13 September 2007
Second Wedding Anniversary Ideas
When looking for second wedding anniversary ideas, consider unique properties of cotton that the second anniversary is symbolized by.
Apart from appearing to be a step up from the paper anniversary of your first year together, cotton lends itself to a variety of symbolic interpretations.
Cotton is natural.
Being a natural substance, cotton can symbolise the development of the couple becoming their natural selves with each other.
Cotton is comfortable to wear.
Two years of marriage and growth together means you no longer need to put on airs and graces, being comfortable and relaxed with each other knowing that you are accepted for who you are.
Cotton is a hardy fiber.
This hardiness can represent that the union has proved itself strong through all the changes that married life brings.
Cotton Clings.
This quality metaphorically symbolizes how husband and wife cling to each other.
Cotton is Resilient.
No matter how dirty or smudged it gets, it can easily be cleaned and restored to it’s original pristine condition.
When you look at the qualities of cotton, you can see a reflection of these qualities that have developed up to your second wedding anniversary. Ideas for cotton tokens of your love can be as immensely practical or deeply personal as you like.
Here are a few second wedding anniversary gift ideas to start you off.
Monogrammed Handkerchiefs.
If you are handy with embroidery needle and thread you can do this your self adding little love flourishes or get it done by a monogramming service.
Table cloth and serviette set.
Again you can personalize using you embroidery skills. It would make a lovely tradition and heirloom to add a new personalization each year and bring it out on special occasions to adorn your dinner table.
His and Her Towels
Or on a more personal note, his and her cotton bathrobes
Cross-Stitch or Tapestry Picture.
Complete kits are readily available from any craft shop. Select a pattern that represents the two of you. To make it even more personal, get a favorite photo of you both copied and printed onto some aida fabric and cross-stitch or tapestry it. This is a great project for winter nights at home.
Cross-Stitch Card.
If a major project is out of the question then perhaps a small simple cross-stitch picture framed in a card is more your thing. Again your local craft shop will have kits for you to choose from.
Cotton Garments
Anything ranging from shirts and blouses to underwear and socks.
Bed Linen.
Sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers or even a bedroll cover or cushion will suffice. You may think this is impersonal but you couldn’t be more wrong. What is more personal than the marriage bed? And think, every time you place the linen on the bed it will remind you of your first two years together.
So enjoy your second wedding anniversary and have fun coming up with your own cotton wedding anniversary ideas.
