What to give for the 7th wedding anniversary. Seven years of married life

Seven years life together It is customary to celebrate with friends and loved ones, and many spouses wonder what kind of wedding it is, what kind of wedding it is, and what is customary to give for it. Traditionally, the seven years of marriage are called the copper wedding; there is also an alternative name, “wool wedding.”

According to the name, you should select gifts for the newlyweds. It is best to purchase copper products, but you can give a gift made of wool as a gift, which will be useful for a married couple.

Copper wedding 7 years

You can answer in more detail the question of what kind of wedding is 7 years old, and what to give to the newlyweds for it. This anniversary is called wool and copper, so gifts should be given from these materials. Over seven years, the couple was able to get used to each other enough, to learn their habits and characters.

Copper is a symbol of the strength of family relationships; in addition, the metal is quite valuable, which speaks of the value of marriage. But, although copper is durable, it is quite soft, which suggests that the couple must experience many more moments together that will only strengthen their feelings. According to ancient traditions, spouses should give each other small gifts on this day, usually giving copper coins and hanging a horseshoe made of this metal above the door. All this is considered a symbol of happiness in the family.

Wool is considered a symbol of warmth and comfort; this is exactly what married people should give each other. But six at the same time is prickly, this is to talk about small quarrels and disagreements between spouses, which no marriage can do without.

Classic gifts

We have written in sufficient detail about the 7th anniversary wedding, what kind of wedding it is, now we can tell you what to give on this holiday. It’s worth starting with more traditional gifts that will be appropriate on this holiday:

Copper coins. This congratulation option is quite inexpensive. According to tradition, the newlyweds are showered with such coins and wish them wealth, happiness in the family and prosperity.
Horseshoe made of copper. The present is not only the most current, but also the most ancient. A few hundred years ago, a married couple was presented with a copper horseshoe, which the newlyweds hung above the front door. Today it will be difficult to find a metal horseshoe just like that, so usually the gift is made to order.
Copper utensils. This is a practical and at the same time not expensive gift; you can purchase a full-fledged copper set for tea parties, or give a copper mug. Usually such products are engraved with wishes. It is very interesting to give two glasses with the names of your spouse carved on them. According to tradition, it is customary to give a samovar to young people, but this gift is not considered relevant in our time.
Copper basin. No less the right gift for a married couple, it can be used for making jam, or for other purposes, at the discretion of the spouses. Usually on such a basin they make the inscription “So that family life is not covered with such a basin.”
Copper pot. An excellent gift for those couples who often go hiking, or if the spouses have a summer house. You can cook fish soup in such a pot while fishing or hiking.

The best gifts for men

It has already been described in detail above, a 7-year wedding, what a wedding this is. Now it’s worth talking about what to give your husband on this significant day for a married couple. A woman should think through her congratulations in detail and also prepare a small surprise. You can not only present copper products, but also make a gift from wool. This option is suitable for those wives who know how to crochet or knit.

If a man spends a lot of time fishing or hiking, he will definitely need woolen mittens or socks.

As a gift for your spouse, you can choose:

belt from genuine leather, decorated with a copper buckle;
a souvenir made to order from copper;
wine cup made of copper, with engraving;
for a man who smokes, you can buy a copper ashtray;
copper beer mug;
collectible copper coins;
a copper pot if a man likes fishing.

These are excellent gift options for seven years of marriage, but this does not mean that you cannot purchase simpler gifts that are not bound by tradition. A man will be happy to receive a stylish leather-bound diary as a gift. Modern technology and electronics are no less relevant. When buying a gift for a holiday, a woman should rely on her man’s hobbies.

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Present for wife

Since it has already been said, the wedding is 7 years old, what a wedding, now you can find out what to give your wife on this special day. The best option would be gifts made of wool and copper, which are symbolic in nature.

The most popular and original gifts include:

Stylish jewelry. These could be copper bracelets, beautiful earrings or a pendant on a chain. Hair clips and combs are no less popular.
Copper figurines. It is worth choosing products that will fit into the interior of the apartment. A copper vase or a carved jewelry box made of valuable metal looks very original.
Leather wallet. This gift can be decorated with a copper lock or a beautiful buckle, and several coins made of this metal should be placed inside.
Handmade jewelry or accessories. Today you can find many workshops that make very unusual accessories from various materials. You can order your wife a product made of wool, which is decorated with decorative copper details. The present will be not just original, but exclusive.
Stole and shawl. A nice gift for your wife if your wedding anniversary falls in the autumn season. The products are made from wool.
Wool set. It is best to make it to order, or purchase it in a good store. The set may consist of a hat, mittens and scarf.

Gift from guests

We answered the question about the 7th anniversary wedding, what kind of wedding, now it’s worth talking in more detail about what to give the spouses on this special day. Guests often cannot find a gift that the spouses would like and find useful.

