Selection of golden wedding anniversary gifts
It is customary for family and friends to come from far and wide to celebrate this wonderful occasion together. It is also customary to present the couple with golden wedding gifts as part of the celebration. There is a wide variety of gifts available, most of which can be easily purchased online.
Main types of golden wedding gifts
A gift that will always be appreciated is a gilded or gold-plated picture frame or photo album in which the couple can display special photos of their life together. A ‘Then and Now’ style photo frame is a compelling idea as it provides 2 separate display areas: one to display a photo of the couple on their wedding day 50 years ago and the other to display the couple as they were. as they are now on the day of their golden wedding. Family members can also make a ‘scrapbook’ for the couple by carefully choosing and displaying photographs from significant periods of their lives. This book can also include pictures of your children and grandchildren.
Giving bottles of good wine or champagne combined with wine glasses and champagne glasses is an excellent idea since the bride and groom can use them to toast their golden wedding day. These can be engraved with a personalized message and the glasses can even be embellished with gold trim.
Slightly more eccentric but interesting options include a “Name a Star” astronomy gift set and a “Last Name” genealogy gift set for couples who might be interested in these topics. For couples who enjoy art, there is the option of a bronze or gold love sculpture.
Commemorative newspapers, on the wedding day of the couple, are also a unique gift.
Individual gifts, such as a handwritten poem or art drawn by a grandchild, can be a simple, inexpensive but highly effective gift, perhaps presented in a gold frame.
Choosing an appropriate golden anniversary gift
Any of the above items would make a splendid gift for the couple. If possible, choose gold or engraved items to keep with the golden wedding theme.
The gemstone associated with the 50th anniversary is gold, imperial or golden topaz. Gold is a symbol of beauty and resistance. The flower linked to the 50th anniversary is the Violet. It is a symbol of fidelity. Other types of yellow flowers such as bouquets of tulips, daffodils, and yellow roses also make beautiful gifts.
conclusion
The golden anniversary is such a momentous occasion that it deserves to be celebrated with a thoughtful and meaningful gift. Engraving your chosen gift with a thoughtful message will make it more valuable to the couple who receive it. Reputable gift websites will offer gifts—wine glasses, picture frames, vases, and even candles—that are already engraved with “Happy 50th Anniversary” or something similar. You can also find engraving services on sale so that your chosen gifts can be embellished with personal messages from close friends and family.