| Whether it is your 1st, or 10th wedding anniversary, it is | | | | party theme for ideas here. Lighting is also very |
| worth celebrating, and what better way to plan a | | | | important. Search for lighting ideas that correspond to |
| celebration than with an anniversary party checklist? | | | | the theme i.e. 70's themed parties should have at least |
| The most successful anniversary parties start with an | | | | one disco ball to be sure! |
| idea - how the event will begin, continue and end. | | | | 5. Games, games and fun stuff! Always plan for |
| Having a finite and concrete party checklist to plan in | | | | creative anniversary party games. Spin the bottle, |
| helps you to keep your wedding anniversary party | | | | famous dances and Twister are always a blast. If |
| right on track. | | | | games are not your thing, consider live entertainment |
| 1. The best thing to do when creating any party is to | | | | -A D.J., live band, comedian all have worked very well |
| develop a theme. By creating a theme you can set | | | | in the past. |
| the mood, location, food ideas and attire as well as | | | | 6. Beverages are an important part of the party. |
| invitations. A theme doesn't need to be fancy; it just | | | | Decide (based on your personal preferences and |
| needs to be something both you and your spouse / | | | | location) whether there will be an open bar, BYOB, or |
| friends are interested in. Some ideas of themes that | | | | virgin refreshments. Inform guests in their invites as to |
| can be very fun are: | | | | whether to plan to drive or take a cab. Cab services |
| Decade parties - Fabulous 50's, Swingin' 60's, Disco | | | | that drive your vehicle home for you (with you in it of |
| 70's. | | | | course!) are a great alternative and allow you to make |
| Famous Movie Themes - pick a movie you love and | | | | 'on the spot' decisions regarding transportation. |
| create your theme around it. | | | | 6. Most of all, sit back and have fun. Not everything will |
| High school / Sock Hop | | | | always go your way, but if you have followed your |
| Pool Party | | | | anniversary party checklist, your event should be very |
| Pig Roast | | | | rewarding. |
| Western Theme. | | | | Three to four weeks before event: |
| 2. At this stage you have probably found your theme. | | | | Choose your theme |
| Now it is time to create a guest list for your event. | | | | Prepare Grocery Listcoordinate cleaning / after-party |
| 'Theming' your invitations allows you to start the party | | | | helpers |
| them off right. Start your invites about three weeks | | | | Select Caterer (if applicable) |
| before the event. Ask your guests to be creative and | | | | Collect food preparation items, serving plates and |
| come with the appropriate attire if possible, and | | | | utensils |
| encourage them to be creative and have fun. Focus | | | | Develop your guest list |
| on people you correspond with often, and known | | | | Create or purchase your party invitations |
| people who are fun 'party people' (we all know who | | | | Plan and purchase or create your decorations. |
| they are!) I find homemade (DIY) invitations are always | | | | A couple of days before the event: |
| more fun than store bought ones; however both do | | | | Contact any follow-ups for guests. |
| the trick | | | | Begin preparing any food that needs to be done. |
| 3. Create your menu. Search for serving dishes which | | | | Run over your checklist again to ensure everything is |
| correspond to your anniversary party theme. Finger | | | | in place |
| foods are always a hit as they are light, easy to | | | | Set out your costume or attire |
| prepare and are a quick clean-up. If you wish for a | | | | The morning of the party |
| larger event, organize your food preparation help, or | | | | Relax |
| even contact a caterer. Create your grocery list about | | | | Begin preparing food |
| three weeks before the event. | | | | Run over your checklist one last time |
| 4. Party decorations are important. They help establish | | | | Sit back, have fun and enjoy your creation~! |
| the mood and ambience. Again, we go back to the | | | | |