50 Gifts

• Make a visual show of the number 50. Give your spouse 50 items as an acknowledgement for each year of marriage. Consider your spouse's interests. For a baseball enthusiast, consider tickets to 50 baseball games or five baseballs with 10 autographs each.
  
  For a woman who likes to make quilts, consider 50 golden sewing needles or 50 yards of golden fabric to tie in the theme of the golden anniversary with the number 50.
  
  Be creative with the 50 items. Consider romantic ideas such as 50 love letters, a list of 50 reasons why you are looking forward to the next 50 years or even 50 kisses.
  
  

Memory Lane

• Fifty years is a long time to amass mementos and memories. Create an homage to your 50 years of marriage. Make a scrapbook dedicated to your 50-year marriage. Gather flattering photographs from the past five decades. Arrange the photographs in chronological order in the pages of the scrapbook. Use photo corners to attach the photos to the pages.
  
  Include mementos such as ticket stubs and business cards from your favorite restaurants as a couple. Use craft glue to attach the mementos to the scrapbook pages. Include captions that put the photographs and mementos into context.
  
  Include a personal note on the front inside cover that explains why you chose the pictures and other items to include in the scrapbook. Sign and date the note. Use a pen with golden ink to tie in the golden anniversary theme.
  
  

Golden Gifts

• For a traditional and literal take on the 50th wedding anniversary, give the gift of actual gold. A gold watch or money clip would be suitable for a man. For a woman, gold jewelry such as a necklace, ring or earrings would be acceptable.
  
  If purchasing solid gold is not in your budget, consider using the color gold. Use gold-colored wrapping paper for the box that holds the gift, or use a gold-colored gift bag.
  
  Use golden ribbons and bows to add to the presentation. Even if there is no solid gold, use the theme of gold to make a stunning visual impact. For added sparkle, sprinkle outer wrappings of the gift with gold glitter.