Anniversary Party Ideas

Anniversary Party Ideas for Decorating

• Use the Couple's Favorite Colors -- Are there some colors that the couple really likes? Maybe some school colors, the colors of a beloved team, or even the colors they used at the wedding...use these as an inspiration for your decorations.

• Incorporate Milestone Anniversary Symbols -- Most special anniversaries have flowers and gift ideas associated with them. You might use these to help inspire your decorations. Click here to see each year's symbols and flowers.

• Pictures from Then and Now -- Photos are a great way to capture special memories. Hang giant photo collages on posterboard, or use framed photos of the couple from different points in their relationship as special centerpieces on your tables. Click here for directions on how to make beautiful photo lantern centerpieces.

• Life Size Photo Stand Up -- If you have a special picture of the couple on their wedding or from another special time, you can get this made into a fun, personalized cardboard stand up at Shindigz.com.

• Display the Wedding Dress -- Hang the bride's wedding dress as a party focal point so everyone can ooh and ahh one more time!

• Use Items that are Special to the Couple -- Does this couple have any special hobbies or pastimes? Use items that represent their passions in your decorating.

• Display a Scrapbook -- Before the party, ask each guest to contribute a page containing a story, memory, and/or photos of the anniversary couple. Assemble these into a scrapbook and set it up on a table at your party for everyone to share and enjoy.

• Set Up a Table with a Guest Book -- A guest book or large signable photo mat where everyone can leave a message for the anniversary couple are not only great mementos of the party, but also can be fun additions to your party decor.

Anniversary Party Activities

Your anniversary party plans should include a few activities to help make the celebration memorable for everyone. Here are some suggestions:

• Make a slide show to play during the party that highlights the couple, family and friends through the years. Set it to music with some of the couple's favorite songs. (Another similar idea would be to make a loop reel of home movies from over the years to have playing in the background.)

• Hire a photographer to take pictures of guests at the party, and be sure to get a frameable picture taken of the couple and all their family. (A less expensive option might be to set out disposable cameras for your party guests to take candid pictures throughout the party.)

• Set up a dance area and play some music special to the couple, including their wedding song. You could hire a band or DJ, or make your own playlist to run during the event.

• Have family or guests come up with a skit or song about the anniversary couple. Performances could be lighthearted or touching.

• Have the couple reaffirm their wedding vows. Invite someone qualified to pronounce a marriage and let the anniversary couple redeclare their love for each other in front of the gathered family and friends.

• Prepare a toast -- At sometime during the party, pass some champagne or sparkling cider and encourage people to say a few words.

Anniversary Party Ideas for Food and Drink

• If your budget allows, consider getting your party catered so that you can enjoy the entire event. If not, try to incorporate some of the couple's favorite foods into the menu.

• For dessert, serve a replica of the couple's wedding cake, or take a special photo to your local bakery or grocery and have them imprint it onto the top of a sheet cake.

Hope you've foud some helpful anniversary party ideas on this page. Enjoy the special day!

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** If you're looking for more great ideas that would work well at an anniversary party, take a look at our This is Your Life Party page.

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