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50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts (Golden Wedding Anniversary)


Couple celebrating 50 years married their golden wedding anniversary

Traditional, Modern and Symbolic 50 Year Anniversary Gifts

Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…


Traditional Gift – UKUKGold
Traditional Gift – USUSAGold
Traditional Gift – AustraliaAustraliaGold
Traditional Gift – CanadaCanadaGold
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainGold
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyGold
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceGold
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyGold
Flower GiftAnniversary Flower GiftsYellow Rose
Gemstone GiftGemstone anniversary giftsGold
Modern GiftModern Anniversary GiftsGold

Discover the 50th year anniversary

  • About 50th Wedding Anniversaries
  • How to Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary
  • Common Questions About the 50th Wedding Anniversary
  • 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
  • 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
  • 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her and Parents
  • 50th Wedding Anniversary Wishes & Quotes

About 50 Year Wedding Anniversaries

The 50th wedding anniversary, officially known as the Golden Wedding Anniversary is one of the most venerable milestones in married life. And rightly so, as it is a rare celebration for any couple.

Appropriately, the 50th wedding anniversary symbol is gold… beautiful, strong and resistant to corrosion. All qualities that are essential for a marriage to last for 50 years…

Buy your friends or loved one this original and unique sea glass artwork for this years anniversary gift

Sea Glass Love Birds [Etsy]

“We are better together”. A wonderful framed unique design of a family of birds, also including a sweet quote, all made with genuine sea glass. The sea glass and pebbles are collected by the artist from the beautiful Mediterranean beaches in Southern Spain.

This makes a lovely frame as a unique anniversary gift.

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How to Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary

This golden anniversary has been celebrated for hundreds of years, and today remains a poignant statement about the gift of married life.

It is important not to let your 50th wedding anniversary become caught up in everyday life and routine, or be overwhelmed by plans your friends and families might be making for a big to-do. Make sure you and your spouse also enjoy some personal and quality romantic time alone.

If you are lucky enough to be able to celebrate your parents’ or grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary, you should (of course) do your absolute best to make it a truly memorable occasion and an opportunity to show how much you appreciate and admire them.

Family members could make a DVD slideshow of the couple’s years together. This doesn’t require any substantial financial outlay, and any couple married for 50 years would love to gather with their family and friends and re-live the treasured snapshots of their marriage.

One Dozen Yellow Roses
Buy her or the celebrating couple this bouquet of yellow roses for this anniversary gift
Like a ray of morning sunshine, these twelve bursting beauties will arrive to your recipient's doorstep making a bold and beautiful statement! Yellow roses famously symbolize joy, friendship and delight. Make a friend's, family member's or lover's day by sending them a fresh dozen yellow roses
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One excellent idea would be to begin the show with pictures of your parents as children, and work your way through births, holidays, family celebrations, etc., to the present. Also make sure to include some of their favourite songs over the years – and decades.

Tolerance is the one essential ingredient of any happy marriage. The Queen has that quality in abundance.” Quoted by: Prince Philip


50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, Parents and Grandparents

Anniversary gifts of gold jewellery or flowers are both symbolic of 50 years, with the traditional flower being a yellow rose – symbolising inner joy, light and happiness.

The beauty of a long prosperous marriage – of friendship and true love – is also symbolised by the violet in some cultures. Modesty, humility and faithfulness… “I’ll always be there.”

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Q:What is the 50th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 50th wedding anniversary is know as the Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Q:What is the 50th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 50th wedding anniversary does not have a specific gemstone as such, however Gold would be associated with this special anniversary, gold is a valuable soft metal used to make jewellery, coins etc, and formerly used in a system in which the value set the price of currency.

Q:What is the 50th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 50th wedding anniversary is symbolised by Gold, is also associated with love, compassion, courage, passion, magic, and wisdom.

Q:What does the 50th wedding anniversary mean?
A: The 50th Gold wedding anniversary means love and compassion but also wealth and riches, through history it has been used as currency, jewellery and grandeur, prosperity, as well as sparkle, glitz, and glamour.

Q:What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 50th wedding anniversary?
A: The traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary is Gold, with the modern gift also being Gold.

Q:What is the 50th year anniversary flower?
A: The 50th wedding anniversary flower is the Yellow Rose, often given to loved ones as a way to bring joy and cheer.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 50th wedding anniversary? Here are some of our own, hand-picked gift ideas which may help you chose that perfect present for your husband:

