The paper wedding is celebrated two years after the date of marriage. On this day, you do not need to buy expensive gifts, but they must be suitable for the theme of the holiday. Tips for those who want to surprise their friends, husband or wife on their wedding anniversary.
Most likely, this anniversary, which marks 2 years of relationship, received such a symbolic name for the reason that such a short period cannot be an indicator of a really strong and reliable couple. At the same time, two years is a serious period and an excellent reason to visit young people with gifts.
Earlier, at such a wedding, a young couple was presented with a nesting doll - a symbol of love, a large and happy family. To take advantage of this idea and associate such a gift with a paper wedding, it is allowed to put a piece of paper with a beautiful wish in prose or in verse inside each wooden beauty.
Paper wedding traditions and superstitions
The second anniversary of the relationship, like everyone else, has its own characteristics and traditions. Sometimes they are very unusual. In some countries, the perpetrators of the incident put on paper products: the bride, for example, wears a light dress, and the groom a shirt.
To prolong happy family moments, the table should be covered with a tablecloth, and you can also put paper napkins on it. The more paper that day in the house, the better for its inhabitants. There is another interesting tradition for 2 years of relationship: the bride dances barefoot, holds her shoes in her hands, and whoever wants to dance with her must put money in her shoes (naturally, not a trifle). It is believed that this dance will bring profit to the family, bring happiness and strengthen love!
Quite recently, also, on the occasion of two years, the tradition of writing a letter arose. It should be on a beautifully designed cardboard box, and in it the spouses are obliged to tell each other about their feelings. This love message is given at the ceremony and can be read aloud, but in this case, the desire of the newlyweds themselves should be taken into account.
There are also special traditions and signs on the occasion of two years of wedding (living together), namely:
- If the spouse is wearing old shoes, then the couple's family life will be long;
- If there are banknotes in the first present for 2 years, then the family can wait for wealth;
- If one of the spouses dreams of a long ribbon the day before, it means that soon the couple will move, and far enough from their home;
- If the bride (without hints) received a paper bouquet as a gift, then the first child in the family will be a girl.
A photo album can also be a good second anniversary gift. If the young do not have children, they will appear in the near future and therefore will need a place to store many memorable photographs. Instead of an album, you can order a beautiful calendar with the best life moments of the heroes of the holiday.
The second wedding anniversary is also called glass. So on this day it will be appropriate to give gifts made of glass, for example, vases, figurines. Symbolic and very suitable on the occasion of two years of residence of the spouses will be glass figurines of a pair of swans or doves, symbolizing love. You can also buy two decorative glasses or romantic glass candlesticks.
What to give my husband for 2 years of marriage
To congratulate a loved one on the fact that he spent the first two years in a happy marriage, it is permissible with some practical paper product. For example, make a diary or notebook with your own hands. It is also allowed to make and present a congratulatory diploma, diploma or medal with his own hand, marking a significant event.
If the spouse loves to read, then the best gift for him for 2 years of residence should be a book. Instead of artwork, you can buy a book on computer technology or any other topic that your man is interested in. He will be even more happy with a gift subscription for several years to his favorite magazine. A romantic man will surely love a cute and romantic present.
Notes "101 Reasons Why I Love You"
On small, separate sheets of paper, preferably colored, you can describe the qualities or actions of a loved one for which you love him. Gently fold the leaves into a tube, tie them with a satin ribbon and place them all in a beautiful vase or decoratively decorated box or box. Reading such pleasant messages from the moment of the wedding, your husband will be very grateful to you, because by doing so you will raise his self-esteem.
Loving heart
Make a heart-shaped origami envelope using red velvet paper. If the family already has children, place the hands of all its members inside the cut out paper outlines. Such a present will increase the sense of responsibility for the beloved family.
Common goals and dreams
In this case, preparatory work should be carried out. During the week, both spouses set goals and dreams for the year and write them on separate cards. Saying goodbye to the guests after the holiday, the young couple in a cozy atmosphere announces their goals, plans and dreams in turn. In case of a discrepancy, the card is put aside, and the matching notes can be placed in a beautiful photo frame and placed in a conspicuous place. Now every day you and your spouse will see motivation - something to strive for in the near future after the wedding.
