50th Wedding Anniversary

Giving a speech after 50 years of marriage would seem to be really easy, but expressing your emotions after 50 years doesn’t always get easier, sometimes it gets more difficult because the emotion becomes stronger, deeper, and more complicated. Whether you are the husband or wife or a dear friend that would like to make a speech, it can be difficult to find the right words to say that encapsulate a love that has been able to withstand 50 years of marriage.

If You Are One of the Couple

If you are either the husband or the wife, you should thank all of the guests for coming to celebrate 50 years of marriage with you. You should then express your gratitude to your spouse for hanging in there with you for all of these years. Share a story or some feelings with your spouse and your friends and family about a particularly inspiring time, loving time, difficult time, or a moment of levity in the 50 years of marriage that you think is appropriate. You can present your spouse with a gift during your speech as well, which is a great way to end your golden anniversary speech!

Where to Start

Starting a speech can be very difficult, so the best way to start off is with a brief introduction of yourself if you are not the husband or the wife. For instance, you don’t need to give your entire background you can simply say, “Hi, I’m Jane. I am a long time friend of Bill and Nancy and am so glad to be here today.” This will give the other guests that are at the party some idea of who you are and why you would want to give a speech at all!

What to Say

50 years of marriage, what do you say? If you are married, thank the couple for being an inspiration to you and your spouse. Thank them for sticking together and being two people that everyone could count on. You can tell the couple that you hope that your marriage can be as strong after 50 years as you know that theirs is now. If you have one, share a cute story that you think demonstrates the strength and beauty of the couple’s love. You can also present the couple with a gift, a framed picture, or a framed piece of scripture or a poem during your speech. The point of the speech is just to convey how happy you are for the couple for sticking together for 50 years, as well as to express what an inspiration they are to married people everywhere.

How to Close

Closing the speech can be the most difficult part after starting! The best thing you can do is say congratulations and that you hope to celebrate many more anniversaries, and thank them for sharing their day with you. The closing needn’t be anything extravagant, and there will likely be someone that will follow you in their congratulating the married couple for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What is the best entertainment for a 50th wedding anniversary party?
I am having a 50th wedding anniversary party for my parents at my home and i would like to know what is the best type of entertaiment i could look into… HELP.
ALSO,
My house is big enough to accomedate 50 people but they would have to be seated in different rooms… would you recommend a tent or in the house?
THANKS!
- ANSWER:
  We threw my dad a 1970s 70th birthday party at my sister’s house. She has tons of “public” space in her house but not all on the same floor, so the guests were spread out.
  
  - One room was set up for the kids to play in.
  
  - the bar room was, of course, where the bar was
  
  - the dinning room was for the main food
  
  - the living room, den, and deck were for just hanging out.
  
  To tie everything together we had all the TVs playing the 70s music channel on cable
QUESTION:
What color should i use for a 50th wedding anniversary party?
We are throwing a 50th wedding anniversary surprise party. I was going to use gold, white, and black but i want another accent color what color should I use?
- ANSWER:
  lavender. or violet. those go well with the other colors.
  
  may i just say this? does it have to be a surprise? for older people this may not be a good idea. i feel they should know they are getting this party as soon as possible. i have been part of planning more than a few of these, and, i have learned that older people want to be able to tell their friends about the impending party,, they want to be able to ‘brag’ that their kids, and family are planning this party for them, they want to be able to look forward to it, just as if they were getting married again, and, especially, they want to look their best. older people dont just go to the closet and throw on a dress and look great. it took my own mom a long while to find just the right suit, have it altered, get her hair just right, it took some weeks, and she looked great. but she would have just been dismayed at a surprise, because she would not have been able to prepare herself properly.
  
  this is just my own experience with this.
QUESTION:
How to make a toast at a 50th wedding anniversary?
I am the oldest of 23 grandchildren, and this weekend is my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary as well as a family reunion. Being the first-born grandchild, I feel obligated to make a toast to my grandparents and congratulate them. I’m not sure what to say though! I love my grandparents to death and they are awesome, but I’m not sure what more I can say other than “congrats.”

