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50th wedding anniversary decorations: a beautifully set table for a golden anniversary.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations to make at home

Inspiration and ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations

A golden wedding anniversary is an important milestone and a special day to celebrate 50 years of marriage. The right table decorations for a golden wedding anniversary can create a jovial atmosphere and make your celebration unforgettable. Homemade table decorations for a golden wedding anniversary will give you the opportunity to get creative and design your own decorations just the way you like them. We will give you tips and inspiration for your golden anniversary decorations as well as simple DIY ideas for homemade table decorations which are easy to make at home.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: concept & planning

A well thought-through concept for your golden anniversary decorations will help bring your ideas together and create a lovely ambience. There are a few important points to bear in mind. This will ensure that all your decorations harmonise with one another and create a jovial yet cosy atmosphere:

  • Choose your decor style: take time to envision how you would like the decorations for your golden anniversary to look. Should they look playful, natural or rather glamorous? You can find inspiration on the internet to guide you.

  • Decide on a colour scheme: choose a main colour (e.g. gold) and complementary colours (e.g. white, beige and eucalyptus green) to create a harmonious colour scheme for all your decorations.

  • Select matching accents: use golden accents sparingly (e.g. place mats, cutlery and candlesticks) to create some visual accents without them being overbearing.

  • Use the same decorations throughout the room: consider how decorations such as vases and candles can be used for both the table and other areas (e.g. gift table, buffet, etc.). This will create harmony in your overall look.

  • Do a trial decoration: decorate the room a few days in advance to test whether your vision lines up with the actual conditions.

  • Make a checklist: put together a list of all the decorations you will need (candles, table runners, flowers, etc.) so that you don’t forget anything on the day of your event. If you are planning on making some of your golden wedding anniversary table decorations yourself, you should manage your time well so that you have enough time for designing and making them.

We have put together some fun ideas for golden wedding table decorations. You can either use these ideas as we have presented them here or adapt them to suit the motto of your event. For the table decorations, we have opted for elegant, natural colours with gold accents. We have kept the décor simple, to make them look sophisticated yet cheerful.

Tip

Some decorations such as candlesticks, chair covers and lamps as well as pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables or a bar can be hired for your event. This is good news for your budget and is also an environmentally friendly solution for your golden wedding party decorations.

Perfectly dressed for your golden anniversary celebration
Golden wedding anniversary flowers: eucalyptus and baby’s breath in a golden vase.

Ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: elegant, natural elements & thoughtful details

The obvious colour choice for a golden anniversary is gold. This colour reflects the essence of the occasion, but it also exudes warmth, luxury and elegance. To make the gold accents really stand out, we recommend combining it with neutral colours such as white, beige and eucalyptus green. These colours harmonise well with gold and emphasise the elegant character of such an event.

Colour palette for golden wedding anniversary table decorations

  • Gold: represents the occasion symbolically and will add a lavish touch to your event.

  • White & beige: these understated tones create a neutral base and will make the golden accents stand out without overpowering it.

  • Green: natural tones will bring a breath of fresh air and a touch of zest to your golden anniversary decorations.

Inspiration for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: natural elements and gold combined

Your dining table will be the centre of your celebration. Therefore, you should decorate it with the utmost attention to detail. In our case, we opted for elegant crockery with a golden rim. This will give your design an air of luxury and will create a special atmosphere at the table. Golden cutlery will complement this designto create a seamless overall look.

We recommend a eucalyptus green table runner which will complement the colour palette perfectly. Serviettes made of fabric in white or light beige look very elegant and will round off your table setting in style. If you would like to add a few more accents to balance your overall design, you can tie golden ribbons around the serviettes.

Golden wedding party decorations: a complete set of matching table decorations.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations accents: candles, flowers and confetti

  • Candles are a must if you want to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Beige or white pillar candles in different sizes create interest and suit golden candlesticks perfectly. Cute, golden tealights are a lovely detail and can be used for creating some lighting accents.

  • Golden vases filled with flowers, baby’s breath or eucalyptus twigs will complement your decorations and look natural and elegant.

  • Scatter golden heart confetti across your tableto fill empty spaces and add a romantic touch.

You can make a lot of these lovely details yourself for your golden anniversary table decorations. This will save you some money and allow you to get creative designing your own unique decorations. We have put together some simple craft ideas that you can make at home.

50-year anniversary decorations: DIY placeholders with a wax seal.