Here are some simple tips on what to give to a couple in love:

Mug. This gift can be considered a small souvenir for a couple in love. The gift is suitable for those spouses who love tea or. You can engrave each mug with wishes for a happy family life. In addition to such a gift, it is customary to give delicious varieties of tea and coffee.
Casket. This is more of a gift that your wife will like. A copper product looks expensive and beautiful; it is advisable to engrave it with congratulations.
Cup holder. On such a product you can make an engraving with the names of the spouses, or draw the family coat of arms of the lovers.
Turk. A copper product will look attractive, and it will be convenient to brew coffee in it. This gift is suitable for those couples who like to make their own coffee. In addition to Turkish coffee, it is worth purchasing several bags of aromatic coffee.

But it is not at all necessary to give lovers exclusively gifts made of copper or wool.

You can pay attention to modern technology, this could be a blender, a slow cooker, a double boiler and other appliances that will be needed in family life. It is no less popular to give money, which should be beautifully presented in an envelope.

140 721 0 Traditions are very important for every family. Some families form their own traditions, others turn to the traditions of their ancestors. But perhaps all families, once a year, remember that solemn day when they united their family stories and became one. A wedding anniversary is one of those holidays that is celebrated year after year, from generation to generation. What to give and how to celebrate anniversaries by year, more on that later.