Help?
- ANSWER:
  I feel your pain. I got some ideas from this site- http://quotations.about.com/od/weddingtoasts/a/wedding22.htm
  
  also, http://www.buzzle.com/articles/50th-anniversary-toasts.html
  
  The biggest thing is to just keep it from the heart. Your grandparents might not appreciate teasing or a humorous toast as much as your friends (but then again, I dont know your grandparents, maybe they would). You have two people here who committed, half a century ago, to spend the rest of their lives together. In this day and age where the divorce rate is greater than 50%, thats becoming more and more rare. Just being in the presence of that kind of love should be inspiring to younger couples.
  Warm, heartfelt stories about the happy couple are also great to add in there- a short story about when you were younger and they did something cute that made you realize they were in love. Something like that. Just tell them what they mean to you. Best of luck!
QUESTION:
What would be a good spanish song for 50th wedding anniversary?
My grandparents are having their 50th wedding anniversary this summer. They are Honduran and I want to sing a song for them that is in Spanish. They are both strong christians so the song could have religious tones, but it doesn’t have to.

Gracias!
- ANSWER:
  Hi, I’m from Mexico. I know a song about love after years.. it’s called “Como han pasado los años”
  
  I don’t know if they have heard it.. but if you could only read the lyrics you will love it.. I think it’s perfect for this occasion..
  
  LYRICS:
  Como han pasado los años, como cambiaron las cosas
  Y aqui estamos lado a lado como dos enamorados
  Como la primera vez.
  
  Como han pasado los años, que mundo tan diferente
  Y aquí estamos frente a frente como dos adolecentes
  Que se miran sin hablar.
  
  Si parece que fue a noche que bailamos abrazados
  Y juramos un “te quiero”
  Que nos dimos por entero y en secreto murmuramos
  “Nada nos va a separar”.
  
  Como han cambiado los años, las vueltas que dió la vida
  Nuestro amor siguió creciendo y con él nos fue envolviendo
  Habrán pasado los años pero el tiempo no ha podido
  Hacer que pase lo nuestro.
  
  Si parece que fue a noche…
  
  Como han cambiado los años…
  
  TRASLATE
  How the years passed
  How things changed
  And we are here side by side
  Like two lovers
  Like the first time.
  
  How the years passed
  What a different world
  And we are here face to face
  Like two teenagers
  that look each other without talking.
  
  If it seems that it was last night
  when we danced hugged
  and we sworn an ‘I love you’
  when we gave ourselves up completely
  and secretly we muttered
  ‘Nothing will separate us”
  
  How the years passed
  The life went around
  Our love kept on growing
  and it wrapped us.
  
  The years may have passed but
  the time hasn’t finished
  our love.
  
  VIDEO:
QUESTION:
What is a good poem/quote for a 50th wedding anniversary?
Tomorrow is my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. i made a collage of all of their grandchildren growing up and in the middle I want to put a short poem or quote. Does anyone have any ideas what to put? I’m really stuck and I need help asap.
- ANSWER:
  A heart that loves is always young. – Greek Proverb
QUESTION:
Creating a Video Montage for a 50th Wedding Anniversary?
I’m planning a party for my parents who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. I’ve got a bunch of photographs from over the years but I don’t know how to create a video montage. I’d also like to have music accompanying the video. Any suggestions on how I can get started?
Thanks in advance!
- ANSWER:
  Windows movie maker has a pretty good format for making a video. You should have it on any Windows or Vista operating system. You’ll need to scan the photos onto your computer, and then copy them into the movie maker and drag them in whatever order you like into the storyboard at the bottom. Then you can add different transitions between each picture- fade is especially effective when transitioning from “young” to “older” photos! You can find songs on youtube and can put them into the storyboard and adjust the timing so the songs and pictures will end at the same time, and fade to black….it’s very effective and everyone cries! Good luck!
QUESTION:
How to through an affordable unforgettable 50th wedding Anniversary Party?
I need to know how to plan a momentous 50th wedding anniversary on a tight budget any creative ideas
- ANSWER:
  We just threw one. It was great. Pasta is an inexpensive main course, but we asked some friends to drop off dishes at the hall to help us with the food. For decor-clear glass cups and jars were placed down the center of tables with tealight candles in them. And for favors-you can make chocolates and put them in boxes with old black and white pictures of the couple. We just taped 2″ pictures to the outside of the boxes.
QUESTION:
Im planning a 50th wedding anniversary an need some ideas?
I am trying to plan my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary and am wondering what kind of food to serve an if BBQ would be to informal or what are some other good food to feed about 75-80 people. My grandparents are very simple an laid back an I was also going to use this as sort of a family reunion …… I am just running out of ideas
- ANSWER:
  Check the sites thoroughly. It’s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look.
  
