Perhaps every man at some point meets a woman with whom the relationship lasts not a couple of months, but a year, two, or even his whole life. You will live everyday life together, celebrate universal holidays, and at the same time you will have your own special days - anniversaries. Women, as a rule, are more sentimental and remember the date of meeting, first kiss and wedding better than men. But if your chosen one is dear to you, then some important dates are still worth remembering (or writing down) and delighting her with a surprise.
A sign of attention on a special day will only strengthen your relationship. To quickly come up with an interesting gift, you can use one of these ideas.
Confession under the windows
This way of expressing your feelings is no longer original, however, if nothing else has been thought of, then you can take note of it. It is more suitable for very young people, but they are used to it. If you are in adulthood, then your other half will most likely be very surprised. Everything is very simple here: some kind of romantic confession is written with paints on the wall or on the road under the beloved’s window. The next morning she looks out the window, sees him and rejoices.
- Pros . Cheap, romantic and exciting. After all, the police can easily pick you up while you write your opus. Or your girlfriend’s neighbors will throw eggs from their windows. In general, if everything works out, know that you have accomplished a small feat.
- Cons: The walls of houses in our country are rarely painted, and the asphalt is renewed even less often. Therefore, most likely, your recognition will decorate the yard for many years. And perhaps a moment will come when it will become irrelevant. It won't be easy to get rid of him.
Flowers delivery
Probably all the girls have seen in American melodramas how the main character is brought a huge bouquet of flowers, and in it there is a small card with the name of the sender and beautiful words. In real life, this rarely happens, so this gift can be taken into account. In some flower shops, bouquets are delivered by cute couriers in suits. Such a presentation will only enhance the impression. The bouquet itself, of course, should also be a work of art, so look for a florist with good taste.
- Pros . Any woman will appreciate such a gift, and the non-trivial presentation will be a reason to remember it for a long time.
- Minuses. A cute courier can become a hindrance to your relationship. So it's better to hire a scary girl. (Joke.)
Slavery game
Treat your beloved to a delicious breakfast right in the morning, and then tell her that today is the day of her wishes, which you will gladly fulfill. If your girlfriend is modest, then you will get off easy. But if she’s imaginative, then brace yourself—there are only 24 hours in a day.
- Pros . Perhaps a miracle will happen and your wishes with your sweetheart will be the same. There is also a chance that you will be able to afford them. Well, if you are asked to perform women’s duties around the house all day, then don’t be upset either - finally, you will arrange everything in your own way.
- Minuses. If you are very proud, then you are unlikely to like fulfilling women's whims all day. But once you’ve made up your mind, you’ll have to be patient.
What to cook for a romantic dinner
If you decide to please and surprise your loved one, but don’t know what to cook for a romantic dinner, a themed “national” evening could be a great idea. For such a dinner, any cuisine that you both like is suitable - for example, Spanish, Italian, French or, say, Japanese. Just under no circumstances order ready-made meals in a restaurant if you know how to cook at least a little: after all, your task is to demonstrate your talents to your loved one, and not just feed him a delicious dish!
From the cuisine you like, choose the most interesting dish and select suitable drinks to go with it. For example, if you have chosen Spanish cuisine, it is best to prepare paella - a delicious dish with rice, chicken and seafood.
The legend about the origin of this dish is very romantic: as if in the morning after a romantic date, one young man decided to surprise his beloved and prepared for her an amazing dish of a handful of rice, a small amount of chicken, vegetables and seafood. The name “paella” itself comes from the Spanish phrase “para ella” - “for her”. According to tradition, husbands prepare paella for their wives every Sunday, but what prevents a girl from surprising her chosen one with this dish?
Paella recipe
To prepare paella, fry chicken pieces in a deep frying pan with a thick bottom, add seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid) and vegetables (sweet and hot peppers, green peas, tomatoes). Then rice is poured into the same frying pan and then simmered until cooked. You can add any spices to suit your taste, but paella must contain saffron. The best drink to serve with paella is the sweet Spanish wine sangria, which has a delicate fruity flavor and aroma.
What else can you cook for a romantic dinner? From Italian cuisine, lasagna is perfect for this - a dish of a special type of pasta with a variety of fillings. There are countless lasagna recipes, so you have to choose solely according to your taste. The filling can be meat, vegetable or mushroom; it is alternated with lasagna sheets, after which the dish is sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven. It is best to serve Italian Chianti wine with lasagna - it goes well with this dish.
City quest
Recently, various kinds of games have become fashionable, in which participants follow clues and complete simple tasks in search of some kind of “treasure”. On your anniversary, you can do something similar for your girlfriend. Figure out where you will hide the gift, and then develop a thorny and interesting route to get there. If your girlfriend loves puzzles, then she will definitely appreciate your work.
- Pros. Mystery is always exciting.
