Horse drawn memories: Commemorate your anniversary with a carriage adventure
Anniversaries are truly special days. They present the perfect opportunity for a couple to spend time together, commemorating days, months and years of mutual commitment. They can also leave you racking your brain for the perfect gift to present to your significant other.
In medieval times, when wedding anniversaries were first celebrated, timeworn unions were recognized with particularly lavish symbolism. After 25 years of marriage, a husband would crown his wife with a wreath of silver. When the pair reached the 50-year landmark, the man would place a golden laurel upon her head. Though this regal custom has passed, we still retain the tradition of referring to a silver or gold anniversary.
However long you and your loved one have been together, you can forge an anniversary memory as precious as gold. A romantic drive in a horse drawn carriage is an experience that will sweep your sweetheart off their feet.
You might opt for an evening promenade through the city, or a country drive. Many companies will provide refreshments for an old-fashioned picnic. One Kinrossie, Perth-based company offers just such a drive.
Couples depart at 10 a.m., boarding a two-person Victoria and setting out for the Perthshire countryside. You then may stop for refreshments in the forest, near the azure waters of Hill Loch, or on the banks of the River Tay. Your picnic can range from a rustic repast of sandwiches and game pie to a luxurious spread including champagne and caviar. Many companies encourage folks to bring their own refreshments. Check out our recipes for a savory Victorian picnic.
If you’d like a more sophisticated celebration, you might want to surprise that special someone with a trip to the Royal Opera House or Savoy Theatre. You can also whisk them away to the Dorchester for the hotel’s award-winning afternoon tea or a relaxing day at the spa, or even take a room for an intimate night away. Several companies specialize in runs to these London hotspots.
Wherever you are, whatever your style, our extensive database will help you plan the perfect carriage experience for your anniversary.
Your life together is made up of memories. Make them unforgettable.