  http://www.thunderwave-events.com/2009/11/crystal-themed-weddings.html
QUESTION:
What are some great games to play at a 50th wedding anniversary?
I am helping to plan a 50th wedding anniversary and need some games to play at the party that are good for a 50th party.
If you know some or have some proven ones please share them.
Thank you, Rae
- ANSWER:
  I think a version of the Newlywed Game would be fun. Ask couples who have been married various lengths of time to participate, including the couple celebrating their 50th. Have a prize for the couple who get the most matching answers.
QUESTION:
How can I save for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary?
My parent’s have 8 children and I need a suggestion on how all of us can start saving for our parent’s 50th wedding annversary party. They just celebrated their 45th anniversary, so we have 5 years to save. I want to set something up so everyone can contribute or a month, so it won’t be a hardship and everyone can feel like they have contributed. If you multiply that times 8 children and 5 years, we should have a good chunk of money for the party. What’s the best way to save and collect this money without calling everyone every month to ask for money?
- ANSWER:
  Good idea to start planning now. Even a month, times 8 kids, times 60 months in five years, would give you 00 – you should be able to throw a very nice party, with probably quite a bit left over for a gift for them, on that.
  
  How to do it depends on how reliable those 8 siblings are. Could you appoint one person, and have everyone send them every quarter and stash it in a bank accout?
QUESTION:
What to get for a 50th wedding anniversary?
Help! My mom’s friend’s parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary. We have met them a few times but don’t know them very well. What would be appropriate to get them?
- ANSWER:
  Here are some ideas but it all depends on their personalities and what their tastes are:
  
  - jewelry (gold)
  - picture frames
  - cigar tube
  - wine gift set
  - flasks
  - bottle of wine
  - china set
  
  Traditionally on the 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden anniversary so you get a gift associated with gold.
QUESTION:
What can I write in a scrapbook for a couples 50th wedding anniversary?
I am attending a 50th wedding anniversary and have been asked to send in photos of the couple along with a hand written note. What should I write in the scrapbook? They are family but not close family…
My parents are attending a 50th wedding anniversary party this weekend. My parents have been married just as long as this couple and they dont know what to write in the scrap book….any suggestions for them?
- ANSWER:
  Think of something about their marriage that you hope to have in your own and tell them that.
QUESTION:
Trying to find a toast for my grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary?
I am trying to find a great speech or toast for my grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary. I am a terrible public speaker, but I would really like to give them a wonderful toast they can remember. Does anyone have any ideas for the speech, or perhaps where I could find a great pre-written toast.
- ANSWER:
  50th Anniversary Wedding Speech *Free Sample
  Use it. It’s free!
  First, I want to thank all of you so much for coming. I can’t begin to describe how much it means to Reginald and me that you are here with us to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
  
  Reggie, for fifty years we have been married. What was I thinking?! I’m kidding, of course. I still remember that day fifty years ago when you became my husband. It was raining out, but you were sure to hold an umbrella over my heard so that not a single raindrop touched my head.
  
  It was a beautiful ceremony. I can remember looking into your eyes as we recited our vows. It was at that moment I knew that my life was finally complete.
  
  Reggie, you’ve been a huge inspiration to me throughout our marriage. Even when times were band, you always stayed positive. When Emily was born and had to stay in the intensive care unit for several months, you always tried to stay positive for me. It if wasn’t for you, I would have completely fallen apart those months.
  
  You’ve inspired me to be a hard worker. After the twins came and I had to work loses to take care of them, you picked up a second job so that we would have enough money to get by. I don’t know how you did it those days when you had to wake up at five in the morning and didn’t drag yourself back into the house until ten o’clock that night. You were exhausted, but never failed to give me a kiss, and talk with me about my dya. Sometimes you would fall asleep while I was talking, but I knew you would hear me so I could continue to talk to you.
  
  It is those days that I think about when I contemplate giving up. When I think about stopping work, when the car breaks down, when life throws me a curve ball, I think about those nights when you would drag your tired body into the house but never cared about yourself, and instead turned the focus and your attention on me and my day.
  
