| The wedding anniversary party is usually an | | | | traditionally, the color for the first wedding |
| important event in the couple's life, especially | | | | anniversary is papyrus yellow. The second |
| when they reach the tenth, twentieth or fiftieth | | | | wedding anniversary is linen white, the third is |
| anniversary. The anniversary is a good moment | | | | fawn, the fourth is green, the fifth is turquoise, |
| for the couple to remember the love they have | | | | the sixth and seventh are white, the eight is |
| for one another. | | | | bronze, the ninth is terracotta and the tenth is |
| A romantic getaway for two is the best idea for | | | | silver. Every anniversary which celebrates a |
| a wedding anniversary. The destination depends | | | | decade has a special color: white for the |
| on the budget and the time which the couple has | | | | twentieth, green for the thirtieth, ruby red for the |
| at its disposal. This romantic holiday can be a trip | | | | fortieth and gold for the fiftieth. |
| of a lifetime. Choose the destination carefully. | | | | If you decide to have the party at home, you |
| European cities like Paris or Venice are great for | | | | have plenty of space and freedom to decorate |
| traditional and romantic couples. | | | | the room to match the event. Choose gold or |
| More adventurous couples can travel to Asia or | | | | silver frames, according to the anniversary color |
| go on African safaris. Those who want to relax | | | | theme, and hang pictures of the couple all through |
| can choose a secluded hotel on a quiet beach on | | | | the room. Satin ribbons give a special touch when |
| an exotic island. If a couple wants to rejuvenate, | | | | hung over the dining table or on the walls. |
| it can choose a spa as a location for a wedding | | | | Another theme for the party could be based on |
| anniversary. Here they can relax their bodies and | | | | the decade the couple got married. If the couple |
| enjoy great healthy food. Any trip is a perfect | | | | was married in the Seventies, you could organize |
| reason for couples to get away from their | | | | a Disco Party. Ask your guests to get dressed |
| everyday life, to leave all the worries and | | | | according to that decade and play music which |
| problems behind and focus only on the special | | | | would remind them of those years. |
| moments they are having together. | | | | If you want the anniversary party to be more |
| If you intend to organize a bigger party, with a lot | | | | casual, you can transform it into a barbeque or a |
| of family members and friends as guests, you | | | | garden party. Everyone feels comfortable at such |
| should consider having a party. The bigger the | | | | parties. You can even hire a DJ or a small band to |
| event, the more attention it requires from you as | | | | accompany the party with songs chosen |
| an organiser. First of all you should put down a list | | | | especially according to the celebrated couple's |
| of guests which are to attend the party. It is | | | | musical taste. |
| very important to invite close family members | | | | Another nice idea is to hand out small "favors" to |
| and friends. Before choosing a date, check to see | | | | the participants to the party, just like it is done |
| if the most important ones can make it to the | | | | traditionally at a wedding. It is a nice touch and |
| anniversary party. | | | | people will remember and appreciate the gesture. |
| Creating the guest list gives you an idea | | | | You can choose these small gifts according to the |
| concerning the budget which you will need for the | | | | traditional anniversary themes. For example, give |
| whole party. Make sure each guest receives an | | | | silver bracelets with the occasion of the silver |
| invitation in time. Send the invitations at least two | | | | anniversary. |
| months in advance, so that the guests can make | | | | As a special surprise, make the most important |
| time for the party. In order to make a nice | | | | moment of the party one they will remember. |
| impression, you can send personalized invitations. | | | | You could create a short slideshow with pictures |
| Make sure their aspect is interesting and that it | | | | the couple took throughout the years, from fun |
| matches your party theme, if you have one. On | | | | trips to memorable romantic moments they |
| the invitations there should be written the location, | | | | shared together. The slideshow could be |
| the date and a phone number or e-mail of the | | | | accompanied by their favorite song or band. |
| couple or of the person who organized the party. | | | | As far as the anniversary gifts are concerned, |
| You can even consider including a map to the | | | | they don't have to cost a fortune. Gifts can be |
| location of the party. | | | | romantic even with little money, with the condition |
| The location and food are the essential part in | | | | that it has a personal touch. Couples can give |
| organizing a party. You need to have plenty of | | | | each other presents which remind them of their |
| food and drinks. If you are on a strict budget, | | | | dating period. The purple dress she wore when |
| you can set aside the main coarses and just | | | | you first met, the red roses he got you on your |
| serve appetizers. The wedding cake can also be | | | | first date, the first movie you went at together. |
| present at the wedding anniversary and it is very | | | | You can even choose a traditional gift. |
| important, as it completes the menu. You can | | | | For the second wedding anniversary, cotton is the |
| have a traditional wedding cake or you can | | | | traditional gift and China is the modern type of |
| choose to personalize it, either with small figurines | | | | gift to give to the couple. For the third wedding |
| or with pictures capturing special moments | | | | anniversary, traditional and modern gifts are |
| throughout the marriage life. | | | | leather and crystal respectively. Gifts should be |
| You can even choose a theme for the | | | | chosen according to the couple's preferences. It |
| anniversary party. You can give the party | | | | should be something they will remember even |
| decorations a certain color. For example, | | | | after the party is over. |