Writing A 50th Wedding Anniversary Poem

A 50th wedding anniversary poem is a great way to find the words that express how you truly feel on this special occasion. A golden anniversary is quite possibly the most celebrated of all wedding anniversaries, many couples will commemorate the day with a special night out, a party or even a holiday.

Whether you write it yourself or find the right words from somewhere else, an anniversary poem will let your partner know just how special they are to you.

There are many ways to approach finding the right poem. First of all, what kind of poem do you want? Should it be formal or funny? Would you like to give your partner a love poem about how wonderful they are, or a poem that tells the story of your time together?

You may like to start by jotting down some brief notes about the kind of poem you want. There are many sources for poems, both online and in books.

A poem you've written yourself will always have a little extra sentimental value, however finding words to celebrate half a century of marriage may not come easily to you.

If you are writing a 50th wedding anniversary poem for your husband or wife, you may simply like to talk about their qualities.

It may also be a good way to thank them for being there for you and also to acknowledge what you have built together over the years. Here are some examples of 50th anniversary poems written for a husband or a wife.

For my husband

50 years have flown by
I've always had you by my side
Through thick and thin
Laughter and joy
We've shared together
A wonderful ride
The day we made our wedding vows
Watched our newborn child
Held in your arms
We reached our goals
Chased our dreams
Our love could only grow it seems
Today I love more than ever before
My loving husband and my best friend
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You can download a free printable of this poem 'For my husband' to insert in a card or to read as a toast. The printable is formtted to A6 which is 10.5cm by 14.2cm so it will fit nicely inside a standard card.

For my wife

I found my love
I made my vow
You stand before me now

You're my best friend
My partner too
In life, in love and laughter too

All these years
We've shared our life
Through triumph and through trial

Today with you
My life's complete
On our golden anniversary
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You can download a free printable of this poem 'For my wife' to insert in a card or to read as a toast. The printable is formtted to A6 which is 10.5cm by 14.2cm so it will fit nicely inside a standard card.

If you are making a toast to your husband or wife, reading a poem beforehand makes for a lovely lead up. If you are the kind of person who has trouble finding the right words, then having a prepared poem to read can make life easier for you as well.

Of course, you may be looking for a 50th wedding anniversary poem for your parents or grandparents. There are lots of things you can talk about in this kind of poem.

You may like to talk about their accomplishments, careers or children together. You might write a poem about their love and how you hold it in high regard. Here is an example of a 50th wedding anniversary poem that is suitable for parents or grandparents.

The golden couple

On your 50th anniversary day
Your loved ones are so proud
Friends and family all must say
You're the perfect golden couple

Fifty years ago today
You both made an adoring promise
To love each other all your lives
To obey and to be honest

You've taught your children
All your kind and loving values
Today we want to let you know
That we all say thanks to you
© www.wedding-anniversary-solutions.co.uk

You can download a free printable of this poem 'The golden couple' to insert in a card or to read as a toast. The printable is formtted to A6 which is 10.5cm by 14.2cm so it will fit nicely inside a standard card.

Find more golden anniversary poems on our site, if these are not quite what you are looking for.

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