  Reggie, you have made my life simply wonderful. I want you to know how happy you have made me, but words cannot describe it. You’ve brightened by life in large ways and small. Having you wake up next to me for the past fifty years, knowing that you’re there for me through thick and thin has made life worth living.
  
  It is because of these reasons that I would like to give you a gift. It’s a picture of us fifty years ago and one of us today, with a quote weaving between them. The photos illustrate how our love has grown and lasted, and the quote vocalizes the many years of love we have yet to come.
  
  Thank you so much for marrying me on this day fifty years ago.
  Here’s my favorite link:
QUESTION:
What is a good 50th wedding anniversary blessing?
my grandma has to give a blessing for a 50th wedding anniversary on new years eve. and i need help!!!! any ideas?????
- ANSWER:
  May God, who has given you fifty years together, of his infinite goodness and mercy continue to bless you and your union. May the Father who created you, the Son who redeems you, and the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you, preserve and keep you all your days. The Lord with his favour look upon you, and so fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace; that you may so please him in this life, that in the world to come you may have life everlasting. Amen.
  
  Many ideas here: http://www.poemsource.com/anniversary-poems.html
  More great ideas:
  
  http://www.rollanet.org/~jjmills/guestbook.html
QUESTION:
What should I wear for my grandparent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary party?
Tomorrow afternoon, my grandparent’s are holding their 50th Wedding Anniversary party. It’s in a hall and I wouldn’t say it’s THAT formal. Since my grandparent’s do, what I call, old-people dancing, they’ve invited all their dancing friends who are around seventy-ish.

It’s going to be fun, and there’s going to be dancing and everything.

I’m fourteen and I don’t know what to wear, so help? D:

Much appreciated!
- ANSWER:
  A nice floaty dress maybe with flowers on? Of about knee length and some heels but not to high sonyou can be comfortable. Hope this helps!
QUESTION:
What song could me and my sister sing for my grandparents on their 50th wedding anniversary?
My grandparents are having a 50th anniversary party and they want me and my sister to sing. I wanted to do something from 1959, but really anything will do! Any suggestions?
So Far I have thought of:

I will, Beatles

Because you love me, Celine Dion

Stand by me, Ben E. King

Youre still the one
Youve got a way
From this moment, All by Shania Twain

Thanks for your help!!!!!
- ANSWER:
  Dream Lover by Bobby Darin
  
  http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#dream%20lover%20bobby%20darin
  
  Lyrics -
  Every night I hope and pray
  A dream lover will come my way
  A girl to hold in my arms
  And know the magic of her charms
  ‘Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  My own (yeah-yeah)
  I want a dream lover
  So I don’t have to dream alone
  
  Dream lover, where are you
  With a love, oh, so true
  And the hand that I can hold
  To feel you near as I grow old
  ‘Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  I want a dream lover
  So I don’t have to dream alone
  
  Someday, I don’t know how
  I hope she’ll hear my plea
  Some way, I don’t know how
  She’ll bring her love to me
  
  Dream lover, until then
  I’ll go to sleep and dream again
  That’s the only thing to do
  Till all my lover’s dreams come true
  ‘Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  I want a dream lover
  So I don’t have to dream alone
  
  Dream lover, until then
  I’ll go to sleep and dream again
  That’s the only thing to do
  Till all my lover’s dreams come true
  ‘Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
  My own (yeah-yeah)
  I want a dream lover
  So I don’t have to dream alone
  
  Please don’t make me dream alone
  I beg you don’t make me dream alone
  No, I don’t wanna dream alone
  —-
  Sea of Love would be amazing, it’s a beautiful song and easy to sing.
  
  http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#sea%20of%20love%20honeydrippers
  
  SEA OF LOVE (Honeydrippers)
  
  Do you remember when we met
  That’s the day I knew you were my pet
  I want to tell you how much I love you
  
  Come with me, my love
  To the sea, the sea of love
  I want to tell you how much I love you
  
  Come with me, to the sea
  
  Do you remember when we met
  That’s the day I knew you were my pet
  I want to tell you how much I love you
  
  Come with me, to the sea
  
  Come with me, my love
  To the sea, the sea of love
  I want to tell you how much I love you
  
  Come with me, to the sea
  ——————
QUESTION:
What is the appropriate attire for a 50th wedding anniversary party?
I’m 21. My grandparents are celebrating their 50′th wedding anniversary on 4/4. I don’t want to be under-dressed, but I don’t want to show up too formal. Can anyone give me suggestions as to what to wear?
- ANSWER:
  stylish dress, not to colourful, must be elegant. with shoes to match. Not very high heels. hair done neatly.
QUESTION:
Homemade 50th wedding anniversary gifts from grandchild. Any ideas?
Its my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary in august, and my sister and I want to make them something. Any ideas?
- ANSWER:
  50th anniversary is golden, you could make a gold anniversary gift basket filled with their favorite things and all wrapped in gold paper.
  
