With divorce rates hovering around 50 percent at the time of publication, 50th wedding anniversaries are becoming increasingly rare. As you plan the celebration, however, keep in mind that the comfort…
Wedding vows are more than just words spoken before a man and a woman engage in their first kiss as husband and wife. The vows are a covenant between two people making a commitment to each other --…
Wedding anniversaries are days to be cherished and celebrated with gifts for your spouse. According to tradition there are specific kinds of presents you should get each year. There are the old…
Those who are lucky enough to celebrate 25 years of marriage deserve a thoughtful gift. Traditionally, the 25th wedding anniversary is known as the silver anniversary. There are many silver themed…
A 60th wedding anniversary is a rare event and a great accomplishment and should be treated as such. After all, 60 is just a few years short of the average lifespan.
A 50th wedding anniversary (the "Golden Anniversary") is a solemn landmark, which calls for the couple's family and friends to mark the occasion in time. There exist only a few rules of etiquette, on…
It may be a while until the actual big day, but you want to make this a really special event. This is an event that has been in the planning for years and now you want to make sure that all the…
The 60th wedding anniversary is the diamond anniversary. In 1937, the American National Retail Jewelry Association established a comprehensive list of anniversary gift items for years up to 15 and…
Many occasions call for a wrist corsage. When purchasing a corsage, consider the color, the flowers, how many flowers and how to put it on. These etiquette tips will start off the night of the…
The Danish have many different jovial traditions to celebrate special occasions. Celebrating in large groups is very common. Danish traditions include both religious holidays such as Christmas and…
At the 40-year mark, the contemporary gift list suggests rubies, while the traditional thinking is ... rubies!
The 20-year anniversary is a big one! Traditional gift lists call for china, while the modern list suggests platinum.
Anniversary gifts can be downright regal when you've been married for three decades. The traditional gift list suggests ivory or pearls, while the modern list recommends diamonds.
The 35th anniversary calls for jade on the contemporary gift list, and jade or coral according to the traditional gift list.
For anniversary number 14, the traditional list advises giving a gift of ivory; the contemporary gift list suggests gold jewelry.
Tradition dictates that you honor a 13th anniversary with gifts of lace. Modern etiquette suggests textiles and fur.