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Anniversary Party??
Our 1 year anniversary is coming up in August. My FIL is such a sweet man and has mentioned that he has reserved the FOP lodge, a caterer, and DJ to throw us a big party for that day. He said if this messes up any plans that we have he would completely understand and that he just put it on reserve in case we would like to have a big party and invite all of our friends and family.
Ive always thought anniversarys to be a private celebration. Of course friends and family wouldnt bring gifts or anything. but has anyone ever been to a anniversary party? Only one I can think of is like 50 year wedding anniversary partys? We dont have a lot of money to do anything big for our 1yr...so a party with friends and family sounds good. But is that wierd??
Re: Anniversary Party??
I have to admit that's a bit out of the ordinary. I've heard of 25th and 50th wedding anniversary parties, but never a one year.
I think it's sweet he wants to do this, but I think the invitations should somehow state eloquently that only their presence is required (no gifts). You don't want people thinking it's a gift grab.
It was nice of your FIL to offer, but I find it very odd. UNLESS you had a super small/no reception.
There is no way to eloquently say no gifts.
Honestly - if I received an invitation to such a thing, I would think that you and your husband were attention wh0res looking for more gifts. I'd probably still go for the free party, but I wouldn't think very highly of you and your husband.
Yes, anniversaries are private celebrations between the married couple. It is appropriate to throw a party on huge milestone anniversaries, like 25 and 50. But for one year? No, that comes off very, very weird and pathetic.
Thank your FIL for the offer, but you really should decline. If he really insists on doing something for your anniversary, suggest that you all go out for a nice dinner to celebrate.