Wedding Anniversary Marriage of Thirteen Years - Lace 

The thirteenth wedding anniversary harks back to the wedding day itself where lace is often used quite extensively and expensively in the wedding dress as well as the veil. 

In all, 12 million stitches and 12,000 hours of work were invested in Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress and veil, and there's no saying how many silkworms had to work day and night to provide all that silk. 

The flowers associated with the thirteenth wedding anniversary are the Hollyhock and the gemstones representing this anniversary are Citrine, Malachite and Moonstone.

Some claim that moonstone it promotes long life, happiness and loyalty to the wearer. Also it is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Cancer.

Citrine is said to diminishes self-destructive tendencies by raising self-esteem. Good for overall emotional well-being.

Traditional gifts for the thirteenth wedding anniversary include lingerie, table cloths, handkerchiefs, clothing, pillow slips.

Lace suggests romance - as in a lace wedding veil - as well as delicacy to the touch. In celebrating the thirteenth wedding anniversary, a couple might like try for an ultra romantic atmosphere.  

For all information contact Vlady at vlady_celebrant@yahoo.com.au , telephone her on (07) 3283 8567, Mobile 0415 324 982 or write to her, Vlady M Peters, Civil Marriage Celebrant, PO Box 394, Redcliffe. Qld. Australia.