Anniversary Party Ideas

Celebrate with your pod. 

In the times of pandemic, and soon to be post COVID-19 times, hosting a small anniversary party with your family members and those within your pod is the best way to celebrate these special years of marriage. 

“Wisteria Lane has teamed up with Talk About a Party to help you to keep celebrating with your pod. Our picnics can be set up in your backyard, the local park or beach. We take care of all the details so you can enjoy your day and forget about the details needed to make it happen on your own!” shared Hulugalle.

Pro Tip: With a small guest list, consider hosting a virtual aspect where other important loved ones can join in from near and far.

Book a special entertainer.

When it comes to entertainment, no gesture is too big or small. Whether it’s a musician performing your wedding song, an acoustic guitarist setting the mood for the night, or an Elvis impersonator surprising everyone in attendance—an entertainer will ensure your partner will remember this anniversary party forever.

Pro Tip: A caricature artist will be a special anniversary party idea that also doubles as a party favor for guests in attendance to take home. 

Recreate Your Wedding Day. 

There’s no better way to celebrate than with recreation of your own DIY wedding. Michelle’s Catering shared, “Especially for a 1st anniversary when you want to do something fabulous to celebrate, why not recreate your wedding day? Invite your best man and maid of honor to join you. Have your caterer replicate your wedding meal for four!” 

This themed anniversary party will be even more fun to recreate with these special details: “Have your florist provide a few arrangements so you can enjoy the smell of fresh flowers that will travel the room. For dessert, add your wedding cake topper to really reminisce one year later. Break out your wedding video and finish the night with your signature cocktail! Now that’s a meaningful and elegant celebration,” says Michelle’s Catering.

Add a little extra romance! 

Whether it’s a 5th, 25th or 50th (or anywhere in between), a key anniversary idea is always romance. So, why not add a little extra this year. “You can easily turn your home into a romantic version of your wedding day with candles, flowers, cocktails – be creative!” shared AJ Williams, Founder & Creative Director at AJ Events. 

“Give each other a notecard in advance to write sentimental words, then seal it and place on top of your table setting to read once you sit down for dinner. Start the night with your favorite cocktail and make a toast with your favorite bubbly, serve your favorite meal, you get the deal!”

“Remember the romance: this is more than just an everyday date, so get dressed up and bring out the lover in you by softly stroking, touching, feeling, kissing – yes, flirt! Bring back the feelings from your wedding day! And don’t forget to turn off all of your devices so you can focus on your honey!”

Deck out your own dinner table. 

If you’ve decided on a party theme, make sure to include these aspects into the anniversary party decorations, specifically the table! “The key to making your anniversary dinner table feel special is by maximizing the space and making it look full!” shared Alyssa Abshier and Victoria Nadler, CEO's and Founders of Amber Sol Collective.

“Once you pick your statement centerpiece, cluster additional decor, such as votives and bud vases, along the length of the table to create an elaborate scene on your everyday dining table. Playing with varying heights and textures, such as flowers and candles, can fill up the empty spaces while creating rich depths to your at-home setup.”

When coming up with decoration ideas, you can always try to incorporate some DIY projects with your significant other beforehand. Double the anniversary celebration time!

Get sensual, literally. 

“Incorporating sensory stimulation into your at-home anniversary can be a really intimate and unique way to connect with your partner. Stimulating your sense of see, touch, taste, smell, and hear will allow the two of you to be fully present with one another and perhaps tantalize your collective sexual energy.”

Creative Wellness Experiences like the Date Night | Candle Making Kit from Craft Lab Co.™ are designed to stimulate your senses. This 2-PACK Candle Making Kit stimulates your sense of smell with guided instructions and allows each of you to make a non-toxic candle using 100% essential oils. One of the scent options is sandalwood (AKA The Yoni Candle), which is known as a female aphrodisiac.

PYOP

Planning your own birthday party is in poor taste but you can absolutely plan your own anniversary party! If you are planning a party for another couple, be sure to include them in the process. They may have hopes or even expectations that you may not otherwise be aware of.

No matter who is planning the party, you can always designate responsibilities

• Assign a host – Even if you are planning the party, you do not need to act as host and hostess. By delegating this job out, it frees you up to enjoy the guests.

• Hire a planner – You do not have to have all of the answers. A planner can help with the dos and don’ts of anniversary party etiquette. They are also akin to details

• Get help from the venue – Venues do this all the time. They are the real pros. At The Bowden, our staff is dedicated to putting together an event that creates cherished memories and exceeds expectations.

WEDDING RULES DO NOT APPLY

When planning an anniversary party, your guest list, dress code, and venue choices are entirely up to you. Traditional rules have no bearing at an anniversary party so you can plan with freedom!

Have your cake, or don’t! – The wedding cake is a primary focus at a wedding but it is not even expected at an anniversary party. Choose a dessert that suits you as a couple. Mini dessert displays are all the rage.

Dress for the Occasion – If your theme is black-tie then, by all means, let your guests know to dress the part! Casual or formal, you get to pick the vibe and theme. Just make sure your guests know so they can play a role in your celebration.

