Anniversary & retirement parties idea

Golden 50th anniversary

A golden anniversary celebrates 50 years with gold chargers and flatware, a photo display of the wedding day, toasts on a microphone and a small dance floor for the couple's song.

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Ballroom wedding reception, styled at an event (AI-generated example)

The look

Palette and decor

Gold #C9A24AIvory #F7F2E8Burgundy #6D1A2B

Wedding photos framed on every table
Gold chargers
Candles
Gold 50 marquee numbers

Setup ideas

How to set it up

Backyard or tented lawn

A tent with rounds, a small dance floor and string lights.

Indoors or a rented room

Rounds, a head table for the couple and a photo display by the entrance.

Activities and games

Things for guests to do

First dance again
A small floor for the couple's song.
Rent: Dance floor section ($22)
Toasts from family
A PA and two mics.
Rent: Portable PA system ($110), Wireless microphone ($38.50)
Light-up 50
Marquee numbers for photos.
Rent: Marquee letter ($60.50)

Props and DIY

What to buy or make

Wedding album display
Memory cards
The original cake topper

These aren't rentals: they're the finishing touches most hosts buy or make.

Rent the look

Rentals for a golden 50th anniversary

Quantities shown for 50 guests. In the planner they adjust to your guest count, and you can change or remove anything.

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Charger plate

13" gold, silver or glass beaded

$9.35each

× 50 for 50 guests. Gold chargers.

A gold flatware set is neatly arranged at an elegant place setting beside lush floral centerpieces during an outdoor evening wedding reception with guests mingling in the background

Gold flatware (per piece)

Gold-finish stainless, fork, knife or spoon

$1.71each

× 150 for 50 guests. Gold flatware.

Marquee letter

4' light-up letter or number

$60.50each

× 2 for 50 guests. Light-up 50.

A couple dances while formally dressed guests clap around a 16' x 16' black and white dance floor inside an elegant wedding reception venue adorned with glowing chandeliers and floral decor

Dance floor section

3' x 3' wood-look or white vinyl panel with edging; a 12' x 12' floor is 16 sections

$22per 3' x 3' section

× 16 for 50 guests. A 12 by 12 foot floor.

Wireless microphone

Lapel or handheld wireless mic

$38.50each

× 2 for 50 guests. For toasts.

These add-ons for 50 guests, before delivery, setup and tax

$1,274

Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.

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