- Minuses. Remember that tasks should be solvable, and the route should not be very long. Otherwise, your girlfriend will get tired, angry or upset. In general, when organizing such games, it is better to immediately give the participant a telephone number that they can call in case of difficulties.
Gift ideas for husband and wife
It must be said that on every anniversary, spouses give each other gifts.
The second year of married life was not easy for the newlyweds, but they successfully coped with all the difficulties and on this day are ready to share their happiness with their nearest and dearest.
In front of their friends and relatives, they give each other what everyone has dreamed of for a year:
- Expensive watches for your husband or jewelry for your wife, hiding the gifts in paper packaging so as not to initially attract attention to them.
- Perfume for your wife or desirable fishing gear for your beloved husband.
- If a husband can always give his other half a bouquet of flowers, then on this day it is worth decorating it by placing it in an unusual paper package.
- The young wife will give her husband an album for family photographs, which will contain photos from each subsequent anniversary of their married life.
To give an original gift to your wife, it is not enough to find expensive jewelry - it is important to decorate it correctly. Advice from designers and stylists, pictures in magazines and descriptions on websites will help.
Romantic picnic
Did your wedding take place in the warm season? Great, then you can celebrate it in a romantic setting in nature. In other words, have a picnic. Delicious food, fresh air and beautiful decoration will do their job - you will have a great rest. You can take a professional photographer with you for a couple of hours, who will capture your beautiful self.
- Pros. Romantic, healthy and relatively cheap (if you don’t need a photographer).
- Minuses. The weather can ruin your fun. Check the long-term forecast, but of course there is always a risk of sudden rain or wind.
If guests come to the holiday
Friends, acquaintances, and close people will rush to congratulate the lovers on the anniversary of their relationship. If the arrival of guests is planned, it is recommended to think about the holiday scenario the day before. This could be a joint hike into nature with a guitar and barbecue; going to the theater, cinema, historical museum; travel to another city.
You can arrange an evening for lovers on the roof of the house (in the summer). To avoid overlays, it is recommended to stock up on keys to the attic (exit to the roof) in advance; Bring a small table and chairs. Dishes can be used disposable. Decorate the party venue with inflatable hearts, balloons and ribbons.
Photo session with a professional photographer
Today we are very active in sharing our photos on social networks, our friends look at them and appreciate how we look and live. Therefore, it is not surprising that many girls dream of having their photographic portraits taken by a professional photographer. So a certificate for a photo shoot can be a great gift. By the way, you can find a suitable photographer in the “Catalog” section on our website.
- Pros. You will have excellent portrait shots and photographs together, and the photo session itself, with the help of your imagination, can be turned into an exciting event.
- Minuses. A professional photo shoot is not a cheap pleasure. And it is possible that before her, your girlfriend will want to buy some new clothes or go to the salon. It also happens that the result of a photo shoot is not satisfactory. To prevent this from happening, carefully choose a photographer, and then together with your beloved, decide what kind of photo session you want. After all, shooting in an interior photo studio is one thing, but shooting outdoors is completely different.
How to mark - script
It is not for nothing that the second marriage anniversary is called a paper anniversary. Very little time has passed since the birth of the young family, but the young couple have already managed to prove their love, devotion, and felt trust in each other.
However, in the second year of marriage, spouses are faced with a huge number of problems, which they can only cope with by helping each other.
The first two years of married life showed how much depends on mutual understanding and the ability to give in, how important it is to take care of each other. Relationships become fragile, like paper thin. That's why the second wedding anniversary is called a paper wedding anniversary. The husband and wife came to the date of the holiday with a certain experience and many impressions.
Friends and relatives strive to congratulate them and wish them all the best. Parents are ready to help with advice and support the young spouses.
This day is the day of a real holiday, which is celebrated in advance:
- friends draw up a celebration script;
- prepare gifts;
- write congratulations;
- decorate the room;
- take care of the musical accompaniment;
- come up with interesting and funny games, quizzes and competitions.
The holiday most often takes place in a rented restaurant hall or in a cafe, but many married couples prefer to gather guests in their country house to have fun in nature.
For decoration use:
- garlands of paper flags;
- paper balls and pom-poms;
- the arch is decorated with paper flowers.
For gifts you will need paper packaging and special ribbons. When setting the table, use shaped napkins as a backing for the plates.
The dishes on the table are very varied, but mainly cut meats and vegetables are prepared, and the main culinary masterpiece will be the cake.
To prevent guests from getting bored, they are invited to take part in fun games, and they try to entertain those invited to the holiday with cool competitions:
- Help your wife prepare dinner.
- Find a problem in the car.
- Tell us about your spouse.
Music and dance competitions are organized for guests, the winners of which are given souvenirs and memorable gifts:
- The host invites guests to demonstrate their ability to sing and dance, having previously divided into two teams. Participants in one of them begin to sing any song, and those who are part of the second team must continue to sing.