Wedding anniversaries by year - features of the celebration

Table 1: Wedding anniversaries and their names by year

Year	Wedding anniversary name	Peculiarities
Marriage Day	Green *	It is called that because the family is still immature, so to speak “green”. The young people still have a lot to go through, and the main thing is to create strong bonds of marriage and live for many, many years. Flowers are the symbol of a wedding, which is why they decorate the wedding venue and subsequent celebration. Flowers should also be included in the bride's bouquet and boutonnieres.
1 year	Calico	Another name is gauze. And this came from the nature of married life in the first year. In fact, in the first year of marriage, the spouses began to get to know each other better, and their family connection was more like a thin fabric, like chintz. Another definition of the name speaks of being too active intimate life young couple, which leads to the thinning of cotton linen to the state of gauze. On the first anniversary, you should drink light alcohol: wine, liqueurs, and you should drink champagne left after the wedding. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
2 year	Paper	Paper is also a fragile object, which is why the second year of marriage got its name. Only by being together do spouses create a strong union; it is advisable to have offspring by this time, which will further strengthen the family. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
3 year	Leather	The symbol of the anniversary is leather; it is already a more durable material. Marital relationships at this stage became stronger and more durable. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
4 year	Linen	Another name is rope or wax. It’s not for nothing that flax has become the symbol of four years of family life. It symbolizes wealth, purity, and strength of family ties. You can celebrate your anniversary however you like. Linen is a durable material. After all, the couple lived together for 4 years, they learned to listen and hear each other, which means they are ready to continue their journey hand in hand. If an anniversary is being celebrated, then there must be a linen tablecloth and candles on the table. In the old days, it was believed that on the fourth wedding anniversary, you need to weave a rope from flax and tie the hands of the spouses with it. If they get out, then the marriage will be long and happy.
5 year	Wooden	The first round anniversary of the family. Wood is a durable material, which means that relationships have acquired their steadfastness and strength. By this time, the couple probably had a child, and perhaps already have their own home. There is such a sign that on the fifth anniversary of the family, a husband and wife must plant a tree. This will become a memory for their descendants, and will also “root” the union.
6 years	Cast iron	This material becomes the first, durable, metal symbol of family ties. Many years of living together mean that the relationship has some weight, it is important to you. But this does not mean that relationships can be left to chance; if you drop a cast iron product, it will break, and so will relationships. Any misunderstanding, understatement and troubles can destroy a marriage. And a good attitude, love and respect will strengthen it. A cast iron wedding also symbolizes a strong home.
6.5 years	Zinc	No matter how many holidays there are, they will always commemorate something. And the day when a new family was born has special significance for the spouses. It would seem that this is not such a holiday, but you can do something nice for yourself on such a day. This one is not big celebration speaks of relationships as pure as zinc. A short vacation is arranged at home, with your closest relatives, or just to be alone.
7 years	Copper	Each anniversary is marked with certain symbolism. And this is all for a reason, the symbol speaks of the stage of building a family, the relationship between spouses. Seven years are marked by a durable and valuable material – copper. This suggests that spouses are of incomparable value to each other. The most important goal of the spouses for the future is to bring their relationship to a silver and golden wedding, that is, to make the relationship even more precious and stronger.
8 years	Tin	Your life together is 8 years, which is already a long time, but not so much that you forget about each other. This period of time allowed each other to get used to everyone's interests. Relationships at this stage enter a new direction. Family relationships at this stage are completely normalized, filled with warmth and understanding.
9 years	Earthenware	The concept of faience means a strong union. This means your relationship has become even more connected and strong. This material is not strong, so for the strength of family relationships you need to express all complaints to each other. Another symbol of the family’s ninth anniversary is chamomile, a homemade, summer and pure flower that blooms only in the warm season. This is a great symbol for family life, which also blossoms when you give each other warmth. Do not forget that a family is built on the brightest and warmest feelings.
10 years	Tin	In another way, this anniversary is celebrated as pink. Tin is a flexible material that is very suitable for family relationships, for strength, which need to be adjusted to the interests of the partner. But a rose means passion and love, which has been preserved for so long and has not yet faded away. This day should be celebrated on a grand scale.
11 years	Steel	Steel is a strong and durable material, which means family relationships should correspond to it. The married couple has already overcome the difficulties of the first years of marriage, now the spouses have become closer, closer and closer. This event is usually celebrated with family. Having overcome a journey of eleven years, the couple proved that their marriage is strong, resilient, as if like steel.
12 years or (12.5 years)	Nickel	Sometimes this date is commemorated with silk. Nickel means that the family life of a married couple has become stable, most likely they have their own home, a child, and even several. The family has already gone through many trials, but it remains like nickel, shiny, durable and strong.
13 years	Lace	The symbol of the wedding is the lily of the valley and lace. Both symbols are very gentle and reverent, exactly what should be present in both spouses. Lily of the valley indicates devotion and purity of marriage. Lace is characterized by sophistication, tenderness and beauty. appearance. The same can be said about the close connection between the spouses; it is like lace, just as tender and skillfully chiseled by both creators of the family. Despite the fact that the number "13" is unlucky, it has no significance for celebrating a wedding anniversary.
14 years	Agate	The symbolism here is agate, a hard and durable stone. It signifies longevity and health of husband and wife. On this significant date, the “young” must again confess their love for each other, and also talk about their innermost dreams and secrets. Agate is called upon to protect the family way of life. This day is usually celebrated in nature.
15 years	Khrustalnaya	Despite the fragility of crystal, this anniversary speaks of the strength of family ties, great love and mutual understanding between husband and wife. This date shows the purity of family relationships and the happiness of two loving hearts. There must be crystal at the holiday as the main symbol of the anniversary. At the celebration, husband and wife should exchange crystal glasses. Guests will be required to break a plate, glass or something else made of glass.
16 years*	——	——
17 years*	——	——
18 years	Turquoise	A beautiful and strong stone, which has not in vain become a symbol of the 18th wedding anniversary. All passions, quarrels and grievances have passed, there is only a bright future ahead, there are fewer everyday problems. Turquoise symbolizes peace and happiness. By this time, your relationship will sparkle with a new, turquoise color.
19 years	Pomegranate	Pomegranate is a red fruit and in the nineteen-year life of spouses, it represents love, sincerity in marital relationships, and respect for each other.
20 years	Porcelain	Porcelain is a very expensive material; in the dark it glows very brightly, thereby illuminating the right way in difficult times. It symbolizes a strong family, in which there is always prosperity, comfort, warmth and a pleasant atmosphere.
21 years old	Opal	The opal stone symbolizes a long, strong and good relationship between spouses. Traditionally, this holiday is celebrated by spouses alone at home.
