The 50th wedding anniversary is one of the rare moments of one's life, as it would have stood the time's test and ups & downs. Blessed are the people who complete this period of 50 years together as during the recent years, marriage is quite short-lived. It is rightly called Golden anniversary or Major Milestone, as it is great feeling to spend half a century with someone, one loves. Gold, as it is beautiful and resistant to corrosion symbolizes the event. The gift for this occasion would depend on not only on one's budget, but also on the understanding of one's spouse's taste and likes. Personalized gifts from the spouse will be the most precious of the gifts.

Even though, the couple celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary would have surpassed the like for material possessions, a gift in the form of gold or a surprise party or a surprise trip to interesting places would be wonderful for them. Not only gifts but also gathering of kith and kin on this special occasion would overwhelm the couple celebrating. Memoirs about the couple celebrating the wedding celebration from their children and grandchildren would also make their day.

Flowering plants are also welcoming gifts for the couples who love gardening, and flowers. Portraits of the whole family, if they are far from each other would also make a good gift for this occasion. Bible is also one of the best gifts for the anniversary. Collecting photographs of over the years and making it into an album is also a good present for this occasion. The anniversary party, if thrown by near and dear than the couple themselves would be very thrilling and memorable to the couple.

E-cards, greeting cards have also become a part of the gifts. Markets are overflowing with thoughtful cards for the occasion. Even the Internet is not lagging behind in this aspect. One can make personalized e-cards, apart from the already existing and displayed e-cards for the 50th. Antique lovers can be gifted with antique art pieces, furniture or jewelry. Lovers of poetry or books can be gifted with them on the occasion of wedding anniversary.

In few countries, their children remarry the couples celebrating the event as a custom. This renews their sweet memories of the past, and would also be a great gift to the couple. These couples even distribute their collections to their near & dear ones.

Whatever is given on the occasion of 50th wedding anniversary, if backed with love, makes the couple happier. It is not the worth of the gift that counts but the intention with which it is given counts for a greater occasion like this.