You are going to celebrate your 17th wedding anniversary, but do you know why this anniversary is called the rosy wedding anniversary? We explain everything to you!
What weddings for 17 years of marriage?
(Updated May 9, 2022) THE 17 years of marriage bear the name of “rose wedding“.
Why a rosy wedding?
This poetic appellation makes both reference to flowers and rosewood. The latter, very resistant and fragrant, is appreciated for its exceptional properties, both in carpentry and in cosmetics. For its part, the rose flower is at once sweet, beautiful and fragrant, but also spicy! So many qualifiers for these two plant materials which evoke the personalities of the spouses and the characteristics of their marriage…
17 years of marriage: what gifts to give for the wedding anniversary?
For celebrate the rose weddingit is fashionable to offerrosewood essential oil (which you can find at Aroma Zone) known to be anti-infectious, anti-aging, and whose fragrance calms the nerves and anxiety… Perfect for continuing on your merry way together. Obviously, the famous rose bouquet is certainly a classic gift, but devilishly effective to please your partner. However, pay attention to the symbolism embodied by this multi-colored flower! Yellow, for example, should be avoided, because it is synonymous with infidelity! For red, it is desire and passion, while white represents peace and sincerity of feelings. When it comes to pink, it refers to gentleness and fidelity. If the loved one is rather gourmandyou have the choice because the rose is a very popular ingredient for making products such as jam, tea, macaroons, pastry desserts, candies and even syrups. But perhaps you would prefer rose cosmetics like a perfume or a cream? Disney fans can also opt for the Swarovski crystal reproduction of the enchanted rose from the Disney cartoon. Beauty and the Beast ! Other gift ideas could also please: a piece of rosewood furniture, a piece of pink clothing or an accessory, or a bed sprinkled with rose petals for a romantic evening!
What gifts to give to a man for 17th wedding anniversary?
Rose is not only used in women’s perfumery and men’s perfumes also contain it! So you can please your companion by offering him eau de toilette or perfume like L’homme Ultime by Yves Saint-Laurent, Noir de Noir by Tom Ford or even Lyric man by Amouage. He will also like a good bottle of rosé wine to drink in moderation, of course!
