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03/07/2009, 7:09 mike.m Joined on 09/09/2007 Posts 62 5oth wedding Anniversary Party Hi , We have French acquaintances who have invited us to a soiree for their 50th Anniversary . They are from a nearby village and have a rather grand house so I suspect it will be a large affair . Our problem is deciding the right level/type of gift to offer . I assume its a golden anniversary in France too but they are not close friends ? Any bright ideas suggestions or insights gratefully received .    Report

03/07/2009, 9:58 Frenchie Joined on 31/05/2007 Granzay, 2 Sèvres,79 Posts 8,246 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party An object /  A painting/ photograph for their house? You can find reasonably priced ones. A plant? A tree to plant in their garden? ( there are reasonably priced ones too)   Life has a habit of biting you on the bum in ways that you least expect    Report

03/07/2009, 10:26 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 12,268 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party A yellow rose ? www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

03/07/2009, 10:28 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,990 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party My dear RH, whilst I respect you as an erudite, thoughtful and valued member of this forum, please, what does Texas have to do with this issue?    Report

03/07/2009, 10:49 LisaJ Joined on 17/10/2004 Posts 157 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party There is a rose "Golden Wedding" which was available from an English rose grower here in Normandy when I was looking for the rose Ruby Wedding. regards L    Report

03/07/2009, 15:08 ViVienne Joined on 21/10/2008 Hampshire/Vienne Posts 209 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party our French friends gave us a plant for our 25th anniversary, it was a lagerstrome (probably spelt that wrong!).    Report

03/07/2009, 19:40 mike.m Joined on 09/09/2007 Posts 62 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party Many thanks for your thoughts ; I love the rose idea but may not have enough time . But a different plant or painting may be just the ticket . Merci bien !    Report

03/07/2009, 20:01 Frenchie Joined on 31/05/2007 Granzay, 2 Sèvres,79 Posts 8,246 Re: 5oth wedding Anniversary Party De rien, je vous en prie !! Life has a habit of biting you on the bum in ways that you least expect    Report

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