Are you planning to celebrate your parent’s anniversary and are not sure how to make this one of the most cherished moments of their lives? You are not sure what gifts they might like or what kind of celebration they are looking forward to. Well, worry not- you have come to the best event planner guide for this occasion.
This article is a one-stop solution for all your planning needs, we have shared a list of things that you need to throw the best party. And your parents will be so delighted with your preparations when you say “Happy Anniversary Mummy Papa”.
Step-by-Step Preparation for Celebration
Below is a step-by-step guide that will come in handy for arranging a celebration for your parents’ anniversary:
1. Check out if your parents want to renew their vows.
The first and foremost thing is to find out if your parents want to renew their wedding vows. In case they are looking forward to the same, arrange for their dresses and wedding rings. You can also arrange for all the rituals to take place throughout the day. This will help them in reliving their wedding day.
2. The theme of the celebration
Nowadays, almost every party is celebrated based on a theme. You can start planning for your parent’s anniversary party by deciding on a theme. The theme can be either based on the year they got married or the place they went to together after their wedding. You can also design a theme that is based on something that they mutually love whether it be a hobby or something else.
3. Decide on the venue.
Before moving forward, you need to pick a venue that will suit your requirements. If you are planning on a grand celebration including a big guest list, a bigger venue with ample space will be needed. In case you are planning on a more intimate party with a limited number of guests, you can either plan a party at home or choose a small venue. You need to have a table for cutting cake and a special area for the gifts. You can have a stage for the couple and their loved ones.
4. Number of guests
Are you planning on inviting only the closest family members? Or have you made a big guest list of people who might have to travel from other places? You need to decide who all people your parents are fond of and who they would love to meet on their special day. In case the guest list is a big one, you need to plan for the stay of your traveling guests.
5. Invitation card theme
Personalized gifts and invitations are in trend. An invitation card with the theme of the party and photos from the wedding will look beautiful and unique. You can add a couple of sophisticated décor items on the card to make it look more beautiful.
6. Showcase their memories
Display their memories using photos and videos. You can arrange for a photo booth and bring in props from their younger days. You can also run their wedding movie on a big screen. Decorate the venue with pictures that showcase the memories they have created together. You can also have a life-sized cardboard cutout of their wedding photo on display. A silent screen show of their lives through photos in the background is a great idea.
7. Decide on the music.
You should decide on what kind of music will be playing at the venue depending on what your parents like to listen to. You can either make a playlist of their favorite songs and play the same on shuffle mode or you can invite a band to perform on that playlist.
8. Entertain your guests
You can also invite mimicry artists or stand up comedians for a performance in case your parents are interested in the same. Apart from the musical playlist, a comedic performance can leave your parents and guests in splits with laughter.
9. What about the cake?
Hold on, have you decided on one of the most important aspects of the celebration, i.e., cake? In case your parents had a cake-cutting ceremony at their wedding, you can try and get that cake recreated. Or, you can get a cake made according to their taste and the theme of the party.
10. Snacks time
Find out the favorite dishes of your parents and create a menu that includes all their favorite foods. If you are able to please their taste buds, they will be the happiest, because let us be honest, who does not love food? Either get a catering service or arrange for the food to be prepared at the venue. Tables need to be arranged for the guests so that they can sit and enjoy all the special dishes that your parents love.
11. The photographer
The videos and photos that will be clicked on this special day will be a sweet reminder to your parents of their special day. Arrange for a professional photographer and ask them to click as many memories as your parents want.
12. What are you going to gift them?
Last but not least, one of the most important decisions is to find out what you will be gifting to your parents. You can gift them a vacation to a place they have always wanted to visit. Or you can gift them something handmade and personalized. You can also gift them an item they have been forever wanting to buy. Just gift them something with love and they are going to cherish that gift forever.
To conclude, celebrating the anniversary of one’s parents is a special occasion. This is the day that your parents decided to spend their lives together. They create many wonderful memories together and you are one of their most prized possessions. So, you can make them happy by arranging a party for their special day that they will remember forever. Go ahead, and start planning to say “Happy Anniversary Mummy Papa”.
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