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My parents will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary next year. When they hit their 25th wedding anniversary, I was in high school and my sister was having significant difficulties. On the year of their 30th, I got engaged and we had to start saving for the wedding. I am thinking of throwing a party for them to celebrate. My sister's issues have provided significant challenges for them throughout the year, and I want to give them some happy memories.

 That being said, I have never attended a 35th wedding anniversary party. Do you think this would be weird? I would stick to inviting their wedding party and siblings?

~CaraMia~ Married to my HS sweetheart since 7/2/10 Celebrating 10 years together 6/3/12! Anniversary

Re: Opinion

  • That's incredibly sweet of you. Why would that be weird? 35 years of marriage is worth celebrating too! My parents/aunts/uncles threw my grandparents a party for their 50th that our entire family and their close friends attended. It was amazing and they absolutely loved it! 
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    My parents will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary next year. When they hit their 25th wedding anniversary, I was in high school and my sister was having significant difficulties. On the year of their 30th, I got engaged and we had to start saving for the wedding. I am thinking of throwing a party for them to celebrate. My sister's issues have provided significant challenges for them throughout the year, and I want to give them some happy memories.

     That being said, I have never attended a 35th wedding anniversary party. Do you think this would be weird? I would stick to inviting their wedding party and siblings?



    I think this is a great idea!

    You can make it whatever you like -- I think a dinner party would be fantastic.

    Or if you are more laid back, something like a bbq or a house party with some fun games and a dj (your H, your sibling or just about anybody can dj. You don't have to have a hired hand.:)
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    My sisters and I threw my parents a surprise 35th wedding anniversary almost 6 years ago. We invited family (their siblings, nieces & nephews, parents), friends from church & work and their wedding party. It was so fun! Go for it.
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    imageCaraMia886:

    My parents will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary next year. When they hit their 25th wedding anniversary, I was in high school and my sister was having significant difficulties. On the year of their 30th, I got engaged and we had to start saving for the wedding. I am thinking of throwing a party for them to celebrate. My sister's issues have provided significant challenges for them throughout the year, and I want to give them some happy memories.

     That being said, I have never attended a 35th wedding anniversary party. Do you think this would be weird? I would stick to inviting their wedding party and siblings?



    I think this is a great idea!

    You can make it whatever you like -- I think a dinner party would be fantastic.

    Or if you are more laid back, something like a bbq or a house party with some fun games and a dj (your H, your sibling or just about anybody can dj. You don't have to have a hired hand.:)

    I agree. It's up to you how you do it, not strange and is very sweet.

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  • Okay, thanks. When I had mentioned to my MIL that I was thinking of planning it, she was surprised b/c I guess 35 years isn't the 'traditional' time to host a party. This year, we had 3 significant health scares w/ my parents and his, and I just want to maximize every moment with them.
    ~CaraMia~ Married to my HS sweetheart since 7/2/10 Celebrating 10 years together 6/3/12! Anniversary
  • I think your parents would love this! That is really sweet of you! Maybe you could make a mini wedding cake (or buy one..) and put a big 35 on top! Smile
  • You're sweet. Go for it! No time like the present, especially if there have been health scares.
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  • I echo everyone's opinion.  I was curious and looked up that apparently the 35th anniversary is the coral or jade (depending on the source) anniversary.  That's kinda hard to work with, but if you need inspiration, you could do a tropical/beach/luau theme (coral) or Chinese theme (China is the source of a lot of jade).  Congrats to your parents!
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  • My ex-bf's parents had a celebration for their 35th. Not sure if they planned it or not, but it was very similar to a traditional wedding reception. They displayed the wedding dress, shoes and used the same guest book they used for their wedding. Looking through it, I saw that they also had celebrations/guests for a 10 yr and 25 yr celebration. 
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