Gold silverware can be added to luncheon tables for a theme-specific look.
An anniversary brunch can be a sophisticated or upbeat way to celebrate, and is a thoughtful gift with which to present your parents or grandparents. Gold is the conventional and modern theme for the 50th wedding anniversary, and there are several ways to incorporate this into the decorations and menu choices for the luncheon held in your loved ones' honor. Does this Spark an idea?
Omelet Bar
An omelet bar is ideal for a luncheon or brunch, as it gives each guest the opportunity to add their own fillings to the dish. Eggs are also a yellow or golden color, which is a nod to the 50th wedding anniversary. It is also a good idea to include "golden" omelet fillings, such as cheddar cheese or yellow peppers and tomatoes, as well as items guests will love, including mushrooms, spinach and feta cheese. Hiring a professional chef to prepare the omelets adds a sophisticated touch to the anniversary party. Serve foods like croissants or baguette slices with the omelet to stay consistent with the color theme.
Golden Fruit Variations
Serve guests fresh fruits such as white grapes and apricot slices at the 50th anniversary luncheon, and add accents including scoops of vanilla ice cream sprayed with edible gold glitter and a gold-painted mint leaf to complement the fruit. You can also incorporate "gold" fruits into the luncheon desserts, by using chopped peaches in the muffin or sugar cookie batter, for example. Bananas foster is a fitting luncheon menu item as well, and the chef igniting the alcohol for the dish will add an impressive feature to the anniversary celebration.
Golden Desserts
Cheesecake is a classy 50th anniversary luncheon dessert; you can border the cake with sliced bananas or edible gold dust for visual appeal, and drizzle white chocolate over the cheesecake to add sweetness that will complement the gold accents. Banana pudding is another tasty addition to the menu, particularly if bananas are one of the couple's favorite fruits. The pudding dish can be baked, or served cold in trifle form with cream, custard and jelly. Prepare the pudding in a large dish that shows off the trifle design, or in individual cups with a sugar cookie or crushed pineapples on top.
Cheese Fondue
Fondue is often considered romantic fare, and is an ideal dish for an intimate 50th anniversary brunch. The cheese's golden hue fits the anniversary theme, and you can add more "gold" ingredients, including white wine or powdered mustard, for a more enhanced flavor. Serve the fondue in a large, decorative pot in the center of the table, along with skewers for guests to dip more golden food items into the fondue, such as golden delicious apples, cubed sauteed chicken, baby potatoes or small squares of sourdough bread. Other items, including broccoli florets and cured sausage, are delicious with cheese fondue as well.
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