The 28th wedding anniversary is known as the orchid anniversary. The orchid is an exquisite flower that blooms for months but needs careful attention; it stands for tenderness, grace and harmony. Here is what this anniversary means, how to celebrate it, what to give the couple and how to word your wishes, from short messages to a poem.
More on this topic: 25th anniversary wishes, 30th anniversary wishes, anniversary gifts for parents.
After 28 years, love is a little like an orchid: it does not need grand words, but it does need care and attention, and in return it blooms beautifully for months. This anniversary is often seen as a second youth: the children are grown, and the couple have time for each other again.
Anniversary names vary between sources, as the tradition grew up orally and differently from country to country. The most common Ukrainian name for the 28th anniversary is the orchid anniversary.
Twenty-eight, an orchid in bloom,
That flowers when tended with care —
May your love fill every room
Like spring that is always there.
Plan a romantic day for two: a walk through a botanical garden or glasshouse full of orchids, dinner out or a weekend away. Many couples look back at their wedding photos on this day.The previous anniversary is the 27th (mahogany), and the next is the 29th (velvet).
The most symbolic gift is a flowering orchid in a pot, which lasts for months. Orchid jewellery, a floral perfume, a silk scarf or porcelain with floral painting are also lovely.
Flowers suit any anniversary: a husband gives his wife a bouquet in the morning, and guests bring flowers along with their gift. For ideas for parents, see anniversary gifts for parents.
For the 28th anniversary, give lavish roses or flowers in pink, purple and white tones. A morning bouquet is the simplest way to say you still care.
See roses and flowers for women.
The orchid anniversary.
A flowering potted orchid, orchid-themed jewellery or porcelain, or a floral perfume — plus a bouquet.
Wish the couple what the anniversary stands for, recall their journey together and add a bouquet — see the ideas above.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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