| It is customary for family and friends to come | | | | For couples who enjoy art, there is the option of |
| from far and wide to celebrate this wonderful | | | | a love sculpture in bronze or gold. |
| occasion together. It is also customary to shower | | | | Commemorative newspapers, from the couple's |
| the couple with golden anniversary gifts as part of | | | | wedding day, also make a unique gift. |
| the celebration. A wide variety of presents are | | | | Individual gifts such as a handwritten poem or a |
| available, most of which can be readily purchased | | | | piece of art drawn by a grandchild can be a |
| online. | | | | simple, inexpensive but highly effective present, |
| Main Types of Golden Anniversary Gifts | | | | perhaps presented in a gold frame. |
| A present which will always be appreciated is a | | | | Choosing an Appropriate Golden Anniversary Gift |
| gold or gold-plated photo frame or photo album | | | | Any of the above items would make a splendid |
| wherein the couple can display special pictures of | | | | gift for the couple. If possible, choose gold items |
| their life together. A 'Then & Now' style | | | | or engravings to keep the golden anniversary |
| picture frame is a compelling idea as it provides 2 | | | | theme. |
| separate display areas -- one to show a picture | | | | The gemstone linked with the 50th anniversary is |
| of the couple on their wedding day 50 years ago | | | | Gold, Imperial or Golden Topaz. Gold is a symbol |
| and the other to show the couple as they are | | | | of beauty and endurance. The flower linked with |
| now on the day of their golden anniversary. | | | | the 50th anniversary is the Violet. It is a symbol |
| Family members can also make a 'memory book' | | | | of faithfulness. Other types of yellow flowers |
| for the couple by carefully choosing and displaying | | | | such as bunches of tulips, daffodils and yellow |
| pictures from significant periods in their life. This | | | | roses also make beautiful presents. |
| book can also include pictures of their children and | | | | Conclusion |
| grandchildren. | | | | The golden anniversary is such a momentous |
| Giving bottles of fine wine or champagne | | | | occasion that it deserves to be celebrated with a |
| combined with wine goblets and champagne flutes | | | | considerate and meaningful gift. Engraving the |
| is an excellent idea as the couple can use them to | | | | chosen gift with a thoughtful message will make it |
| toast with on the day of their golden anniversary. | | | | more precious to the couple receiving it. Reputable |
| These can be engraved with a personalised | | | | gift websites will provide gifts -- wine goblets, |
| message and the glasses can even be embellished | | | | picture frames, vases and even candles -- which |
| in gold trim. | | | | are already engraved with 'Happy 50th |
| Slightly more off-beat but nevertheless interesting | | | | Anniversary' or something similar. You may also |
| options include a "Name A Star" astronomy gift | | | | find on offer engraving services so that the |
| set and a "Family Name" genealogy gift set for | | | | chosen gifts can be embellished with personal |
| couples who may be interested in these subjects. | | | | messages from close family and friends. |