Is your grandparent’s 40th wedding anniversary coming? Let’s make their day unforgettable by celebrating it in a way they ever dreamt of.

Our grandparents are the oldest family members, yet represent the purest form of love. If you have both of them around, then you are lucky.

Undoubtedly, grandparents’ love never grows old, and they never fail to inspire us with their achievements, experiences, and learnings. So, this time, inspire them on their anniversary with these amazing ideas, which we have shared below.

Being a grandchild, implement these tricks, celebrate the long-lasting love with your favorite couple, and relish the laughter together.

Let’s check them now!

1.   Throw a Retro-Inspired Theme Party

The celebration of the 40th wedding anniversary is incomplete without throwing a party for the cute old couple. For this, keep in mind the likes and dislikes of your lovely grandparents. Of course, they would love to have a retro-themed anniversary party, where they would see vintage touch in the setting and antique collection that would be awestriking for everyone.

Tip: The theme and decoration should be as per their wedding dress color or wedding room. Such things do matter.

2.   40th Anniversary Photoshoot

Your anniversary party must have some fun elements involved, such as arrange a photoshoot for the chief couple, so they can get memorable clicks on their big day by making fun and romantic poses. Later, you can get one large framed picture or a collage of pictures of them to decorate your living area with this beautiful memory.

Tip: You can arrange this photoshoot at their wedding venue.

3.   Extended Family Meet-Up

When we get old, we want to stay in touch with all our relatives, either they are closed ones or belong to the extended family. Your grandparents would love to meet their much-awaited relatives anytime soon. For this, on a grand celebration, plan a grand meet-up. Call upon all the loved ones to the home and surprise your lovely elderlies. No doubt, this act can make them cry with happiness.

Tip: Don’t forget your grandparents’ friends and neighbors. The meet-up is, of course, incomplete without them.

4.   Bake Them An Anniversary Cake

You can bring a smile on the anniversary couple’s face by making a special yet delicious cake for them. They are amazing grandparents, so their cake-to-cut must also be extraordinary. Right? The cake you bake would be more inducing and special to them. So, without giving it a second thought, put all your efforts and make the best anniversary cake by using your creative aesthetics.

Tip: You can also make a jar of their favorite cookies, especially when it’s their anniversary.

5.   Bring Some Resourceful Presents

You love your elderly parents, and they know it. But, at this time on their anniversary, instead of telling them verbally, be practical. Get thoughtful gifts to surprise your grandparents that they will definitely love. Make sure you have gotten something really useful for them. When our parents get old, they prefer gifts that can help them in squeezing tasks or reducing pains rather than having anything entertaining.

Tip: Pair up their presents with a card filled with inspirational 40th wedding anniversary quotes.

6.   Watch A Movie Together

Other than gifts, you can simply watch your grandparents’ wedding video altogether. That is old but keeps many golden, reviving memories. While watching that movie, they will tell you the complete story of their marriage. For example, how they met or what events took place, leading to the great day of the wedding by sharing every detail with you. Moreover, they will tell you about the people who attended the marriage ceremony. Indeed, watching a movie is the best thing-to-do to relish the beautiful couple’s day.

Tip: Send them to a movie in a nearby cinema so that they can watch and relive the moments alone.

7.   A Candlelight Dinner Is A Must

When we say “life begins at 40,” it means we feel the same energy (at that age) as we had in adolescence. Likewise, a couple’s life begins when they pass 40 years together. Well, you can make your grandpa and grandma day special by arranging a candlelight dinner for this cutest old couple of the family. Of course, they want to feel like the “newlywed couple” on their big day.

Tip: Choose their first meeting (or dating) point for the purpose. Well, it may excite old-parents.

8.   Bring Out The Old Memory Book

Memories never fade away, and when you protect those memories, then these charming old reminiscences bring a smile on your face. Likewise, our grandparents might have some ancient memories embedded in the memory book or a photo album. Let’s dig it out from the storage and have a look at your young grandparents. Undeniably, you would be astonished when you see their “young age” photos.

Tip: If their memories are dispersed, then you can easily DIY memory books on your own by collecting the old pictures and merging them in a single album.

9.   Let Them Travel Alone Once Again

Honeymoon is the most romantic time of a couple’s life. Undoubtedly, your grandma and grandpa had never forgotten the lovely trip that they journeyed together 40 years ago. We suggest you plan a tour to the same place for them and ask them to go there all alone once again to cherish the moments together and to recall the time they had spent there.

Tip: Frightened of sending them at a distant place? No problem! Let them drive to the nearby beach (or resort) on their own. In this way, they will enjoy their stay or picnic fully without anyone’s interruption.

10.  Do Nothing But Spend Time With Them

When parents get old and retired, they want you around them. However, many of you sometimes fail to understand their needs due to your own busyness. Still, it’s not impossible. All you need to do is to put aside your tasks and activities for a day and spend the whole time with the lovely old companions.

Tip: For instance, cook with your granny, or implement some useful tips in the garden with the help of grandad.

Above, we had shared ideas for you so that you can become a part of the oldies celebration. Below, we have some handy tips for the old anniversary couple, too. Scroll down!

Other Things-To-Do For Your Grandparents:

Here, read some wonderful things your grandparents can do to thank God for blessing them with 40 years of togetherness, love, and a bond that everyone adores.

• Volunteer together
• Do some charity and help the people living under the poverty line silently.
• Distribute food to the people who are facing a shortage of food.
• Dance like no one is seeing and move your legs on the song.
• Decorate the home, wear your wedding dress again, and renew your wedding vows.

Bottom Line             

40th Anniversary is the time to be thankful to God for blessing this amazing period of love, affection, compassion, and whatnot. The ingenious ways that are discussed above will infuse great energy into their relationship by giving them a chance to relive their life. That’s why you need to make this event unforgettable for them, no matter how long it takes to plan it. Wink!