22	Bronze	Bronze, an alloy of two metals, symbolizes the union of two different personalities into one and inseparable whole, as well as their plasticity and ability to make concessions. By this time, the couple had learned to adapt to each other.
23 years old	beryl	Beryl is a symbol of renewal. It is believed that the relationship between the spouses reaches a new level. The stone symbolizes prosperity, comfort, prosperity and love. If, after being together for so many years, a couple remains united, then the relationship is truly strong and durable.
24 years	Satin	Satin is a light fabric, which means the relationship should be the same. Having lived together for so many years, the spouses already understand each other perfectly. You already have everything, the children have grown up, life is settled, all that remains is to live and enjoy every minute with your loved one.
25 years	Silver	This is already a big and significant day. Silver is one of the most expensive materials, which speaks of a long journey and the strength of marital ties. Such an anniversary should be celebrated on a grand scale. One of the traditions of the anniversary celebration is the exchange of silver rings between spouses, which are worn along with gold ones.
26 years	Jade	Jade is a very mysterious stone; it symbolizes strong ties and warm relationships. He is also entrusted with guarding the sacrament of marriage. This is the first year after the Silver Wedding, which can be celebrated with family or alone with each other.
27 years	Mahogany	By this time, the couple’s children had already grown up and perhaps had grandchildren. The name of the wedding is associated with the growth of the family tree. Mahogany is very expensive and durable; it can only be compared to priceless minutes spent with family at the parents’ home.
28 years*	——————	———————
29 years	Velvet	The name of the wedding symbolizes warmth, love, tenderness between spouses. On the holiday, your wife should wear something made of velvet. The symbolizing material represents wealth and prosperity in the family.
30 years	Pearl	The anniversary symbolizes the cohesion and greatness of a married couple, like a precious stone, whose beauty is created by nature itself and years of life are spent on it. Pearls symbolize the nobility and beauty of the spouses, their rich life experience, role models and ideals. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary in a restaurant by inviting a large number of guests.
31 year	Dark (sunny)	The past years of family life symbolize the warmth and comfort of the home, the closeness of the spouses and their resilience in the face of any troubles that arise.
32 and 33 years old *	—————————-	—————————
34 years	Amber	The wedding date, like the stone itself, shows the greatness of the spouses who went through all the difficulties of life and formed a real strong family. In addition, amber, as a mineral derived from the sun, also symbolizes the warmth and openness of the parental home.
35 years	Coral	This anniversary also has other names - linen or linen, but their names are rarely found so as not to be confused with other dates. Corals represent a special formed world of longevity, calmness like ocean serenity, a symbol of grace and well-being, health.
36 years*	—————	———————
37 years	Muslin	The years of living together have created a special durability and strength of family relationships, like muslin material, which is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn by hands, which indicates the inseparability of the relationship between the spouses and perseverance in the face of danger.
37.5 years	Aluminum	It is customary to celebrate thirty-seven and a half years so that spouses have an easy relationship and an easy life, therefore the symbol of the holiday is aluminum, as the lightest metal.
38 years	Mercury	Although mercury is a toxic substance, it is at the same time a material capable of taking on any shape of a vessel, which undoubtedly symbolizes the ability of spouses to smooth out all problematic situations and find compromises in any life situation that arises for them. Mercury on this anniversary is a symbol of understanding and compliance.
39 years	Crepe	Due to the complexity and versatility of the life and character of the spouses, thirty-nine years of marriage symbolize the presence of a strong trusting relationship between husband and wife that emerged over the years of marriage and whose destinies were intertwined like threads of crepe material.
40 years	Ruby	The red stone symbolizes many years of love and mutual respect between spouses, feelings that have stood the test of time will never fade despite the adversities of fate and the storms of life.
41-43 years old*	——————-	————————
44 years old	Topazovaya	Forty-four years of family life symbolize topaz, which is known for its purity of beauty and strength; as a mineral, it personifies the purity and openness of marital relations similar to the most beautiful and precious feeling - love.
45 years	Sapphire	Since ancient times, sapphire symbolized eternal love and was a talisman against evil. And that is why this stone is entrusted to accompany forty-five years of marriage. Like this precious stone, spouses must protect each other from all the misfortunes of life and show everyone their resilience to the coming difficulties of life.
46 years old	Lavender	Lavender is a mountain flower that can only be picked by climbing to the top of the mountain. A kind of exotic name for the anniversary date is associated with the tenderness, kindness and care of the spouses for each other over a long period of life together.
47 years old	Cashmere	Cashmere is one of the most expensive fabrics; it takes a lot of effort and patience to create. Compare such work to the efforts of spouses to create an ideal family and achieve harmony and peace in it.
48 years old	Amethyst	Amethyst is one of the precious stones that is destined to accompany the forty-eighth anniversary of marriage. It is a symbol of the uniqueness and respect of marriage relationships, the ideal of family.
49 years old	Kedrovaya	Cedar has long been considered a long-lived tree, therefore it has an honorable role to personify the long years of life of the spouses, their good health and resistance to all the misfortunes of life.
50 years	Golden	The anniversary is considered golden because spouses value each other more than gold over many years of marriage. That's why gold is the symbol. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale with friends and relatives.
51-54 years old*	—————————	————————
55 years	Emerald	The symbol of the anniversary is the emerald gemstone, which symbolizes the eternal happiness and well-being of the spouses. The anniversary is celebrated among close relatives. The main wishes are never to grow old, to love each other.
56-59 years old*	————————	————————
60 years	Diamond	The most durable mineral in the world is the diamond, which is destined to represent sixty years of marriage. The diamond itself says that the hearts of the spouses will no longer be able to share any of the hardships and difficulties of life.
61-64 years old*	———————-	————————
'65	Iron	The years spent in marriage, like iron, show how strong the spouses turned out to be to all the hardships of life and how strong their marriage turned out to be.
66 and 67 years old*	——————-	———————-
67.5 years	Stone	It is known that the stone never changes even under the pressure of time; spouses who have been married for 67.5 years show future generations that their relationship, like a stone, is indestructible and inseparable. The anniversary is celebrated with family.
68-69 years old*	—————————	—————————
70 years old	Blagodatnaya	On this anniversary wedding day, the spouses seem to thank each other for all the years they have lived together, their children and grandchildren.
71-74 years old*	————————	—————————
75 years old	Crown	The crown shows the highest position of the spouses in the family hierarchy - their wisdom and steadfastness in all life's problems. Celebrated with family.
76-79 years old*	———————	—————————
80 years old	Oak	Those who were lucky enough to meet this date compare it to an oak tree, as a symbol of nobility, power and durability.
81-89 years old*	———————	———————
90 years old	Granite	Granite is a long-lived stone, just like those who lived to celebrate 90 years of marriage. There are no special celebration traditions; usually close relatives and close family friends gather for the anniversary.
91-99 years old*	———————	———————
100 years	Platinum (red)	The tradition of celebrating a century of marriage came to us from the Caucasus mountains. Platinum or red color shows the height of the spouses’ feelings almost to the skies, both towards each other and towards their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

