Planning a Wedding Party 50th Anniversary If you are planning a 50th wedding anniversary of your parents or close friends, there are some things to consider. Since gold is the traditional symbol for a 50th wedding anniversary, you may want to incorporate gold in the decor. You can do it inexpensively with gold ribbon, gold candles, or by adding gold stars to ivory candles.
Although you will have no trouble assembling the guest list just because they have had 50 years to accumulate friends and associates is the perfect kind of party for a small intimate gathering. If you invite 6 or 8 couples, there will be time to go into the room and listen to each other telling stories about the golden couple.
When planning a 50th wedding anniversary, you must choose whether it will be a surprise to the golden couple or if they are in the planning. Unless you are very close to them, it is not recommended for this type of person to be a surprise. Women, especially start dreaming about planning a wedding 50th anniversary as they dreamed of getting married first. She or he may have plans for this type of party they would like it to be.
Did you know that you can ask the wishes of the White House for the occasion? For those who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary or their 80th birthday and beyond, the White House will send a card signed by the president for the happy occasion. They ask that you submit your application six weeks before the event and they will send the message home to ten days before the event.
If you have access to memorabilia, an album detailing their 50 years together would make a wonderful gift. Old pictures, accomplishments, memories, ups and downs, some might even be reported here. A video is also a great gift that would be a video game. A short skit based on some aspects of the couple's life together could serve as entertainment. You also want to leave time for toasts and warn customers beforehand that you will be calling them to toast the special two.
This can be a sticky subject. Some people choose to ask for donations to a favorite charity instead of gifts. Some people still bring a gift. There is no right or wrong answer to this issue. As you are planning a 50th wedding anniversary, will keep the golden couple in mind and try to honor all the requests they have made.
Posted on January 26, 2010.
