Wedding Anniversary Marriage of Twenty Years - China
n
he twentieth Wedding Anniversary is
symbolised by china. Produced first in China, gifts to the
newly-weds were often china adorned with a pair of ducks noted
for their fidelity towards each other. Ducks are also
represented as constituting a happy family.
Wallis Simpson, who married King Edward Vlll, celebrated her
twentieth wedding anniversary by having her emerald engagement ring reset.
The engagement ring was inscribed with the words "We are ours now 27
X 36". The cryptic message meant 27th October 1936, the date on which
began Simpson's divorce proceedings and she retained this in her new set
anniversary ring.
On 11th December 1936 Edward abdicated and in marrying him, Wallis
Simpson, already twice married, become the Duchess of Windsor.
On this very important milestone, the anniversary gift could be the beginning of
a collection of highly expensive china, to which pieces are added with each
passing year.
The traditional twentieth wedding anniversary gift has a theme of
china, while the contemporary gift has the them of bone china and
platinum.
The flower associated with the twentieth wedding anniversary is the
Day Lily, while the gem stone associated with this anniversary is emerald.
This
gemstone was once a favourite gift between lovers, as it was believed to
lose its colour should either the giver or receiver become
unfaithful.
Some traditional gift ideas includes
Wedgwood, Moorcroft, Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton and
other fine china.
Ideas for
celebrating the event is to decorate with the theme of the country for
which the gifts stand - China. This includes a garden party
decorated with Chinese lanterns with tables laden with Chinese food.
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