* - these wedding anniversaries do not have names. They are usually not celebrated due to the fact that previously it was considered a bad omen.

Today, more and more often, the anniversary is celebrated with a magnificent celebration, some even repeat their vows on the wedding day, with a large number of guests. In essence, a second wedding is being arranged, with the same groom and the same bride, with gifts and guests.

Some people celebrate anniversaries together over a romantic dinner or with their family, reviewing photos and videos from the wedding.

Photos of pensioners who lived long life together and decided to celebrate this event by arranging a photo shoot in the “Lovestory” style.

Table 2: What to give for your wedding anniversary

Wedding anniversary name	Anniversary gifts
Green	Nowadays, money is considered the most important gift. And there the newly-made family will decide for itself what to buy for them. Along with the desired envelope, you can give amulets or bags of incense as a gift. This will help protect the newly-made family from adversity and envy.
Calico	Bed linens are perfect as gifts to replenish the supplies of a young family. It is unlikely that during the year they lived together they acquired a sufficient number of them. Pillows, aprons, towels, etc. are also suitable.
Paper	Two years of married life have long been compared to paper. This is because a lot of troubles and worries arise, which throws the spouses out of balance. Paper easily tears and burns, which is why it is better to give something paper as a gift to replenish its reserves. Money, books, albums, paintings, etc. will help you cope with this difficult task. Don’t forget about gifts between spouses; this should generally become a tradition for a newly-made family. In this case, you can present money that everyone will spend on their own needs, or something made with their own hands, preferably from paper, such as a wedding album.
Leather	As a gift, it is best to give something leather: a keychain, wallet, bag, furniture, etc.
Linen	Linen is a durable and expensive material. This is also considered the fourth year of marriage; many problems have already passed, the spouses have gotten used to each other, perhaps a child or even two have appeared. On an anniversary, it is customary to give something made of flax. This could be tablecloths, towels, etc.
Wooden	As the name suggests, a tree becomes the symbol of a wedding. Accordingly, gifts should be wooden. If a married couple already has their own home, this is perfect for home use. Gifts can include wooden furniture, toys, jewelry, wooden photo frames, dishes, boxes and other items.
Cast iron	On this day, a married couple should be given something made of cast iron. This could be a frying pan, which is very useful in everyday life, or other products made from this metal.
Zinc	If you decide to invite your loved ones to this holiday, then it is better to present them with appropriate items made of zinc as a gift. This could be dishes, kitchen utensils, etc. This will definitely come in handy in everyday life, especially for a young family.
Copper	On this day, it is customary to give something containing copper: a horseshoe, belt, candlesticks, etc.
Tin	On this day you can give anything, as long as it is in a tin box or made of tin. Baking trays, trays, tin cans, etc. are perfect.
Earthenware	As already mentioned, earthenware is a fragile material that can easily break. To hint about this to a married couple, it is tedious to give something fragile on this day that can break if handled carelessly. The spouses must compare their relationship with this gift and carefully preserve it in the future. As a gift, you can choose a set or crystal glasses. It is advisable that the gift be fragile.
Tin	This day is usually celebrated on a grand scale. Accordingly, gifts should be expensive and worthy. On this day, spouses can be presented with a huge bouquet of red roses, which symbolizes passion. It will be difficult to present something made of tin, so you can limit yourself to flowers. In addition to them, various souvenirs, bed linen and other red items are suitable.
Steel	On this day it is customary to give souvenirs, dishes, and cutlery made of steel. You can also buy something with a steel tint, which is also perfect as a gift. Don’t forget about the packaging, it should be bright and colorful.
Nickel	On this anniversary, the spouses should be reminded of the purity and radiance in the pulp, thereby hinting at their relationship with each other. As a gift, you can present items made of nickel (jewelry, candlesticks, etc.).
Lace	On this day it is customary to give something tender, with a pleasant aroma. Don’t forget about a bouquet of lilies of the valley if your anniversary is during their flowering season. If not, then beautiful interior items, lace underwear, napkins and much more will do just fine. You can also knit something with your own hands, it will be a great gift.
Agate	On this day you can give agate products, boxes, jewelry, etc.
Khrustalnaya	You can give a panel, painting, glasses or other crystal products, etc.
Turquoise	You can give any turquoise-colored item as a gift. This could be jewelry, household items, etc.
Pomegranate	As can be seen from the names of weddings, its symbol is given. Well, don’t give grenades to spouses. Therefore, something red would be an excellent gift, but what it will be is up to the guests to decide.
Porcelain	Despite the fragility of porcelain, this material is considered expensive and noble. The couple have lived together for many years, they have already experienced a lot, it seems that everything is already there. What to give to guests who come to the celebration? Something made of porcelain would be an excellent gift; after all, after so many years, the family already needs to update the dishes.
Opal	It is believed that opal is a repulsive stone. However, opal products should be given as a gift. Probably because two opals are able to attract each other.
Bronze	It is customary to give bronze items as gifts.
beryl	For the holiday they give a blanket, a calendar, robes with photographs of spouses, beryl products, etc.
Satin	It is customary to give something made of satin: ribbons, decor, pillows, etc.
Silver	Guests should give something made of silver. This could be jewelry, cutlery, collectible coins, etc.
Jade	They give jewelry with jade stone.
Mahogany wedding	As a gift, you can present products made of mahogany, pieces of furniture on which this tree is depicted.
Velvet	You can give items made of velvet.
Pearl	On this anniversary, as a rule, the wife is given jewelry made of pearls, and the man is given interior items decorated with mother-of-pearl or pearls.
Dark (Sunny)	It is customary for children to buy their parents trips to southern resorts as a symbol of the anniversary, sun and warmth, or give them coffee and chocolate.
Amber	On the anniversary, it is customary to give each other, as well as guests, gifts made of amber (interior items, jewelry)
Coral	They give products made from coral (beads, bracelets, decorative items). Often there are gifts from various fabrics. On this date, the wife gives the husband a linen shirt.
Muslin	The most common gifts given on this date are curtains, curtains made of muslin material, and clothes.
Aluminum	If you are invited to a celebration, you should bring gifts made of aluminum (ashtray, vase, etc.)
Mercury	An anniversary gift is a cake with confectionery elements in the form of mercury droplets, as a symbol of the holiday.
Crepe	On this wedding anniversary they give scarves and tablecloths made of crepe material.
Ruby	They give jewelry with a ruby stone (earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets).
Topazovaya	It is customary to give jewelry with topaz stones.
Sapphire	On this anniversary date, spouses and guests give products and decorative items with sapphire.
Lavender	Since lavender is a southern plant, it is customary to give the wife flowers of southern origin, ideally a bouquet of lavender flowers. Guests present gifts of their choice, but a flower bouquet is required.
Cashmere	Children give their parents items of clothing made from cashmere material, and guests give them their choice.
Amethyst	Jewelry made from amethyst stone or any other similar color scheme to amethyst is given.
Kedrovaya	Relatives and guests at a cedar wedding present products or pieces of furniture made from cedar. The perfect gift is a jar of pine nut oil.
Golden	On their anniversary, spouses buy new gold wedding rings; it is also customary for relatives or friends to give gold rings.
Emerald	Spouses exchange emerald jewelry.
Diamond	On the sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is customary to give diamond jewelry to children. Guests are allowed to give crystal objects.
Iron	On this rare anniversary, it is customary to give home decoration items with iron elements. A horseshoe is considered a blessed gift - a symbol of good luck and happiness.
Stone	Spouses are supposed to give products made of natural and noble stone, which is marble, malachite or phosphorus stone.
Blagodatnaya	Relatives and guests are not limited in any way when choosing gifts; gifts are given that show the love of the heroes of the day. But most often, anniversary gifts are selected at the request of the couple.
Crown	On a rare anniversary, they give a joint portrait of the spouses or gold rings in the form of crowns as a symbol of the holiday.
Oak	Spouses are given products or interior items or furniture made of oak.
Granite	The best gifts for a ninetieth birthday are granite products - vases, figurines and the like.
Platinum (red)	Due to the fact that the symbol of the anniversary is red, gifts should also contain shades of red. The only exception is gifts made of platinum (rings, bracelets, chains).

