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50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts – Gold Wedding Anniversary

50th Golden Wedding Anniversary

Traditional, Modern and Symbolic 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

Page Index

  • 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

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…

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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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 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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Garmin Approach S60 Golf Watch [Amazon]
Buy him the Garmin Approach S60 Golf Watch for this years anniversary gift, perfect for the golfer in your life
Looks good on and off the course. The Approach S60 golf watch gives you the critical information you need for your round, displayed on a large, readable 1.2-inch color touchscreen
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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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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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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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Under Armour Men's Tech Golf Shirt [Amazon]
Buy him this Under Armour Men's Tech Golf Shirt for this years anniversary gift
Textured fabric that's soft, light & breathable. Material wicks sweat & dries really fast . Anti-odour technology is a superlative innovation which helps prevents odour
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Golf Storage Garage Organizer [Amazon]
Buy him the golf storage organizer, also very handy for storing other equipment for this years anniversary gift
Keep all of your golf equipment organized on the Mythinglogic of Golf sturdy metal double golf bag organizer. Includes straps to secure your bags, 2 wire drawers and shelf space for your shoes
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Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls [Amazon]
Buy him or her a box of Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls for this years anniversary gift
Probably the best golf balls for the novice golfer, you can never have too many balls for golf
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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:

Swarovski Crystals Swan Brooch [Amazon]
Buy her this Swarovski Crystals Swan Brooch made up of quality crystals and designed to look great on the wearer for this anniversary gift
This Swarovski crystals Swan Brooch is a gorgeous beautiful brooch pin and can also be necklace pendant
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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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Galaxy Watch 4 40mm Smartwatch [Amazon]
Buy her the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for this anniversary gift
Your style, your health, Look good and feel great with your smart, new companion, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, a great anniversary gift for your loved one for any anniversary
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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!

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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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
​​This beautifully crafted ​black​ metal lantern can hang or sit anywhere and is a perfect 50th wedding anniversary gift for special couple​s​
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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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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 iron photo album is the perfect way to show off an eternal love
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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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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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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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