| Throwing an anniversary theme party is a great way | | | | and matching decorations and colors will be easy to |
| to tell that special couple how much they mean to you. | | | | decide now. Consider using an on-line party supplier for |
| Many times, anniversaries are only celebrated on the | | | | a great selection of invitations and other accessories, |
| "big" numbers like 25 and 50, however, there isn't really | | | | the one-stop shopping they provide can This one-stop |
| any etiquette rule that says you can't throw an | | | | shopping can really take a lot of the planning anxiety |
| anniversary theme party on any and all years. | | | | out of the process. Be sure to plan for 2 weeks |
| Anniversary celebrations are about having friends and | | | | response time when mailing the invitations - especially if |
| family around to share that special relationship with, | | | | you are reserving a party location in a banquet hall or |
| and that can be done at 1 year, 5 year, 12 year or | | | | local restaurant. To keep things affordable you will |
| even 67 years. There is no reason to wait until you | | | | want to provide them with as close to a correct |
| can officially call it a silver or gold celebration. Instead, | | | | attendance count as possible. |
| party now! | | | | For decorations at the event consider keeping it low |
| Consider first what type of anniversary theme party | | | | keyed. Various pictures of the happy couple in nice |
| you want to host. Some options include a brunch, a | | | | frames with greenery and candles will seem elegant |
| buffet, a cocktail party, a dinner party, or even an open | | | | and tasteful. If possible play some mood music from |
| house. These decisions will be influenced by the age of | | | | the year of the wedding and select menu items that |
| your guests and the time of day you are interested in | | | | mean something to the happy couple or that would be |
| hosting the party. A brunch, obviously, would be held | | | | reflective of comfort foods of the anniversary year |
| mid-morning while a cocktail party would be best held | | | | time period. |
| in the evenings. Deciding the type and time of the | | | | Finally, be sure to provide note cards for guests to |
| party are your biggest obstacles as they have the | | | | write some memories of their relationship with the |
| largest impact on the remaining decisions. | | | | couple. Then, use them to create a memory book of |
| Once you know what time of day will work best for | | | | the event that includes past pictures of the couple and |
| your anniversary theme party, you can determine two | | | | their life together as well as pictures taken during the |
| things: 1) the guest list, and 2) whether or not you will | | | | anniversary theme party celebration. The couple will |
| be holding it in a private home or in a public place. After | | | | really appreciate the opportunity to look back through |
| these decisions have been made you are in a position | | | | the book and see how their lives have been touched |
| to start selecting your accessories. Items like invitations | | | | by those friends and family that surround them. |