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Planning Your Wedding Anniversary

 

There are many wedding anniversary ideas out there on the market. Wedding anniversary celebration ideas are quite hard to come by since it just comes once and we tend to get someone to think of some wedding anniversary party ideas. But you can always think of something when you give it time. Sometimes you can stick to the traditional wedding party gift ideas or you can go for the unique party or the unique wedding anniversary gift ideas. To have more ideas, read on and get some great suggestions for wedding party plans.

50th Wedding Anniversary Quote

"The fair has been something good for us. We met at the Frontier County Fair 51 years ago, and we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary this year. This year, Jim entered the contest." ~Twila Johnson

Wedding Anniversary Symbols 

Traditional & Modern Wedding Anniversary Symbols

The first wedding anniversary gift ideas and party should be focused on paper. Paper symbolizes the unity of the couple. They should do their part as a thread to build strong paper. The 1st wedding anniversary gift ideas will remind them to do their part. The 25th wedding anniversary idea is also a challenge since it's a milestone for the couple. The 25th wedding anniversary gift idea can be traditionally based on silver as this type of metal would speak of holding on to their love. The 25th wedding anniversary party idea should also be based on silver.

The 30th wedding anniversary gift idea can be based on pearls to show the beauty of love created through time. The 40th wedding anniversary party ideas are often associated with ruby. Ruby as the symbol of the 40th wedding anniversary gift idea speaks of the inner flame of the couple to go on. 50th wedding anniversary ideas are a great milestone for the couple, and gold is the perfect symbol for that. You can have the color gold as the 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas and the 50th wedding anniversary party ideas.



       TRADITIONAL | MODERN

        1st     Paper                      |Clocks
         2nd    Cotton                    |China
         3rd     Leather                   |Crystal, Glass
         4th     Fruit/Flowers           |Electrical Appliances
         5th     Wood                     |Silverware
         6th     Candy/Iron              |Wood
         7th     Wool, Copper         |Desk Sets
         8th     Bronze, Pottery       |Linens, Lace
         9th     Pottery, Willow       |Leather
        10th    Tin, Aluminum         |Diamond Jewelry
        11th    Steel                       |Fashion Jewelry
        12th    Silk, Linen               |Pearls, Colored Gems
        13th    Lace                        |Textiles, Furs
        14th    Ivory                       |Gold Jewelry
        15th    Crystal                    |Watches
        20th    China                      |Platinum
        25th    Silver                      |Silver
        30th    Pearl                       |Diamond
        35th    Coral                      |Jade
        40th    Ruby                       |Ruby
        45th    Sapphire                 |Sapphire
        50th    Gold                       |Gold
        55th    Emerald                  |Emerald
        60th    Diamond                 |Diamond
        75th    Diamond                 |Diamond



These are the suggestions that you can give to the couple for their anniversary. The symbols will remind them of their love for each other and to go through thick and thin. You can create your own gift for example; and the golden wedding anniversary gift ideas can be created yourself. The time and effort that you give to your gift is already a gift that you can give to the customer. This should inspire them to love each other and be more faithful, and in return you could also be inspired to have a long and happy marriage.

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Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book 

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Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book

Amazon Price: $21.77 (as of 10/12/2008)

"I loved this when I opened it at my shower. It's a really sweet memory book, and a nice place to help us remember some of the milestones in our life. There's enough space to get somewhat detailed, but not so much that I will feel overwhelmed each year, or forced into it. I recommend it highly!"

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Wedding Anniversaries: From Paper to Diamond (Hardcover) 

Wedding Anniversaries: From Paper to Diamond

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 10/12/2008)

"Since paper is the traditional first wedding anniversary gift I purchased this book for my son and his wife's first anniversary. The poems, quotes, and photos were perfect for this young couple whose love continues to grow. A great gift for young and old newly weds alike - every married couple should read it!"

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Get Wedding Anniversary Books on Amazon 

Happy Anniversary!: A Guide to Fun and Romantic Anniversary Celebrations

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Wedding Blessings: Prayers and Poems Celebrating Love, Marriage and Anniversaries

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The Meaning of Wedding Anniversaries

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Wedding Anniversary Idea Book

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Wedding Anniversary Poems and Wedding Anniversary Verses 

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!
After many years
Pleasure is a golden hillside,
Passionate and still.
Your bedrooms and your hands are free,
After unshed tears;
Now much of life is tucked away,
No longer touched by will.
In your hearts a wilderness,
Vast and undisturbed,
Empty of all sentiments
Renews the moment's glory.
So may years of tenderness,
Also sung unheard,
Radiant beyond all sense
Yet tell love's ancient story.

