Commemorating a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration certainly is deserving of these wonderful 50th Wedding Anniversary Quotes:
Also be sure to check out these other 50th Wedding Anniversary quotes shown with corresponding gift ideas.
Newlyweds become 'oldyweds', and 'oldyweds' are the reasons that families work. by Anonymous
A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year. by Paul Sweeney
A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. by Pearl S. Buck
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
50th Wedding Anniversary Poem
I wish I would have found this poem by Genie Graveline before our parents 50th Wedding Celebration, but I guess it's never too late to celebrate such a wonderful occasion!
This is such a beautiful poem, it could be viewed as a 50th Wedding Anniversary quote, or even as a toast at 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.
"50 Years of Love" by Genie Graveline
There's something about the two of you,
That brought friends and family here.
Perhaps it's the love that everyone feels,
In your presence whenever you're near.
Or is it the spark that's still in your eyes,
Or the stories you both love to share,
Or maybe the playful looks you exchange,
That express just how deeply you care.
No doubt, it's the sum of all that you are,
That gathers us here by your side...
To celebrate every year of your love,
And to honor this "groom" and his "bride."
So, may you continue to brighten this world,
And to get just as much as you give,
Enjoying the fruits of the seeds you have sown,
Every day...for as long as you live!
This is such a beautiful poem, it could be viewed as a 50th Wedding Anniversary quote, or even as a toast at 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
50th Anniversary Memory Book
I wanted to share with you today the Memory Book we used for our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary.
As is often the case for a Golden Anniversary celebration, the guests of honor may request there by no gifts. I know for our parents celebration my parents choose to put the following sentence on the invitations: "No gifts please. Your presence will be the best present."
We all honored our parents wishes, but we still were able to provide them a Memory Book gift they will cherish for years to come. The best part of this gift is that it is a compilation of heartfelt memories from each invited person to the celebration. This was also wonderful because not all persons were able to attend the party, but they were able to supply a memory and be included in the Memory Book.
Gathering Memories for the Memory Book
Each person on the guest list received in a separate mailing a request to share their favorite memory of the guests of honor, our parents. The request card stated "Please write your favorite memory of Cathie and Ron, and include photos if you would like. These memories will be arranged in a special memory book for our parents. "
The Gibson Album We Used for the Memory Book
Here is a photo of the Gibson Photo Album we used to create our parents memory book. Since our celebration, I discovered another style memory book that is a bit larger and is shown and described in this post.
The colors are perfect in the gold and off white. The bow is a nice satin and firmly attached to the album. The "50 years together" shown in the photo is removable in case you wanted to place a photo of the celebrating couple.
The quality of this album is very good. As mentioned above, the cover design is secure and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that the album is expandable. Each set of inserts includes it's own expanding post. The album holds pictures up to 5x7 in size. But as I mentioned before, we used this memory book for both photos and memory cards and found the 5"x7" pages delightful for reading the written memories. I didn't realize it at the time of our celebration, but there is a matching guest book and pen set available that could be used also at your 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration.
Additional Uses for the Memory Book
We found that by expanding the Memory Book my parents were able to include copies of their verbal message to everyone as well the speech their granddaughters delivered could be included in the book.
A Wonderful Gift, One That Provides Lasting Memories
The Memory Book turned out being an unexpected meaningful gift to my parents that everyone who participated were able to show my parents their love and admiration for their commitment to one another on their 50th Wedding celebration.
As is often the case for a Golden Anniversary celebration, the guests of honor may request there by no gifts. I know for our parents celebration my parents choose to put the following sentence on the invitations: "No gifts please. Your presence will be the best present."
We all honored our parents wishes, but we still were able to provide them a Memory Book gift they will cherish for years to come. The best part of this gift is that it is a compilation of heartfelt memories from each invited person to the celebration. This was also wonderful because not all persons were able to attend the party, but they were able to supply a memory and be included in the Memory Book.
Gathering Memories for the Memory Book
Each person on the guest list received in a separate mailing a request to share their favorite memory of the guests of honor, our parents. The request card stated "Please write your favorite memory of Cathie and Ron, and include photos if you would like. These memories will be arranged in a special memory book for our parents. "
The Gibson Album We Used for the Memory Book
Here is a photo of the Gibson Photo Album we used to create our parents memory book. Since our celebration, I discovered another style memory book that is a bit larger and is shown and described in this post.
The colors are perfect in the gold and off white. The bow is a nice satin and firmly attached to the album. The "50 years together" shown in the photo is removable in case you wanted to place a photo of the celebrating couple.
The quality of this album is very good. As mentioned above, the cover design is secure and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that the album is expandable. Each set of inserts includes it's own expanding post. The album holds pictures up to 5x7 in size. But as I mentioned before, we used this memory book for both photos and memory cards and found the 5"x7" pages delightful for reading the written memories. I didn't realize it at the time of our celebration, but there is a matching guest book and pen set available that could be used also at your 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration.
Additional Uses for the Memory Book
We found that by expanding the Memory Book my parents were able to include copies of their verbal message to everyone as well the speech their granddaughters delivered could be included in the book.
A Wonderful Gift, One That Provides Lasting Memories
The Memory Book turned out being an unexpected meaningful gift to my parents that everyone who participated were able to show my parents their love and admiration for their commitment to one another on their 50th Wedding celebration.
50th Wedding Anniversary Quotes
Following are a few 50th Wedding Anniversary Quotes found on gift items that may also be used as toasts, memory books, or scrapbooks. You will also see a picture of an item that has the quote on it that might make a nice gift for the honored couple.
"On your Golden Anniversary, no treasure is more precious than a love grown golden with time."
