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