Congratulations on your wedding anniversary

The anniversary invitation has been received. How can we congratulate the heroes of the day? Here are some options for congratulations in poetry and prose. Perhaps this will inspire you and you will come up with your own congratulations to match the heroes of the occasion.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries is an established ancient tradition. A wedding day or the birthday of a new family is a magical holiday for spouses. It is customary to celebrate each year lived together. Every anniversary has its own definition and meaning, is unique and filled with traditions. Your family experience is 7 years old and what kind of wedding is this?

The seventh anniversary is usually called a copper or wool wedding. And although this date is not round, it is very important for the spouses. They lived together for many days, 7 years, giving each other love and care. The grinding of their characters has already ended, the husband and wife got to know each other well, learned to understand and accept the character of their other half, find compromises and negotiate, and studied each other’s habits.

Symbols of the seventh wedding anniversary

It’s not for nothing that a wedding at seven years old is called a copper or wool wedding. The symbols of the anniversary are copper and wool. It is believed that spouses who have been married for 7 years have already gotten used to each other and their relationship can be compared to a soft, pliable metal - copper. Copper is a noble, beautiful material, despite its softness and ductility, it is quite durable. Just like relationships within the family.

It's not paper or linen wedding, and already “metallic”, although precious metals are still far away and the spouses have a long journey ahead of them together.

Another symbol of the 7-year wedding anniversary is wool. This warm, gentle and cozy material can sometimes be scratchy. The family has managed to become a strong support for the couple, where it is pleasant to warm up and relax, to receive the love and care of a loved one.

At this stage family relationships Mostly smooth, but there is definitely still some work to be done. Periodic misunderstandings or attacks of jealousy may arise, which, of course, is very upsetting for spouses and growing children. It can be said that some disagreements fuel the fires of passion, but it is important to ensure that they do not escalate into war.

Copper wedding traditions

The seventh wedding anniversary has its own traditional rituals, rules and rituals. They are aimed at strengthening the family unit, giving the relationship even more warmth, and making the spouses’ life comfortable and prosperous. I want to celebrate the anniversary in such a way that the entire next year of family life is filled with love and mutual understanding.

Usually on the morning of the special day, the spouse puts things in order in the house and does a thorough cleaning. It is believed that any dirt, impurities, cobwebs have bad energy and are enemies of a harmonious family life, so it is necessary to completely get rid of them. You also need to throw away all broken or cracked dishes, and give old things to those in need or throw them in the trash. It is important to start the next year of family life clean and get rid of everything unnecessary.

The spouse, in turn, must repair everything that is broken in the house. It is better to throw away those things that cannot be repaired. It is important to clean not only your home, but also your relationships. Spouses should talk frankly, remembering the best events that happened this year, thank each other for them and forgive their other half for minor grievances in life, if there were any. This will greatly strengthen family relationships.

