Golden Wedding Gift

It is my son’s Golden Wedding anniversary at the end of August and as he is a keen gardener I like the idea of a golden rose for a present. He doesn’t usually like presents. As I am housebound and live 150 miles away, could anyone please recommend a reliable source from which I can order a rose on line.

It was our golden wedding anniversary last year and, at the risk of sounding ungrateful, we had some weird and wonderful presents. The bird bath in the shape of two hands was eventually put in the garden where it could not be seen. It was uncomfortable and creepy to say the least.

One of the nicest and original presents was a print of where we spent our honeymoon in West Wales. Amazon vouchers galore which were useful but afraid used to buy other people's presents! We were also given a pen each with our names on them - I do sound so ungrateful and it was a lovely thought but I did think this is something I would give a ten year old!

We had a carriage clock from dear friends who were probably taking quite a risk in buying it (but I know he gets a staff discount from M&S!) and it was on display almost immediately.

One thing I did not want is a glass paperweight - the sort with 50th Wedding Anniversary on which ends up in charity shops!

As you can see, we had loads of presents and actually looking through the ideas of what people are suggesting, I would have loved a hamper! I forgot to mention our DD bought us two lovely garden chairs and they have been well used this year!

We were fortunate enough to have our three bridesmaids at our party and, of course, did the re-enacting of the photos - quite a difference 50 years later. What about a lovely photo of everyone?

We told our family we did not want presents but they arranged for a professional photographer to come to our family celebration and take photographs of ourselves with our family plus a gold (coloured) photo frame. From friends we also received some 'gold' napkin rings, another gold photo frame and plenty of champagne.
I bought a Golden Wedding rose bush for a friend who loves her garden.

Just realised Anrol said it all before me but not so rambling as me!! I apologise. You are definitely on my wavelength.

Our daughter in law's parents celebrated their Golden Wedding last month and we arranged for Afternoon Tea to be delivered and they were really delighted. Depending on how much you want to spend, there are various combinations available including with prosecco. If you want to embellish it then you could perhaps have a special bouquet or plant delivered at the same time. Good Luck.

A bit like GinJeannie... I have given on 3 occasions in the past a basket full of little golden gifts. This can cost as little or as much as you want. Here are some ideas that I used...gold blend coffee, Yorkshire gold tea, chocolate gold coins, Marigolds, Ferrero Rocher, Liquid Gold (Lakeland), gold candles, golden syrup, Golden oat crumbles, a packet of seeds with gold in the name eg Alyssum Gold Dust, gold sharpie, gold pencil, notebook, gold paper clips or ...I could go on and on but think you know what I mean. I have had great fun going around the shops just looking for anything with gold in its name or gold coloured packaging and if on a strict budget it doesn't have to be a basket just a gold paper covered box or lined with gold covered napkins, cloth etc.

It was our Golden anniversary 2 years ago, we did say "no gifts, please".
We hosted an informal lunch at a local eatery, for 50 friends & family.
We did receive a "Golden Wedding" rose-bush, from my sister.
& our DD & DS gave us a large hamper, that they made up of all things golden.

It was ours in April. Asked children for a Golden anniversary rose bush each. Coincidentally my bridesmaid of 50 years ago also sent one. So now I have a special rose border which looks pretty and never needs dusting ?

Totally agree with Anrol....maybe a whicker type basket of luxury goodies in gold wrapping? Starting with a box of Terry’s All Gold chocolates?

When it was my parents 50th I bought lots of small things “gold” things and put them in a gold box, wrapped in gold tissue. I bought things like: Gold coffee; Gold butter (put in at the last minute!); chocolate bar wrapped in gold; golden toffee sweets; a notelet set in gold wrapping; tissues with gold coins printed in them, etc, etc, you get the idea, anything I could find with golden written on it or wrapped in gold. It was fun to collect bits and pieces and parents were thrilled.

Thank you all for your lovely ideas! Might do a combination of golden hamper items and golden rose!

I was going to suggest the rose bush - or in fact there are many shrubs and plants with a a golden theme.
What about a years worth of flowers? You can arrange for a 12 month subscription for either arrangements to be delivered each month or for flowers to be delivered through the post. I have had some from Bloom& Wild from my son - they look as if they are nearly dead when they arrive but after a couple of hours in water, they are transformed!
If they enjoy cake, you can even take out a subscription to have cake delivered each month.
Audio books? You can even take out a subscription for those !

Our friends recently celebrated their 50th. We bought them an afternoon tea tray from Regency Hampers. They love going out for teas and coffee which they couldn’t do because of lockdown. The tray had cakes, scones, biscuits etc on it and lasted for several days.

H^ow about a neat little log burner to use in the summer evenings with some pretty little self charging lights to dot around? (that's assuming they will actually be able to fire it up, or have someone to do that for them when they have a family get together)^

Erm, are you suggesting anybody married in 1970 is incapable of lighting a log burner/firing up the barbecue/ stringing up some solar powered lights?

I married in 1970, and ai must remember to ask à young relative to crochet me a pastel peach bed jacket or crinoline lady pension book cover. ?

As others have suggested, a beautiful rose bush to plant (with or without a container) and a bottle of good quality booze to go with it would be lovely.
The only other suggestion is, that as they are getting garden furniture, so clearly enjoy their garden, how about a neat little log burner to use in the summer evenings with some pretty little self charging lights to dot around? (that's assuming they will actually be able to fire it up, or have someone to do that for them when they have a family get together)

I know that it's tradition to give gold but do consider the personal preference of the people concerned. They may hate having a large yellow plant or object wished upon them.

For our friends Golden anniversary I made them a celebration cake. This came about because when I baked we would take slices of cake or few biscuits for them to eat. One day we took some fruit cake and they said how much they'd enjoyed it so I told them I would make them their anniversary cake.

Our children fave DH's parents a hamper containing things with Golden in their name Golden Syrup, Gold Blend Tea, Gold blend coffee etc.

I think that’s a great idea Maw. x

My sister gave us a large bag of bulbs to plant, golden daffodils, crocus and narcissi. Our Anniversary was in September and they gave us months of pleasure the following spring.

Just had a quick look at 'NotontheHighStreet' and really liked the Golden Anniversary family tree print. Also, I have a friend who is an artist and on special occasions we have commissioned her to paint a card illustrating the person's interests, places, names of family & pets etc. They are always well received. I had one for my 70th birthday, which is framed. The yellow rose is also a good idea, especially if it is scented.

Yes, treat yourself MawB

It’s still your Golden Wedding Day, although sadly not together.

A day to remember happy times and memories.

I would give a plant in a beautiful pot/container. It could be an appropriate established rose, hopefully in bloom.
Or fill the pot with lots of lovely blooming Calla Lillies.

I have over the past few years used planted up containers as gifts for ladies and gents. And I love to receive them. They brighten up my front doorstep during all seasons.

Rosa Golden Celebrations is nice and can go in a good sized pot.

janeainsworth

This is probably going to sound very sour, but it’s our Golden Wedding in two weeks time and I don’t want anyone to buy us anything. We have everything we want & need.
Any cards will be much appreciated though.
Months ago I was planning to give a party and our friends & family would have been asked to donate to Crisis instead of a gift.
But obviously that’s not going to happen.

Not sour Janeainsworth
It would be ours on the 25th and I wonder if anybody will even think of it as we were only granted 47 years together.
I am thinking of treating myself to a stonking big bouquet of yellow/gold flowers. ???