Gift idea for 50th wedding aniversary?
959568
How about their own autobiography like this http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/11/05/gift-for-grandparents-autobiographies/
244128
I agree with the two people up there. Give them something that is useful. Most Irish/Catholic stores have great gift ideas! A horseshoe with an enscription on it would be kind of neat; or anything basically that the bride and groom could have to remember their wedding day. Practical is nice (anyone can buy a blender); but sentimental is better! But before you go to all the trouble to find a Irish/Catholic store, give yourself a bit of a break! I'm sure something that MEANS something and is from the heart, would be just as good! Goodluck! <3
1000649
Go thru his photos and find photos of him and his loved ones and of his life over the past 50 years. Get a large piece of plywood, cut the pics in fun shapes and make a large collage. After all the pics are secured onto the wood, brush on some polyurethane to seal it all together. Throw on a really nice frame and a sheet of glass and you've got the coolest gift he'll be able to look at every day for the next 50 years! Good luck!
92180
this year i got my boyfriend a really nice watch. i've framed pictures of us as a gift before. one time he gave me an engraved photo album filled with pics of us so you can try this too. make it something meaningful, maybe buy tickets for his favorite baseball team or a concert for a band he loves.
489447
i'd do something cute she can keep and remember you always for...a true graduation gift. maybe a picture frame with you two in it or a charm bracelet that has charms for all the activities she was involved in or something you think fits her personality. good luck!
1040309
here are some ideas for this anniversary or other anninversaries. give him a portrait of yourself, a titinum wedding band(what I gave my husband and I found one at sam's club for 118.00, ) or find a woman photograpy person and take diffrent poses of diffrent months in the form of a calendar and hang it in the bed room.\n(clothes on or off your choice)
932893
I'm going with concert tix too, but that will probably blow your budget so maybe go with a committment ring, they can be gold or silver & it is a way of showing your appreciation, fondness & loyalty to her without proposing marriage :o)
708408
Traditional 3rd wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Leather. Contemporary or modern 3rd anniversary gifts have a theme of Crystal or Glass. \n\nWith that in mind here are a few suggestions:\n\n1.) Wow Factor 4 Business Professional! ~ Leather Briefcases from Forzieri in Italy. They ship worldwide in three days. (See Link 1 Below) \n\n2.) Functional AND Personal! ~ By lifting the clasp, this watch can reveal your special picture or personal statement behind a crystal and stainless steel frame, as well as an engraved message on the watch casing. (See link 2 Below)\n\n3.) Relive the Memories! ~ Real2Reel Multimedia can take your paper photos and/or digital pictures and put them on DVD in a romantic musical photo montage video. The video can be played on any DVD player... VHS available too! (See 3rd link below)\n\nIf these ideas don't suit you, you can also search Amazon or ebay... just type in "leather gifts" or "crystal gifts" minus the quotes in the search window on their site. \n\nHappy Anniversary!
58394
I wouldn't go with some materialistic like diamonds or a gift certificate...you'll both be getting enough wedding gifts to fit this kind of category. Rather I agree with the framing idea of a love letter. Or create something special out of a souvenir you have from a special day you shared or do something special with a photo. Better yet, (and I am getting married in July and would love this ) you could write down all the reasons you want to marry her and roll it up, place it inside an antique wine bottle and have it secretly placed in the room where she'll get dressed on your wedding day...LOVE IT!
1013154
I would book a 2 hour hot air balloon flight.Its a special anniversary,and this would be an unforgettable experience.At that age most people have everything.Jewellery,ornaments,crap.if you have siblings or a large family you could all club together to pay for it.A special couple deserve a special treat.
986038
I would go for something small and thoughtful, rather than "inexpensive".  If you talked with your FIL (father-in-law), I'm sure you could gather some quick information about the things she likes to do, her favorite cologne and such.  Maybe she's into crochet or knitting, then you could buy a pattern book and some yarn.  Or maybe she's into golf, you could get her some club-covers or some personalized golf-balls.  Or maybe she's into photography, you could get her a new camera bag.\n\nSome other, more general, ideas off the top of my head are:\n\nHallmark (or Wal-Mart, if you prefer) has some nice photo ablums, memory boxes and such.  \n\nA scrap-book starter kit with everything she needs except the photos to get started with scrap-booking.  \n\nA "frou-frou" bath set with bath crystals, lotion, soaps, ect.\n\nA gift certificate to a local salon for a manicure and/or pedicure.\n\nA robe and nightgown set.\n\nA set of mittens with a scarf and hat.\n\nIf all else fails, get a gift certificate for some place nice like "Bed, Bath and Beyond" or a nice restaurant as a couple's gift.
359136
If you don't have the moola, you can still have a great evening.  My boyfriend once took me on a late day picnic.  He had made simple things but all which I had mentionned I like.  He wrote me a wonderful card and then he sent me a treasure hunt around his house for a surprise (for me it was earrings but you can use anything cute that you know he likes).  I think if most of your effort go into planning, he will definately see it and enjoy it.  Happy anniversary!
350482
Check out Yahoo! Gift Finder ( http://shopping.yahoo.com/giftfinder/ ). They have good ideas. You click on the occasion ("Birthday" in this case), then gender/age range, then relationship ("father"), then "Lifestyle", then you get a list of suggestions.
734770
I suggest something engraved ... http://www.personalizationmall.com\nIf you're not into that, how about something personal. A nice framed picture of you guys from your wedding or just a great picture of you in a christmas frame with some nice words along with it....
430441
Gift Certificates are always nice...\n\nBut my favorite wedding present that I got was a crystal vase from friends of my grandparents, whom I had never met.\n\nGet them something nice they can put on their mantle... or a nice antique mantle clock.
43491
give her something really nice for her birthday/special day. something that a normal friend would not
445150
* Package a collection of family recipes in a small box with your names and wedding date printed on the back.\n\n* Small stacks of postcards asking guests to "Keep in Touch!"\n\n* Christmas ornaments in ivory, silver, or gold tied with a velvet ribbon (For weddings during Nov/Dec)\n\n* Miniature heart-shape, hand-painted boxes with a single delectable truffle tucked inside.\n\n* Tins of mints labeled, "Mint to Be Together."\n\n* A classic like Jordan Almonds packaged in a new way -- grouped in mini birds' nests or placed inside artfully decorated pill boxes.\n\n* Sparklers, especially for an outdoor Fourth of July celebration, will allow guests to illuminate the skies once the sun goes down -- and light up your grand exit.\n\n* Caramel apples wrapped in cellophane and personalized leaf-shaped tags are the perfect treat for a Halloween wedding.\n\n* Chinese take-out boxes filled with candies and tagged with "Life Is Sweet."\n\n* Glassine bags or tiny terra-cotta pots filled with herbs or flower seeds.\n\n* CDs of the wedding-day music or favorite tunes personally created by the couple.\n\n* Mini photo albums in fun colors are gifts everyone will use.\n\n* Scrolled astrological readings tied with sheer ribbon (ask everyone to write in his or her birth date on the RSVP cards).\n\n* Luggage tags boxed and tied with an "On the Road of Life Together" ribbon.\n\n* Personalized color pencils (some even come scented) are fun and festive.\n\n* Lottery tickets are ideal -- give your guests a chance at good fortune!\n\n* Colorful clusters of miniature floral-scented soaps wrapped in tulle to match your primary wedding colors.\n\n* Romantic: A copy of Shakespeare's love Sonnets or a book of favorite love poems. Custom-create a bookmark to add a personal touch.\n\n* a jar of honey pinned with a personalized tag inspired by James Taylor: "How Sweet It Is To Bee Loved By You."