What does one buy one's parents for their 30th anniversary?

[Dr G]

Not the sort of occasion that occurs all that often - is there an ettiquette or tradition I should follow?

Does one buy joint presents or individual? I really don't have the first one

[iAlex]

What's the budget? 30th is the Pearl Anniversary so a pearly themed present would be pretty traditional.

[Mazda Baiter]

iAlex said:

What's the budget? 30th is the Pearl Anniversary so a pearly themed present would be pretty traditional.

Pearl necklace?

Seriously though, maybe buy them a weekend away or something similar. An event rather than an object.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

iAlex said:

What's the budget? 30th is the Pearl Anniversary so a pearly themed present would be pretty traditional.

Pearl Necklace maybe

[cal72]

Dig out the old photo's and get family and friends to add some and make up an album or even a dvd with some of there favourite songs from over the years.
OR
Bung them in the back of the car and whip them round the nuremberg finish of with a weekend of relaxation.

Edited by cal72 on Thursday 14th October 09:08

[Dr G]

I like the idea of an event rather than a gift, they're lake districty sort of people so that could work rather nicely.

Why would I want to drive them round Nuremberg?

[Mazda Baiter]

Dr G said:

Why would I want to drive them round Nuremberg?

To see where the trials happened.

A sort of a history trip.

[sday12]

A Vasectomy?

[mad4amanda]

Seperate holidays?

[Podie]

Mazda Baiter said:

Dr G said:

Why would I want to drive them round Nuremberg?

To see where the trials happened.

A sort of a history trip.

Edited by Podie on Thursday 14th October 09:40

[becksW]

We bought our parents a pearl photo frame in which they put a photo in of the holiday they had to Malta to celebrate their 30th. We (my sister and I) also gave them spending money for the holiday with the intention that they treated themselves to a special meal whilst out there. They did and really enjoyed it.

Hope that helps!

[Dr G]

They don't do holidays really

Mum has never been particularly interested in travel, doesn't like planes, doesn't like boats, doesn't like trains and isn't overly fond of any car going faster than about 30 mph - they're somewhat old fashioned.

[DickyC]

Dr G said:

...isn't overly fond of any car going faster than about 30 mph...

You can't be too careful, people will suffocate if they try to travel faster than a horse can gallop.

How about a restaurant meal for their family and friends? This works well if it's a restaurant out of their normal price bracket. We've done this a few times for the oldies and it makes a lovely memorable event.

[rlw]

What about a nice big contribution into their pensions............

[Cogcog]

Look at http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/

Short rentals on some spectacular buildings. I was tempted by the water tower on the Sandringham estate and the North Yorks Folly.

[PaulHogan]

http://www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk/

[Tunku]

The older you are, the less you want a big surprise that takes you out of your comfort zone. Young people don't realise this. Something local and luxurious that causes minimum stress is spot on for most older folks. A sumptious meal at a usually out of reach local restaurant would be a thriller.

Edited by Tunku on Thursday 14th October 11:31

[graham22]

Dr G said:

They don't do holidays really

......... they're somewhat old fashioned.

National Trust membership?

Not something I'd get my parents (62/60 1000cc Yamaha rider) but in view of above comment.