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Celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends.You can renew your vows nearly anywhere, as long as you can find an ordained minister or Justice of the Peace to perform the ceremony. Renewing your vows is not mandatory on your 25th wedding anniversary, but the act is a nice touch whether you plan on having guests attend or not. If you prefer an intimate ceremony, you might have your vows renewed on your actual anniversary date and save the party for the weekend before or after for celebrating with family and friends. Regardless of whether you renew your vows or not, a small wedding cake should be an appearance no matter where you hold your celebration. Cutting the cake and laughing with family and friends will remind you of the big day 25 years ago. You might also want to feature a guest book for guests to wish you well. - Have an outdoor party at your own home or a rented space. If you're in a major city, check out area mansions that might rent out garden space for parties. This is a low-key, yet chic approach to a 25th wedding anniversary that is sure to please your guests. Food can be served buffet-style, allowing guests to serve themselves and eat as they arrive, or you can rent tables and chairs for a sit-down affair. For decor, reach for simple fresh flower arrangements. Choose flowers that are in season, which will add color to the setting. You can rent vases from a vendor (likely the same vendor that rents out tables and chairs) or go with clear jars. Because it's an outdoor party, it's OK to keep the ambiance casual and light.
- A dinner party at home is a great way to celebrate your 25th anniversary with close family and friends. Because you're saving money on the space, spring for a catered affair. This takes the labor off your hands and allows you to enjoy your own anniversary party at the same pace as your guests. If you're worried about what a chef might cook, come up with the menu for them or go over ideas of what type of food you'd like served. You can also hire a bartender to make drinks, and a valet to tend to guests. Spruce up your dining room with candles, your best flatware and dishes and fresh flowers. If you aren't sure you'll have enough space for guests, consider renting tables and chairs from a vendor. This works best if you plan on taking the party outside, as you don't want guests to be too crammed into the dining room. Ask guests to dress up on the invitation, as it will give the dinner party a special feel.
- If you aren't a fan of renting this, and booking that, consider taking your 25th wedding anniversary party to an upscale restaurant. Most upscale restaurants can accommodate 30-50 guests in a private room, where you'll be catered to by an attentive waitstaff. Instead of having people pick from the standard menu, many upscale restaurants will create one to two appetizers, two to four entrees and a dessert for your party to choose from. Hosting your 25th wedding anniversary party at an upscale restaurant ensures stellar service, food and a seamless night that everyone will enjoy.
