If you’ve made it to fifty years of marriage, we reckon that’s worth celebrating. In this beautifully curated collection of 50th wedding anniversary gifts, you’ll find personalised presents and keepsakes to treasure, plus golden anniversary gifts that are sure to impress.
What are the best 50th wedding anniversary gifts?
The golden anniversary is one of the most celebrated wedding anniversaries, and rightly so! Spending half a century in love is a pretty special achievement in our books. The traditional gift to give after fifty happy years is something made of gold (or gold in colour). Whilst gold typically represents wealth, it also symbolises the love, wisdom and magic of a successful marriage. We’ve put together a handy little guide of the best 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas made from the king of precious metals (all of which can be found in this collection):
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A gold bangle with the couple’s initials engraved on it or the date of their wedding
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A pair of lucky sixpence gold cufflinks
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A personalised gold eternity necklace with the names of the couple on each circle
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A gold men’s watch engraved with the date they got hitched
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A personalised golden wedding anniversary photo collage
Aside from gold, did you know that the violet and yellow rose are the two flowers that represent a golden wedding anniversary? The violet holds the meaning of faithfulness whilst the yellow rose symbolises the friendship and happiness found in a lasting marriage. We love the idea of using these colours in the 50th wedding anniversary gifts you choose. A floral artwork, a luxurious flower-patterned silk scarf or a makeup bag made from Liberty fabric are nice ideas for Mum.
What are some practical 50th wedding anniversary gifts?
If a gift made from gold is more than your budget will stretch to, we suggest a practical gift that the couple can enjoy together. A personalised foldable picnic table for romantic dates in the park, a whiskey tasting kit plus matching whiskey glasses engraved with their initials or a pair of personalised pillowcases are our top pics. Head to our Gifts department for more ideas.
What are some traditional 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas?
The tradition of gold for a 50th wedding anniversary began when wives from medieval times were bestowed with gilded wreaths dotted with violets (the fifty-year flower) to represent modesty, faith and affection. We love the idea of 50th anniversary gifts that represent the traditional wreath. These could include a personalised gold disc bracelet, a personalised gold Russian ring necklace or a personalised couples serving board with a wraith motive.
What are some ways to celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary?
However you decide on the occasion, make it a golden moment to remember with these ideas:
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Wrap traditional 50th wedding anniversary gifts in gold paper, tie with gold ribbon and find a card that comes with a matching gold envelope. You could even add gold glitter to the inside of the card so that it flutters to the ground when opened. Take the gold theme a step further and tie gold balloons and gold bunting around the house, or use gold votive candles and place flowers (violets or yellow roses!) in gold-coloured vases.
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Renew your marriage vows. As a vow renewal is not a legal ceremony, essentially anyone can officiate it. You can ask a friend or member of the family, hire an officiant, or even book the same celebrant who officiated your wedding!
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Toast one another with champagne - the ultimate ‘gold’ occasion drink. A set of personalised champagne flutes for the couple to celebrate with makes an ideal gift for a 50th wedding anniversary.
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Organise a photographer to come to your home and take a few snaps of you and your grandchildren (if you have them), or just a beautiful shot of the two of you that you can display in a personalised photo frame.
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Organise a date night! If you’re stuck for ideas, our dinner deciding dice (which you’ll find in our Keepsakes department) can help you out.
If you’re the type who leaves gifting to the latest possible moment, try our Instant Gift feature - the perfect solution to buying last minute 50th wedding anniversary gifts. Simply choose the present, click the Instant Gift button on the product page then fill out the name of the recipient, the email you’d like the gift voucher sent to and a special anniversary message. Gifting made easy!
And for more 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas for parents, head to our Gifts For Mum and Gifts For Dad departments, where you’ll find thousands of unique gift ideas from the heart.
At Hardtofind, you’ll discover the best 50th wedding anniversary gifts Australia has to offer, all thanks to the extraordinary small creative businesses who sell through our marketplace. So whatever your style or budget, our curated collection is all you need to buy the best golden anniversary gifts online.
