Wedding_anniversary

A wedding anniversary is an anniversary of the date on which a wedding took place. Married persons who regard the day of their marriage as important may mark the occasion in some special way.

The 25th (silver) or 30th anniversaries are often marked within the immediate family, since they often coincide with the end of the child-rearing phase of family life.

Broader groups in society, especially the extended families (including any grandchildren), may help to celebrate later events, such as the 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversaries.

In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, one can receive a message from Queen Elizabeth II for the 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after the 70th.Who is entitled?. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17. This is done by applying to Buckingham Palace, or to the Governor-General\'s office in Commonwealth countries.Wedding anniversaries. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

In Canada, one can receive a message from the Governor General beginning at the 50th wedding anniversary and every five years until the 60th, where then one can to petition Queen Elizabeth II as in other Commonwealth countries.Messages from the Governor General and Her Majesty The Queen. The Governor General. Retrieved on 2007-10-24.

In the United States one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary after the 50th. White House Greeting. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

In Australia, one can receive a letter from the Governor General and the present Prime Minister with congratulations on a 50th and subsequent wedding anniversaries;Australian Government: It\'s an Honour. Retrieved on 2008-02-11. and also from the Federal Opposition Leader, local member of parliament both federal and state, and state Governor.

Roman Catholics can apply for a Papal Blessing through their local Diocese for wedding anniversaries of a special nature(25th, 50th, 60th, etc...). The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Office of the Bishop. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.

References

See also

• Hierarchy of precious substances

External links

• Chicago Public Library\'s gift list with yearly gifts up to the 50th

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