1. Craft ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: DIY placeholders with a sophisticated wax seal

Placeholders are a lovely detail that you can add to your table decoration. They also help guests find their seat and are a sentimental memento of your celebration. You can easily make these cute name cards yourself to perfectly match your table decorations.

50th wedding anniversary decorations: craft materials for making placeholders.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: materials you will need for placeholders

  • Card stock (eucalyptus green to match the colour scheme)

  • Sealing wax and a matching seal (e.g. with your initials or a flower motif)

  • Baby’s breath or small, pressed flowers

  • A black fineliner

Instructions for making placeholders for a golden wedding anniversary

  1. Cut out squares (10 x 10 cm) out of the card stock.

  2. Make a crease down the centre of your squares.

  3. Melt the sealing wax, following the manufacturer's instructions.

  4. Place the flowers on the placeholders and then let the sealing wax drip onto them.

  5. Press your seal into the wax and wait until the wax has cooled slightly before removing the seal.

  6. Write the name of your guest next to the seal.

Tip

You can also reuse the seal from these DIY instructions to make a homemade golden wedding invitation card.

Golden wedding party decorations: a golden tealight holder on a table.

2. Craft ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: golden tealight holders

To give your golden anniversary celebration a special ambience, you will need the right lighting. To create a romantic mood that perfectly suits the occasion, scatter small lights across your table. With our DIY craft idea, you can make your own stylish tealight holders for your golden wedding table decorations in no time at all.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: craft materials for making golden tealight holders.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: materials you will need for golden tealight holders

  • Jars for candles

  • Gold leaf for crafting and suitable glue

  • Brush for applying the glue

  • Soft brush for applying the gold leaf

Instructions for making tealight holders for a golden wedding anniversary

With this craft idea, you can recycle or transform simple tealight holders into beautiful table decorations for your golden wedding anniversary. Coat the lower third of the tealight holder with glue and leave to dry for around 20 minutes. You can then carefully apply the gold leaf with a soft brush and press it on lightly. Your golden tealight holders are now ready to decorate your party table in style.

Golden wedding anniversary flowers: golden vases with flower arrangements.

3. Craft ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: golden vases for elegant flower arrangements

For eye-catching, homemade table decorations for your golden wedding anniversary, you can arrange flowers in golden DIY vases. With the help of this craft idea, you can transform old vases or beautiful bottles into elegant decorations in no time. They are sure to look splendid in their new form as table decorations for your golden anniversary.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: materials you will need for golden vases

  • Old bottles or vases

  • Gold lacquer spray

  • Cardboard boxes as a work surface

Instructions for making golden vases for a golden wedding anniversary

First, prepare your work surface by spreading out old cardboard boxes. It is best to work outdoors or in a well-ventilated room. Then, from a distance of around 20 to 30 cm, spray the clean and dry vases evenly with the gold paint and leave them to dry. Voila! You now have stylish vases that will add a sophisticated touch to your golden wedding anniversary celebration.

Golden wedding party decorations: a table sign with welcoming words.

4. Craft ideas for golden wedding anniversary table decorations: elegant table signs

These personalised glass signs will add an elegant and personal touch to your homemade golden anniversary table decorations. You can use these versatile signs as a table number, a welcome sign or simply a sweet detail with the date of your wedding. You can reuse and upcycle the glass panes from old picture frames for this.

50-year anniversary decorations: materials needed to make a table sign.

Golden wedding anniversary table decorations: materials you will need for table signs

  • A glass pane (e.g. from an old picture frame)

  • White acrylic paint and brush

  • A golden marker

  • A wooden stand

Instructions for making table signs for a golden wedding anniversary

First, clean the pane of glass thoroughly and leave it to dry. Then use a brush to apply some white acrylic paint in an irregular pattern to create a dreamy background. Once the paint has dried, you can use the golden marker to write the table number, date or simply ‘Welcome’ on the front of the glass pane. Then, place the glass pane in the wooden stand. Now you can place your finished table sign on your table as an elegant table centrepiece that will give your golden wedding decorations that special touch.

Conclusion: golden wedding anniversary table decorations made easy

Cheerful golden wedding anniversary decorations should emphasise this special occasion. Choose a harmonious colour palette and coordinate all the details and decorative elements. Homemade golden anniversary table decorations are particularly charming and will add lovely details to your celebration. This will create an overall ambience that you will remember for a long time to come and that will look great in photos.

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