  You could paint a picture of where they were married, or sew a sample with their wedding details and the date for their 50th anniversary.
  
  Lots more ideas for 50th anniversary gifts for granparents here http://www.anniversary-gifts-by-year.com/50th-wedding-anniversary-ideas.html
QUESTION:
Who typically pays for a 50th wedding anniversary party? The couple or their children?
My siblings and I wanted to throw a simple open house with cake and punch for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. They didn’t like this idea, and they want to have a sit down dinner? Who is expected to pay for this?
- ANSWER:
  Depends upon who can afford it, I guess. But in general, I would say whoever is planning it. If you and your siblings wanted to do something simple, and your parents want something more elegant, I think you should contribute to the party, but I don’t think it is fair for you to get stuck with the entire bill. Unless, of course, you can do it for a fairly comparable price. That might be possible, too, if you have the dinner at someone’s home.
QUESTION:
Retro Appetizers for a 50th Wedding Anniversary?
I need Easy and I stress Easy recipes for Retro Appetizers for my parents 50th Wedding anniversary. I would like to us spam for at least one of the appetizers. I need hot as well as cold ideas. They were married in 1959 so I am looking for ideas from parties from the 1950 -70′s.
- ANSWER:
  Prawn cocktail, grapefruit with glace cherry, tomato soup, onion soup, melon balls, melon and parma ham, pate, deviled eggs, pigs in blankets, dips – served with potato chips, Swedish meatballs, cheese and ritz crackers, celery and cheese spread, quiche, cheese and pineapple (tinned), fondue.
  
  That list brought back dome fun memories of hovering n the kitchen as my mom prepared for their dinner parties!
QUESTION:
what is the best gift for the 50th wedding anniversary?
well, my grandparents are now celebrating for their 50th anniversary this coming saturday……….could you please help me which present could I give them……
thank you…………
- ANSWER:
  A PHOTO ALBUM OF UR GRANDPA&MA WILL BE THE BEST GIFT
QUESTION:
50th wedding anniversary slideshow music?
We are throwing a 50th anniversary party for my grandparents. We have a slide show of pictures and cant seem to pick out music for it. The start of the slide show is of my grandparents parents then my grandparets and their wedding then of all their children and then of the next generation. SO please give me some ideas of music.
- ANSWER:
  Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
  What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  The Times of Your Life – Paul Anka
  Also, ask them what some of their favorites are.
QUESTION:
what kind of present to you give for a 50th wedding anniversary?
my grandma has a sister and she is having trouble picking out a present for her 50th wedding anniversary, so help mehekp her.
My grandma’s sisters’ 50th wedding anniversary is comming up and my grandma doesn’t know what to get her.So help me help her.
- ANSWER:
  hmmm well how about i gift certificate to lyk a restaurant or a picture of their wedding in a coolm retro frame ok well laterz =]
QUESTION:
WHAT PRESENT WOULD YOU GET SOMEBODY FOR THERE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ?
i am going to a party tomorrow (a 50th wedding anniversary) and i havnt got a present yet … could anbody give me any sugestions please (preferably somethingi could easily get from town) many thanks x
- ANSWER:
  Maybe you could get a copy of their wedding photo from 50 years ago and put it in a nice frame and give it to them…..and the flowers and wine is a really good idea too!
QUESTION:
What are some good ideas for a 50th wedding anniversary?
I want to have a 50th wedding surprise party for my parents and was looking for some good ideas?
- ANSWER:
  Surprise Party, albums, scrapbooks, etc…this is something everyone does these days. Why not gift something that is totally different!!! I suggest you create a free wedding website and showcase all your photos from beginning till date. All your friends and relatives can enjoy viewing all your photos. You can even pen down your thoughts. I am sure you will love this and have fun creating your own website
  I personally feel this is a valuable gift that will be with both of you for lifetime
QUESTION:
50th wedding anniversary presents for grandparents?
its my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary in a few weeks and i am looking for inspiration as to a good present! money is up to a point no object and my father has got them a week away so this is not an option. what suggestions do you have?
- ANSWER:
  As part of their present you could get them a rose bush – there’s one called Golden Wedding! I got one for my parents and they had it in their garden until the day they died – a lovely constant reminder of a special day. Look up stockists on the internet.
QUESTION:
50th Wedding Anniversary Favor ideas?
I am planning a 50th anniversary party and in need for guest favors, Thanks for any inuput!
- ANSWER:
  Here are some sites. Friends of mine used packets of wildflowers.
QUESTION:
Does anyone know any good songs for a 50Th wedding Anniversary?
MY grandmother and grandfather are having a 50Th wedding anniversary; the are renewing their vows and i was wondering if anyone knew any good songs to play for them during a PowerPoint presentation we already have these songs…