By Invitation Only – Of course, you might get a scolding from mom if you don’t invite your great aunt June, but if you prefer to skip the antics, it’s perfectly acceptable to leave her off the list.

Endless Entertainment Options – Hire a band, rent a magician, set up a casino-style blackjack party – the entertainment is entirely up to you. *Always run your entertainment preferences past your venue before making any final decisions. Noise ordinances or house rules may need to be adhered to.

CELEBRATE THE GUESTS

Chances are, the majority of your guests have contributed to your marriage in some significant way. As you look at your guest list, consider how they have impacted you.

Loved ones who

• Helped you move

• Visited you in the hospital

• Brought you meals

• Took your kids in at the last minute

• Picked up plumbing supplies when your hot water sprung a leak

• Shared your carpool

• Encouraged you on hard days

• Celebrated victories

How have they made your lives better? You can honor them by giving a thank you speech or creating a slideshow of memories, that includes hat tips (and funny stories) of navigating living life together.

TOAST TO WHAT IS TO COME

Finally, a great end to an anniversary party is to toast memories waiting to be made. This is a celebration. Focus on the future and celebrate a wonderful life yet to be lived.

At the Bowden, we absolutely love celebrating anniversaries, from one year to 100! It would be our greatest pleasure to help you plan an anniversary party that will be enjoyed by all. Give us a call today. Give us a call today.

Profits of all events held at The Bowden will benefit The Greater Keller Women’s Club Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Bowden in partnership with GKWC is committed to building community by providing educational scholarships to deserving local area high school students, donations to local non-profit organizations helping families in need and in volunteering countless hours of service.  When you host your event at The Bowden, you are helping to support this mission and improve the lives of those in need.

Invitations for your Wedding Vow Renewal

Modify your original wedding invitation.
If you're having a formal vow renewal, your invitations should reflect a traditional wedding invitation, but since you are renewing your vows, it does not have to be quite as formal as the original one. Try mirroring your invitation on traditional white stationery with a black script font.

If you are going to make your party themed, make sure that your invitation follows the theme of your party.
For example, if you are going to throw a theatrical costume party, customize your invitation in a fun and creative way to get your guests excited about the theme of your party!

Guest List for Your Wedding Vow Renewal

Unlike your original wedding, vow renewal parties tend to be more private and intimate. Your guest list should consist of your close family members and friends. For larger galas, you might also invite business associates and a wider group of friends.

Location for Your Wedding Vow Renewal

• At Home. Having your Wedding Vow Renewal party at home is generally easy and convenient. If you have a backyard, create an altar and decorate your lawn with an aisle, chairs, and flowers to create the atmosphere of a wedding ceremony.

• Your favorite hotel. Many luxury hotels commonly have special areas specifically designated for hosting parties and celebrating events. Think locally or destination!

• The Great Outdoors. Whether you prefer the wilderness person or beach, celebrating the renewal of your vows in your favorite outdoors location will enhance the setting of your party. Selecting a location significant to both you and your spouse adds a special touch to your wedding vow renewal.

• Hot Tip – If you want to have a more intimate vow renewal ceremony with fewer guests, yet a big party, opt for having your ceremony in one location and your party in a new location. This makes it easier have a private ceremony with just your closest family and friends, and then you can spend the rest of the night dancing away with the rest of your guests at a fun after party!

Setting the Date for Your Wedding Vow Renewal

Some couples prefer to have their wedding vow renewal on the anniversary of their actual wedding day, but it's certainly not a requirement. If you were a winter bride, it might be great fun to have a summer vow renewal and vice versa. It's also completely up to you to decide the year in which you choose to renew your vows. Celebrities have recently started renewing their vows after one year (which may be a notable accomplishment given their occupation), however it is common for couples to select a fifth, tenth, or twentieth anniversary.

Attire and Decorations for Your Wedding Vow Renewal

• The Dress. The dress that the wife wears for a vow renewal can be as formal or informal as she like, or even the original wedding dress. If you do not wish to wear a floor length gown, opt for a fancy white or colored cocktail dress or evening gown instead.

• Flowers. As on your wedding day, the flowers that you select for your vow renewal are completely up to you. Have as many or as few as you like. Flowers tend to lend a romantic feeling to any location.

• The Bouquet and Boutonniere. The bouquet and boutonniere that the couple selects for their vow renewal should be symbolic of the love that the couple has for one another. Your local florist can share the meaning of different flowers with you to lend a message to your selection. Feel free to toss the bouquet to get your guests involved in the celebration as well!

• The Ceremony Altar. If you haven't opted for a house of worship for your vow renewal, you might want to create a pseudo-altar by designating a specific spot in front of a setting of chairs where you and your spouse will renew your vows in front of your guests. An arch decorated with flowers makes a beautiful setting.

• Pets and Children Including your children and/or pets in the celebration can be a nice touch. Children can be included as junior attendants, flower girls, ring bearers, or in special ceremonies such as the unity candle or sand ceremony. Pets can be dressed up and act as flower girls or ring bearers.

Menu for your Wedding Vow Renewal

• Cake. The cake that you serve at your vow renewal party can be like a traditional wedding cake or less formal such as a tower of cupcakes or even several smaller cakes.