"Marriage Blessing,
May your marriage be as a .
cord of three strands, your love for
one another secured and completed
by God's love for you."
May your marriage be as a .
cord of three strands, your love for
one another secured and completed
by God's love for you."
"Your love, dedication and commitment to one another is truly an inspiration to all who know you."
"Happy 50th Anniversary
How precious are the memories,
Of fifty years of caring,
Of hopes and dreams fulfilled,
And a lifetime of of love and sharing.
And though memories of those years
Are held in the heart forever,
There's so much more to come
As you continue life's journey together."
How precious are the memories,
Of fifty years of caring,
Of hopes and dreams fulfilled,
And a lifetime of of love and sharing.
And though memories of those years
Are held in the heart forever,
There's so much more to come
As you continue life's journey together."
Golden Anniversary Invitation Kits
What my sister and I found when researching invitation options is that pretty much the sky is the limit as far as variety and price. Your selection is only matched by your budget. These customizeable Elegant Golden Anniversary Invitations mentioned in this post are wonderful, however my sister and I did not know about them at the time of our parent's 50th Wedding Celebration.
And that is why our research took us and eventually ended with Invitation Kits.
The invitation kit that we purchased was superb. We were looking for Gold and Cream/Ivory color scheme, elegance, with a subdue level of flair. I was thrilled to receive my sister's cell phone call from one of the local big box office retailers that she had "found Mom and Dad's Anniversary Invitations"!
Here are two pictures of the Gartner Invitation Kit we selected to use to print invitations and response cards for our parents 50th
Wedding Anniversary Celebration. We were thrilled with the completed invitations!
The kit name is Ivory Gold Deckeled Edge Invite Kit (61405) by Gartner. This kit includes 50 invitations and envelopes, 50 note cards and envelopes that can be used as response cards, reception cards, or thank you notes. The ribbon is an ivory sheer with a slight shimmer and is easily inserted at the top of the invitation.
Tips on Printing the Invitations
The invitations are 80lb paper and thus required a little assistance being fed into the printer. I used an HP all-in-one ink jet printer and by assistance I mean I kept my finger at the bottom of the invitation as it was being fed into the printer for printing.
This second "tip" may not be necessary, but you will want to print the invitations and then insert the bow at the top of the invitation.
Additional Items Included In the Kit
The kit included two printing test sheets; one for the invitation, and one for the response cards.
Also included in the kit is a "Tips for Successful Printing" which was very resourceful with instructions and also the website address for further assistance.
So Happy With the Invitation Kit
Here is a photo showing a completed invitation for our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration:
I will definitely use invitation kits again in the future!
And that is why our research took us and eventually ended with Invitation Kits.
The invitation kit that we purchased was superb. We were looking for Gold and Cream/Ivory color scheme, elegance, with a subdue level of flair. I was thrilled to receive my sister's cell phone call from one of the local big box office retailers that she had "found Mom and Dad's Anniversary Invitations"!
Here are two pictures of the Gartner Invitation Kit we selected to use to print invitations and response cards for our parents 50th
Wedding Anniversary Celebration. We were thrilled with the completed invitations!
The kit name is Ivory Gold Deckeled Edge Invite Kit (61405) by Gartner. This kit includes 50 invitations and envelopes, 50 note cards and envelopes that can be used as response cards, reception cards, or thank you notes. The ribbon is an ivory sheer with a slight shimmer and is easily inserted at the top of the invitation.
Tips on Printing the Invitations
The invitations are 80lb paper and thus required a little assistance being fed into the printer. I used an HP all-in-one ink jet printer and by assistance I mean I kept my finger at the bottom of the invitation as it was being fed into the printer for printing.
This second "tip" may not be necessary, but you will want to print the invitations and then insert the bow at the top of the invitation.
Additional Items Included In the Kit
The kit included two printing test sheets; one for the invitation, and one for the response cards.
Also included in the kit is a "Tips for Successful Printing" which was very resourceful with instructions and also the website address for further assistance.
So Happy With the Invitation Kit
Here is a photo showing a completed invitation for our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration:
I will definitely use invitation kits again in the future!
Welcome to 50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
The idea for this blog started with the planning and celebration of my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Out of love and deep respect, my sister and I made celebration arrangements for what turned out to be a wonderful event celebrating my parents and their commitment over 5 decades.
I will be sharing on this blog, among other things, what we learned while planning our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary, and new ideas that I find along the way.
Items that will be covered at least initially are Memory Cards as gifts, Photography Ideas,50th Wedding Anniversary Quotes, Choosing a location for the event, choosing catering or food selection for the celebration, and golden anniversary invitation kits.
Thanks for stopping by and come back often as I hope to be adding to this blog regularly. And if you are here because you are either celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary or planning a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration ~ Congratulations!
Thoughts on a 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration including tips on choosing a location, taking photographs, and using a memory book as a gift for the guests of honor ..Enjoy!
Out of love and deep respect, my sister and I made celebration arrangements for what turned out to be a wonderful event celebrating my parents and their commitment over 5 decades.
I will be sharing on this blog, among other things, what we learned while planning our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary, and new ideas that I find along the way.
Items that will be covered at least initially are Memory Cards as gifts, Photography Ideas,50th Wedding Anniversary Quotes, Choosing a location for the event, choosing catering or food selection for the celebration, and golden anniversary invitation kits.
Thanks for stopping by and come back often as I hope to be adding to this blog regularly. And if you are here because you are either celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary or planning a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration ~ Congratulations!
Thoughts on a 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration including tips on choosing a location, taking photographs, and using a memory book as a gift for the guests of honor ..Enjoy!
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