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