50th anniversary invitations: wedding anniversary invitation and white magnolia blossoms beside it

A 50th wedding anniversary is an incredible milestone and one that deserves to be celebrated with the people who matter most. Whether you’re planning a small dinner with friends or the 50th anniversary party of the century, one of the first things to consider is your invitation. Thoughtfully crafted 50th anniversary invitations will set the tone for your celebration and ensure your guests have all the important event details they need.

This guide will help you create 50th wedding anniversary invitations using your own personal touch. We’ll cover invitation themes, thoughtful wording, RSVP etiquette, and anniversary invitation templates that showcase unique designs. Time to start planning!

What to Include in Your 50th Wedding Anniversary Invitations

50th anniversary invitations: senior couple touching their foreheads together while smiling

Before you start customizing your design, be sure you know exactly what event details you want to include in your 50th anniversary invitations. Here’s a helpful list to walk you through each step.

1. Date and Time

Be sure to include the basics, like date and time. If you’re expecting guests from out of town, it may even be a good idea to include your time zone to help avoid any confusion. When hosting your wedding anniversary party at a venue, check with them and consider adding the end time so your guests can plan accordingly. 

Sending out a “save the date” postcard to your guest list is a great idea when in the early stages of party planning — just make sure you note that there will be more event details to come.

2. Location

Whether your anniversary party is at a venue or at your home, list the full address in your event details. It’s possible that some of your guests won’t be familiar with the area, so consider including directions. 

If you’ve decided to use digital invitations, you can easily integrate Google Maps and even include an easy-to-use dashboard that shares information on hotels, flights, and more.

3. Dress Code

Wondering what to wear for a golden anniversary? It’s likely your guests will wonder the same. Eliminate the guesswork and help them dress in confidence by including a clear dress code in the event details on your anniversary party invitations. And don’t forget — a wedding anniversary this big only happens once, so don’t be afraid to party in style!

4. RSVP Details

50th anniversary invitations: Greenvelope's RSVP form

While optional, asking your guests to RSVP for your wedding anniversary party will make the planning much easier on you. Don’t leave yourself wondering when it comes to buying party supplies or ordering from a caterer. Whether you’re sending digital or printed invitations, clear RSVP instructions let your guests respond with ease and help you plan with confidence. 

When sending printed anniversary party invitations, it is common practice to include a separate RSVP card, either postcard style or printed cardstock, for guests to easily fill out and mail back to you. It’s considered good etiquette to include prepaid postage and a return envelope, which can get pricey.

When sending digital invitations, it is common practice to include RSVP instructions in the message, such as a phone number or email address, or to use built-in RSVP tracking tools to easily manage responses.

Following a well-organized RSVP process helps ensure your celebration goes smoothly. Here are a few extra tips:

  • Set a deadline: Aim for RSVP responses at least 2-3 weeks before the event.
  • Provide easy options: With digital invitations, guests can RSVP with just a few clicks.
  • Track responses: Greenvelope’s dashboard lets you easily monitor responses and send reminders if needed.
  • Follow up: Send a polite reminder to guests who haven’t yet responded as the deadline approaches.

5. Gift Information (Optional)

We all have a cringe-worthy moment that still haunts us years later. Have you ever been the only one to show up to a party empty-handed? Knowing how to navigate gift-giving can be a challenge for guests. 

Take the guesswork out of it by including 50th anniversary gift expectations or suggestions on your invitation cards. If gifts are welcome, include gift registry information or details about how guests can contribute to a group present. If gifts aren’t necessary, kindly share with guests that their presence is the only present you need!

4 Beautiful 50th Wedding Anniversary Invitations to Match Your Theme or Style

Now that you’ve sorted out all the details for the anniversary party, it’s time for the fun part—creating the invitation! Choose a design that reflects the couple’s personality and matches the 50th wedding anniversary theme or decor style. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

1. Golden Elegance

50th anniversary invitations: Shimmery Surprise Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Gold is the traditional color for 50th wedding anniversaries because it symbolizes enduring strength. To keep with this classic theme, choose invitations with gold foil, metallic touches, or gold accents to perfectly represent the golden anniversary. You might even get creative by incorporating rose gold accents in the design. 

