| A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a | | | | gold or handmade paper from family and |
| milestone most married couples wish to reach. | | | | friends |
| What can you possibly give a couple after 50 | | | | |
| years of marriage? The most meaningful | | | | - Are they up for a cruise? Take them on a |
| wedding anniversary gift is one that comes | | | | weekend or week long cruise. They probably |
| from the heart: to express your love and | | | | will enjoy sharing this vacation with others |
| appreciation towards all that they mean to | | | | |
| you, how their staying married through the | | | | - What could help them personally? Can you |
| thick and thin of life has influenced you, to | | | | lease a car for them? Pay for a kitchen or |
| tell about the warm and loving memories you | | | | other home renovation? |
| shared with them throughout the years. | | | | |
| | | | - Do they golf? Pay for private lessons or a |
| The 50th anniversary is commemorated by gold | | | | VIP membership at their favorite club. Buy 2 |
| and the flower is violet. A gift certainly | | | | clubs, have them engraved and then gold |
| doesn't have to be gold, wrap a gift in gold | | | | plated |
| paper or paper decorated with violets. | | | | |
| | | | - What hobbies do they enjoy? Give them gift |
| 50th anniversary gift ideas for the couple | | | | certificates to their favorite craft or hobby |
| | | | store. |
| - Keepsake personalized anniversary gifts, | | | | |
| such as a photo quilt or pillow | | | | - Buy tickets to a favorite event and pay for |
| | | | their lodging and food expenses |
| - Monthly or quarterly lo-carb, dietetic or | | | | |
| fruit gift baskets | | | | - Do they volunteer or have a favorite |
| | | | charity? Contribute to their favorite |
| - Restore their wedding photo and place in a | | | | organization. Find out if a plaque or some |
| gold frame | | | | other special mention can be given in their |
| | | | name |
| - Have a painting or caricature made out of | | | | |
| their wedding photo | | | | The best 50th anniversary gift for the couple |
| | | | is one that helps them to enjoy life more. |
| - As they probably don't cook for themselves | | | | Many couples don't even want to receive |
| as much, gift certificates to restaurants | | | | gifts. Give a gift of your time and help. |
| would be appreciated | | | | Make up "Gift of Time" or "Labor of Love" |
| | | | coupons to take them out to their favorite |
| - A gift of theater or concert subscription | | | | restaurant, make them a home-cooked meal, |
| tickets. Make them a patron with VIP | | | | chauffeur them on a shopping trip, run |
| privileges | | | | errands for them, take them to a show or |
| | | | movie, have a local landscaping company take |
| - The children can create a 50th anniversary | | | | care of their property, have their home |
| keepsake journal gift. Ask family and friends | | | | repainted. Find out what will make a |
| to write a paragraph or two to share a memory | | | | difference in the quality of their life. |
| with their parents. Or ask for a photo with | | | | |
| the couple that the children don't have and | | | | Your love and attention will be the most |
| write a caption about it | | | | appreciated 50th anniversary gift you can |
| | | | give your parents or a couple. Make the time |
| - Instead of a guest book, buy a music box | | | | for those you love! |
| and fill it with messages of love written on | | | | |