Celebrating A Wedding Anniversary?

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This week I will be celebrating my 10^thWedding Anniversary. Traditionally there are gifts associated with each anniversary, but if you investigated further, there are often many different meanings – in terms of traditional or modern, and various cultures.

Daffodil © Nita Joy Designs

Not only are there traditional gifts such as paper, tin and china, but there are also flower associations with each year; for example – the tenth year would be the gift of tin, or in terms of flower associations, it would be daffodils. I knew I should have got married in the spring!  Oh well, silk daffodils will have to do I suppose, or if I’m really lucky girl, I may get a tin of my favourite biscuits too – gluten free of course!

I have noticed over the years that wedding anniversaries don’t tend to be observed that much anymore, unless it’s a Silver, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, or if you manage to make it – Diamond! Most of our friends tend to send us text messages to say congratulations, if they remember. Times are changing, and as weddings are becoming less popular, and there are more pressures on family life, there are many painful associations with weddings and marriages,  so it’s hardly surprising that anniversaries are not celebrated much any more.

As you know – I am the flower card girl, so I tend to send friends and family wedding anniversary cards, as I like to remember their special day with them, and I love making special cards for my customers.

If you have a friend or family member who has a wedding anniversary approaching, and you would like to celebrate with them, here is a floral list of anniversaries to give you some ideas (or secretly leave lying around for your partner).

1^{st – Pansy or carnations}

2^{nd – Cosmos}

3^{rd – Sunflowers}

4^{th – Geranium or hydrangea}

5^{th – Daises}

6^{th – Calla Lilies}

^{7th – Freesia}

8^{th – Clematis or lilac}

9^{th – Poppy}

10^{th – Daffodil}

11^{th – Tulip}

12^{th – Peony}

13^{th – Chrysanthemum}

14^{th – Dahlia}

15^{th – Rose}

^{20th – Day lily}

25^{th – Iris}

^{28th – Orchid}

^{30th – Sweetpea}

^{40th – Nasturtium}

^{50th – Violets}

Just think when you reached your 50^th, you could just have a massive bouquet with all the flowers listed above, reminding you of your special years together!

Have you received a special wedding anniversary gift?

My special gift is that I can’t believe how lucky I am to have Matt in my life – I am very blessed. Thanks for everything Matt – I love you to the moon and back xx

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