On this day, husband and wife give each other copper coins, which will be considered a family talisman and should be carefully preserved. Another important ritual of this holiday is the exchange of copper rings between spouses. It doesn’t matter what they are, the simplest or the most exclusive and expensive, they must be given with all your heart and kept with love.

How to celebrate a copper wedding

A wonderful seven year anniversary - what would a wedding be without some fun? It is believed that a copper wedding should be celebrated noisily and cheerfully. It is better if the celebration takes place in some unexpected and non-standard place. Invite your family, friends, work colleagues - everyone with whom you enjoy spending this holiday.

Let the outfit for the seventh anniversary be bright and unusual; it is allowed to use a large number of decorations. Accessories can be made of either copper or precious metals. The ringing of earrings and bracelets is believed to attract good luck and wealth.

The table at a celebration is usually set with copper utensils, and the room is decorated with copper accessories - candlesticks with seven candles, figurines, coins. The main course at a festive feast is usually served on a large copper tray.

Traditional gifts for a copper wedding

You need to think in advance about what you give for your 7th wedding anniversary. Experience in family life already allows you to fully determine each other’s preferences and you can choose a gift that can please your other half. Symbolic and beautiful wedding 7 years. What's a wedding without gifts?

It is customary for women to give this wedding anniversary:

copper utensils, coffee pot;
copper accessories for the home: candlesticks, boxes, vases, figurines;
copper jewelry;
woolen blanket;
woolen clothes: sweater, jacket, mittens and scarf;
wool threads for needlework.
belt with copper buckle;
copper mug, ashtray;
woolen items: warm sweater, socks, mittens and scarf.

Whatever you choose as a gift, present it with soul and with all your heart.

Every wedding anniversary is a special day for the couple. You can arrange a big holiday and gather your best friends and relatives to share your happiness with the outside world.

Read what to give for 7 years of marriage and what the wedding anniversary is called.

Seven years of marriage is not considered a milestone, but it is an important event for the family.

The spouses have already for a long time together and managed to get to know each other properly, had children or at least a dog. This anniversary is called a copper or wool anniversary.

Important! All previous holidays, paper and linen are materials that symbolize that the fabric is easy to tear.

Copper wedding- This is a symbolic transition to a stronger relationship.

It is on this principle that marriage anniversaries are built: from the lightest material to the strongest. The more spouses live together, the more valuable their union is considered.

The diamond wedding is still a long way off, but the copper wedding means the stability and strength of the relationship at this stage.

The wool symbol is the reverse side of the coin for this day. The threads symbolize that together a husband and wife can create something warm and beautiful.

However, the material can be prickly, which conveys slight marital instability: jealousy and quarrels. But there are no ideal relationships; such small skirmishes only fuel the relationship.

Copper wedding gift for husband and wife

According to tradition, both spouses give each other memorable and nice gifts. This anniversary can be an occasion to bring the whole family together. You can choose gifts from materials that symbolize the date.

The best options can be found in the table:

What to give to your significant other	Ideas and options
Memorial gifts	Memory is the most valuable thing in our life. Custom photos or video recording will help you save the date for a long time. It is better to discuss in advance with your spouse all the conditions for preparing for the shooting. Order an entire album, similar to the wedding album, to compare how the couple has changed since their wedding day
Copper things	Here your imagination can run wild. You can give not only decorative rings or souvenirs, but also ordinary moments. Be original and economical if your budget does not allow you to give expensive items. Collect a large number of coins in a fabric bag. A funny, but valuable and symbolic gift that matches the character of the event
Useful gifts	Haven't you changed the dishes in your house for a long time? Give your wife copper pans. An original option - mugs with a unique design can even be engraved with a memorable engraving on the outside. Some people give a horseshoe so that there will always be happiness and wealth in the family. Cool options include a copper basin or even a rare samovar. Would your spouse appreciate an open fire pot as a gift? The main thing is that you should not anger your wife, otherwise you risk getting a sweater with a deer or a hard hat in return.
DIY gifts	An ideal option that is minimal in cost and maximum in spiritual value. Make a card for your spouse using woolen threads. You can knit warm socks, toys, or make something special. In extreme cases, have a romantic evening, bake a cake, open a bottle of wine - options that never go out of style
Jewelry	It is better to choose paired ring options. For a woman to receive such a gift is real happiness.
Cloth	7 years of marriage is also a woolen holiday. Choose a beautiful sweater or even items of clothing in the style of a family look, when the husband and wife wear the same models with life-affirming and funny inscriptions. Avoid synthetic impurities in the composition, otherwise the meaning of the gift is lost
Cozy things	Knit or just buy a large blanket under which you can spend evenings together. Such a gift will not only be beneficial, but will also warm your soul.
Living gift	If there is no pet in the house, then the seventh wedding anniversary is a sign that it’s time to make a new friend. Children will love this living ball of fur and will be the reason for their daily affection. Just buy a kitten or puppy

Advice! It is important not only the contents of the gift wrapping, but also how a person will congratulate his other half. Prepare a moving speech.

