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The happy couple has survived marriage for fifty years, and you want to honor their commitment, but you don’t have a clue of how to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. The only thing you know for sure about the 50th Anniversary is that it is called the “Golden Wedding Anniversary.” The first order of business is to select a date. When throwing a 50th Anniversary party, the obvious choice would be the day the couple got married. However, they probably already have their own plans for that special day. With this in mind, the next best date is the nearest weekend. Avoid holiday weekends as well as those with popular civic events scheduled. Send out invitations approximately four to six weeks in advance. Since you will probably have a budget and cannot invite the entire world, prioritize your guest list as follows: - 1-Family
- 2-Friends
- 3-Coworkers
- 4-Colleagues from groups/organizations
It is important to consider who the couple would want to invite, not whom you want. Request that close family members and friends help compile the guest list. Remember that planned activities, such as these, get a party moving: - Songs from the decade in which the couple was married can be playing in the background.
- In the invitation, ask people to bring a written memory of the couple and place in a scrapbook or photo album as a gift.
- Collect pictures of the couple showing how they have changed throughout the years and display the photos on a table.
- Give to all guests by putting at their place settings a cool 50th Anniversary gift; a Deed to all 50 States of the USA.
Party decorations along with party favors at a 50th wedding anniversary set the tone and create a party atmosphere. Try these: - Traditional elements begin with ivory table cloths.
- Place an opened dark colored cloth or lace handkerchief in the center of the table. Sprinkle gold metallic confetti on cloths.
- Make easy centerpieces using ivory colored candles placed on golden plates. Around the base of the candle, tie gold colored tulle and tiny violets.
- Place golden and silver streamers with the same color balloons in bunches arranged throughout the room.
As a unique party favor, place several Photos on Chocolate in a couple gold candy dishes and set on cloths. Displaying the following wedding memorabilia serve both as decorations and conversation starters: - wedding photos and/or album
- wedding dress, fabric, or veil, if available
- items used on original wedding day
- sheet music of old songs/hymns played at wedding
Try to obtain a nice recent photograph of the couple to display as well. By now you are getting the hang of how to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. However, a party is not a party without food. - A caterer will allow you time to mingle among guests and tend to the honored couple.
- A less expensive route would be for you to prepare the food, possibly using the menu from their wedding day.
By implementing these suggestions and adding a few ideas of your own, your guests will see that you certainly know how to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary! Article By : Scott Moger. Visit www.veryclevergifts.com for gift ideas and to order Photos on Chocolate. Scott Moger is an Internet entrepreneur and author who has been published internationally. His book on Internet marketing includes chapters on how to find unique gifts for everyone and also features a gift site which also offers unique gift ideas for a sister. Earlier Mr. Moger held top management positions at Columbia Pictures, ABC TV, and 20th Century Fox TV and has represented Miramax Films and Warner Brothers TV.
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