Celebrating 2 wedding years - what a wedding, what is customary to give a couple for their second anniversary

Only yesterday, it seemed, they got married. We did not have time to look back, a couple of years of marriage had already passed. So, already 2 years of wedding - what kind of wedding it is, what to give - read in this article.

Anniversary meaning

There is a tradition that gives names to each year of marriage of spouses in a marriage union. Each name is based on some material. The longer the husband and wife have lived together, the stronger the material symbolizing the number of years lived. And now you or your friends are planning an event - 2 years have passed since the wedding - what kind of wedding, what to give for it according to tradition?

So, for a marriage lasting 2 years, paper is the symbol material. And for a reason. The period of life together is short, which means that the relationship has not yet matured and are only at the beginning of their formation.

There is a risk of breaking up relations, divorce. The family is usually unstable. Spouses are just beginning to "move away" from romantic relationships, they are leaving idealization. They are faced with reality, with different sides of their partner's character, which are not always pleasing. And this is just the beginning.

On the other hand, on paper you can write and draw whatever your heart desires. Show creativity and imagination. These are unlimited possibilities. Life gives you the chance to build really strong, real, developing relationships. Both spouses can co-write their own story. And this is inspiring.

The main symbol of a paper wedding is a book, in a paper form, despite the development of technology and the popularity of e-books. This is a worthy, relevant gift. It symbolizes the relationship of the spouses during this period. Each discovers the other for himself, like a book, learning more and more over time.

Of course, a person is more than a book, and it is impossible to read it to the end. That's the beauty of it. Knowing each other is limitless, which creates a strong, deep relationship. And it will definitely help to live up to the "diamond" wedding.

Traditions

The main tradition is the writing of a message from spouses to each other. It invites you to answer the questions:

• what is especially pleasant about the appearance of a husband / wife;
• which is not very pleasant in appearance;
• favorite trait in the character of a spouse;
• what, according to the partner, needs to be corrected in the character.

Not all questions are pleasant at first glance. In fact, they are appropriate and correct, as they force you to be honest. The romantic period of courtship is over and it's time to build strong, deep relationships. These questions serve as an impetus for thinking about relationships, about each other.

Attention! If desired, the list of questions can be supplemented and varied.

A paper wedding is a festive event, so you can decorate the interior in a holiday theme:

• Decorate the table with paper napkins, paper figures. An obligatory attribute of the table is a figurine of a bird, which symbolizes happiness. Since the holiday is in honor of a couple, figures can be paired.
• A great option to celebrate the event on an open terrace, decorating it with garlands, figures made of multi-colored paper. These can be swans, hearts and other romantic attributes.

Since the event is modest, then it should be celebrated modestly, in an informal circle of relatives and friends.

It used to be a tradition to celebrate a paper wedding in clothes constructed from paper. Now - she has already sunk into oblivion.

How paper weddings are celebrated in different countries

The anniversary of the paper wedding is celebrated in many countries. And also - they ask the question: what to give for 2 years of the wedding? When it comes to gifts, there are no rules, no country-specific differences. But the traditions are different.

So, in China, to celebrate a paper wedding, both spouses put on clothes made of red paper and perform a ritual dance in special papier-mâché masks.

Hungarian married couple on this day begins to jointly accumulate funds for any purpose. It can be traveling around the world, buying real estate, or more modest purchases such as furniture, a car.

In America, the paper wedding is associated with the transformation of relationships. The symbol is paper art - origami. It is these paper figures that are customary to give for the two-year anniversary of a joint family life. At the same time, it is believed that the more difficult the execution of the figures, the stronger and deeper the love of the spouses.

In sunny Greece, both partners dance the "money dance", during which - those invited to the holiday and observing this action, attach banknotes to their clothes.

In Bulgaria, there is a very cheerful tradition of celebrating 2 years in a joint marriage: the spouses make themselves paper clothes, which they put on over the usual ones. And so - they meet the guests. As a rule, the husband is wearing a paper shirt and the wife is wearing a paper skirt. It is best to use colored material to make the outfits look cheerful.

What is customary to give?

So, you have been invited or you yourself are preparing to celebrate two years of the wedding. What kind of wedding, what to present for this date is worth knowing in advance, so as not to be in a hurry with the wrong present.