How to congratulate with short SMS

Even if the spouses chose to spend this day alone, relatives and friends can congratulate the couple. To do this, just send a short SMS.

Select an option from the prepared templates:

My dear (names and surnames of spouses)! Congratulations on your big day, your seventh wedding anniversary.
Let your life remain as happy, love each other and look into the eyes as on your wedding day.
I hasten to congratulate you both. You found each other among thousands of people. For years, keep this thought that you are made for each other.

Advice! Compose a congratulation in your own words to sincerely admire the wonderful couple.

Beautiful congratulations in verse and prose

Poetry and prose never go out of fashion. If a new original idea for congratulations does not appear in your head, then you can use ready-made words.

Choose the perfect little greeting:
***
They say that husband and wife are two pairs of boots. But looking at you, I was convinced that this was not true. Husband and wife are one boot that simply cannot be separated.

So may your lives pass side by side with each other for long and happy years.
***
You've been together for seven years now,
Misfortune doesn't matter.
And let your heart tremble,
Moments together.
***
My dear spouses! Your family is an example for many young people. I’ve never seen you swear, stand up for each other and sneak kisses like schoolchildren.

I wish you to carry this young feeling through the years, to dream and achieve goals together. And let this goal be one for two.
***
Seventh Anniversary
They chant “hurray.”
The husband is a real man,
She is a faithful wife.
I wish you to enjoy
Every day together.
Never to be separated,
Adversity is nothing.

Advice! Remember to address your spouse by name when sending SMS to make the message more personal.

The wedding anniversary of 7 years is a copper wedding, already quite strong and established. Copper is a strong and soft metal that cannot break. This copper alloy can be molded and shaped into any shape for relationships. However, copper is still transformed, when this stage comes to completion, the metal can turn into silver, and then into gold.

What kind of wedding is this - copper jubilee, customs and superstitions

Copper is the second metal that got its name in wedding anniversaries, but it still needs to undergo a complete transformation before it is fully strong. According to traditional ancient beliefs, the copper jubilee was celebrated with ceremonies and rituals. According to beliefs and customs from ancient times, it is believed that the number seven is magical, bringing happiness.

The seventh wedding anniversary is associated with copper, a durable but not precious metal with properties of strength and ductility. This is precisely what is a hint for spouses that relationships and bonds, if there is a desire and desire, are quite possible to fashion in the way that they want to see in the final result. In fact, there are certain traditions for this anniversary, expressed as follows:

coins were pushed through the doorway, then they were laid out in all corners of the house - attracting money for the anniversary;
gifts for children in the form of copper coins worn around the neck. During the anniversary day, children were not supposed to remove these coins;
grains of wheat and copper coins were placed on the bottom of the plate, covered with a cloth, watered, and conspiracies about prosperity were spoken;
Copper is a metal that personifies family wealth, blessings, and household wealth. On this anniversary, everyone has long given the family copper coins and household items made of copper. And the spouses gave each other coins. Metal gifts were also expressed not only in coins, but also in belts, jewelry, and household items;
for welfare, on the seventh anniversary, the spouses were showered with coins.

In addition to the copper, durable personification of the seven-year anniversary, another symbol of this date is wool. Essentially, seven years of marriage indicates a warmth that warms the spouses and their children. That flame that connected the two hearts has already subsided, and is now a measured and even heart rate. That's why this anniversary is called woolen. Wool or copper anniversary have strength and warmth, however, copper is a base metal, and wool is prickly, so it is important for spouses to be able to have patience, endurance and the desire to strengthen their bonds.

How to congratulate spouses and celebrate this anniversary?

Typically, a memorable date is celebrated quietly and measuredly, but it is likely that it can be celebrated widely and on a grand scale. The anniversary is held according to the following principle:

meeting with guests;
direct celebration including food and dancing;
congratulations to the spouses on their seventh anniversary;
giving gifts to the family;
games and competitions.

The long-famous game consisted of performing an unusual performance. This performance was performed using a coin by a blacksmith. The blacksmith forged the names of the spouses with the date on a copper coin. This event was unique and also a great souvenir to remember.

Planning and implementation stages

The organization of this anniversary in Rus' was the congratulations of the spouses. Planning and holding the celebration involved the following stages:

place of celebration. This location should match the preferences of the couple. It can be varied, a cafe, a chic restaurant, a small family dinner, a country house with a lot of surprises and an intriguing scenario. Moreover, for each individual place, the number of participants at a family dinner will be only relatives; in a restaurant or in a country house there can be a huge number of guests;
The room is decorated with a variety of copper items and towels. Also, pictures that match the theme and style of the celebration are suitable;
The spouses' clothes for this day should be ringing, that is, the man put on daggers and other metal accessories to make the costume “sound.” Women had coins attached to their dresses. This is done to make life fun and scare away evil forces. Today people wear festive costumes for this day;
close friends and relatives are invited to celebrate the anniversary, although, if desired, the list can be more diverse;
The seventh anniversary menu is filled with a variety of dishes. At the end, a dessert decorated with the number 7 is served. The table is decorated with copper vases, candles, and coins;
the script is thought out to the smallest detail, or a presenter is invited.

Congratulations on a copper wedding between spouses involve giving gifts.