Do you and your spouse celebrate your marriage throughout the year?
Anniversaries are wonderful times to reflect on your relationship. But we encourage you to celebrate each other all year long. These celebrations can look however you want them to, and give you something to look forward to in the midst of the mundane.
If you’re ready to celebrate the life you’ve created together, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’re sharing some tips to help you get started. Your marriage deserves to be celebrated, so let’s jump right in.
Don’t Wait for Typical “Special Occasions”
You don’t have to wait for designated “special occasions” to celebrate your marriage. Instead, you can make them up as you go. If you simply feel like planning an extra-special date night or weekend getaway, then start dreaming up your adventure.
Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries are enjoyable, but other people are often competing for your attention, like family members and friends. Why not find times to celebrate that aren’t tied to a family gathering or annual event? Your marriage is worth celebrating every day, so think of dates that work for the two of you and schedule that time together.
Create New Traditions, Just Because
Creating new traditions to celebrate your marriage can liven up the holidays–or any regular day, for that matter. You and your spouse can build your own traditions based on memories and activities that are important to you. Then, celebrate them at a time you choose.
The beautiful thing about creating your own traditions is that you can truly make them yours. Together, you can commemorate things that might only be significant to your relationship. Remembering events like your first date, the day you got engaged, or even a memorable event you enjoyed together are all great places to start.
Review the Top 10 Highlights of Your Year
One of the traditions we value and look forward to is reviewing our top 10 highlights of the year. We usually do this on New Year’s Day over Chinese food. Together, we’ll review our daily journal, look at photos we’ve taken over the past year, and create a list of highlights we want to remember.
These highlights can be special everyday moments that stand out to you, or they can be big, important events in your year. Maybe a simple walk around the lake turned into a defining conversation that propelled you toward a shared dream. Or perhaps you took a vacation that turned out to be really memorable.
It’s easy to focus on disappointments and hurt. This year-in-review gives you a chance to focus on laughing, sharing memories, and celebrating. You’re making valuable time to explore where you’ve come from, what you’ve enjoyed together, and where you’re headed.
Celebrate A Little Every Day
There are small ways to celebrate, even when you’re in the middle of a busy week. That’s why we wrote the One Year Love Talk Devotional. This daily devotional is designed to help you take a few minutes each day to focus on one another, improve your communication, and deepen your love. You can find a copy here.
How do you and your spouse celebrate your marriage? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