House puzzle
If at the moment you have an acute problem with housing, and you are planning to buy or build a house, then this model will take into account and combine your dreams and desires together. DIY home puzzle pieces. Work with your husband to paint and decorate the interior and exterior according to your tastes and needs. Once everything is ready, assemble the model and think about where to place it. This will be the result of your joint work, which will further serve as an incentive to achieve the cherished goal.
Map of the visited memorable places
Every family has places that are considered memorable. Map the locations and ask your loved one to visit them according to the chronology of your relationship, preferably over the next two years. So you can plunge into the world of memories and just have a good time.
Wish Notes
Such coupons can be ordered on the Internet or made with your own hands. They take into account your husband's interests and your ability to fulfill his wishes. Having received such a gift on the occasion of two years of living together, the spouse chooses several specific desires a day, and you are obliged to obey and fulfill all his whims.
Memories
Plus, your shared memories will be a great gift. For example, try to reproduce in detail the moment of your first meeting. Now there are many organizations that can realistically play along with you and reproduce your first acquaintance, where, of course, you are the main characters. They also provide romantic video recording services. If your story seems trivial and not as interesting as you would like, then you can ask to come up with a script and play it. If you order such a service, you can also replay and relive the day when your chosen one invited you to marry him. Believe me, such memories are priceless.
Party
To cheer up, relax and have fun, the holiday themed party will include a variety of contests in which prizes will be awarded to the winners. Naturally, they must be on paper. Guests invited to the party can also give the young family a variety of paper gifts. Relatives and relatives are encouraged to hand over money to the family so that they help to replenish the budget of the newlyweds. Experiment and try to organize your party as creatively as possible. For example, at the end of the holiday, launch prepared lanterns of different shades into the sky with all sorts of wishes for family well-being, understanding, sharing of joys, etc.
How to congratulate your beloved wife
A gift certificate to a jewelry or cosmetic store will be a great gift for your spouse on their second wedding anniversary. As romantic additions to an expensive present, you can make a decorative card, garland, or a large and colorful greeting poster with family photos. Ideal for origami paper wedding presentations mentioned above. As an idea, you can purchase and make your own figurines from doves, flowers or hearts.
If your spouse has a sense of humor, then it is permissible to give her a paper ring or necklace for two years. For a wife who does not appreciate such items, you will have to buy a real gold or silver ring. To decorate a gift, you need to take a box and fill it with finely chopped colored cardboard, hiding the main present in a pile of these pieces of paper - a piece of jewelry.
If it is not accepted to give expensive gifts in the family, or there is simply no such opportunity, then the young wife can be presented with a beautiful notebook or notebook for writing down culinary recipes or a colorful book about health and beauty. If your woman loves to read, give her one of her favorite author's love stories as a present. A collection of similar books on the occasion of 2 years of life together will also serve as a wonderful present.
By the way, your spouse will definitely appreciate gifts that can highlight her beauty. For example, it could be:
- Spa certificate. It is desirable that it includes various cosmetic and relaxation procedures, designed for the whole day;
- A set of high quality organic cosmetics made from exclusively natural ingredients;
- Fur cape or coat;
- A set of jewelry from precious and semi-precious stones;
- Expensive lace underwear;
- Perfumery (toilet) water. In this case, you need to have a clear idea of what scents your woman prefers.
When thinking about what to present to your wife on the occasion of your second wedding anniversary, you must first analyze her nature and preferences. If the wife has a gentle and romantic nature, in addition to the traditional present on the occasion of two years of life, hand in hand, you can give her:
- Soft toy;
- Flowers and a colorful postcard;
- Organize a romantic candlelight dinner, delicious food and champagne. It can be held both in a restaurant and at home;
- Beautiful designer items and things for interior decoration of the house (suitable for creative people).
A lover of cooking and a variety of gastronomic delights will be very pleased with:
- Cookbook with step-by-step cooking instructions and illustrations;
- High quality utensils or household appliances that can be useful in the kitchen;
- Various forms for baking cakes, pastries, cupcakes, etc.
