Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Gold gift ideas for the 50th anniversary
- Gold jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Golden anniversary partyFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Family photo bookFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A trip back to where it began
- A gold locket with family photos
- Professionally printed family history bookFind it: AmazonEtsy
Gold gift ideas
- Gold gifts
- Gold watch
- Gold-framed family portrait
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Gold jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Yellow roses and violets: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Plan a family celebration, with a video of messages from friends and family.
Make it personal
Pair the theme with something only you two would understand: a place, a song, a date. A short handwritten note listing a favorite memory from each year costs nothing and is often the part people keep. Need words? Try the message writer.
These are the themes most widely published in the US. Lists in the UK and elsewhere differ for a few years; follow whichever your family uses.
Never miss your 50th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with gold and gold gift ideas for that year. Add the year you married and we will match the theme every year after.
Frequently asked questions
What is the traditional 50th anniversary gift?
Gold. Ideas include gold jewelry, golden anniversary party, family photo book.
What is the modern 50th anniversary gift?
Gold.
What is the 50th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give gold as the gemstone and yellow roses and violets as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 50th anniversary?
Plan a family celebration, with a video of messages from friends and family.
Tips from travellers
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