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Anniversary Ideas
10th Wedding Anniversary (Tin):
25th Wedding Anniversary
(Silver):
50th Wedding Anniversary
(Gold):
75th Wedding Anniversary
(Diamond):
10th Wedding Anniversary (Tin):
.Set the stage for the "tin" anniversary
(yes even tin can be fun). Here are some ideas: attach
a label around a tin can.
•Attach a recipe card indicating the party details
to a metal cookie cutter with a lovely ribbon; set the invitation
inside of a pie tin. Or, host a "Tinsel Town"
themed party where the invitation arrives inside a metal
movie film canister.
•For decorating, line the path to the reception with
tin can luminaries (tin cans filled with sand and candles).
You can also use this to line outside patios, windowsills,
etc. If you are going with the Tinsel Town theme, consider
renting a giant spotlight for the front of the anniversary
reception site. As guests arrive, have a red carpet and
a mock "paparazzi" there to snap photos and shout
questions as the guests make their way to the party. Once
inside, have the reception site decorated in Hollywood glam:
from black chair covers, a black and white dance floor,
movie posters, stars on the restroom doors. Or go more casual
and have a theme reminiscent of the famous Brown Derby with
caricatures of celebrities all over (perhaps have a caricature
artist on hand to do caricatures of the guests as well).
•Have a buffet where tin cups are used (go to a camping
store) and utensils are wrapped up in checkered cloths in
tin pails.
•Centerpieces can include plants or flowers in tin
containers.
•For tin-inspired activities, consider gathering guests
into the kitchen (if reception is in a private home) for
tin cooking like making and baking pies, cutting out cookies
with tin cookie cutters.
•Party favors for guests can include mini homemade
pies in tin pie pans, aluminum - wrapped photo frames or
the centerpieces on the tables.
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25th Wedding
Anniversary (Silver):
Although many of the ideas for the
Golden Wedding Anniversary may apply here, there are a
few ideas unique to the Silver Wedding Anniversary.
•Place 25 red roses in a silver vase at the guest book
table entrance.
•Centerpieces can include 3 photos per table of the
couple and their family throughout the years (in silver
frames, of course).
•Silver star sticks can be placed in table arrangements
for glitter, glam and dimension.
•For the cake, have a silver charm cake (where silver
charm fortunes are baked into the cake). Charms are symbolic
of certain fortunes (i.e. a heart charm signifies true love).
These charms are attached to ribbons and placed under the
edge of the cake for a charm pull. Ask your caterer or baker
about this option.
•For smaller silver wedding anniversary celebrations,
consider giving out silver dollars as party favors. Present
it in a small gift box to make the presentation more dramatic.
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50th Wedding
Anniversary (Gold):
Sometimes the tendency is to go over
the top with the color gold on everything, which can border
on gaudy and overkill if one isn't too careful. Let the
gold be the accent to the day in subtle but meaningful
and fun ways; for example invitations with gold foil-lined
envelopes written in gold ink to a champagne fountain
overflowing with golden champagne at the reception are
nice touches to a Golden Anniversary Celebration. Perhaps
most importantly, it is wise to consider the age of the
celebrating couple. Sometimes it is easier for their friends
(and for the couple themselves) to have a brunch or afternoon
reception that is complete before it gets too late in
the evening. Check with the couple to find out their wishes.
Here are some unique ideas, which have been implemented
in the past:
•Invitations done in gold-painted pots filled with
foil-wrapped chocolate coins inviting guests to a "golden
treasure celebration."
•45 RPM records spray painted in gold for an invitation
to a "gold record" celebration.
•Favors: Petite gift wrapped mini boxes (in gold) of
Godiva chocolates, small gold jewelry boxes, Subtle golden
touches at each reception place setting such as: golden
napkin holders, gold-trimmed charger plates (check with
your caterer on these options), gold taper candles or gold
floating candles in a bowl of water on a mirror is lovely
and dramatic in the evening; cocktail lamps in gold on each
table cast an intimate, romantic feel reminiscent of a bygone
era (similar to Orient Express), sprinkle the dance floor
with gold dust (confetti).
•Have guests sign the mat of an enlarged portrait photograph
of the anniversary couple (either a recent photo or perhaps
their wedding photo) in gold metallic ink.
•Have a family photo taken during the celebration and
present it after the party to the anniversary couple (in
a gold frame, of course).
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75th Wedding
Anniversary (Diamond):
This anniversary is worthy of nothing
short of a spectacular presentation. Think sparkle. Everything
should gleam and represent the sparkle that has kept this
couple together for so long. Since most couples celebrating
this landmark anniversary, an early afternoon brunch or
late afternoon celebration may be best. If in doubt, check
with the couple.
•Set the stage for the event with the invitation.
•Continue the sparkle at the reception with imitation
rhinestones strewn on a path marking the way to the reception
room.
•Several Diamond Anniversary parties borrowed ideas
from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's for decorating
and theme suggestions.
•Stud the guest book with rhinestones.
•Make sure the cake is a diamond masterpiece. Talk
to your baker about suggestions he/she has. Ask if they
have accessories to complement the cake on the cake table,
such as imitation diamonds/rhinestones or specialty rhinestone-gilded
linens with which to drape the cake table.
•Many locations have special linens for special occasions.
Ask. Or specialty linen companies such as BBJ
Linen can work with anyone anywhere in the country to
provide an array of linens that are nothing short of artwork
with silver, rhinestones and much more.
•Consider diamond-studded candelabra centerpieces;
use flat mirrors with rhinestones sprinkled around the base
and floating candles in special bowls or vases to pick up
the reflection and sparkle.
•Make sure the couple of honor receives a dramatic
entrance. Have someone (usually the MC) announce their arrival
to the party.
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