Here is our ultimate guide to celebrating your anniversary! From how to celebrate your 20th anniversary, to how to celebrate your 60th anniversary, all the DIY and creative low cost anniversary party ideas and everything in between!
Scroll down to see ideas that will suit every anniversary, plus some you have never heard of before!
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What to do for 1st Anniversary (Paper)
1. Choose a 'rock, paper, scissors' party theme
2. Create a memories party table centrepiece
With tons of pictures and photos of the family together! Everyone will love talking over the special memories you hold together
3. A hilarious toilet paper party theme
Why not make some beautiful decor, such as bunting, out of toilet paper! This will be sure to make your guests chuckle out loud and create an unforgettable occasion, you can get so creative with this!
4. Make a toilet roll shaped cake
Because you only get to celebrate your paper anniversary once! A hilarious party idea to celebrate your paper anniversary, this is so much fun and guests will never forget the occasion!
5. Gift your spouse a realistic chocolate toilet roll 👈🏻
A hilarious gift idea that pertains to the theme perfectly!
6. Create some beautiful origami napkins for guests
7. Gift your significant other some personalised colouring sheets 👈🏻
These are so cool and creative and you can personalise them with photos of you and your loved one!
8. Give guests personalised colouring sheets as party favours 👈🏻
9. Make or order some hilarious personalised face table confetti 👈🏻
Perfect for the party table, this is such a funny touch that guests will love
10. Leave them adorable paper notes around the house
11. Write them a funny rap or song to perform to them
12. Write them a romantic or funny poem to frame
What to do for 2nd Anniversary (Cotton)
1. Make them a custom piece of clothing
Take a plain piece of clothing or accessory and customise it just for them! You can use iron on or sew on patches from their favourite franchises and everything they are in to - even ramen or their favourite food! On Etsy they have so many fun and different kinds - and adorn the piece of clothing with them, to make a totally unique piece that is uniquely theirs! This makes the most special gift and it will remain their favourite object for years to come, it will make such a thoughtful surprise and holds great sentimental value too!
2. Gift them some personalised face socks 👈🏻
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Make some hilarious socks with their face on, or a photoshopped image, or a funny picture of a pet... there are so many funny options! You could get really creative and create a whole set of funny socks they will absolutely love.
3. Serve novelty '2' shaped ice cubes for drinks 👈🏻
4. Gift guests these wildflower seed bombs wrapped in pretty fabric as party favours 👈🏻
5. Make a cupcake pullapart spelling the number '2'
This will make a wonderful table centrepiece for the party! Simply arrange the cupcakes in a certain formation - you could arrange them spelling '2', or in a heart formation - but ice them all together as one, like joining the dots to complete the shape.
6. Make some cotton candy cocktails for guests 👈🏻
Why not make some white cotton candy, or candyfloss drinks, then add some edible shimmer! Fill each cup with candyfloss, with some edible shimmer or glitter on top, then pour the drink over the top. It will dissolve the candyfloss and sparkle and fizz as the liquid is poured over the top. The edible shimmer will make the drinks sparkle!
7. Dress each other for an anniversary dinner or special meal
Choose each other's outfits
8. DIY a weighted blanket for your spouse
9. Plan a cosy movie night together with tons of blankets and cushions to snuggle in
10. Go stargazing together with lots of blankets and cushions outside
You could even light some sparklers, they look so pretty in the dark!
What to do for 3rd Anniversary (Leather)
1. Gift them a Tuscan Leather scented candle 👈🏻
2. Gift them a personalised engraved bookmark 👈🏻
3. Gift them a personalised engraved faux leather coaster 👈🏻
4. A 'you're my sole-mate' party theme
5. A '3 is a magic number' party theme
6. Number '3' novelty ice cubes for drinks 👈🏻
7. Rose gold '3' balloons 👈🏻
8. Make a '3' shaped cupcake pullapart
This will make the best party table centrepiece
What to do for 5th Anniversary (Wood)
1. Plant a tree together
2. Engrave your initials on a tree
Or even on your wooden fence or shed!
3. A 'wood you be mine?' party theme
4. A 'we go together' jigsaw pieces party theme
5. Send some beautiful rustic party invitations 👈🏻
6. Rustic themed anniversary party decor
7. Number '5' novelty ice cubes for drinks 👈🏻
8. Make a '5' shaped cupcake pullapart
This will make a wonderful table centrepiece for the party! Simply arrange the cupcakes in a certain formation - you could arrange them spelling '5', or in a heart formation - but ice them all together as one, like joining the dots to complete the shape.
What to do for 10th Anniversary (Tin or Aluminium)
1. Make a time capsule together
2. A jumbo glitter '10th anniversary' party cake topper 👈🏻
Jumbo 'tin wedding anniversary' party cake topper 👈🏻
3. A sparkly 10th anniversary personalised banner 👈🏻
4. A 'passed your 10 years probation period' party theme
5. A 'cheers to 10 years' party theme
A champagne bottle pinata would be perfect for this!
6. A 'get-tin' party theme
7. A 'ten years later' party theme
8. Decorate your party cake with these fondant accessories 👈🏻
9. Decorate your party treats with these edible metal sprinkles 👈🏻
10. Gift them some hyper realistic chocolate tools 👈🏻
This ties in to the 'tin' anniversary theme perfectly and these are so cool, perfect to delight and surprise your recipient as they look just like the real thing!
What to do for 15th Anniversary (Crystal)
1. Gift your recipient a box of realistic chocolate gemstones 👈🏻
These are so cool and make for the most beautiful gift!
