Your Anniversary Party Idea in 10 Easy Steps!

If you are looking for an anniversary party idea here's an article that will help you to plan your wedding anniversary activities:

Plan a wedding anniversary party? Bet you thought that would be a nice easy one! Just get the family and friends together, organise the food, drink, entertainment, invitations, presents, flowers, where does the list end? To make it easier for you we have put together a simple 10 step plan;

# Step 1: Think about the type of party your anniversary couple would like, there is no point having a huge surprise party when they would like an intimate family dinner. Think about what they would want, not what you think would make a great anniversary party. Save those ideas for your own!

# Step 2: Make a list of the guests you would like to invite, if it's a surprise party it is a good idea to get a few family members together to help you remember everyone, or borrow their address book.

# Step 3: Now that you have your estimated numbers of guests you need to find your venue, have a look at all the options locally; hotels, restaurants, social clubs, community halls or maybe your house! Ask about catering and entertainment options. Buffets are much easier if there is a big group of you and then you won't need to ask if your guests have any dietary requirements. If you are having a choice menu you will need menu copies to send with the invitations. Remember to get the date booked at the venue.

# Step 4: Guest list and venue booked you can now buy and send out your invitations. Put a date that you want the invitation replied by and ask for any dietary needs.

# Step 5: Plan any anniversary party games and entertainment. You will need to book your entertainment months in advance to avoid any disappointment, make sure you have a contract.

# Step 6: Plan your anniversary party decorations, if your venue needs brightening up you may want to add balloons, lanterns and banners.

# Step 7: Order your anniversary flowers. Flowers are a great way to add colour to a room and you can also take them away as gifts, talk to your florist about the arrangements you will need for the tables, the entrance and even the cake.

# Step 8: Order your anniversary cake, your cake could be a replica of the wedding cake, or a modern style stacked wedding cake or a fun and favourite cake. Anything goes!

# Step 9: Organise your anniversary party favors, decide if you want to have favors at the anniversary party and for whom.

# Step 10: Collate your replies and confirm numbers to the venue - check with them as to when they need this information. Plus any additions if you haven't already discussed them - entertainment, games, how you would like the day to run. Do you want your 'bride and groom' announced into the room? Are you having speeches? When do you want the cake cut?

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