We are invited to a 50th wedding anniversary. This is a couple that we just met once and it is for their parents visiting from overseas. This is common among cultures like India where they invite a lot of people. I will attend, not that I dislike them but we barely know them but will maintain a good relationship. The venue is an Indian restaurant.
What would be an appropriate gift for the senior couple having their anniversary? Is a $50 budget OK?
Noise cancelling headphones
Are they shouting dinner? If so my policy is always to cover at least the cost of meal and drinks.
Yes
A nice serving plate?
First thing that came to my mind was a 3-wick scented candle from Bath and Body Works. They're around ~50 RRP but check for sales.
Alternative, Charmed Aroma candles since they have unique jar designs.
Find out what blows their hair back and get them a relevant voucher, or a ticket for 2 to something unique to here, that they would enjoy.
Eneloops.
Suggest adding India to your subject line to attract comments from expats
Is a $50 budget OK?
That's perfect! $1 for each year they've been married! haha
hip replacement
isnt the anniversary between her and him, why are they asking others to celebrate their anniversary
This is common among cultures like India where they invite a lot of people.
Maybe they enjoy treating other people? By that logic, why do people ask others to celebrate their birthday?
Hearing aids. These will be handy and useful if not this year, soon.
Well, its a gold anniversary so something gold?
nah budget should be $51