In addition to classic holidays such as birthdays, New Years or March 8th, there are family dates that are also of great importance. This holiday includes a wedding anniversary. What thing should you present to show your attention and please the person? Often choosing a gift for this date is perplexing, however, there are many interesting options for this date.
↑ Options for gifts that are customary to give for an agate wedding
↑ Gifts for 14 years of marriage for a couple
Every year, the number of years lived in marriage has a certain meaning. For example, the 14th anniversary is called an agate wedding. Agate is a semi-precious multi-layered stone that symbolizes family life. And the multi-layered structure – joys, experiences, problems and love. Also, the 14th year is usually considered the time when a couple experiences a crisis in their family life. After all, during such a period, people usually have completely studied the habits and character of their half, there is no novelty or bright events in the relationship, they become boring and monotonous.
Agate is able to give its owners prosperity in business, health and peace in the family, and prosperity in the home. This stone is also used as a talisman; it brings positive energy into family life and protects against negativity.
For their anniversary, you can present the spouses with an original vase, all kinds of figurines or an original panel made of stones; a good gift would be a tree of love, the flowers and leaves of which are made of stones.
It is not necessary to give products made specifically from this stone; gifts for the home are perfect:
- Beautiful pastel linen
- Unusual elegant tablecloth
- Appliances
- Towel sets
- Forged or carved key holder
- You can give money in an original way
Important! Before giving a gift to the couple, it is better to congratulate them verbally on their agate wedding, preparing an original toast or simply touching and warm words in advance.
Organization of an agate wedding
With the help of warm words and gifts, as well as pleasant little things, the couple will be able to create a festive and at the same time relaxed atmosphere. The ideal holiday option would be a small family evening in a rented cafe. You can rent the place where the wedding took place 14 years ago. If you have the desire and finances, you can go on a trip to exotic countries together or with children.
Psychologists say that an agate wedding can become a turning point in the life of the spouses. During which various misunderstandings and squabbles between partners are possible. It is important to be patient and overcome the next family crisis together for the sake of a bright future.
Stylistics and theme of the holiday
It is worth immediately noting that the original color of the stone can vary from red to white or black. Therefore, there is no point in strictly focusing on agate. Most couples choose the classic option of using one color as the main color, and others as an addition. Typically, the range includes no more than 2-3 shades to balance the colors. Moreover, it is worth considering the meaning of colors when choosing the main shade. For example, green symbolizes protection from difficulties, and with the help of gray colors you can add calm and tolerance in relationships.
Fresh flowers arranged in a certain order will be a beautiful and environmentally friendly addition to the holiday. When guests arrive, the atmosphere will be enlivened by background music or a live orchestra. The more comfortable the general atmosphere is, the more soulful and calm the holiday will be.
Dresses of guests and spouses
The choice of outfit depends, in most cases, on the chosen location of the event. If it takes place in a rented cafe or restaurant. a woman can choose an evening or cocktail dress. A piece of jewelry given by your spouse can be an interesting addition. Or you can use an agate ornament to secure your hairstyle.
For men, choosing an outfit is easier. The choice consists of either a traditional business suit or a casual jacket and jeans. It all depends on the situation and character. In a home environment, a woman can choose a dress of a simple cut, and a man can dress in decent clothes of a more relaxed style.
↑ Gifts for the wife for an agate wedding
There are many different options among agate gifts; for example, for a woman you can purchase a variety of stone products and jewelry:
- Earrings with this stone or a combination of different stones
- An agate necklace will be a wonderful gift, especially since it is believed that a necklace with beads strung means that the spouses will live together for many more years.
- Hair clip with stone insert
- You can also purchase an interesting storage box decorated with stones. Such a gift will look unique and expensive.
- Gold or silver ring with an agate stone.
- Pendant or wristwatch
- If a woman likes to be photographed, then you can please her by giving her an original photo frame decorated with agate stones.
What can spouses give each other for their 14th wedding anniversary?
On such a significant, solemn day, the spouses themselves should congratulate each other, having prepared surprises in advance. On your anniversary, it is recommended to give your significant other memorable gifts.
Ideas for what to give your husband for 14 years of marriage:
- Ring with agate. It is believed that black agate in a ring attracts good luck and luck.
- Cigarette case inlaid with precious stones. Of course, switching is only relevant for those men who smoke.
- Cufflinks decorated with agate. A stylish solution for business people.
- Wristwatch decorated with chalcedony.
- Desk organizer with precious mineral elements.
- Agate keychain.
Cufflinks made of silver with black agate, Okami (price on the link)
Gold earrings with agate and diamonds;
gold ring with agate and diamonds, all SL (prices on the links) Options for what you can give your wife for her 14th wedding anniversary:
- Agate jewelry (earrings, bracelet, necklace, beads or a whole set).
- Stone box.
- Wristwatch inlaid with agate.
- Brooch or hairpin.
There are a huge number of all kinds of chalcedony products on sale for both men and women, so choosing a gift will not be difficult. The gift does not have to be related to the stone.
