Ruby Anniversary Wishes

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Forty years of marriage is called the ruby anniversary. The ruby is a deep red gemstone that symbolises passion, loyalty and a love that has not faded over the decades. By this date most couples have grown-up children and grandchildren, so the celebration often brings the whole family together. Below are short ruby anniversary wishes, words for a wife and a husband, messages from children, grandchildren and friends, poems and gift ideas for forty years of marriage.

Other anniversaries: pearl (30 years), silver (25), golden (50); plus wedding anniversary wishes.

Short ruby anniversary wishes

• Happy ruby anniversary! Forty years of love is a true treasure.
• Congratulations on forty years of marriage! May your love keep glowing like a ruby.
• Forty years together: an example for your children and grandchildren. Health, warmth and joy!
• Happy ruby anniversary! May a golden one still lie ahead.

For a wife from her husband

• My love, forty years ago I took your hand and I have never let go. Thank you for our children, our grandchildren and every day by your side.
• You are my most precious ruby. The years have only made you more beautiful and made me love you more.

For a husband from his wife

• My love, forty years together and my heart still beats faster when you are near. Thank you for your strength, care and loyalty.
• We have come a long way, and I would choose it again, only with you. Happy ruby anniversary!

From children and grandchildren

• Mum and Dad, our family began forty years ago. Thank you for the love you have given us. Stay healthy and happy!
• Grandma and Grandpa, you are the best couple in the world. We love you and are proud of you!

From friends

• Dear friends, for forty years you have walked side by side, supporting each other. Happy ruby anniversary; we are waiting for the golden one!
• Your love proves that real feelings have no expiry date.

Ruby anniversary poems

Forty years, a ruby flame,
A heart that loves as much as then;
May joy and love remain the same
And bring you happiness again!

The ruby burns with passion's fire,
It never fades as seasons go;
May love remain your heart's desire
And tender warmth forever glow!

Gift ideas for a ruby anniversary

The traditional gift for forty years of marriage is ruby jewellery or something red: glasses, a blanket, a photo album with a red cover. Red roses are the perfect flowers. A luxurious box of 201 red roses or the Ruby Kiss bouquet makes a vivid symbol of undying love.

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See red roses and roses in a box.

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FAQ

Which anniversary is celebrated after 40 years?

The ruby anniversary.

Why ruby?

The ruby symbolises passion and loyalty that have not faded in forty years.

What flowers suit a ruby anniversary?

Red roses, the colour of ruby: for example, a large box of roses or the Ruby Kiss bouquet.

Five years earlier, couples celebrate their coral anniversary.

Five years later comes the sapphire anniversary (45 years).

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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.