planning an Anniversary

I cannot tell you how difficult it is to put together a 50th anniversary party.
My Mother and I have been trying to figure out a theme or something like that?

Celebrating 50 years together is HUGE. What can you present two people who have spent half a century together with? Chocolates and Flowers are an okay gift - a bottle of vino, even. But it just doesn't seem like it's enough.

I have this tattoo on my arm that was the first tattoo I ever got for me.
It's the date my grandparent's were married. August 21, 1965
This is the day a large portion of my family's roots began and I feel so blessed to have all four of my grandparents still in my life years later now at twenty-something. What my grandfather did by moving to this country was enormous not only for himself as a young adult immigrating to Canada but for generations to come. When he decided to marry my grandmother he knew she was only seventeen but he saw the rest of his life in her and it amazes me every day. It amazes me that my grandma could have been so brave at such an early age. I know I have large shoes to fill.

These two deserve everything. And yet - they have it all.
They've spent the last fifty years perfecting their way of doing things, supporting their family and treating their friends. All this time they have watched their children and grandchildren grow into parents and young adults themselves.
So what can you do you do for these special and rare people?
The ones we will always look up to and who will always watch over us.
They know more about us than we could care to understand.


What To Do For A 50th Anniversary

Decorate in GOLD. This is their Golden Anniversary! Go big!

Make a Playlist. Parties need music and this is your chance to show them you know their style.

Choose their favourites. When it comes to snacks or treats make sure you consider the ones they like the best, or even try going for a nostalgic feel by bringing out traditional things!

Sign a Picture Frame. One of the best mementos are quotes from family and friends. Have guests of the party sign a photo frame of the special couple and they will have a keepsake for ever.

Get them cake. Because every good celebration deserves one! And have a fancy cake made from Cakeworks or something; with their wedding picture on it. They didn't have that for their 25th anniversary.


Here's what I've come up with so far. If you have any other suggestions, help a girl out. xoxo