• Champagne. The champagne toast is an essential part of a vow renewal party! Just like at an actual wedding, the champagne toast at a vow renewal party should be dedicated to the couple and should reflect their love and dedication to one another. If your preference is to have a nonalcoholic celebration, opt for sparkling cider!

• Hot Tip -To add a special touch to the cake you are serving at your vow renewal party, use the original cake topper from your original wedding cake on your vow renewal cake.

Gifts and Favors for a Wedding Vow Renewal

Skip the gift registry, it's not appropriate for a vow renewal. Let guests know that simply having the people closest in your life around for this occasion will be the perfect gift!

Favors are not necessary for a vow renewal, but if you would like to give guests a fun memento to remember your party feel free.

Anniversary Party Venue in Salt Lake City

Life is a beautiful adventure in which significant moments deserve to be celebrated in style. We consider anniversaries to be one of those significant moments worth celebrating. Share your special moment with Millcreek Inn. We are a quaint and exclusive anniversary party venue.

Whether you are celebrating 1, 10, 20 or 50 years of marriage, our anniversary party venue will make your day just as memorable as your wedding was. Host your next anniversary party here, and you’ll experience a wonderful evening full of good food, beautiful scenery and great company. We will help you recreate the feel of your wedding, or style a newly-designed event that reflects your life together throughout the years.

Check out the Perfect Anniversary Venue in Utah

Our anniversary party venue offers ample space for guests to gather and enjoy themselves. Millcreek Inn can accommodate up to 300 people for an open-house style anniversary party, or up to 200 for a seated meal. Guests can enjoy a scenic drive up the canyon, mingle on the outside patio, have drinks at the outside bar, and snack on delicious butler-passed appetizers prepared by our Executive Chef. Despite the season, you will have access to both our indoor and outdoor facility.

The outside patio and ceremony space is an ideal location to renew your vows. Stand underneath the beautiful wooden arbor, and reaffirm your love and commitment to each other while being surrounded by your closest family and friends.

Choose from a variety of menu options that align with your anniversary party ideas. Whether you are looking for a full-course plated meal, a gourmet buffet or decadent dessert buffet with fresh fruit options, our kitchen staff will work with you to make your menu perfect for your upcoming anniversary party.

Treat your guests to a one-of-a-kind experience in an intimate and beautiful location. Just three miles up Millcreek Canyon and 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, guests will enjoy a short commute to our delightful venue. We can provide information for out-of-state guests to book hotel and shuttle accommodations to reach our anniversary party venue.

Celebrate Steadfast Unity

We would love to work with you to create a timeless anniversary party that celebrates your special day and honors your life and memories. Our event planners specialize in anniversary party ideas. Book a private venue tour, and we will take you through the indoor venue, outdoor grounds and show you all of the options and capabilities available to you.

Consider us for your 50th wedding anniversary. We will create an event that showcases the years of marriage you’ve enjoyed together. Fill our banquet rooms with photos and use our DVD player to show old family home videos. We want to create an event at our anniversary venue that helps you, your family and friends reminisce about all of your beautiful memories and years spent together.

Anniversary Party Ideas

Make Millcreek Inn your anniversary party venue. With years of experience, our talented event coordinators have a variety of creative anniversary party ideas to make your anniversary a day to remember. Whether you are celebrating 1 or 50 years of marriage, or celebrating your work career, we are here to help you celebrate your anniversary at a timeless venue located in the heart of beautiful Millcreek Canyon.

Anniversaries are once-in-a-lifetime occasions that symbolize years of commitment and hard work. Your commitment deserves to be celebrated in style. Treat your closest friends and family to a delicious meal and a gorgeous environment at our anniversary party venue. We will help you plan a great event.

Millcreek Inn is a full-service and private anniversary party venue. When you book with us, we guarantee that the entire facility is yours. So, you don’t have to deal with crowds or chaos. Our staff is dedicated to your event only! Our facility can accommodate up to 200 guests.

+ Renewal of Vows

Millcreek Inn is just the place to host your 50th wedding anniversary. Walk down our stone-paved aisle underneath hundred-foot trees and renew your vows underneath our wooden arbor. Surrounded by your children, grandchildren and friends, you can show your love and commitment to marriage with a renewal of vows ceremony. Afterwards, treat you guests to hearty appetizers, a great meal and delicious desserts.

+ Wedding Anniversaries

Love is love. Whether you have been married for 1 year or 50, you can always celebrate your anniversary! We would love to help you plan a lovely celebration honoring your wedding anniversary.

+ Anniversary Photo Montage

Create a photo montage that showcases the years spent together. From engagement and wedding pictures, to photographs of your first child and family vacations, guests love seeing the memories that have been created throughout the years. When you host an anniversary party at Millcreek Inn, we encourage you to decorate the facility with pictures that show your best memories in an anniversary photo montage.

+ Job Anniversary

Have you built your career up and worked at the same job for 20 or 30 years? That’s a great accomplishment… definitely one worth celebrating! Millcreek Inn is an anniversary party venue where you can celebrate your years of service and commitment to your job and career. Celebrate with friends, food and drinks at our intimate venue and reminisce on all of your memories throughout the years.

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