Galaxy Origins
Why it suits a golden wedding
Every piece has gold details: the compass rose, the ring of degrees, the place and the date. They are printed in a warm gold colour rather than foil, so they will not tarnish, which suits a present for a couple who have already done the lasting.
For couples married in 1976 or 1977, the galaxy we find is the one nearest the point that was directly above them at the ceremony. Its light had been travelling for millions of years and arrived that day.
What to write
- Fifty years. Still dancing.
- Jean & Alan · Glasgow · 10 July 1976
- Gran & Grandad, where we all began.
For a fiftieth, from three generations
Golden weddings are often marked with an afternoon tea, a family lunch or a party in the village hall. The present usually comes from children and grandchildren together, and it is the one that stays on the wall afterwards.
Check one practical thing before ordering: where it will hang. Many couples at fifty years have downsized, and the 16 × 20 inch size suits a bungalow hallway or a retirement flat better than the largest.