Happy Anniversary, My Love!

Happy anniversary, my love:
After all these years, my lover still!
Perhaps we've come this far by force of will;
Perhaps by what sweet winds within us move.
Years alone do not decisive prove,
As time's a box that holds both good and ill;
Nor can one long be loving without skill;
Nor long be cool below and warm above.
In you I've found a shoreline for my sea
Vast enough to hold me in its arms,
Embracing both the turbulence and deep,
Reconciling me to limitation.
So may you find a wilderness in me,
A place of windswept waves and rippled calms,
Restoring you to realms you cannot reap,
Yielding neither home nor destination.

She Walks In Beauty
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face:
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling place.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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Nice Wedding Anniversary Gifts and Toasting Flutes on Amazon 

Wedding - Wedding Anniversary Personalized - Trivets

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Golden Anniversary Bell Cake Top Ornament - 50th Wedding Anniversary Gift

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25th Anniversary Flutes - 2 flutes per package

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Amazon Price: $33.59 (as of 10/12/2008)

40th Anniversary Set of 2 Toasting Flutes

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50th Anniversary Mug

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Amazon Price: $13.50 (as of 10/12/2008)

Great Wedding Anniversary Stuff on eBay 

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Watch Elvis Wedding Anniversary on YouTube 

Elvis Wedding Anniversary

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Wedding Hairstyles - Updos 

Wedding Hairstyles - Updos

The most elegant bridal hairstyle always remains the updo. Although you can now twist the classic updo to make it as casual or as funky as you want, it still remains the favorite hairstyle of most brides. And updos are not just for brides with long hair. You can go in for chic updo hairstyles even if you have medium length or shoulder length hair. How you can tie your hair up in different updo styles is beautifully illustrated in the many updo hairstyle ideas at http://www.dotcombride.com.

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Stop Divorce 

Stop Divorce

Being married to another person isn't always bliss. I think that this is the misconception that young couples have when they enter into the institution of marriage. (Institution may be an interesting choice of words in this case) Unfortunately most people think that love alone will see them through all the trials and tribulations of married life. This is definitely just a misnomer. The truth is marriage is hard work, a day in and day out commitment to another human being and to God. When you say the marriage vows, I don't think that anyone really realizes the amount of work and patience that goes into married life. There are even moments in most people's lives where they think what am I doing? These are normal feelings but if things start to drastically change and get worse, or if you find that you or your partner are either becoming really angry or really complacent, then it is time to seek out a marriage counselor.

Many people think - I don't need someone to save my marriage; I can do this by myself. Well, quite honestly it is not that easy. Marriage help is important in all stages and not just for those with a marriage that is failing, but also in cases where you feel that the other person is having difficulty understanding your needs, or where you feel that your goals are putting you on different paths. Marriage therapy can be beneficial where there are no problems; it is a good way to sort through feelings while getting to know yourself and your spouse on a whole new level.

Marriage counseling before marriage is another great way to learn the tools that you as a couple need to survive through the tough times. The main purpose of a counselor is to help you work together and communicate better as a couple, while helping each of you to attain your own goals and new levels of personal growth.

Overall, counseling, especially marriage counseling is a way to iron out the kinks in your most intimate relationship and allow your marriage to soar to a whole new level of understanding. Growing together is definitely better than growing apart.

Cool Wedding Resources 

Unique Wedding Favor Ideas

The wedding favor is one of the most important items in your wedding. In fact, you have virtually unlimited choice on it. So, how you select the most suitable one becomes an essential question here. You will certainly have your own unique wedding favor ideas in your mind. You have to match your ideas with your budget and theme so that the wedding favor will be the most suitable and also the most special one. Another essential item in your wedding is the wedding invitation. Couples tend to allocate fewer budgets to it but the fact is that the cost of a really unique wedding invitation can be as expensive as your wedding dress! Again, you may match the style your wedding invitations to your wedding theme. For example, if you are going to have an Asian theme, modern Chinese wedding invitations will be excellent for you.

Titanium Wedding Bands

Wedding bands are perhaps the most subdued version of wedding rings and most wedding ring sets will usually include one engagement ring and two wedding bands; one for each of the people getting married. It is important for people to look at the wedding bands as a symbol of love and friendship for all eternity because that is exactly what they are supposed to symbolize. Wedding bands are supposed to symbolize everything fantastic about marriage and ultimately when a person puts a wedding band on, they should really intend for it to be a lifetime commitment to one another. There are so many different aspects to wedding bands that people need to cover and that is why they are discussed below.

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