4 ideas to celebrate your golden anniversary

Celebrating 50 years of life together! The golden wedding anniversary represents such a unique moment in the history of a couple that it deserves to be celebrated with great pomp.

If you are celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary this year, it is important to mark the occasion! The golden wedding anniversary, which takes its name from this precious stainless metal that spans the years without being damaged, symbolizes half a century of common life. This unique moment in the life of a couple proves that love always triumphs and must therefore be marked with a white stone. To celebrate your golden anniversary with dignity, here are some ideas that should inspire you.

50 years of marriage: what gift to give to your other half?

For each wedding anniversary, tradition has it that one gives half of a gift in connection with the subject matter of the anniversary celebrations. For the 50 years of marriage, gold jewelry will reflect the solidity of the couple and will highlight its precious character. Despite the ups and downs, you are still there, united as on the first day. And after so many years of living together, it is with pride that you look back at how far you have come together. Your couple is capable of facing anything and you can now say that you have found the gem. Something to make your children and your loved ones proud who, moreover, will be happy to celebrate this event by your side!

How to celebrate 50 years of marriage with dignity?

  • Renew your wedding vows

To celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, many couples choose to renew their wedding vows by (re) passing in front of the Mayor. Surrounded by the people who are dear to you, this is an opportunity to reiterate the commitments you made half a century ago! The renewal of wedding vows can take place in a religious framework during which the wedding rings are blessed a second time, but also during a civil ceremony in small committee. To make the event even more concrete and memorable, do not hesitate to send an invitation to your guests!

Good to know : In some municipalities, the golden wedding anniversary is celebrated at the municipal level. On this occasion, the Mayor generally gives a medal, a diploma and a small gift to the spouses, provided that they file a dossier at the town hall at least two months before the celebration.

  • Organize a party with all your loved ones

If some prefer to celebrate their golden wedding one-on-one, others take the opportunity to reunite their families and friends by organizing a big party! Theme evening, brunch … Today there are many original ways to celebrate your love with your loved ones. On the organizational side, you can call on a wedding planner or ask the help of your children and grandchildren, we are sure they will be delighted to help out for this unique moment! What could be better than reliving D-Day by diving back into photo albums and remembering these pretty memories?

The good idea : If you have kept a photo of your wedding cake, it may be a good idea to have it made by a pastry chef. Your guests will love to review THE wedding cake that you shared with your loved ones on D-Day. You can also think of reproducing your wedding photos identically …. 50 years later.

  • Going on a romantic trip

The golden wedding is also an opportunity to meet lovers and discover the destination that has been making you dream for years. To mark the occasion, many couples choose paradisiac destinations which will remain forever engraved in their memories. The Seychelles, the Caribbean or the Maldives are magical journeys that should please you! But you can also let yourself be tempted by a sea cruise, a safari in Tanzania, a road trip in the United States or a stay on the wine route in Burgundy or Alsace if you are wine lovers.

The other alternative : For equally unforgettable memories, you can also plan a trip with the whole family. This option necessarily requires a little more organization but with the help of children and grandchildren, it should be a little fun!

  • Dinner in a Michelin starred restaurant

For your 50 years of marriage, you deserve a real chef's meal! The budget being quite substantial, the golden wedding is a very good excuse to treat yourself to an exceptional dinner in a star restaurant. In Paris, La Scène, Stéphanie Le Quellec's double-starred restaurant, is sure to delight your taste buds! In Marseille, we recommend Le Petit Nice Passédat, a three-star restaurant. Finally, if you live in Lyon, the gastronomic and contemporary cuisine of PRaiRiaL should undoubtedly seduce you.

The other option : For couples who want to share dinner with the family, why not hire a chef at home? On the La Belle Assiette website, it is possible to book a chef in just a few clicks who will cook just for you. A unique experience that will please everyone!

See also: How to organize a beautiful secular ceremony for your wedding?

Video by Juliette Le Peillet