Unique Gift Ideas for a 50th Wedding Anniversary
For the Couple Who is Celebrating a Lifetime Together
Sep 4, 2008
Something gold is the traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary. Many people associate this milestone with thoughts of giving gold jewelry to the celebrating couple, but this does not have to be necessarily so. There are a wide variety of gifts you can purchase or make yourself.
Traditional 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
There is just something special about giving traditional gifts for this wonderful occasion. It brings stability into a marriage that has withheld the test of time. If you prefer traditional gifts, then consider some of these ideas:
- Jewelry
- Gold candlesticks
- A personalized anniversary plate
- Personalized glassware and vases
- Then & Now picture frame
- A personalized Golden Anniversary photo album
Unique & Creative Gift Ideas
A gift for the couple celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary deserves something special and unique. One creative gift idea would be to make your own special gift basket. Find a gold colored basket and line it with shiny gold shredded paper. Find 30 to 50 small gold or "gold" in the name items. Be creative. Some of the choices could be a gold pen, Golden Grahams, gold foil wrapped chocolates, etc. Tie a bright gold ribbon on it to finish it off. The couple will have fun going through everything in the basket.
The couple might be interested in a memory book where they can fill in all of the special events in their life together. Most of these types of books even have space for the couple to write personal messages to family and friends that are recorded forever. With special emphasis on the year they were married, the couple can record popular television shows, music hits, fashion styles, and more.
If the couple is able to travel, send them on a trip to the Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia), or send them on a cruise. You might even send them to Disney World to keep them "young."
50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Those on a Budget
A unique gift does not have to be expensive. Here are some ideas for those on a budget. These ideas are also perfect for individuals who are not part of the immediate family.
- Buy a gold colored picture frame and put in their wedding picture.
- Create a scrapbook of the couple's 50 years together with photos of family, vacations, friends, the homes they have lived in, etc. It would also be nice to include some stories written by their children and grandchildren about the times they spent together.
- Create a CD of music that was popular the year they were married.
- Put together a video montage of their life together with family and friends by placing old photographs on a CD or DVD. It not only helps to preserve these cherished photos, but also gives the couple a chance to watch their photos interactively on a computer or television screen. Most older couples love anything that has to do with memories from their past and of their children and grandchildren.
Most couples that have been married as long as 50 years don't even want presents. They will tell you that they have everything they need. Do something that will make a difference in their lives. Take them out to a special restaurant; offer to cook for them for a month.
You might also consider renovating one of their favorite rooms in their home. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Add some new drapes or blinds. You could refinish a favorite piece of furniture. You can do some home repairs that may be needed. The ideas are endless.
Just remember that when choosing a gift for a couple that is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, it can be extravagant, simple, free, or elegant. The most important thing is to celebrate who they were and are, and acknowledge the couple's long life together.
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