- Choosing a location will depend on the type of celebration you are planning. A small and intimate gathering might be hosted at the couple's favorite restaurant, or one of their friends' or relatives' homes. If you are expecting hundreds of guests, a reception hall, civic center or banquet facility would be more practical. Outdoor locations also can make a silver anniversary very special. Look for a place the couple will like; it could be a local winery, a beach house, a lake cabin or a city park.
- Silver may be the easiest of all themes to decorate, plan and pull off, simply because of the wealth of resources available. Much 25th anniversary decor is based around the color silver. Combining it with another color, such as white, black or blue, can be an elegant gala look. Consider the couple's interests, their hometowns, or the story of how they met when planning a party for them. Perhaps they are both sci-fi fans or met back in the groovy '60s, forming the basis for an exciting theme party. Use old photos of the couple to decorate, and personalize items like banners, glassware and tablecloths especially for them. You might also like to use the 25th anniversary flower, the iris, in your decorating.
- The traditional gift is, of course, silver objects. But after 25 years of marriage, the couple probably is not in need of household items. It may be more thoughtful and personal to find a 25th anniversary gift suited to their interests, and wrap it in silver paper. A gift that honors their life together, such as making them a scrapbook or photo album, shows you put time and effort into the gift. A CD or DVD of classic songs from their past is a thoughtful gift, as are plane tickets or hotel reservations for a favorite locale.
