How to Celebrate a Wedding Anniversary

Celebrate your love for one another and look forward to more happy years.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anniversary Greeting Cards
• Flowers
• Picnic Basket
• Picnic Blankets
• Bracelets
• Wedding Rings
• Women's Watches
• Airline Tickets
• Bed-and-breakfast
• Spa Gift Certificates

1. Decide with your spouse whether you want to exchange gifts or buy something together. Consider looking up the traditional gift for your anniversary year and buying something that relates; if you decide to buy something as a couple, exchange small tokens like cards or flowers.

2. Plan a quiet evening or getaway together. Many couples like to observe their anniversary in a private, intimate manner, especially early anniversaries.

3. Arrange a small party for your closer family and friends, if desired. If you decide to have a get-together, begin by inviting the bridal party from the wedding.

4. Plan a large party if celebrating a landmark anniversary, such as the 10th, 25th or 50th. Again, begin by inviting members of the wedding parties.

5. Consider reaffirming your wedding vows if you'd like to recreate your wedding, or have the large wedding you never had.

Tips & Warnings

• Couples generally prefer that guests not bring gifts to anniversary parties. Politely include this request on a small slip of paper in the invitation rather than printing it on the invitation itself.
• If you have a friend or loved one whose spouse has passed away, consider observing their anniversary by taking him or her out to dinner or sending a modest floral arrangement with an appropriate note of affection. Avoid mentioning the deceased spouse or the anniversary, and don't send an anniversary card to a widow or widower.
• Set an e-mail reminder or devise some other method to keep you from forgetting your anniversary.
• Keep in mind that these are simply guidelines. Celebrate your anniversary any way you want.
• Don't expect your friends and family to remember your anniversary. In fact, it may be better if they don't.

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on 5/22/2009 hey its the moment one tries to go back in the past where one finds the ultimate peace of mind by remembering those together spent moments. exciting know?

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on 4/3/2006 I have only been married 14 years, but we're planning to throw a party for our 15th. It is not one of the milestone, but who cares. In today's world of divorce happening every day making it another year is a reason to celebrate. Whether it be the 7th, 12th or 28th, I reckon you should have a party every year if you can.

on 1/16/2006 As the wife of a previously widowed husband, I disagree with acknowledging in any way a widow's or widower's previous wedding anniversary once they are remarried. It would be insensitive to the widow's or widower's new spouse.

on 11/22/2005 Acknowledge widows and widowers on their wedding anniversaries. Perhaps the person who suggested to avoid mentioning the deceased spouse or the anniversary and not to send an anniversary card to a widow or widower, is not widowed. If so, he or she certainly does not speak for the rest of us. We do not forget our spouses, and by not being acknowledged them we only feel that we (or worse yet our deceased spouse), have been forgotten. I assure you, we are already thinking of our spouses and certainly are already aware of what day it is, and a simple "I'm thinking of you and (your spouse) today" would be kind and comforting.