How do you find the perfect gift for a milestone birthday? Your life partner has been with you through thick and thin, and celebrating her 50th birthday means finding the right way to show her how much you appreciate her. That’s why we at Newlywords love putting together thoughtful and unique gift ideas to help you find the best way to celebrate your loved one. Her 50th birthday deserves a little extra care and attention, so give her something to smile about this birthday with one of these uniquely curated 50th birthday gift ideas for your wife!
How Can I Make My Wife Feel Special On Her Birthday?
Let’s be honest, getting older is fun until it isn’t. Turning 50 may cause your wife a bit of anxiety, so making her feel special is key! Depending on your wife’s likes and dislikes, there are many ways to make her feel special on her big day.
- Plan a trip to her favorite destination.
- Put your loving thoughts into words as a love letter.
- Throw a party with family and friends.
The best way to make your wife feel special on her 50th birthday? Make it all about her.
What Makes For The Best Gifts — Key Considerations
They say the best gifts come from the heart, and we agree. You know your wife better than anyone else on this planet. Take some time to consider the things she loves. What are her hobbies? What makes her smile or laugh? Is there something she always dreams of doing or wishes she had more time to accomplish?
Finding the best gift for your wife’s 50th birthday starts with everything you know about your lovely partner. While budget may be something worth considering, it shouldn’t be the key factor in choosing a gift. Even the smallest gesture—when it comes from your heart—speaks volumes.
30 Best 50th Birthday Gifts Ideas For Your Lovely Life Partner
To spare you from some sleepless nights, and to help you get started on your search for the best gift, we’ve curated a list of 30 fun and unique gift ideas for your wife’s 50th birthday. The best gift idea comes down to the one that will make your wife smile and feel loved. Browse this list to get some great ideas and even find that perfect gift!
A Dozen Reasons Quotes Box that You Love Her
You have way more than a dozen reasons you love your wife, but this special handcrafted gift will make her smile! Choose from 50 different “reasons” you love your wife, etched ontowooden hearts and placed in a customized wooden box. Or, get creative with your own quote box filled with a dozen reasons handwritten on colorful paper.
Personalized Photo Ledge
You and your wifehave plenty of memories to share! This personalized photo ledge, along with some of your favorite photos, is the perfect way to celebrate your wife’s 50th birthday. The solid pine ledge comes laser etched with your initials and a special date, evoking that sweet tradition of carving your initials into a tree.
Married Life Memory Book
Our personalized memory books are the easiest way to upload, organize, and print a beautiful collection of photos and memories of married life. Need a little help with the book? You can even invite your kids to collaborate and upload their own fun photos and memories of life with mom.
Custom Cuff
For the jewelry lover who has it all, this customized cuff bracelet is the perfect way to celebrate your wife’s 50th birthday. Choose a date, name, quote, or even the coordinates of a favorite location to make this bracelet extra personal.Another good option is Boho Jewelry.
Personalized Handwritten Letter Blanket
Write a love letter that will keep her heart cozy! This personalized handwritten letter blanketfeatures a note in your very own handwriting. Writea few thoughts you want to share with your wife on her 50th birthday and she’ll receive a beautiful cotton blanket printed with your loving words.
Diamond Split Ring
Diamonds speak louder than words. Isn’t that how the saying goes? Either way, this gorgeous diamond split ring is a great way to show your love on her 50th birthday. White gold and sapphires in the shape of two hearts make this ring extra special for your lovely partner.
Family Heart Necklace
This family heart necklace is the 50th birthday gift for your wife that keeps on giving. Handmade in the USA, they cut the heart pendant from wood and then cast it in sterling silver. Add up to five smaller heart charms to represent your children, or give your wife an additional charm each year a grandchild is born.
Leather Carry-All Bag
Sometimes practical and fun make the perfect 50th birthday gift! This vegan leather tote from Dagne Dover is the perfect carry-all bag for all of your wife’s daily needs. She may never need another bag once she’s experienced the space-saving style of her new carryall.
Different Fragrance Gift Sets
As your wife steps into a new decade, why not also introduce her to a new fragrance shewill love. Your options really are endless, from luxury perfumes like this Elizabeth Arden Red Door gift set to this all-natural home fragrance gift set that also supports a good cause!
Colorful Cosmetics Case
For the woman who loves gifts that protect the environment, these colorful cosmetics cases make the perfect 50th birthday surprise. Repurposed from old billboards, no two bags are alike. Your wife will love receiving a gift as unique as she is.
White Diamond Heart
Sometimes even the most classic gift is the perfect way to shower your wife on her 50thbirthday. Show your love with this classic white diamond heart necklace or pair it with a matching bracelet for a special jewelry collection.
