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Kim&Ben
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What do to for 25th anniversary party?
Hi. I, along with a few family members, are going to try to throw a surprise 25th anniversary party for my sister & brother in law next year. We want to have it at the same place they got married in the first time. My question is what do you expect at an anniversary party? It will probably have to be a Saturday evening. Would you expect dancing with a dj? cash bar? Heavy finger foods or an actual dinner? (I know this will depend on the time, it will probably start around 6).
We are in the process of getting a guest list together w/family and friends along the years. We want something nice and fun but we also don't want to go broke throwing the party.
Re: What do to for 25th anniversary party?
I'm not too sure what to tell you. This question gets asked pretty often and the poster/asker is always envisioning something on the scale of a wedding reception with everyone who's ever known the couple and a giant party, but I've never been to one like that or even heard of that IRL. I'm used to anniversaries being small affairs with family only, maybe a few very close friends, at a local restaurant or country club. I don't know if this varies by family or region or what, but I've only ever heard of a big event for an anniversary of 50 years or more. Since you're asking about expectations, do you know that a wedding reception-type event is common in your area or family for a 25th?
For us, (my grandparents have now been married 67 years, so we've done their 50, 55, 60, and 65th), we rent a room at the country club, select a limited chicken or beef menu (sometimes plated, others a buffet), and do a couple floral arrangements. It's nothing that could compare to a wedding reception in terms of effort or cost. DH's family does anniversaries the same way.
One thing we always have no matter the size of the event is a professional photographer for traditional photos. Candids are fine and all, but for family history, there's a lot to be said for everyone standing in one place all facing the camera at the same time.
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Good points. It's not until next year so we have plenty of time to decide what type of party to have. We wanted to invite some people from high school only because they were high school sweethearts. They both have been with the company they are at for a very long time so there isn't a lot of old work friends to look up.
I really have no expectations or ideas. I've never been to one before so I am clueless. We had a party for my grandparents 50th anniversary but like you said it was some what small and at a park. Other than my grandparents no one in my family has really been married that long.
Good idea w/the picture. We did that one Easter and it was the last time we had both grandparents alive for Easter so that is a very cherished picture.
At 6pm I'd expect dinner and dancing. I personally don't judge if there isn't alcohol, but perhaps at least a hosted champagne toast. If money is an issue, heavy apps can be served at a 2-3pm start-time party. If you want to get away with no dancing, just background music then do a luncheon or brunch reception.
For a 25th anniv. party I think a brunch/lunch, with no dancing is perfectly appropriate and fitting. Have some toasts to the couple. Let people mingle and call it a day.
Hello Kim&Ben,
If you have a budget, or can spend, spend, spend, you will still need to brainstorm some ideas for a 25th anniversary party. Think silver and take a look at some of these ideas; they should spark some inspiration:
* Dinner Party
* Cocktail Party
* Barbeque
* Pool Party
* Black Tie Dinner and Dance
* Drinks and Fireworks Evening
* Picnic
* Renew Wedding Vows Ceremony
* Champagne Toast
* Masquerade Ball
* Themed Party
* River or Sea Cruise
Thanks & Regards,
Agate
You are most welcome.