| It is commonly known that 25th wedding | | | | know they might find their dancing feet! (This can |
| anniversary gifts are represented by silver, but | | | | be adapted to suit the couple, maybe kite surfing |
| why is this? Good question. Prepare yourself for a | | | | lessons for the more adventurous couple...) |
| (short!) history lesson! | | | | For a slightly more pricey gift is the gift of a |
| The tradition of the silver anniversary started | | | | watch. A well made silver watch is a fitting |
| back in Medieval Germany. Back then it was | | | | memory of this wedding anniversary. You can |
| considered quite a big deal for a couple to reach | | | | even get it engraved with a special message! This |
| 25 years of marriage (people didn't live as long | | | | works for both the husband and/or wife. |
| back then - remember?). When a couple had been | | | | For your parents on their 25th wedding |
| married for 25 years, the wife was presented | | | | anniversary you may want to give them a |
| with a silver wreath to honor the couples 25 | | | | memory book. This can be either made yourself, |
| years together. The silver was used to represent | | | | or you could get someone to do it for you. |
| the harmony needed to stay married this long! | | | | Decorate the cover with silver to show the 25th |
| OK! History lesson is over folks. Down to business. | | | | wedding anniversary. Included photos of your |
| Here are some great silver anniversary gift ideas | | | | parents years together - maybe even have one |
| to take away with you. | | | | of each of them as children in the beginning. |
| A great gift idea for the couple. Give the happy | | | | Now that you know why silver is used to |
| anniversary couple a gift certificate for a couple | | | | represent the 25th anniversary, let it help you to |
| of months of ballroom dancing lessons. You never | | | | choose a significant gift. |