Celebrate Your Wedding Anniversary in Style
♫ Friday, July 25th, 2008My parents always downplay their wedding anniversaries. They’ve been together for over 30 years but seldom exchange gifts. It’s not uncommon for both of them to forget their anniversary and only days later say, “Oh, by the way, happy anniversary for last week.” I don’t understand, I’ve always thought that wedding anniversaries are special events in the lives of married couples. Ideally, they testify to the endurance of love. They also provide opportunities to look back on your marriage and marvel at how far you’ve progressed as a couple, and the obstacles that you’ve overcome. They give you time to celebrate all of the good times that you’ve had and to look forward to the years ahead. I can’t help it, I’m an incurable romantic. Plus they’re a good excuse to throw one hell of a party.
Wedding anniversary gifts have long been associated with certain symbols and materials. Over time some of the traditional gifts have made way for more modern items, but they still serve to highlight milestones that are generally achieved year by year. Gifts for the first few years tend to symbolise endurance, commitment and growth. First year anniversary gifts, for example, include paper and clocks. Paper is supposed to symbolise strength, like the strength that comes from the interlocking threads from which paper is made. A clock is a testament to your dedication and commitment to the road ahead. Cotton, a second year gift, stands for durability and versatility.