-Kenny Rogers- Through the years
-Diana Ross- Life
-Louis Armstrong- What a wonderful world

..now we dont want lovey dovey songs we want memorable songs..do you know what i mean?
- ANSWER:
  Frank Sinatra
  That’s Life
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbqC1I2SxGM
  
  As Time Goes By
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIiAdHGi3AI&feature=related
  
  Days of Wine and Roses
QUESTION:
What are some good/great songs to put on a slide show for a 50th wedding Anniversary?
My parents 50th. Wedding Ann. is coming up this spring and we’re putting together a slide show, but need lots of great songs about marriage, fam. etc. for put on with the pictures. thank you for your imput.
- ANSWER:
  First I would ask your parents what they had their first dance to, if they remember. That would be a nice touch for them. Or any sort of song they both love or feel relates to their relationship.
  
  But other good songs are:
  
  At Last – Etta James
  Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
  Everything I Do – Brian Adams
  Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
  L-O-V-E – Frank Sinatra or Nat King Cole (both sang it)
  Our House – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
  
  Good luck with your slideshow!
QUESTION:
It is appropriate to put a card box out at a 50th wedding anniversary party?
I know that there are card boxes at weddings but I don’t know if it is appropriate to put one out for a 50th wedding anniversary party. Do people give money for these type of events or does the anniversary couple usually receive gifts. Help with this would be greatly appreciated
- ANSWER:
  I don’t think that it would be wrong to have one, especially if you could find out what they had at their wedding and have a duplicate one made. Many gifts at anniversary parties are cards so I think it would be a great idea.
QUESTION:
Any help with writing a 50th Wedding Anniversary toast?
I have to write a toast for my Grandparent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary party. Any tips on what I should include? It’s my Mother’s Parent’s and I have grown up around them my whole life…
- ANSWER:
  I’d start with an inspirational quote like any of the following:
  
  http://quotations.about.com/od/weddingtoasts/a/wedding22.htm
  
  Next, I would relate that quote to your own grandparents and share a memory or two of their marriage from your childhood. Talk about how wonderful it is to see them still in love after so many years (eg: if they still walk hand-in-hand …) and how you would be fortunate to have a relationship like theirs. You don’t have to (nor shouldn’t) babble on forever here … just be honest and you should do just fine.
QUESTION:
What would be some good songs for a 50th wedding anniversary?
My cousin and I are making a disc with pics on it for our grandparents 50th wedding aniversary and we need to find some songs for the background music. We have a couple of songs in mind but not sure about them. Does anyone have any suggestions for any songs that would be good for this event?
- ANSWER:
  “Look At Us”… Vince Gill
  