- Based on a few words, you need to understand what kind of song it will sound like, name its artist and sing one verse.
- Group dancing is a special competition. During the dance, participants change partners, trying to make it before a new melody starts playing. This potpourri will be great entertainment for guests of all ages.
Time will fly by, and none of the invitees will be bored if everyone without exception has the chance to take part in competitions and games.
Holding the holiday on a summer terrace will make it possible to make paper lanterns into its symbol, which the newlyweds and their guests will release into the night sky, and the main decoration of the surrounding space will be bottles “dressed” in paper outfits.
During breaks between competitions and dances, guests will sit down at the table and enjoy delicious dishes. If the celebration takes place on the territory of a country house, then the most delicious dishes are probably prepared by the hands of the mothers of the young spouses, but the cake is better made by qualified confectioners.
Children present at the holiday will be delighted by small paper boxes filled with sweets. All of them are not like regular candy packaging.
Overnight at the hotel
One of the most interesting options to celebrate an anniversary. Firstly, the situation itself is conducive to a romantic mood - the two of you come to the hotel, rent a beautiful room, order drinks and food there, light candles. The situation is unfamiliar, there is no need to solve everyday issues. Secondly, you will know for sure that no one will disturb you. It is better to turn off mobile phones in advance.
- Pros. Unusual, intimate atmosphere.
- Minuses. The cost of such a holiday can be very high. But it all depends on the hotel, of course.
Secret party
Invite your best friends and throw a party. Of course, keep everything secret until the appointed day. In the morning, pretend that you forgot about the anniversary. And in the evening, bring her to where the holiday will take place. Bring your girlfriend into the hall with your eyes closed.
- Pros. A holiday made in your honor, but without your participation in the preparation, is always pleasant.
- Minuses. Take a responsible approach to compiling the list of invitees; one “wrong” person can ruin everything. And buy your girlfriend an outfit suitable for the holiday.
How to celebrate a paper wedding at home
Some young spouses prefer to celebrate this date together , in an intimate setting, especially if they have not yet managed to acquire an heir.
Dinner by candlelight, with a bottle of wine and light snacks, exchange of words of love and lovely gifts - such a romantic atmosphere strengthens relationships
Holiday attributes can be: a beautiful snow-white tablecloth, paper napkins, garlands and lanterns.
How the two of you can celebrate 2 years of marriage after the wedding can be discussed in advance, or you can surprise your soulmate by first decorating the room, setting the table and preparing a romantic dinner.
Romantic dinner for two
Psychologists advise those who have a small child and who want to share the joy with their closest and dearest people - their parents, to spend their second paper wedding anniversary in the family circle. A nice family dinner, a leisurely conversation at the table can turn into a tradition of gathering with a narrow circle of the closest people, which today is of particular value, because in the whirlwind of everyday life, relatives do not have time to meet at the family table. To meet your family, you can prepare a multi-course lunch or dinner, buy a bottle of good wine, stock up on dessert, and the success of the event is guaranteed .
A married couple can invite relatives and friends to visit, and then the celebration will be more magnificent and festive.
You need to carefully consider how to celebrate the second paper wedding anniversary, how to decorate the interior and make the event not boring. You can pre-send creative invitations , which are best done with your own hand, writing the original text in verse.
Near each cutlery you can put small paper cards on which guests will write down their wishes and congratulations. Then, from these cards, build a symbolic tree of wishes, which will stand in a prominent place and remain as a keepsake for the couple.
You can prepare a photo zone in advance, where guests, along with the heroes of the occasion, can take photos for the family album
Here you can place: paper doves or cranes, lanterns, butterflies, garlands of cardboard flags, hearts, flowers. On the press wall, place an inscription about the date of the event and the names of the newlyweds or wedding photographs.
Romantic trip
This is the most exciting anniversary gift option. A walk through the streets of Prague or a kiss on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or a ride on a Venetian gondola - everything is wonderful, choose what you like best. You'll have a great time.
- Pros. Such a holiday will be remembered for a long time, unless, of course, you fly to Paris every weekend.
- Cons: The pleasure is not cheap.
Of course, not all ways to celebrate an anniversary are listed here. You yourself can come up with many more interesting things. By the way, some of the described options can be combined. Have a great holiday and happy anniversary!
How to celebrate: ideas for a relationship anniversary
On the eve of the holiday, it is recommended to think about an “action plan”, which consists of three main points:
- What time will the holiday take place: if it is a weekday, it is reasonable to celebrate the anniversary in the evening. If the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, you can devote time to each other in the morning.
- Who is present at the anniversary: the issue of the presence of relatives, friends, acquaintances is decided. If a couple in love decides to invite company, it is recommended to prepare a holiday script.
- Financial issue: available funds for purchasing gifts, holding a holiday with the help of a host.