Parker Sonnet Ballpoint Pen [Amazon]
Buy him this quality Parker Sonnet Pen for his 50th wedding anniversary gift
A Timeless Symbol of Elegance Hand crafted and individually checked for flawless quality, Sonnet is a classic expression of refined style
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Whiskey Glass Set Engraved 'To My Husband' [Amazon]
Buy him this Whiskey Glass Set Engraved 'To My Husband' for this years anniversary gift
This Whisky Set Features a Hand Crafted innovative Design with the writing: 'To My Husband – Because of you…
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Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) HD smart display with motion and Alexa [Amazon]
Buy him or her, your parents or grandparents the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) for this years anniversary gift, it´s a great way to keep in touch
Video call friends and family or take a picture while the 13MP camera with auto-framing and motion keeps you front and center
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50th Wedding Anniversary Fun T-Shirt [Amazon]
Buy friends, husband or wife this fun 50th golden anniversary t-shirt for this years gift
He or She will love this 50th golden anniversary fun t-shirt with the slogan "I Survived 50 years of Marriage" with a selection of colors for men and women this will get a laugh and be enjoyed by all
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Our anniversary suggestions offer a variety of gift options, and most of them can be purchased for him, her or the celebrating couple. Below are some further gift ideas that we’ve hand-picked to help you find the ideal gift:

Extra Long Grabber [Amazon]
Buy him or her this very handy grabber for this years anniversary gift
The Rotating Reacher Grabber is an excellent tool for indoor and outdoor purposes
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Garden Kneeler and Seat [Amazon]
Buy her or him the very handy Garden Kneeler and Seat for this years anniversary gift
Heavy-duty, easy to fold, multifunctional can be used in the house, 2-in-1, knee protection, back saver, portable, lightweight, free gifts…
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Beats Solo 3 Wifi Headphones [Amazon]
Buy him these Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones for this anniversary gift
High-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones in black, adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use
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Outsunny Wooden Garden Bench [Amazon]
Buy him or her the Outsunny Wooden Garden Bench for this years anniversary gift
Our double hardwood chair set brings together two chairs and a small tea table into one convenient unit
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50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 50th wedding anniversary? We’ve selected some great gift ideas below to help you find that pefect gift for your wife. Check them out:

Sea glass cats on a shelf in a frame

Sea Glass Cats at Home [Etsy]

A wonderful framed unique design of a pair of cats on shelves at home with plants. The cats and plants are made with genuine sea glass. The sea glass is collected by the artist from the beautiful Mediterranean beaches in Southern Spain.

This makes for a lovely and unique anniversary gift to give to your loved one…who loves cats 🙂

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14k Yellow Gold Reversible 50th Anniversary Pendant Charm [Amazon]
Buy her this 14k Yellow Gold Reversible 50th Anniversary Pendant Charm for this years gift
We have created this personalized collection to help you celebrate your first most memorable occasions from the heart
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Ross Simons Multi-Gemstone Owl Necklace - [Amazon]
Buy her the Ross Simons Multi-Gemstone Owl Necklace for this years anniversary gift
This very stylish multi-gem owl necklace with round shape black Spinel, round shape green Tsavorite, pear shape yellow Citrine and round shape red Garnet would make a perfect anniversary gift for your loved one
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Forever Rose Real 24K Gold Rose [Amazon]
Buy her this gold 50th anniversary rose for this years gift
The Forever Rose is the best way to say “I Love You” Every rose has been carefully selected for quality and shape at the peak of its beauty to ensure that your rose will be perfect for the one you love
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14k Gold Filled I Love You Heart Photo Locket - Pictures On Gold
Buy her the I Love You gold locket for this anniversary gift
The I Love You gold locket makes a great gift for any occasion, Your locket can have a picture permanently lasered inside or a photo print that fits perfectly. Alternatively you can also add your own photo prints at home
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Still haven’t found the ideal gift? Check out some more of our suggested anniversary gifts below. We hope you’ll find something that you think your partner will love!

50th Anniversary Burlap Print [Amazon]
Buy them this 50th Anniversary Burlap Print for this years gift
Our framed 50 years of marriage burlap print will be a perfect gift for the couple who has faced together over fifty years
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Comfy Original Sherpa Wearable Blanket [Amazon]
Buy her this Comfy Original Sherpa Wearable Blanket for this years anniversary gift
This wearable blanket keeps you warm & cozy while you lounge at home, watch TV, play video games, work on your laptop, camp, attend a sporting event or concert, & more
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Artists Collection Silk Scarf [Amazon]
Buy her this beautiful Artists Collection Silk Scarf for this years anniversary gift
Our Ladies artists collection of silk scarves are available in a wide variety of patterns and colors to complement any fashion
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Aromatherapy Candles Set [Amazon]
Buy her these stylish Aromatherapy Candles Set for this years anniversary gift
Aromatherapy candles with essential oils fill the light with fragrance, heal the soul, and let people feel the beauty of our life in the fragrance
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50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Parents, Grandparents… and Other Couples

When you parents or grandparents get to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, you feel it’s difficult to know what to buy them as a gift. After 50 years of buying gifts for them, what else is there to buy? We’ve chosen some gift ideas which you can see below which we hope will help you to find the perfect gift for your parents or grandparents.