Showcase your favorite photo with this gold frame invitation, or go glam with this glitzy design. Simply customize the details from there, and you’re ready to go!

2. Vintage Charm

Scrapbook Invitation

Design: Jen Montgomery

A 50th anniversary is a time to reminisce, and a vintage or retro style theme is the perfect way to honor the decades spent together. Nostalgic details like lace patterns, sepia tones, or classic fonts can create this feel. 

A vintage theme is especially fitting when featuring a throwback photo from the couple’s wedding day, like with this “then and now” scrapbook invitation. Simply upload a .jpg or .png file format of your image, and customize the invite from there!

3. Garden Party

Florescence Invitation

Design: Septembre Papeterie

Depending on the season, take advantage of the beautiful weather, and host a relaxing, outdoor garden party for a fresh, romantic feel. Bring this atmosphere to life in your invitation design by incorporating florals, leafy accents, and colorful hues with this botanical-inspired invitation design. Consider softer script fonts or watercolor textures to capture the peaceful elegance of your event.

4. Milestone Moment

50th Celebration Invitation

Design: Jessica Williams

The significance of 50 years will shine when making the number itself the focus of your invitation’s unique design. Whether it’s through bold type, eye-catching layouts, or layered design elements like this stylish 50th celebration invitation, showcasing “50” as the main graphic feature creates an immediate sense of celebration. 

This approach works beautifully across many styles, from sleek and modern or classic and romantic, and puts emphasis on the meaning behind the anniversary celebration.

50th Anniversary Invitation Wording: Couple-Hosted vs. Family-Hosted

Once you’ve decided on a theme for your 50th anniversary celebration invitations, it’s time to craft the perfect wording. Whether you’re going for something sentimental and formal or light-hearted and funny, the way you word your invitation will set the tone – and may vary depending on who’s hosting the event.

If the couple is hosting their own anniversary party, the tone can be more personal and direct. If family members or a loved one are hosting on the couple’s behalf, the wording should clearly honor the couple and take on a more formal tone, while still identifying the host(s).

Here are some wording ideas to help inspire you.

If hosted by the couple:

  • “We still do! Please join us as we celebrate 50 wonderful years together.”
  • “After 50 years of love and laughter, we invite you to celebrate with us.”
  • “50 years of tolerating each other — now that’s something worth celebrating!”
  • “Can you believe we’ve been together this long? Let’s party before we change our minds!”
  • “Please join us as we celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in style.”

If hosted by others:

  • “_______ and _______ are celebrating 50 wonderful years of marriage. Join us as we celebrate with a good old-fashioned party!”
  • “Let Love Bloom! We’re delighted to invite you to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of ______ and ______ with a garden party.”
  • “Please join us in celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of ______ and ______.”
  • “Honoring the love of our parents, ______ and ______, join us for a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.”
  • “Join us as we toast to 50 golden years with ______ and ______.”

Some of these sayings — such as “Let love bloom” or “We still do” — also make great additions to a DIY chalkboard display or printed cardstock notes tucked into centerpieces for a personalized touch.

Cheers to 50 Years!

Two people clinking their champagne glasses

A 50th wedding anniversary invitation and its unique design should reflect the style and love story of the couple being celebrated. Thoughtfully crafted invitations with clear wording and elegant designs will set the perfect tone for a golden anniversary celebration, leaving your guests well-informed and excited for the big day.

Find beautiful, customizable anniversary invitation designs that match your style and take the stress out of party planning with Greenvelope. Create your invites with ease, effortlessly manage RSVPs, and get ready to toast to a golden milestone surrounded by those who matter most.