crystal wedding

Background and meaning of the crystal wedding

Crystal conveys values such as fragility, transparency and hardness, which is reflected in every marriage. After all the years together, a relationship appears very solid and stable. However, on this day, husband and wife should be reminded that their marriage can break like glass at any time if it is neglected. It is also necessary to treat each other with respect and to be considerate of each other. Even if a relationship has existed for a long time, it is essential to work on it and not let each other go. When a marriage reaches its 15th anniversary, it is based on a stable foundation of honesty and trust. The relationship between the two people is clear and pure, like glass. Since both have learned to see through the other like glass without words, this anniversary is also known as a glass wedding.

One tradition says that the house and garden are decorated with garlands made of bottles. In addition, the yard is besieged with glass bottles. The couple is given the task of crossing the yard without breaking a single glass bottle. This is why it is colloquially referred to as a bottle wedding.

At the time when various customs arose, marriage was still for life and was subject to strict religious regulations. Today, these guidelines have been relaxed somewhat and customs are mostly no longer practiced.
Marriage should not cling to symbolic values or even force them on oneself. Instead, it is helpful to incorporate symbolism such as fragility into one's everyday life and to reflect on it.