50th Wedding Anniversary Lantern [Amazon]
Buy them this 50th Wedding Anniversary Lantern for their anniversary gift
Celebrating the Gold 50th Anniversary with this unique and meaningful 50th anniversary lantern which symbolizes prosperity, strength, wisdom, and lifelong love. The romantic words and golden wedding rings on the Lantern will remind you of the timeless, treasured significant love you have had over the 50 years of your marriage
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50th Wedding Anniversary Plate with 24k Gold Foil [Amazon]
Buy you family or friends this 50th Wedding Anniversary Plate with 24k Gold Foil, perfect gift for this year
This 50th Golden Anniversary plate would make a perfect gift for family or friends, this would make a meaningful gift or decorative piece for the 50th milestone occasion
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Waterford True Love Flute Pair Glasses [Amazon]
Buy them these Waterford True Love Flute Pair Glasses for this years anniversary gift
The evocative heart cut pattern of the True Love toasting flutes symbolizes two souls about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime
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50th Wedding Anniversary Album [Amazon]
Buy them this 50th Wedding Anniversary Album with some photos of recent years for this years gift
After all these years, there’s plenty of memories to display and this multi-page white floral design photo album, it´s the perfect way to show off an eternal love and many happy years together, your parents, friends will love it
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Personalized 50th Anniversary Gift Linen Throw Pillow [Amazon]
Buy your parents or grandparents this Personalized 50th Anniversary Gift Linen Throw Pillow, it will make a great 50th golden anniversary gift
This personalized 50th Anniversary pillow includes names of children, grandchildren and we can even add great grandchildren. This pillow is the perfect gift for your loved one's Golden 50th Anniversary
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Couple Anniversary Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure Gift [Amazon]
Buy your friends or loving family members this Couple Anniversary Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure Gift for their anniversary gift
This hand painted couple sculpture is beautifully detailed and expertly crafted, this romantic work of art encapsulates affection, commitment and lasting devotion, perfect anniversary gift for the couple
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Food and Drink Experiences USA - Virgin Experience Gifts
Buy him, her or the couple this Food and Drink Experiences across the USA gift for their anniversary gift
Find an experience gift for the foodie in your life with a food or drink experience in cities all across the country. From wine tasting to walking food tours, cooking classes & more - find the perfect food & drink experience gift today!
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Dinner & Brunch Cruises USA - Virgin Experiences
Buy them or each other a Dinner & Brunch Cruise in many locations around The USA for this years anniversary gift
Dine with coastline or skyline views! All these dinner and brunch cruise options serve up exquisite, gourmet food about luxury ships
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Experience & Adventure Days For Him, Her & Couples Gifts
Buy the celebrating couple an adventure experience day, maybe a sailing trip with lunch or a hot air balloon ride, we have a great selection for this years anniversary gift
Shop unique gifts for couples to find an incredible experience that they'll remember for years to come. Whether they prefer adventure or relaxation, choose from hundreds of experience gift ideas for couples in cities all across the US!
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Further Golden Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Still can’t quite decide what to buy? Here are just some additional ideas to think about that maybe you and your partner can enjoy together:

  • Luxury afternoon tea for two
  • Relaxing spa day at a boutique hotel
  • Wine tasting and vineyard tour
  • Vintage car drive through the countryside
  • Scenic train journey with lunch

Something Different & Unique

  • If you have not yet enjoyed the ultimate train journey, now is the perfect time to pack your finest outfits and board the Venice Simplon–Orient Express.
  • Visit Champagne-Ardenne, one of four French regions which the 50th parallel north passes through, and savour an exquisite anniversary meal… obviously accompanied by the famous local sparkling wine.
  • For something a little more exotic (and further afield), you could book an anniversary holiday in Colombia – the most recent country (according to latest UN figures) to reach 50 million in population.
  • Arrange a luxury boat cruise together or with friends around the Mediterranean or Caribbean, and set sail on the holiday of a lifetime.

Famous Couples Who Have Celebrated Their 50th Wedding Anniversary

As you celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary this year, you will be in some seriously illustrious company. Arguably, the most famous and enduring marriage is that of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who shared their wedding vows on 20 November 1947 – and enjoyed golden wedding celebrations in 1997.

Other couples who have also celebrated 50 years of married life together (some sadly no longer with us) are:

  • Alma Reville and Alfred Hitchcock: 50th wedding anniversary – 2 December 1976
  • Barbara and George H. W. Bush: 6 January 1995
  • Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw: 12 August 1999 
  • Anne Buydens and Kirk Douglas: 29 May 2004
  • Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman: 29 January 2008
  • Prunella Scales and Timothy West: 26 October 2013

Now is the time to enjoy your own remarkable anniversary milestone, and cherish the memories of the past 50 years.

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About The Author

Justin Aldridge

This page has been written by Justin Aldridge. Justin is passionate about helping couples to make their anniversary as special as possible. Justin enjoys being creative and coming up with different and inspiring ideas for couples to celebrate their anniversary in style each year.

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