, 7th, 10th, 25th and 50th years. Couples send out special wedding anniversary invitations, and whenever possible, you should try to invite those who were present at the original wedding ceremony. The occasion is a very emotional as well as spiritual affair as it helps the couple to remember their original commitments and vows. It also helps to maintain a level of honor and respect for each other no matter how trying the times may be.
Personalized Stationery: Highlights Special Events
For a 1st year wedding anniversary celebration the appropriate invitation has to be sent out. The specific type and style of the invitation must enhance the occasion and give the invited guest an idea as to what kind of event can be expected. It is only the first event but it can be the most important. You may want to consider an embossed emblem of wedding rings on the invitation and this may be a good idea if it is going to be an elaborate affair. The color selection is entirely personal. For a smaller affair, the personalized invitations can be classy without being overbearing depending on the theme. There are endless varieties available at prominent stationery stores. Bordered paper that has been personalized in matching color as well as a variety of ensembles can be used.
7th Year wedding anniversary celebrations are on the whole a lot less enthusiastic than the first. This is the stage in married life that is generally the most trying for many couples! Depending on the mood and financial situation personalized invitations to a few close friends may raise the spirits and set the trend for a successful event. Expect to receive gifts made from either copper or wool from invited guests.
10th Year wedding anniversary celebrations mark a whole decade of married life, and this is considered quite an achievement and a worthy cause for celebrating. As the daffodil is the symbol of ten years of marriage it is appropriate to have it placed on a personalized invitation. The cheerful yellow symbolizes happiness and this is exactly what is being highlighted at the anniversary celebrations. The traditional color for tenth anniversaries is blue or silver and these may also be first color choices for invitations. For a more lavish affair these would be ideal. As the traditional gifts for tenth anniversaries include any article with diamonds, sapphires, tin or aluminum you may receive gifts of this nature. A diamond given to a spouse can most definitely give cause to greater commitments for a life long marriage.
25th Year wedding anniversary celebrations cannot be passed without leaving a memorable mark behind. This is the first of the truly special landmark anniversary dates reached in married life and every reason to simply splash out is justified. Send out the most beautiful embossed personalized invitations to all closest as well as not so close friends and relatives to build up enthusiasm and anticipation for what is to come.
As this is traditionally known as the ‘Silver Anniversary’ it is appropriate to use silver as the basic color scheme for the event. It can also be the dominant color on the invitations as it signifies a very classy social event that may require formal attire. The traditional flower associated with this anniversary is the iris. Making it part of décor trimmings can be a good idea, and is a perfect accent color for a silver theme, too. Putting it on personalized ‘thank you notes’ adds a nice touch at the end of special day. Be prepared to receive silver articles as gifts.
A 50thYear wedding anniversary celebration is where the married couple deserves to wear golden crowns to symbolize this wonderful achievement! Gold is symbolic to beauty, class and endurance and this is what these couples have achieved. The couple’s children usually plan the event. Gold is the ideal color to use on personalized invitations and ‘thank you’ cards. It not only advertises the significance of the event but it also enhances the ambience as well.
Wedding anniversaries are important celebrations, which signify a new milestone for the married couple. The 1st, 7th, 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversary is the most celebrated aspects of a marriage and there are many great choices for personalized stationery.
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