Wedding Anniversary Marriage of Nine Years - Pottery or Willow

 

The ninth Wedding Anniversary is symbolised by gifts of pottery.  

Pottery symbolises the ability of an object to be moulded into a variety of shapes. Even as the creation of the human race has the human being created out of clay, so many of the utensils used in the home were made out of clay.

Currently being introduced into the contemporary wedding is the drinking of wine by the bride and groom from one container with two handles. This follows an old tradition where, after the bride and groom took a sip from the same container it was passed to the rest of the wedding party and subsequently placed in a prominent place in their home so that they could be always reminded of their wedding vows.  

The flower associated with the ninth wedding anniversary is the poppy.  The Gemstone represented by this anniversary is Lapis Lazuli and Tiger Eye.  

Tiger Eye is a stone which inspires the confidence to be brave but sensible.  Claimed by some to aid the digestive system.

Lapis Lazuli is considered to be the “tone of friendship” It is said to protect one from physical danger and encourage honesty and dignity.

Traditional gifts for the ninth wedding anniversary include decorative vases, international pottery, sculptures, flower pots, dinnerware.

Since willow is associated with water, you might make your ninth wedding anniversary memorable by either sailing down the river in a small rowing boat, or take a trip on a ferry or a day excursion on a boat which includes a meal you can celebrate with. You could make this either a daytime or a night time trip. There might even be a more romantic alternative, a night trip on a gondola just for two, with a meal and a bottle of your favourite wine.