Anniversary Party Planning
Having a surprise party for your beloved will show how much you love him / her. It will also fortify the bond between the both of you. For a party to be successful, proper planning is a must. Let us take a look at the different aspects involved in planning a wedding anniversary party.
Anniversary Party Ideas
Firstly decide whether the party is going to be a family get-together or a formal affair. The venue or the location of the party will depend on that. For a formal event, you will need to book a private function room or a banquet hall in a hotel or a restaurant. The location also depends on the number of people expected at the party. You can even plan a theme based party like a beach theme, a traditional party, a family barbecue or a fiesta. Anniversary parties can also be themed according to the particular color symbolizing a particular anniversary. For e.g. Papyrus yellow for the 1st, Turquoise for the 5th, Silver for 25th and Gold for the 50th wedding anniversary.
Maintaining an element of surprise is the key aspect of any party. A romantic candle-lit dinner isn't something that your spouse will find surprising anymore. How about a sail on a cruise, a moonlight dance with dinner, recreating your first date, a ballroom dance, etc. Why not revive the memories by having a second honeymoon?
Invitations
Before sending out invitations, you must be sure whether it is a family party or a formal one. For a formal party, an invitation with formal wording is a must. You also need to send the party invitations a couple of weeks prior to the party. For a casual party, a phone call invitation is also acceptable. In case of open-house parties, the guests can arrive and depart at any time they wish. Do not forget to mention the dress code in case of theme based parties. Party decorations are also an important aspect of the party.
Cake and Food
A party is never complete without a cake. Decide what you wish to write on the cake, order a special cake (with low sugar if necessary) or bake a homemade cake yourself. You can involve other family members and make an anniversary cake together. When planning for an anniversary party, you would naturally decide on the couple's favorite dishes for the menu. If the party's at home, try out the signature recipes of the couple and they will be happily surprised.
Activities
Music provides the best entertainment and if it's a party at home, your hi-fi system is sufficient for entertainment. But, remember to have songs and tapes ready so that you do not waste your time changing records. You can even plan games like treasure hunts or compatibility checks. If planning a 50th wedding anniversary party, chalk out simple games that can involve the elderly couples.
Gifts
Although a surprise party will be more or less like an anniversary gift, gifting your beloved an appropriate gift will be just like icing on the cake. You have to look for some exquisite and memorable present. In case your spouse is a shopaholic, why not take him / her on a shopping spree? Give them personalized and unique wedding anniversary gifts like watches or jewelry, to your beloved. You can gift anything made of gold in the honor of the 50th anniversary.
Anniversary parties revive the beautiful moments shared by a couple. If you are into anniversary party planning, do not forget the person's likes and preferences, plan to the minutest detail and have a rocking party!
