Ideas for 50th Anniversary Favors

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  Considered the Golden Anniversary, 50 years of marriage is cause for a big celebration. Some couples choose to celebrate by renewing their vows with a large reception afterward; others celebrate by inviting a few close friends and family to a nice dinner out. Regardless of how a golden couple chooses to celebrate their big day, a thoughtful favor will be a memento to help guests remember the milestone for the next 50 years.

Personalized Bottles

• With a multitude of favor options to choose from, it can become overwhelming to find something that will stand out, be useful and memorable. Miniature personalized bottles are a great way to commemorate the day, while giving guests something they might actually enjoy using. Some ideas include a miniature bottle of golden Chardonnay wine, aged balsamic vinegar or olive oil of a golden hue. Label details on the bottles might include: the couple's name, their original wedding date, the date of the party and a cute phrase like "Well-aged like a fine wine. Celebrating 50 years of marriage."

Golden Horseshoes

• Originating in Europe, the practice of hanging a horseshoe over a doorway is a token of luck to those who enter and reside within the household. A golden lucky horseshoe-theme would make a unique and memorable 50th anniversary favor. The golden color would represent the "golden anniversary," while the horseshoe would wish luck to the couple as well as the guests. The favor could take the form of an actual horseshoe dipped in gold paint and tied with a ribbon. The horseshoe could be engraved with the couple's names and wedding date. For a less-costly alternative, favors could take the form of chocolate-shaped horseshoes sporting favor tags with the couple's names and anniversary details.

Natural Soaps

• A simple, yet beautiful favor for a golden anniversary would be natural or homemade soaps in decorative packaging. Scented natural soaps are available in a variety of scents, shapes and colors. With so many options to choose from, it might be difficult narrowing it down to just one choice. One option might include two small pear-shaped soaps nestled in a pretty box with a tag that includes the couple's names and the phrase "50 years and still a great pair." Another unique idea might be a bar of soap in the shape of a wedding cake, dusted in gold and placed in a pretty organza bag tied with a ribbon. The tag might say something like "Celebrating another top-tier Wedding Anniversary" and the date.