Anniversaries are always worth celebrating, regardless of how many years it has been. It’s the best time for the couples to reflect on how far they have gone and a perfect moment for friends and family to celebrate the couple and their acheivement. Below are tips on how to organize a great anniversary celebration.

#1. Decide on the style

First you need to decide on the tone of the party. Will it be a formal one or something casual? This is important as it will affect the rest of the details of the party like the venue, dressing, decorations etc.

#2. Guest List

You will need to decide who you want to celebrate your anniversary with. It is an important day so you can Invite immediate family members and close friends or invite extended family, both old and new friends, and colleagues for a larger celebration. This list is important as it will give you an approximate number of guests when you are deciding on a location, deciding on invitations and selecting food.

#3. Invitation

After you’ve had an idea of how many people you are going to invite, you can now print out invitations send them. Remember to send them out as soon as possible to give people more time to clear their schedule for the day. Also add all the important details like time, venue, and theme (if any).

#4. Venue

The venue will largely depend on the set budget, size of the party and the type you plan on hosting. If you are looking for something small and informal then maybe a restaurant, residence, or backyard party will do or the retirees house. On the other hand, you can also do it in a big fancy hall if you want something of a grand style.

#5. Menu

Food is a must in every good party party. The menu also depends on the style and budget of the party. For instance if it is a formal party, then the usual three course meal will be fine. If it’s going to be informal, then simple finger dishes can be served. Also make sure that the couple’s favorite is served, remember to get celebration drinks.

#6. Decorations

Be as creative as you want with the decorations. Decorations can be as elaborate or as simple as you want depending on your time and budget. You may also want to display engagement or wedding photos of the anniversary couple. For an elaborate party, you also have the option of hiring someone to do the decorating for you or you can do it yourself for a simpler party. Decorations can go from flowers and candles to streamers, balloons and confetti, the choice of decoration is really up to you and the type of celebration (formal or informal) you’re having.

#7. Entertainment

Regarding the entertainment, a good idea is to play the songs that were played on the couple’s wedding day. This will no doubt bring back lovely memories.  Hire a live band for great entertainment throughout the party. Another idea is to have a slide show or video of photos of the couple through the years. Also ask the couples if they will like to renew their vows as this might be the most interesting part of the event. Toasts are usually given by the host or one of the family members. Remember to keep it short and humorous.

At the end of the party the bond between the couples should even be stronger.

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