Need some ideas on how to make the anniversary party you are hosting special? Below are some easy ways to get you started.
Elegant, Sit-down Dinner for 12
If your guests of honor would prefer a quiet evening of good food and company with their nearest and dearest, this is a good option. Create a candle-lit setting and decorate with flowers. Consider using the same flowers and colors that the couple used at their wedding. For the meal, serve dishes that would be a special treat, such as filet mignon. If the couple loves Italian food, check out the menu and recipes in our Dinner Party section.
Family picnic
If the happy couple would prefer a family celebration suitable for guests of all ages, then a family picnic is a fun way to go. Select a local park, beach, or backyard as the party location. Food should be easy-to-eat and transport. Don't forget to bring plenty of blankets for guests to sit on.
Surprise Party
Anniversaries aren't always exciting, especially to couples who've been married for many years. However, there's nothing like a surprise party to bring excitement to the occasion. Enlist the couple's relatives to ensure the party remains a secret. Also, if you don't have them yourself, ask the relatives for pictures of the couple at different times of their life together. Enlarging the pictures and using them to decorate the space instantly makes the setting special. For additional tips, please refer to our Surprise Party section.
Asian-themed
For lovers of Chinese food, why not serve take-out Chinese food in the comfort of your, or the couple's, home? Black and red can be the theme colors for the evening, so purchase black and red plates, napkins, and cutlery/chopsticks. Decorate with Oriental fans and paper lanterns. Place Chinese decorative bowls filled with snacks out for guests to help themselves. Serve drinks with cocktail umbrellas.
If you would like additional ideas, or need to know the meanings of certain anniversary years and which gifts to give, check out www.anniversary-gifts-by-year.com
