How long have I been married to Zauji? Not long ago, less than a decade. When compared to our peers, our marriage is still in its infancy because Zauji and I both married at an adult age. Like other couples, of course we always celebrate our wedding day, which falls on the 27th of Dzulhijah. This year we will celebrate our umpteenth anniversary, and God willing, we have designed 14 interesting ideas as gifts for our wedding anniversary.
What are they? Let's check it out!
Gregorian and Dzulhijah Calendar
Why did we choose the Islamic calendar as our wedding anniversary? We want this special date to be remembered as part of one of
the blessed months of Muslims. Actually, in the Gregorian calendar, our
wedding date falls on a beautiful date that many people are looking for.
For one thing, we chose the Islamic calendar, which of course will
change to a Gregorian month every year.
Well,
the Hijri calendar is always a unique wedding gift because at the
beginning of the year we usually give a special mark for our wedding
anniversary the following year.
Spend Time Together
Wedding anniversary day
is always a special day for us to spend more time together without
anyone else. Actually, every day we are always together, even 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week if I am working from home
or not taking care of my mother, who lives almost 20 km away. Of course, this time together is more special because on this day we remember many
happy and sad moments.
Remembering the Taaruf Period
Not
knowing the dating period, Zauji and I ta'aruf process only took 3
months. We were separated for some time, but fate brought us together
again and even continued our marriage. We still often talk about these
times, especially on this special day, how humans are unable to resist
His will, no matter how strong we are.
Remembering the Ijab Kabul
I
accept the marriage of xxxx binti xxxx with the dowry of xxxx, which
means I also accept her spoiled ness, nagging, pouting, snoring, farting,
and everything. Maybe this is what makes Zauji patient in dealing with
his extraordinary wife. When everything goes bland, the wedding anniversary is the right time to remember the sweetness of that beautiful moment.
Special Cake
Sometimes
I think that Zauji is much more romantic than me and tends to say yes
to whatever I want. This year, I asked for a special cake that we had
never bought before. This cake has been my target for a long time, but
because it has not been certified halal by MUI, I kept this desire to
myself. Alhamdulillah, since the end of last year, my dream cake has
been officially certified halal and is part of 14 interesting ideas as a
wedding anniversary gift.
Favorite Snacks
We
often try new culinary delights in our free time. Don't imagine us
hunting for culinary delights in expensive restaurants with a budget of hundreds of thousands. Our culinary delights are super low-budget, cheap culinary delights. At the beginning of our marriage, we had a list of various culinary delights that we wanted to try together.
Since Zauji is a homebody who rarely eats out, I am the one who mostly recommends what snacks we will try every week. Over time, it seems that the desire to try various new menus has faded, replaced by impromptu menus that are the result of our spontaneity. This year we want to try Saung Apung, which provides grilled fish and chicken. It seems quite fun to enjoy lunch while enjoying the natural atmosphere.
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| Our favorite state, Jando |
It seems simple, but it might be true.
“The most important thing is not what to eat with but who to eat with .”
Go for a walk
This
is our weekly must-do. Since Zauji’s eyesight has started to decline,
we try to avoid traveling when it’s already dark or over long distances.
Like previous years, we plan to go around Bandung Raya through the
coastal route that is still dominated by villages and vegetable gardens.
I have been talking about this idea for a long time, and it should be
fun to ride a motorcycle while getting to know our homeland better.
Present
Gifts
and sweet surprises are an inseparable part of every wedding
celebration. Alhamdulillah, for a wife, it is not expensive items but extraordinary efforts for a man to give the best for his wife; it feels like it deserves two thumbs up.
A small note
Actually, not only at the wedding celebration, from the beginning I often wrote small notes on post-its
for Zauji as an expression of affection. Although sometimes I didn't
get a response from Zauji, it seems that men are like that. This trick
is quite effective in sparking romance between the two of us.
Romantic Chat
Often
far apart because of work or when we have to accompany our mother, we
still maintain the habit of having romantic chats until now. Don't
imagine 'strange' chats. Just saying "I love you or miss you" on our
wedding anniversary seems to be enough to represent the flowers of love, even though we are no longer young.
Talking About Dreams
After living in Zauji's mother's house for years, having our own house was our dream. A white house with a yard large enough for gardening, wide open windows, and a not too high fence became our dream design.
Calculating Savings
This might be the most awkward idea for
a couple to celebrate their wedding anniversary. But this is what Zauji
and I often do. We both have sky-high dreams and, of course, need more
funds to achieve them. Counting the small change of money that we
collect in a special tin used for biscuits is always an exciting moment
every year.
A warm hug
It
is said that hugs provide many benefits, one of which is producing
oxytocin, an anti-stress hormone. As long as we are given the
opportunity to meet on our wedding anniversary, we feel like we always
do this ritual as a first gift.
Photo of Two
Well,
I don't know when it started, but we both always document every trip
wherever we go. At first it was just photos, but now we document it in
the form of videos, and of course we won't publish it because it's only
for personal documentation. I usually arrange these photos and make them
a special gift for Zauji.
Give thanks
Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah, Lord of the Universe.
The
essence of all wedding gifts is the gratitude of a husband and wife for
the gift of Allah, who has given them a couple who are of the same heart
and soul. It is an extraordinary thing if a couple can celebrate their
wedding anniversary every year because, of course, it is not easy to spend
every second, minute, hour, day, and year with someone who has been
determined by Allah to be the fulfiller of our deen.
May Allah bless every marriage that is intended to seek His blessing.
May Allah bless every marriage that is intended to seek His blessing.
Happy Wedding Anniversary , Happy 14th wedding anniversary to Mba Marita Ningtyas... 14 Years Together , may it always be a marriage full of blessings until Jannah. May 14 Interesting Ideas as Wedding Anniversary Gifts be an inspiration for all.
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