Selecting 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 shower the couple with golden anniversary gifts as part of the celebration. A wide variety of presents are available, most of which can be readily purchased online.

Main Types of Golden Anniversary Gifts

A present which will always be appreciated is a gold or gold-plated photo frame or photo album wherein the couple can display special pictures of their life together. A Then & Now style picture frame is a compelling idea as it provides 2 separate display areas -- one to show a picture of the couple on their wedding day 50 years ago and the other to show the couple as they are now on the day of their golden anniversary. Family members can also make a 'memory book' for the couple by carefully choosing and displaying pictures from significant periods in their life. This book can also include pictures of their children and grandchildren.

Giving bottles of fine wine or champagne combined with wine goblets and champagne flutes is an excellent idea as the couple can use them to toast with on the day of their golden anniversary. These can be engraved with a personalised message and the glasses can even be embellished in gold trim.

Slightly more off-beat but nevertheless interesting options include a Name A Star astronomy gift set and a Family Name genealogy gift set for couples who may be interested in these subjects. For couples who enjoy art, there is the option of a love sculpture in bronze or gold.

Commemorative newspapers, from the couples wedding day, also make a unique gift.

Individual gifts such as a handwritten poem or a piece of art drawn by a grandchild can be a simple, inexpensive but highly effective present, 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 items or engravings to keep the golden anniversary theme.

The gemstone linked with the 50th anniversary is Gold, Imperial or Golden Topaz. Gold is a symbol of beauty and endurance. The flower linked with the 50th anniversary is the Violet. It is a symbol of faithfulness. Other types of yellow flowers such as bunches of tulips, daffodils and yellow roses also make beautiful presents.

Conclusion

The golden anniversary is such a momentous occasion that it deserves to be celebrated with a considerate and meaningful gift. Engraving the chosen gift with a thoughtful message will make it more precious to the couple receiving it. Reputable gift websites will provide gifts -- wine goblets, picture frames, vases and even candles -- which are already engraved with Happy 50th Anniversary or something similar. You may also find on offer engraving services so that the chosen gifts can be embellished with personal messages from close family and friends.

Josh Taylor is an independent researcher and writer.

Find further information on golden wedding anniversary gifts at A1Gifts.co.uk, a leading UK resource for Anniversary & Birthday Gifts, Baby & Christening Gifts, Valentines Gifts, Gifts for him, Gadgets, Games and other types of Presents.

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