In Russia, as a present, it is customary to give everyone well-known Russian nesting dolls. Matryoshka dolls are a symbol of replenishment in the family. And those parents who expect grandchildren from a couple give them nesting dolls.

Traditional gifts for a "paper wedding" include:

• beautiful paper notebooks, notebooks, organizers;
• original, gift book editions. For example, a book with reproductions of paintings by famous artists is an excellent gift for a spouse who is engaged in art;

• decorative items made from colored paper;
• paper bouquets of flowers, made by hand or ordered in the workshop;
• an album with photographs about the life of the spouses;
• beautiful postcards from souvenir shops with a congratulatory message. You can order custom-made postcards;
• a creative gift made by your own hands. It can be a picture, poems of your own composition.

The options, gift ideas are endless.

What to give to my husband

A loving and caring wife will certainly ask herself the question: what to give her husband for the wedding anniversary - 2 years, it seems to be not a short time, but there are still similar questions. A traditional paper gift can be complemented with a gift according to the spouse's interests. Here are some ideas:

1. When the husband is fond of sports, an active, healthy lifestyle, you can present sports nutrition, a thermos, a sleeping bag, etc. as a gift.
2. For a fishing enthusiast, a folding chair for outdoor recreation, tackle and other fishing equipment is perfect.
3. An excellent gift would be a subscription to a thematic magazine, in accordance with the hobbies of the spouse.

For a businessman husband, an excellent gift will be:

1. Expensive organizer with genuine leather cover.
2. Branded handle.
3. Laptop sleeve.
4. Books about business, self-development, success.
5. Expensive brand watches.

These are just a few ideas of what to give your husband for a 2 year wedding.

Gift for wife

Women love and appreciate gifts. This is very important for them, and not because they are mercantile, selfish. It's just that they are.

Every woman will be happy with a present that can emphasize her beauty, femininity, and make her feel loved. You can give:

1. Subscription for visits SPA-salon. It's great if it includes beauty treatments, massage, etc.
2. High-quality, expensive, branded cosmetics (provided that you know that your spouse needs it).
3. Jewelry and furs are classics.
4. Underwear.
5. Luxurious, expensive perfume.

The presented list of gifts is pretty common. But sometimes women can be delighted and, not at first glance, a simpler gift, but more meaningful for both of you.

If your spouse belongs to this category, you can present on your wedding anniversary:

1. Romantic dinner in the most picturesque place of the city.
2. Teddy bear.
3. Indoor flowers.
4. Original, author's interior items.

Just use your imagination. Knowing your spouse's preferences, you can easily purchase the “correct”, appropriate gift.

Memorable gifts

Gifts can be more than material. More often than not, inexpensive and heart-to-heart gifts leave memories for a lifetime. You have to spend time on such a gift. And time is a valuable resource. They say: "Time is money."

Memorial gifts are especially appropriate for a wedding anniversary. Among them:

• Dinner in an unusual, romantic place. For example, on the roof of one of the high-rise buildings in the city.
• Meeting the sunrise in the mountains.
• A trip to the city, the country that the husband / wife likes.
• Go to a cultural event.

Commemorative gifts, as a rule, do not require large financial costs. However, you should be ready to spend time and energy on preparing such a presentation.

Gifts for couples

On the anniversary of the paper wedding, you can give spouses both comic, funny gifts, and practical, serious ones.

Gifts with humor include:

• figures of spouses made of paper,
• a funny story written about the life of a couple (perhaps even comics, the main characters of which are the spouses),
• congratulations, rebuses and riddles on the topic of life together.

Serious presents:

• tea-set,
• products for room decor,
• a set of bed linen,
• and other.

The main rule when choosing a gift: the gift should be decent, showing respect for the celebrated event and the spouses, be positive and useful.

A paper wedding is still a short period of time for a young family, and there is still something to be surprised at. Therefore, it is not difficult to choose a good and unusual present for your wife or a gift to your husband for your wedding anniversary. But 2 years is a short time to strengthen a family, so it is important to give on this day not only a material gift, but also attention and care for each other. And the guests can support the young couple in this.