50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Are you in your golden years and getting ready to celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary? Or maybe you know a special couple about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary? If you are looking for some great 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas then look no further because there are 8 great gift ideas below.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Engraved Watch
If your spouse is always on time, then an engraved gold watch may be just the right fit for their 50th wedding anniversary gift. Kay jewelers has a nice selection of his and hers watches ranging widely in price (about $90-2,600).

If you want a traditional gold gift then you could opt for gold watch. If you would rather get a watch made of a different material, then you could do that as well. No matter what material the watch you choose is made of, having something special engraved on the back is a great way to make this gift extra special.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-1958 Gift Basket
What better way to celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary than to remember the time that you got married? Seniorstore.com offers a great 1958 gift basket for $99.99, that includes many reminders of that special year in which you exchanged vows. The basket includes things such as a CD featuring 1950's music, 1958 circulated coin set, 1950's candy, and many other 1950's gifts to help you and your spouse go back in time.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Quiet Time for Two
A 50th wedding anniversary is an amazing accomplishment, and it has, without a doubt, taken a lot of work for you and your spouse to reach this incredible milestone. Such an amazing achievement definitely calls for some quiet, relaxing, time for two. Consider making reservations for you and your spouse at a local spa, or reserving a nice quiet cabin or hotel room for the two of you to spend time together. Prices will vary, depending on location and how fancy of a spa or hotel you choose. Looking through the Yellow Pages and calling around will give you a good idea of what this gift may cost.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Wedding Photo Restoration
Are your wedding photos in rough shape after 50 years? Classicphotoartist.com offers photo restoration for $40-120 depending on how complex the restoration work is. Their website states that you approve the restoration before you pay for it.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Renewal of Vows
You've proved your commitment to each other simply by making it to your 50th wedding anniversary, so why not renew your vows in front of all those who love you? You can have a simple ceremony in your backyard, or a more elaborate ceremony in a church with a full reception, either way, renewing your vows is a great way to celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary. The cost will of course depend on how elaborate of a ceremony you choose, but getting friends and family in on the surprise can help you to greatly reduce costs.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Simple Candlelight Dinner
Some may think that they need to look for an over the top gift for a 50th wedding anniversary, but this is not the case. Many times, the best things in life are the simple things. A romantic candle light dinner for two may be just the perfect gift for a couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, especially if their favorite foods are involved. A candlelight dinner of the foods the couple ate at their wedding is a great way to celebrate their anniversary. This is also a great option for those who aren't working with a lot of money, but want to give something really special.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-Surprise! A Day with the Family
You've spent 50 years building your family, so why not celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary with them. You could plan a simple trip to the zoo for the grandkids, or a dinner out at your favorite restaurant. No matter how you spend the time, time with the family is a great way to control how much is spent on a 50th wedding anniversary gift, and to reminisce about all the wonderful times spent together as a couple.

50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea-A Production Starring the Grandkids
If the grandkids of the celebrating couple are younger then why not ask them to put on a play or a musical number for the golden couple? Kids usually like to come up with their own plays, songs, and dances to perform for others anyways, so I am sure that they won't mind coming up with a special one for their grandparents. The play doesn't have to cost a thing, you can lend them clothes from your closet and have them use everyday household items as props. All they need to give is their time and love.

There are a wide variety of gifts out there for the special couple you know celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, no matter how much you want to spend or how much time you have to pull it together. Hopefully you found these gift ideas useful.