Golden Wedding Anniversary

Did you know that the 50^th Anniversary goes way back to the Middle Ages?  Traditionally the husband would present his wife with a gold wreath on their Anniversary, thus why this anniversary is associated with gold. Gold also represents a strong, resistant and wealth of experience in their marriage.

A big milestone in married life is reaching your Golden Wedding Anniversary together. Half a century with one person shows how strong their marriage is. This is something that must be celebrated. See below for some ideas on how to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Organising a Golden Wedding event for your parents

One idea is to arrange a get together with the whole family and friends by having a party with a golden theme. You could even get everyone to wear gold accessories. The Anniversary couple could wear golden wreaths.

You could also arrange a room to have a meal or afternoon tea with close family at a hotel or restaurant.  Although don’t forget to organise a cake.

Another idea is to book a getaway or a surprise holiday where you can all be together. Or you could just book it for the couple as a gift. Either way this would be a very romantic and memorable. Talking about gifts, below are some gift ideas.

Golden Wedding Flowers

Violets are associated with the 50^th anniversary. The meaning of the violet is virtue, simplicity and faithfulness. There is always the rose and typically a yellow rose for this anniversary. You could buy a bouquet which has yellow roses and violets in, or you could buy a Golden Anniversary Rose to go in the garden.

50th Anniversary Jewellery

If you are buying for your husband, then you can’t go wrong with a watch or cufflinks. If you are buying for your wife, then you can’t go wrong if its real gold. It could be a lovely necklace, bracelet or even a ring with her favourite stone. Some people would rather buy a gift for the couple and an anniversary clock is a good choice.

Golden Wedding Personalised Gifts

There are many gifts that you could buy for this occasion. Personalised champagne with some personalised crystal glasses, A photo frame with the couples wedding date, a vase and many more ideas. Have a look at our range of personalised gifts. We have so many to choose from.

Other Golden Wedding gifts

You cannot go wrong with a then and now photo frame. We have a few to choose from. If the couple have a good sense of humour, then take a look at our mug range. Why not buy the couple a spa day or a meal for two at a lovely hotel or restaurant?

Conclusion

The golden wedding anniversary is a milestone that should be celebrated with loved ones. There are many ways to celebrate, but some of the most popular include getting together for a party, booking a getaway or surprise holiday, and buying jewellery. No matter how you choose to celebrate, make sure to enjoy your time with family and friends!

For our full range of our Golden Wedding Anniversary gifts please check out our 50th Anniversary gifts section