Tin Wedding: The symbol of marriage in Poland and Finland

Each culture celebrates the stages of love with its own unique symbols. While in France, we honor 6 years with the scent of Cyprus and 9 years with the art of earthenware, our Polish and Finnish neighbors have chosen a much more industrial and pragmatic metaphor: sheet metal.

The "Tin Plate Wedding" is celebrated for the ninth wedding anniversary in Poland and for the sixth in Finland. Far from being a cold symbol, this everyday material honors a love that has become a solid and protective shelter. But what does this metal plate really mean?

Let's explore this tradition that celebrates the quiet strength of a well-built home.

The Symbolism of Sheet Metal: Protection, Simplicity and Reliability

Sheet metal isn't a precious metal; it's an essential material. It's the material of roofs that protect, tools that serve, and structures that last. For a couple, it represents:

• Home Protection: The primary function of sheet metal is to protect against the elements. It's a wonderful metaphor for a couple who have become a solid refuge, a "roof" for the family, protecting its members from life's hazards.
• The Beauty of Simplicity Sheet metal is a humble, unadorned material. It symbolizes a love that needs no frills to be strong. Its strength lies in its simplicity, reliability, and everyday usefulness .
• Resilience: Sheet metal is designed to resist. It bends but does not break. It is the symbol of a love that has adapted and endured, proving its resilience year after year.

Duogemma Inspiration : Gifts that Build Everyday Life

To celebrate this protective strength, we offer gifts that combine design, durability and a personal touch that will make them unique.

• The "Shelter of Everyday Life" Gift: The Enameled Metal Mug For a direct nod to the theme, our enameled metal mug is a perfect choice. Unbreakable and reliable, it's the perfect companion for every moment, from morning coffee to evening tea. Personalize it with your wedding date for a gift as strong as your union.
• The "Our Anchor Point" Gift : The Poster with GPS Coordinates Your home has foundations. Immortalize the GPS coordinates of your home on a designer poster . It's a modern and elegant way to celebrate the "roof" you've built together.
• The "Ready for Adventure" Gift: The Personalized Backpack A strong love is ready to face anything. A high-quality, sturdy, and functional backpack , embroidered with your initials, is the symbol of this reliability. It's ready to accompany you on all the adventures life has in store for you.
• The "Our Team" Gift: Matching T-shirts Celebrate your duo with a pair of organic cotton t-shirts . A discreet embroidery of a symbol that represents your strength (a small house, an anchor, etc.) is a gift that reinforces team spirit.

Exploring the traditions of our neighbors opens us up to new ways of seeing love. Whether we celebrate earthenware or sheet metal, the message is the same: after several years, your love has become a refuge, a solid and precious shelter.