The Citizen, 1991-02-13, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1991. PAGE 13.
Romantic remembrances for your wedding anniversary
Anniversaries are special occa
sions meant to be remembered in
unique and different ways.
While some 173,500 anniversar
ies of all types are celebrated daily,
it is the wedding anniversary that
commands the most attention.
In addition to the 64 million
wedding anniversaries celebrated
annually, there are other pre-wedd
ing anniversaries as well.
From the “first date” anniver
sary, popular with the young and
not-so-young romantics, to the
engagement date anniversary, pre
liminary to the “I do,” and the
wedding anniversary, roses convey
a meaningful sentiment appropri
ate to all special anniversary occa
sions.
Rated the number one “all
occasion” anniversary gift item,
red roses have always offered even
the busiest individual the welcome
advantage of versatility. Usually
purchased in arrangements of one,
three, five or seven, roses fit any
budget.
Whether the choice was a single
rose or a dozen, a typical month in
1987 found 400,000 anniversary
buyers, about 13,000 daily, pur
chasing a variety of rose gifts
nationwide.
If you are celebrating a wedding
anniversary this year, you should
remember that a gift of roses is the
perfect way to recapture the ro
mance of young love, and allows
you, the sender, to deliver an
eloquent message suited to your
partner’s tastes.
In Victorian times, shy husbands
used small rose bouquets called
“tussie-mussies” to communicate
devotion, trust and love. A modern-
day anniversary “tussie-mussie”
could contain the number of red
roses representing the months or
years a couple has spent sharing
happy moments together - six roses
for six years, 24 roses for 24 years,
etc.
So, it’s the anniversary of your
. first date. How about a gift of
gourmet dining at an exclusive
restaurant? Send your invitation
attached to a rose bud base with a
card describing the romantic even
ing you have planned.
If the gift you have selected for
your special someone is unsuitable
for wrapping - (how do you tie a
bow on a vacation or a new car?) -
here are two alternatives. Give the
lucky recipient a dozen, half-dozen
or even a single red rose, along
with a card describing your “un
wrappable” gift. Wrapping your
gift card in an innocent looking box
with a rose trim is another clever
and intimate idea.
Families now
share wedding
expenses
It’s traditional in the United
States for the parents of the bride
to cover the entire cost of the
couple’s wedding. But, according
to Bride’s magazine, this situation
is changing.
For the first time, there’s a
definite trend toward the sharing
of wedding expenses, says
Bride’s. The groom’s family, as
well as the bride and groom
themselves, are taking on a chunk
of the financial responsibility.
One reason for this may be
changing attitudes toward the
nature of marriage. In this era of
liberation, a bride’s parents are
no longer considered to be
“marrying off” their daughter.
Rather, the wedding is seen as the
joining of two people, and two
families, with everyone contribut
ing to the festivities.
When selecting a rose arrange
ment for your anniversary, remem
ber roses have a “language” of
their own, and there are a number
of vibrant colors suitable for every
occasion. Use this guide from
American’s Rose Growers to con
vey the appropriate message.
•The red rose symbolizes love,
respect and cotirage.
•Pink roses carry the message,
“You’re gentle and graceful”.
•Deep pink roses say, “Thank
you”.
•Light pink roses convey admira
tion.
•A white rose says: “You’re
heavenly.”
•Red and white roses tied to
gether indicate unity.
•Yellow roses signify joy and
gladness.
•A bouquet of roses in full bloom
means gratitude.
•A single rose in full bloom
means “I love you” or “I still love
you”.
Combining traditional values and
innovative ideas can enhance the
spirit of giving and create a much
loved remembrance.
JACK REAVIE ENTERPRISES
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