Wedding anniversary (27 years): name, traditions, congratulation options, gifts

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

People tend to celebrate different dates, whether it's an ordinary holiday or some kind of family celebration. In this article, you will learn about the 27th wedding anniversary: what it is, what it is, how it should be celebrated and what to give for this occasion.

History of the holiday

This significant date, the wedding anniversary of 27 years, is popularly called the mahogany wedding. It’s hard to remember where this name first came from, but in those days the mahogany was a symbol of strong family relationships, strong feelings and mutual respect. And no wonder, because over the course of a 27-year marriage, the family encountered many problems and hardships on the way, which they not only overcame with wisdom, but also retained their feelings and mutual respect for each other.

How to celebrate your 27th wedding anniversary

If earlier there was no special attention to such an anniversary, then nowadays, when it is considered fashionable to celebrate all holidays, they began to pay attention to the mahogany wedding. However, this does not mean that you need to call a lot of guests and order a restaurant, as this anniversary is usually celebrated only with the family. The maximum that you can afford is to invite a couple of mutual friends. Organizing a magnificent feast with the invitation of a modern artist is also not welcome, it is better to invite a toastmaster and hold a celebration in a rustic style, with songs and ditties.

How to prepare for the celebration

Special preparation as such for the wedding anniversary of 27 years is not required, however, there are some nuances here:

1. It is desirable to decorate the interior in red. It can be red capes on sofas and armchairs, and a red tablecloth, and even red balls, candles.
2. This color must also be present in the suits of the spouses. For example, a red shirt for a husband and a red dress for a wife. But if you don’t particularly welcome such a color in clothes, then you can use small red decor elements in your outfit: ribbons, boutonnieres, handkerchiefs.
3. Make the right menu. The priority is traditional village dishes: baked goose, piglet or chicken, pickles, fruits, red wines, liqueurs, compote. And for dessert, it is advisable to order a cake decorated with flowers.

What can I give for a family celebration

On the eve of a family celebration, the question often arises of what to give for the 27th wedding anniversary. Do not worry too much about this, as choosing a gift for this occasion is considered a fairly easy and exciting process. ATpriority is paired products and everything that spouses will use together, for example:

• coffee machine, toaster, juicer;
• big blanket or twin pillows;
• dinner or tea set;
• theatre tickets;
• gift certificate;
• cozy armchairs;
• picture in an elegant frame;
• money in an envelope.

Children, who are more aware of the tastes and preferences of their parents, can congratulate on the 27th wedding anniversary and present the following as a gift:

• voucher to a holiday home, sanatorium or cruise;
• certificate to the spa;
• furniture: double bed, wardrobe, sofa;
• appliances: lawn mower, refrigerator, microwave, etc.;
• bed linen;
• pajamas and bathrobes;
• perfume;
• gadgets: tablet, phone, computer.

What not to give for a wedding anniversary

Despite the fact that this wedding celebration does not require special preparation and special gifts, you should still refrain from presenting the following types of gifts:

• aquarium;
• cats, dogs, birds and other animals;
• stabbing and cutting objects;
• mirrors;
• personal hygiene items;
• sports equipment.

As well as alcohol and tobacco products.

How to congratulate on your anniversary in an original way

Congratulating parents on their 27th anniversaryweddings should include not only gifts, but also congratulations: in verse or prose, it doesn’t matter, the main thing is that they must be present. And if you can save on a gift, then the congratulatory speech should be simply impeccable, full of love and gratitude to your parents. Therefore, a congratulatory speech must be prepared in advance and with all care in order to avoid incidents during the feast. Consider the most popular and interesting options:

1. In verse. If you are fond of writing poetry, then this method will suit you just in time. However, do not worry if poetry is not your forte, you can always use someone else's work. You just have to learn it by heart so that at the celebration you can pronounce all the words without hesitation and with expression.
2. In prose. Anyone, even the most shy person, will cope with this congratulation. It is enough just to write a congratulatory speech with wishes and words of gratitude and, as in the first case, it is desirable to learn it.
3. Video greetings. This method is considered one of the most fashionable and loved by many. For this congratulations, you will need a home video camera or a mobile phone camera. Record a congratulation on video and save it to a memory card (flash drive), for sure it will be reviewed more than once. But to make the video greeting interesting, come up with a script in advance and think over your image.
4. Postcard. This type of greeting is suitable for those who are embarrassed to express their feelings in public. Making a greeting card is easy, just buy it, draw iton your own or even embroider, and then, having come up with a text, transfer it to a postcard. Surely parents will keep such a congratulation for many years.

Holiday for two

The wedding anniversary is first of all a holiday for two, it can and should be dedicated only to each other. It is not necessary to invite guests and organize a magnificent party, it is enough to arrange a romantic dinner for two at home or book a table in a restaurant. Although it is best to organize a dinner for two at home, as there is where to show your creativity and imagination.

First of all, when organizing such a holiday for two, you should be based on the taste preferences of both spouses. It is not necessary to force the entire table with salads and snacks, because there will simply be no one to eat them, it is better to prepare a couple of light salads, 1-2 appetizers and one main course. For dessert, you can make a cake in the shape of a heart, a cake or ice cream. It is advisable to use pomegranate seeds and beet juice to decorate dishes, this will give them a symbolic red color. The presence of fruit on the table is only welcome, it can be either bananas or strawberries or cherries. And don't forget the drinks, they should be expensive and appropriate for the occasion.

When decorating a festive table for dinner for two, it is advisable to use a white tablecloth and bright red dishes. In addition to red dishes, the table should definitely be decorated with red candles in candlesticks and small mahogany figurines.

Whatspouses should give gifts to each other

For such a family celebration, the spouses must give each other a gift, it can be either some kind of symbolic trinket or an expensive status item. It all depends on your preference and availability of funds. The most popular gifts for this occasion that spouses can present to each other are the following:

1. Husband: wooden cigarette case, watch, tie, cufflinks, shirt, ring.
2. To wife: a bouquet of red roses, dress, gold chain, earrings or ring, mahogany jewelry box.

Thanks to these simple tips on organizing a holiday and composing congratulations on the 27th wedding anniversary, you can please not only your parents, but also each other.