Customized Romantic Love Poem Plus Frame
Feeling extra sentimental on your wife’s 50th birthday? This gorgeous love poem comes in a double-sided frame so you can add a picture of yourself and your spouse. Not a fan of the poem? Find a frame you love and write your own love poem to make it more personal.
Kindle Paperwhite for E-book Reading
For the wife who loves to read, the Kindle Paperwhite is an incredible 50th birthday gift! Make the gift a little more special by adding some of her favorite books (or new reads she’s been looking forward to). She’ll be in book lover’s heaven. (We also think this makes agreat gift for a retiree!)
Women Kimono Robes
Sometimes sentimental and pampering go hand in hand. Such is the case with a lovelykimono robe from Kim + Ono. These luxury robes are the perfect way to say happy birthday to your beautiful wife while making her feel especially pampered.
Smart Bluetooth Speaker
A smart Bluetooth speaker like the Amazon Dot is a fun way to celebrate your wife’s 50th birthday with the latest technology. Listen to podcasts while cooking, enjoy white noise to help her sleep at night, this list goes on.
Rose Gold Hair Comb
Need something extra sentimental to gift your wife? A handcrafted rose gold hair comb is a special reminder that there is still plenty of time left in life to get dressed up and enjoy special occasions.
Dark Gray Fur Shawl
Whether you buy her faux fur (a popular choice) or this genuine rabbit fur gray shawlwrap, your wife is bound to feel spoiled. Nothing says luxury quite like a chic fur wrap for those special winter outings.
Bamboo Beauty Station
We love this beauty station for many reasons, but mostly because we know it makes a great 50th birthday gift for any wife. The bamboo beauty station keeps makeup and skincare organized in a convenient, easy-to-use countertop holder. And a fun bonus? The eco-friendly solution also has a slot for a mirror and a phone or tablet.
Customized Coffee Mug
For a gift that is funny or sentimental, look no further than these customizedcoffee mugs. Make her laugh, cry, or cry with laughter every time she uses her favorite 50th birthday mug.
Home Wall Decor Oil Painting
Turn your favorite photo into a home wall decor oil painting! Create a lasting memory for your wife on her 50th birthday with a reproduction of her favorite photo. Theresult is a print that looks amazingly like an oil painting.
Personalized Custom Giclée 50th Art Print
If words are more your style, turn your heartfelt thoughts into a personalized giclee artprint for your wife’s 50th birthday. This print features 50 custom reasons you love her, turned into a beautiful digital print that she’ll cherish for years to come.
Decades Necklace for Lovely wife
Five decades can feel like an overwhelming age, but it truly is a milestone worthcelebrating. This lovely decades necklace features a circle for every decade of a life lived and is the perfect way to remind your wife how treasured she is.
Best Wife Ever Tumbler
Remind her how much you love her with a fun insulated wine tumbler. Add the custom message “Best Wife Ever” and a bottle of her favorite wine, and she’ll feel extra loved on her 50th birthday.
3D Moon Light Writing Thank You for a Great Partner
For a unique way to share a message of love, this 3D moon lamp is the perfect 50th birthday gift! The surface of the moon-shaped lamp is engraved with a message, providing a constant bedtime reminder of your love.
Customized T-shirt with a Lovely Quotation
Whether you’re going for sentimental or funny, a quotable T-shirt is a great way to share your thoughts. With a wide range of options on Etsy, you will find the perfect quote for your wife’s 50th birthday.
Wonderful Wife Pillowcase
Remind her of how much she means to you while also giving her some home decor she’ll love. This decorative pillowcase features a sweet saying she will treasure.
A Lovable Book Set for Her interest
After 50 years, your wife will have her favorite books or authors. Give her a boxed book set that offers an entire collection of books to look forward to reading.
50 Things to Do List on Her 50th Birthday
Is your wife feeling a little on edge at the thought of turning 50? This book offers a more optimistic approach to this new decade with 50 things to do when you turn 50. Make the gift more personal by creating your own list of 50 things your wife has to look forward to in the coming years.
Gardening Tools Kit Set
Every gardener loves some new tools! Celebrate your wife’s 50th year with a gardening tools kit set that she can enjoy for years to come. These sets come in a variety of styles, so you will find the perfect fit for your wife.
Unforgettable Anniversary Photo Collage Poster
If you’ve shared a fair few anniversaries with your wife, then her 50th birthday is a great time to remind her of all the wonderful years together. These unforgettable photo collage posters allow you to customize wall art with your favorite photos commemorating all those special memories.
Conclusion
Make your wife’s 50th birthday extra special with a unique and fun gift that speaks directly to her personality, style, and sense of humor. Finding the best gift for your partner can take time, but with a little thought (and help from your friends at Newlywords), you will discover the perfect 50th birthday gift for your wife.
