50Th Anniversary Gift Ideas?????

Hi L.,

I'm in the midst of planning a 60th Anniversary party for my parents, so I feel your pain. Their anniversary was actually on Valentine's Day but my mom is an actress and travels a lot, so she wasn't home at the time to celebrate. So I decided to throw a surprise party for them in July. Fun fun!!

For their 50th we had a huge party also. My parents were married and never had a honeymoon or cake or anything. That was my mom's biggest thing, she wanted a cake. She and my dad went to the local soda saloon and shared a float after they got married. I can't remember any unique gifts they received or got for each other. All the kids pitched in and we got them airline vouchers so they could go to Hawaii. That has always been one of my mom's dreams. Well, 10 years later, they still have never gone. I know they've used the voucher but no idea what on. My dad didn't have much desire for Hawaii, he's more of a casino guy. Oh well!! :-)

Good luck and have fun! I am sure no matter what yall plan or do, it will still be special for your parents and for the family. It's a very special time regardless of any gifts and such. :-)

-Char

Can you make a special scrapbook or video from photos mementos?

There are a lot of videographers that do this type of thing.

Your sister could email you pics she may have as well.

Or you can take their wedding photo, have it restored and enlarged.

http://www.manta.com/comsite5/bin/pddnb_company.pl?pdland...

I use this small shop on Rufe Snow. He is so nice and very great priced, and does excellent work.

Also, I wouldn't worry about the gold theme for the gift, that's usually for decorations anyways. It's their 50th, she should be able to have any color or texture she wants! :)

Shoe-string budget, short on time, and two little ones. I hear you! Are your folks nearby? What about a very nice dinner at the park in the cool of the evening? You and your sister write heart-felt letters of thanks to them for their love, sacrifice, and staying together? If that didn't seem to be "enough" you could put some of their favorite goodies they don't normally buy for themselves in a basket (Goodwill, thrift shop?) with a bow. My m-i-l gives her folks car wash and cafeteria gift certificates, and they love it!

Hope this helps! Maybe it will help you think of another idea!

B.