My parents are having their 50th Wedding Anniversarry this Summer.
Is it typical for the parents to pay for this or is it appropriate for the kids to pay?
2007-01-30 15:30:24 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
For my parent's 50th, my 2 sisters and I paid for the event, cooked all the food, set up and cleaned up. It was the least we could do after everything our parents sacrificed for us over the years. We took their wedding picture copied it on paper and printed the invitations over part of the picture (we didn't cover their faces), and the food was sandwiches and salads. We ordered them a cake, and bought Mom a orchid corsage and dad a boutonniere. We held it in the clubhouse where they lived, it was really nice. I recall ours not costing a whole lot of money. However, not everybody's children have the financial means to pay. Dad passed away 3 years later, so we were glad we were able to do it. Good luck.
2007-01-30 18:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the parents would pay unless the kids offered to chip in and help. Parents certainly shouldn't expect or ask the kids to pay and if the kids offer and the parents turn them down - no one should be offended. Every family is different on these kids of things. Some couples would be offended at the though of their kids throwing them a party at all!
2007-01-31 00:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the kids should pay for as a gift to their parents longevity of marriage. Thats a milestone to remember for everyone concerned!
2007-01-30 23:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by idaho_native57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kid choose the place where they have to celebrate and buy the marriage dress for parent and present any good gift. Parent will give the party.
Else, in simple, share the amount to be spent.
2007-01-31 02:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by kamesh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the kids are giving the party, they pay. If the parents have decided to give themselves a party, let them pay.
2007-01-30 23:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for my grandparents:
their children paid for the ceremony and reception
we did all of the decorating and cooking.
Mammy and Pappy never paid for a thing. Over 200 people were there to witness their love!
2007-01-30 23:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be perfectly appropriate for either or both to pay.
The parents can throw a party for themselves with invitations saying something like, "We invite you to join us as we celebrate our..."
The kids can throw the party, "you are invited to celebrate the anniversary of our parents...."
Or they can all go in together for the shin-dig, "Join our family as we celebrate..."
2007-01-30 23:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by dancin thru life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you guys can afford to do this for your parents, it would be a wonderful gift. If you cant and they decide to have a party, its up to them...Still would be nice if you all did it for them...50th is such a rare thing...Congrats to them....
2007-01-31 02:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i have the money i would pay for my loving parents with
a happy face because thats a good thing a 50 Aniversarry
that is wonderful thank you jesus it was noting but him ps,
love candy
2007-01-31 00:08:17 · answer #9 · answered by april.simon s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kids of course. It would be a nice gift for them.
2007-01-30 23:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by Ouriko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