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Anniversaries
Many of us celebrate anniversaries of all
different occasions such as birthdays,
weddings,
engagements, relationships and more. There
are numerous ways to celebrate an
anniversary from a simple dinner for two to
an elaborate party with all the family and
friends.
Birthdays
See our
birthdays
section.
Wedding Anniversaries
Remembering and celebrating the day that two
people committed to a life together is
a special time. You may choose to celebrate
your anniversary with a party, or simply
share
the memory of the day between the two of
you. Either way, an affective theme for the
day is to incorporate the traditional gift
of the anniversary.
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Year |
Traditional |
Modern |
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1st |
Paper |
Clocks |
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2nd |
Cotton |
China |
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3rd |
Leather |
Crystal, Glass |
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4th |
Fruit, Flowers |
Appliances |
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5th |
Wood |
Silverware |
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6th |
Sugar |
Wood |
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7th |
Wool, Copper |
Desk sets |
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8th |
Bronze, Pottery |
Linens, Lace |
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9th |
Pottery, Willow |
Leather |
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10th |
Tin |
Diamond |
More...
If you are in charge of organising a truly
wonderful celebration for a couple
celebrating
their anniversary, it is important to
follow a few simple rules.
What do they like/enjoy?
Plan the party around a theme that the
couple will enjoy. If they are outdoor
people,
organise a picnic in a national park for the
immediate family.
Choose foods and beverages they enjoy that
will fill their day with the pleasures they
find in life.
Also consider whether they prefer small or
large gatherings, you may wish to throw them
a large party however, they may prefer a
small gathering with close family and
friends.
How did they first celebrate their
marriage?
Use decorations and colour themes from their
wedding to incorporate into the party or
gathering that you are organising. Mark
their milestone with symbolic gifts that
capture
the couples time together. For example, make
a photo album of all their years together.
Once you have established the above, you are
ready to begin planning a truly memorable
occasion. Check out our anniversary
celebration
suggestions for inspiration and
guides to
to planning different types of celebrations.
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