Are you going to celebrate your 21st wedding anniversary? It’s time to celebrate a birthday in the colors of the rainbow: the opal wedding! Learn all about the tradition of this 21st year of marriage…
What weddings for 21 years of marriage?
(Updated May 13, 2022) It’s been 21 years since you promised to live your life together… To celebrate this 21st wedding anniversary, we’re talking about the opal wedding.
Why an opal wedding?
This fine stone, often used in jewelry and jewelry, is captivating, like your partner, isn’t it? Its name has two origins: it comes from the word “upala” which in Sanskrit (the sacred language of India) means precious stonebut also Greek word “opallios” translated as “to see a change of color”. Because the opal stone presents a multitude of colors: its white base (sometimes translucent) has iridescent reflections, similar to those of the rainbow. Like the emotions that mark your marital union, we can see it pink, green, blue or yellow… Made of hydrated silica, each opal is unique and made of a thousand details… like your love story. In stone language and therapy it is said that opal soothes and balances energies. It would also allow you to let go to help you live fully in the present moment. Qualities that can be very useful in a marriage.
21 years of marriage: what gifts to give for the opal wedding?
A romantic evening is always welcome when it comes to celebrate a wedding anniversary ! To stay in the mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of the stone, you can also share a hot stone massageto enjoy a moment of relaxation for two. For your opal wedding, if you wish to organize a trip, opt for a weekend on the Opal Coast in France, or a nice trip to one of the countries producing this stone like Guatemala, Honduras, Japan or Peru For example. Of course, a jewel decorated with one or more opals will please Madame! But if you can’t afford one, something in rainbow colors will be just as charming.
What texts for the opal wedding?
Are you racking your brains to mark the spirit of your partner during this wedding anniversary? No need for sumptuous gifts: pretty words of love written from the heart should fill him or her with joy. Discover some messages to accompany the opal wedding:
- “Like opal, our couple knew how to remain strong and maintain their authenticity in good times and bad”
- “It’s been 21 years since we united our destinies. I would like our journey together to never end”
- “Our love is as bright, rich and precious as opal. I love you more than anything”
