jodis
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Post by jodis on Jul 8, 2014 15:36:00 GMT
My in-laws from my late DH are having their 50th wedding anniversary at the end of this month. I want to get them something but I am stumped. They don't really need/want for anything, are low key people, and mean the world to my son and I, so I want to get them something amazing. I just don't know what.
I need suggestions desperately. Please help. It could be home made too, they love that. They aren't into "fancy" restaurants, spas, or hotel stays. They only go to movies when they take my son.
Any ideas?
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 8, 2014 15:37:49 GMT
50 photos in an album telling their story through the years with number 50 blank for a group photo on the day?
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Post by Patter on Jul 8, 2014 15:38:17 GMT
I would love ideas too as my parent's 50th is coming up.
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Post by melanell on Jul 8, 2014 16:16:21 GMT
I gave a gift once that was a small box with trinkets and gifts related to the year they were married. A DVD with a show that aired that year. A CD with songs from that year. A few coins & stamps from that year. A book published that year. A patch from a sporting event that his favorite team played in that year. A handmade card including things that happened that year. I also included a few gift cards that were tied to that theme. One was for a store they liked that opened that year. Another was a gas card, tied to a card that mentioned prices 50 years ago in comparison to prices today. Etc.
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Post by kimpossible on Jul 8, 2014 16:20:33 GMT
For my parents 50th we sent out a paper (it was very nice paper) along with the invitation to all of their friends and family that had instructions for them to write down their memories, thoughts or wishes for them. We then put it in a beautiful album as they came in for them to read. My Mom sobbed when she saw it. It brought back so many memories for them. Some people got really creative and drew things, clipped out pictures that reminded them of my parents or actually attached pictures of something they did with my parents. it cost them nothing because we included a self addressed stamped envelope.
At the party we displayed pictures from all the 50 years including their wedding, pics of their children, grand children and great grandchildren. They had a lot of hobbies and my Mom was a beautiful crocheter, sewer we displayed some of that along with pictures of their RV travels.
It was really special for them - the party was not really fancy but well received. We did order a replica of their wedding cake that turned out beautiful.
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Post by melanell on Jul 8, 2014 16:31:25 GMT
That's an awesome idea, Kim!!!
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Post by Patter on Jul 8, 2014 16:49:34 GMT
Kim, I LOVE that idea!!!!! I may just have to try that! Thanks!
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Post by GamGam on Jul 8, 2014 16:53:30 GMT
If they are Church members, you could give altar flowers in honor of their anniversary.
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jodis
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Post by jodis on Jul 8, 2014 17:43:44 GMT
Thanks everyone!
Kim, love the idea, thanks! Unfortunately I only have 2 1/2 weeks to put something together and don't feel it's enough time to be able to do it.
I think I'm going to do up a photo book with pics of them, their children and granchild along with quotes, tidbits, songs etc from the year they were married included in there.
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gsquaredmom
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Jun 26, 2014 17:43:22 GMT
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Post by gsquaredmom on Jul 8, 2014 18:28:14 GMT
My parents did not need or want anything. We all chipped in on a big family dinner. I found a small antique treasure box and filled it with fifty one-dollar coins ( the gold color ones). I figured they could use it for lunch, taxi fare, whatever. They liked it so much the treasure sits in their china cabinet still. My dad passed away, and I doubt my mom will ever want to spend it.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 8, 2014 18:32:25 GMT
I like the signs that say:
John and Susie ~ Established 00-00-1964
The Smith Family ~ Established 00-00-1964
There are many website that custom make and sell them.
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