  “Rockin’ Years”… Dolly Parton/Ricky Van Shelton
  
  “My Kind Of Woman, My Kind Of Man”… Patty Loveless/Vince Gill
QUESTION:
How can I style my hair for my Grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary Wedding?
I’m the bridesmaid in my fiancee grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary Wedding. They are having it on a Sunday at 11:00 and most Salons don’t open until 10:00 or later on that day. So I need a few ideas for hairstyles that I can do on my own. I’ve never had to do my hair for wedding I can regularly but not for special occasion.
My hair is mid back.
- ANSWER:
  well, what does really look nice is if you can get your hair into a side bun (using a dubbl;ed up bobble) then buying a large flower clip and possitioning it behind the ear (this also covers up the booble and any bits of hair sticking up
  
  like this picture but only more to the side to make it look better in the pictures;
  
  http://www.hairstylesdiary.com/images/chignon-wedding.jpg
  
  if your hair is shot you can have it in waves and clip it to one side of your head
  
  http://www.handbag.com/?module=images&func=display&fileId=65283
  
  another easy idea is to curl your hair and put it in a side ponytail, possibly with a flower clip covering the bobble again
  
  http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2171/2224555689_db865e227a_o.jpg
QUESTION:
What type of gift should I buy for my Aunt who is helping me plan my parents 50th wedding anniversary party?
My aunt has been a great help with planning this party and I want to acknowledge her some way. I am going to thank her at the anniversary party but I want to get her a gift for all her help..I need some suggestions please. She is a simple person and anything will make her happy I just want it to be special..

Thanks
- ANSWER:
  a nice card & then gift certificate:
  -spa
  -restaurant
  -massage
QUESTION:
Does anyone have any suggestions for a 50th wedding anniversary party?
My grandparents are having their 50th anniversary this year the family plans on throwing them a party, but no one is really sure what you should do for a 50th anniversary? Can someone give me some ideas?
- ANSWER:
  the children and grandchildren can each write about something that they appreciate about their parents/grandparents. do this ahead and put them in a scrapbook. when you send invitations to their friends and other relatives, ask them to send back a few lines about a memory of the couple. these will also go in the scrapbook
QUESTION:
Whats a good present for a 50th wedding anniversary?
My grandparents 50th weding anniversary is next month and i have no idea what to get them. They live overseas, so it cant be anything too big or heavy because i have to post it. Any ideas???
- ANSWER:
  Get them one of those digital picture frames loaded with family photo’s…
QUESTION:
Need ideas for 50th wedding anniversary gift for my folks?
Need ideas for 50th wedding anniversary gift for my folks
- ANSWER:
  Make a slide show of a bunch of their photos over the years, and put it in a digital photo frame. Make it in chronological order, from when they were kids, teens, young marrieds, parents, and on up to today. Be sure to include lots of the family, too!
QUESTION:
50th wedding anniversary gifts ideas?
It is my grandparent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Parents are throwing them a party & restoring old photos & my sister is making an album of the anniversary party. What can I do that is as personal as the other gifts?
- ANSWER:
  At my grandparent’s 50th anniversary party about five years ago, the grandchildren all got together and made a nice scrapbook with photos of the family. Each family member had a page to write a story or favorite memory, or draw a picture or write a poem – whatever they wanted. Then we got the book bound and gave it to them at the party. They really loved it and still keep it on their coffee table to proudly show off when they have company over. We also had a slideshow made with old and new family photos and some appropriate music that was played during the party.
QUESTION:
Would like a simple hula for a 50th wedding anniversary?
My parents are going to Hawaii for their 50th and we are throwing a luau-style party before they leave. I would like to teach the many grand-daugthers a simple hula expressing love – can someone direct me to a video online, or lyrics & hand movements?
- ANSWER:
  Have you tried contacting maybe a dance school in your area?
QUESTION:
Where’s a good place to host my grandparent’s 50th wedding anniversary in Tennessee?
We are celebrating their anniversary and are looking for a place that we can host the party and have hotel accommodations on sight or very close by. We are wanting a place close to the Smoky Mountains. Any suggestions?
- ANSWER:
  What about Gatlinburg? They have all kinds of stuff and it is a beautiful place. When I was there I saw tons of wedding places which would rent dresses or do ceremony packages. Or check out this site, they are good too.
  
  http://wedding.theknot.com/local-wedding-vendors.aspx
QUESTION:
What song should i sing for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary?
i need one that doesn’t have bad words and is a good song for couples who have been together for a long time………. thanks for any help.
- ANSWER:
  “Dear Bobbie” by Yerllowcard, but then fill in the name of your grandma instead of bobbie.
QUESTION:
What are some good gift ideas for a 50th wedding anniversary for my grandparents?
Its this weekend and i want to get something sentimental but i need ideas thanks.
- ANSWER:
  After being married for 50 yrs, the last thing you need is a dust collector.
  Think of things they like to do.
  Perhaps a gift card to their favorite restaurant with a promise that you will drive them ?
  Some tickets to the Theater , ballet or opera .
QUESTION:
What do you say in a 50th wedding anniversary speech?
It’s for my super amazing grandparents.
I don’t know what to talk about thought.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  Think of a way they have both touched your life or helped you out and put that down. It could be something from early childhood even. It’s a way to give a great tribute to their parenting and make it really specific. Make it something they will remember. Something that shows you were paying attention to something they said. They will love that.
  