Agate is an inexpensive stone; a gift made from this mineral will not break your pocket
↑ Gifts to husband from wife
It is more difficult for a man to choose a gift with the presence of a stone. But among the small number of options, there is sure to be a suitable spouse.
It can be:
- Cufflinks with agate, even the most ordinary ones, will attract attention; you can choose a handmade product. Often an agate clip comes with them in the set; if it is missing, you can purchase it separately.
- If a man wears a ring, then an agate ring, preferably black, would be an excellent choice.
- A fountain pen with an insert made of this stone. To find such a thing you need to make an effort; if you are interested in a simpler option, then an agate pen stand will do.
- An interesting option would be backgammon or chess decorated with stones.
Gifts for children
It's hard to give something to those who have everything, but if you decide to give a special gift, then find out what is the best gift to give to your loved ones.
- Order paired pendants or bracelets with agates from a jewelry workshop that the spouses will wear - this is a very beautiful symbolic gift for their wedding day.
- You can also order a portrait of a family from this stone, which they will hang on the wall and will enjoy such a unique present, memorable and luxurious, for many years.
- Personalized glasses and cups made of stone with inserts from photos of your relatives will also delight them. You don’t have to drink from them, but you can put them on a shelf as a souvenir to admire and remember this day.
↑ Gifts from relatives
Many parents also want to give their children an original, but at the same time, useful gift for everyday life, for an agate wedding.
This can be onyx dishes, for example, glasses, glasses or beautiful glasses. Agate vases or candy bowls look unusual and attract attention; the natural pattern of this stone gives the item a particularly unique look.
Attention! There is a tradition according to which, in honor of 14 years of marriage, a symbolic cup should be given, from which the spouses should drink in order to unite even more. A good gift would be small cups and saucers made of light-colored agate. Moreover, drinking from agate glassware is good for health.
If a couple has children, then it would be great to organize a joint congratulation, for example, between children and grandparents, and if the children are adults, then they can make a gift on their own. For example, you can make a homemade poster with photos of your parents from their wedding day to their anniversary. Children can also make a photo frame with their own hands or decorate a photo album using scrapbooking techniques. You can bake a birthday cake or other baked goods with your grandmother. Very young children can learn a poem, a song, make a beautiful applique or draw a picture.
Gifts for parents
The older generation loves practical gifts, but will also be happy with an unexpected pleasant surprise. Ideas for wedding day gifts for parents are below.
- You can present your mother with a beautiful agate ring, choosing it according to her zodiac sign. It is very cute, symbolic and memorable, and she will be happy to wear it.
- For dad - a luxurious agate ashtray, as well as a set of tools with handles made of this stone. It may not be very practical, but a good screwdriver will always be useful to the owner in the house.
- This stone is also used to make excellent mortars in which to grind spices. Such a kitchen accessory will definitely not gather dust on the shelf; it is pleasant to use it for its intended purpose.
↑ Gifts from friends
If a gift is purchased for an agate wedding for close friends, then preference should be given to souvenirs made of agate or ivory, which is also a symbol of the 14th anniversary. You can surprise the couple by handing them cups made of agate and offering them to drink good wine from them.
In addition to ordinary gem products, you can also give intangible gifts. The couple will undoubtedly be delighted with a trip to a sanatorium, a ticket for a joint trip to the theater or cinema, a paid dinner at a restaurant, or even a hotel room. After all, the 14th anniversary signifies the beginning of a second wind, the emergence of new feelings and a new stage in relationships. And this holiday is another reason to remind the spouses about this, so they will be happy to spend this time together.
Gift for a woman
The most popular gifts for women are jewelry. An excellent occasion to surprise your spouse with jewelry is an agate wedding. What to give on this day is a simple question. Women will like the following agate gifts:
- Hairpin
. This could be a hairpin, a bobby pin or a comb. Hairpins made of silver or tin look especially impressive in combination with agate. - Bracelet
. As a rule, it is a string of agate beads. But there are other options, for example, when agate is inlaid into metal. For a women's bracelet, you should choose a bracelet in soft blue or pink. Bracelets made of white stone also look interesting. - Necklace
. Beautiful necklaces or beads with eye agate - stones in which concentric layers are arranged in a circle. This decoration, according to lithotherapists, is useful for the prevention of respiratory diseases. - Ring
. Rings made of solid agate look beautiful and laconic. - Casket
. This is a good gift if your wife has a lot of jewelry. Agate is ideal for making jewelry boxes. Each of them is a jewel in itself. They look especially good in bright light. You can give a product made of solid agate or a leather or wooden box with the addition of this stone.Give couples raincoats and spouses will be able to take romantic walks in the rain. A designer lamp with a photo that is significant for two will decorate the couple’s bedroom. A portrait made of words is a picture that will constantly talk about love and tenderness. - Pendant
. A pendant made from a colored cut of agate looks impressive. A heart-shaped pendant is also a good option. - Brooch
. Universal decoration. You can give a brooch in the shape of an animal or flower. - Keychain
. This gift can be given to both a woman and a man. It can be a stone inlaid in metal, a figurine with painting, or agate in the form of a bunch of beads.
For him!
A wife should definitely please her husband with a special gift.
