A huge milestone in any married couple’s life is the hugely celebrated 50th Anniversary. Known popularly as the Golden Jubilee, this is an important achievement in their lives. Normally celebrated on the actual date of the wedding, this event includes the broader family circle, including uncles and grandchildren, if any. As such, it almost always calls for a big party complete with champagne, with possibly a re-enactment of the wedding day. This is a good time to bring out the wedding pictures and film footage, if any, and any other wedding souvenirs such as cake toppers, unity candles, gown and suit. The Golden Jubilee is also a momentous time for couples to renew their vows.
As with its name, the 50th wedding anniversary has always been traditionally gold, even today. Gold jewelry or gold-plated gifts work well for this occasion. After all, reaching this milestone is an extremely significant achievement and those celebrating this event should be made to feel extra special. If you ever run short of ideas for gifts, stick to the acceptable – watches, rings, jewelry or coins, all in gold, of course.
Buying her a pair of gold earrings with diamonds or other precious stones set in them will make a lovely anniversary gift, as will a gold bracelet or anklet. Depending on her taste, lifestyle and profession, choose your designs wisely as this will determine the level of appreciation you will receive.
While it may be difficult to decide on the exact item to purchase for her, there are some things that should never be considered as an anniversary gift ever. Generally, avoid buying her anything that shows you made no effort whatsoever, like a gift card or cash. This just shows that you did not and will not even attempt to decipher the person she is despite being married to her. Other things to avoid are sporting equipment, even if she is the sportive type, as she may take it that you mean she needs the exercise. Even if she needed a new tennis racquet or shoes, the Golden Jubilee is not the appropriate time to be getting her those. And most importantly, it is always best to not get her presents that would suit her mother-in-law, like a suit that resembles the kind her mom-in-law wears or jewelry that looks like it could belong to her mother-in-law. It may mean that you were thinking of her instead of your wife when you went shopping. In short, buying her the perfect gift may take time and effort on your part, but it will be well worth it.
For him, gold commemorative rings, tiepins or cufflinks are the norm. If he is not the kind to wear those, you may consider giving an engraved pen set, cigar or cigarette case or a pocket watch set in gold.
For the more adventurous, a holiday for two to some exotic destination will always be exciting. Particularly so if it is a destination the couple had never been to during their marriage. If this proves too expensive, a holiday destination within the country or state will do just as well. Whichever you choose, just remember that the gift is for the couple in mind and it must be according to their tastes. If they are seem to prefer a sedate lifestyle, a holiday at a quiet resort or hotel stay nearby may just do fine.
Making a gift for the 50th anniversary could be another option for you to consider. Custom-made or Do-It-Yourself presents, if well thought out and done well, usually ends up being more precious simply because the one receiving it recognizes the effort put into the gift. A simple montage of the couple’s fifty years of married life set in a gold frame speaks a million words more than any bracelet or ring and is worth ten million more. In fact, a simple DVD put together of some wedding pictures and film footage plus family history and additions will not just bring tears to the eyes but lots of appreciation for the effort.
At the end of the day, 50th wedding anniversary gifts do not have to be exorbitant in price but significant in sentiment. The simple gift that can bring sweet memories will far outweigh the most expensive presents in the world in value. You want to bring something that will be remembered and treasured forever by the person or persons receiving it, which will bring more joy into their next fifty years together.
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