  I’m already crying as I imagine you speaking!
QUESTION:
What can I get my in-laws for their 50th wedding anniversary?
I need some advice on this. They are doing a huge party at a hall with a live band and 5 service meal. Probably around 150 people attending.
I do not have much money but would like to get them something.My husband is not the sentimental type and is leaving this one up to me. ANY IDEAS? Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  get pictures of there relationship as the years have passed maybe like a pic every 10 years and get a frame from walmart and decorate it and at the top put something like 50 years of happiness and give it to them. they will like it i swear it will probably give you super brownie points! And it won’t cost you hardly anything!
QUESTION:
What should I get my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary?
I know 50th is the “golden” anniversary. They both have watches, rings and enough jewlery. And it seems like they have everything, but I’d like to get them something nice. Any suggestions?
- ANSWER:
  well take them to a resterant and give them breaky in bed. get a really good artist get all ur bros and sises and do a painting. and all they need is u and every thing is complete
QUESTION:
What to wear to a 50th wedding Anniversary party?
Ok the party is for my guys grandparents. This is a semi-formal party not suites, tie, and elegant dresses. More like slacks and button up shirts. Me im at a loss as to what to wear i dont know if a dress or black pants and a nice dressy shirt would work. If you have any suggestions PLLLLEASE HELP its this saturday and we leave tomorrow!!!
- ANSWER:
  I would definitely suggest you wear a dress – if it’s a semi-formal event, a dress is appropriate. Go with a knee or tea length dress – nothing super fancy, but nice.
  
  I went to my boyfriend’s grandparent’s 50th anniversary vow renewal in January, and wore a knee-length dress. I was a little more dressed up than his cousins, who wore sweaters and leggings, but I KNOW I made a good impression on his family (they told me, and my boyfriend after I had left, how nice I had looked and how wonderful I am … love his fam =]), and that should be important. Show them you’re a nice, respectful girl.
QUESTION:
Anyone have ideas for a good Luau party for a 50th wedding anniversary?
need some ideas as far what type of alcoholic drinks to make and some food choices…
- ANSWER:
  I went to a Luau in Hawaii a couple of years ago. Really, it is just a big buffet with lots of fruity vodka drinks. The main thing you go for is the entertainment. So, I think to have a good luau, be sure and book quality entertainers. My kids remember the fire twirler guy the most and dancers were awesome.
QUESTION:
How do I have the White House send a congratulations to my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary?
I understand that there is a form letter of congratulations that the White House will send out to couples who have been married 50 years. I can’t find a reference for it on the White House website. Any ideas?
- ANSWER:
  
  http://usgovinfo.about.com/cs/consumer/a/greetings.htm
QUESTION:
Good songs to sing for grandparents 50th wedding anniversary?
Me and my cousin want to do a duet, we are both girls.
- ANSWER:
  This site has a gazillion wedding songs, hope you can find something here.
  www.weddingwire.com/wedding-songs
  also, one I saw recommend on this site
  am going to look up for reference later
  www.365weddingsongs.com
  Good luck.
QUESTION:
What are some good ideas for 50th wedding anniversary centerpieces?
Other than flowers, balloons, and tissue paper centerpieces.
- ANSWER:
  What about a plant in a nice pot/basket. You can get those card holders (like the ones at florists) and have pictures of the couple, children and grandchildren one them…..Or you can pick a theme that represents what they enjoy doing as a couple (like golf, traveling, reading etc). I was at a 60th wedding anniversary party recently. The couple are avid readers, each table was set up with a different “book” as it’s theme. We sat at the “Gone With The Wind” table, the “Da Vinci Code” table was next to us. Each table had decorations to go with the book, but it also had the book as part of the decorations. After the party all the books were donated to the public library in the couples name….I thought it was GREAT!