Tips for choosing gifts for parents for a golden wedding
50 years of marriage is a huge time for a family. During this time, the couple experienced many problems that did not break their union, but only strengthened the relationship. In addition, for several decades in their lives there were many happy moments, and they owe their happiness to each other. Therefore, a golden wedding must certainly be celebrated, because 50 years of marriage is a real example of love and fidelity. And, of course, children whose parents are celebrating a golden wedding should decide in advance on the choice of a suitable gift.
What to give for a wedding anniversary?
traditional gifts
This golden date has received its own tradition of celebrating and presenting gifts. It is advisable to observe them in order to pay tribute to these fifty happy years.
- An obligatory present that children and grandchildren should give to the heroes of the occasion is golden rings. They are a symbol of strong marital relations and a life together equal to five dozen.
- When guests present gifts, anniversaries must be showered with golden sparkles. To do this, you can buy an ordinary New Year's rain of the desired color, cut into small pieces and sprinkle them on the heads of your parents. It is worth prudently taking the heroes of the day from the table, otherwise this symbolic props may end up on holiday plates.
- The first-born of the couple, that is, the eldest child in the family, must give the parents a handkerchief embroidered with gold threads. It is better to make this present to order. Scarves and shawls will also look luxurious if you can’t buy a scarf. In extreme cases, a compact handkerchief is also suitable. The point here is not practicality, but the symbolism of the subject.
- Before starting the gift giving ceremony, the children should light two golden candles on the "newlyweds" table and give a speech about the importance of the golden wedding.
After that, a cake is taken out to the banquet hall. The couple cut it into pieces together and treat each guest. This ceremony symbolizes the desire of the anniversaries to give everyone a grain of their happiness and wish the same strong and eternal love.
Symbolic
Symbolic gifts are gifts that are directly related to the date. They can be practical things, but always trimmed with gold, or souvenirs that personify a strong union. Gift examples are shown below.
Interior items, such as a vase, candlestick, photo frame. All these things should be done in golden hues. It is better to accumulate funds in advance to buy a good gift, and not to take the first frame that comes across in the nearest supermarket - after all, this is a very serious date in the life of the family.
Textile products with lurex or a product in golden tones
Silk bedding is especially popular. Real silk is a rather expensive material, it looks luxurious, but it is important to guess with the size. It is better to take measurements from the parents' bedding in advance so as not to be mistaken with the parameters. It can also be a set of towels, a set for table setting and other accessories.
Dishes
A tea set will look very beautiful, in the design of which there are golden hues. However, in this case, you need to make sure that the parents do not put this gift away in the closet. The fact is that dishes are a fairly common gift, and, perhaps, over 50 years of marriage, spouses have already been presented with many sets. There are families who collect beautiful dishes, displaying the most beautiful sets in a conspicuous place. A golden tea set presented on such a memorable day will certainly become one of these.
Useful gifts
Most likely, both spouses are already over 70 years old, and at this age they rarely buy something new for themselves in the house. In addition, children need to take care of the health of their elderly parents. Below are some useful gift options.
Household appliances and health items
Only children know exactly what their parents lack in the house.
Perhaps their washing machine is outdated, or they still have an old-style refrigerator in their house. However, when choosing household appliances, it should be borne in mind that not all people in old age are ready to learn something new. It is better to refuse to buy ultra-modern electronics, which parents simply cannot handle. For example, many grandmothers stop baking pies in a modern oven because they don’t know how to set the temperature correctly.
A great gift for spouses will be a large TV. You don’t really need to understand the instructions, but showing TV shows on the big screen will impress the heroes of the day.
It is necessary to think about the health of the heroes of the occasion and present them with modern medical equipment, which they will not buy for themselves. For example, a tonometer of the latest model, an orthopedic mattress, a certificate for a massage or a ticket to a sanatorium are suitable.
Entertainment gifts
In old age, spouses leave the house less often, but if their health allows, then you can give them the opportunity to take a break from everyday problems.
- Tour ticket. It doesn't have to be overseas. And even better if the place of rest is not far away - after all, a long flight can adversely affect the health of older people. You can send your parents to a city where they have never been, but always dreamed of getting there. For example, cognitive trips to Suzdal, Kazan, Kirillov, Vladimir are highly valued by pensioners.
- Concert tickets. Perhaps in the near future a concert of the spouses' favorite pop singer will take place in the city. Currently, tickets to a celebrity performance are not cheap, and it is unlikely that anniversaries will be able to afford to buy a ticket on their own. Therefore, they will be happy with this opportunity. And if these are VIP places, then there will be no limit to the joy of parents. The same applies to tickets for a performance, ballet or opera with famous artists.
Subscription to classes. Now there are special courses for pensioners leading an active lifestyle. It can be gymnastics, dancing, swimming in the pool. If the spouses are more inclined towards quiet entertainment, then you can give a certificate for a wood painting circle or for doll making classes. Such services are provided by special entertainment centers for the elderly.
DIY
If the parents already have everything and it is impossible to surprise them with anything, then you can prepare a gift with your own hands. This gesture will be appreciated by everyone. Below are examples of such gifts.
You can create a photo collage of joint photos of the spouses. It should also include pictures of grandchildren and children with their families. It is good if each family member writes their exclusive wishes. In the tradition of a golden wedding, it is better to decorate the collage with golden painting.
For those who have the skills of hand-made, it will not be difficult to sew a couple of cute animals that will personify the spouses. It can be pigeons or swans. A very original gift can be two toy mysterious wolves cuddled up to each other. True, in order to avoid the sighs of some superstitious guests, one should publicly recall the exemplary loyalty to each other of these animals.