2. A '15 crystal years' jumbo glittery party cake topper 👈🏻
3. Serve candyfloss topped cocktails with edible shimmer
4. Decorate your cake with edible crystals and geodes 👈🏻
You can get these in any colour
5. Create some amazing crystal shaped novelty ice cubes for drinks 👈🏻
These are sure to wow guests
6. Make some geode cake pops
7. Use pearlescent edible lustre on your cakes and party treats 👈🏻
8. Decorate your party treats with mini edible crystals 👈🏻
9. Go on a cave exploring adventure together
What to do for 20th Anniversary (China)
1. A plate decorating party activity for guests
2. A glittery jumbo 20th anniversary cake topper 👈🏻
3. Enjoy a 'British bake off' party theme
With bunting and even a bake off event! Follow these official British Bake Off themed party tips here!
4. Enjoy an afternoon high tea
A tea party is the perfect way to celebrate your 'China' anniversary and ties in to the theme perfectly!
5. Enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party theme
Add 'eat me' and 'drink me' labels to your party treats!
6. Give guests these amazing teapot shaped party favour boxes 👈🏻
7. Decorate with this adorable teapot party garland 👈🏻
8. Make some teapot and teacup sugar cookies 👈🏻
9. Surprise your recipient with a special plate message surprise
This is such a good trick! Arrange for your spouse to go out and only come back at tea time, when you'll have a meal prepared for both of you. Then get your hands on some plain white plates and some plate decorating pens or paint - even the kinds kids often use to decorate a plate for Grandma. You can create a really cute design - and then be sure to follow the instructions to let the paint or ink set - it is often recommended to pop in the oven for a certain time.
Once it is completely dry, you can set about preparing the meal and dish it out on to the newly decorated plate. You could even cleverly cover each section of the plate with a different food - just make sure every bit is covered with food so that it looks like an every day white dinner plate. Wait til your spouse starts eating to reveal the cute surprise! You get to keep the memory and relive it every time you use the plate for a meal! It's such a cute surprise idea and you can get really creative with the design and message you choose to give.
What to do for 25th Anniversary (Silver)
1. Use these amazing edible silver flakes on your party treats 👈🏻
2. A jumbo glitter '25 silver years' cake topper 👈🏻
3. Special silver wedding anniversary balloons 👈🏻
Silver 25th anniversary party balloons 👈🏻
4. Silver crowns for guests to wear 👈🏻
5. A 'cheers to 25 years' party theme
6. Create a wall of silver or white fairy lights
7. Send some beautiful invitations to make the occasion
8. Decorate your party table with silver coins
9. Host a treasure hunt for silver treasures
10. Cheers to 25 years anniversary party napkins 👈🏻
11. Personalised silver chocolate anniversary party favours 👈🏻
What to do for 30th Anniversary (Pearl)
1. Use these amazing edible pearls on your cake and party treats 👈🏻
2. Embrace an under the sea theme
3. Decorate with some beautiful pearlescent eco friendly balloons 👈🏻
4. Make some pretty pearl cake pops
Make them look just like the real thing
5. Add edible lustre to your party treats 👈🏻
6. A jumbo silver '30' party centrepiece decoration 👈🏻
7. Personalised pearlescent 30th anniversary cupcake toppers 👈🏻
8. A glittery jumbo 30th anniversary cake topper 👈🏻
What to do for 40th Anniversary (Ruby)
1. Serve red popcorn to your guests
2. A red velvet party theme
3. Host a picnic party outdoors with a red gingham blanket
4. Red gem party favour boxes for guests 👈🏻
5. Decorate an anniversary cake with edible red gems 👈🏻
6. Host a wine tasting evening
7. Decorate with lots of pretty red eco friendly balloons 👈🏻
8. Serve chocolate strawberries to guests
No food is more romantic and perfect for the occasion!
9. Enjoy a jumbo glitter 40th anniversary cake topper 👈🏻
What to do for 50th Anniversary (Gold)
1. Use these amazing edible gold flakes on your party treats 👈🏻
2. Embrace a caramel theme with your party food
3. Give chocolate coins as party favours
4. Serve only golden foods at your party
You could have a bowl of Wethers Originals sweets, golden croissants, Golden Nuggets cereal, golden bagel sandwiches... so many cool options!
5. Host a treasure hunt for golden treasure
6. Enjoy 50th anniversary gold balloons 👈🏻
7. Personalised golden 50th anniversary stickers 👈🏻
8. A 50 Golden Years jumbo glitter anniversary cake topper 👈🏻
9. Cheers to 50 years golden napkins 👈🏻
10. Use this amazing edible metallic paint on your party treats 👈🏻
What to do for 60th Anniversary (Diamond)
1. Display some diamond doughnut rings on the party table 👈🏻
2. Some magical 60th Anniversary party table confetti 👈🏻
3. Diamond shaped novelty ice cubes for drinks 👈🏻
4. Dip marshmallows in edible glitter
5. Enjoy a diamond shaped pinata 👈🏻
The best way to celebrate your 60th anniversary! This will be sure to be a hit with guests of all ages and become the star attraction!
6. Enjoy special 60th anniversary balloons 👈🏻
Silver 60th anniversary party balloons 👈🏻
7. Decorate with stunning diamond ring party decor 👈🏻
8. Decorate your party treats with edible diamonds (so cool!) 👈🏻
9. A jumbo silver glitter '60' party table centrepiece 👈🏻
Anniversary party ideas
Throwing a party is a great way to celebrate an anniversary at home! These ideas are so much fun whether you're looking for ideas on how to celebrate your 12th wedding anniversary, or party ideas to wow your guests on a budget!
1. Enjoy an elegant brunch
2. Edible shimmer for drinks 👈🏻
3. Some amazing novelty ice cubes 👈🏻
4. Display these gorgeous rose gold balloons 👈🏻
5. Entwine flowers and florals around your balloons displays
6. Enjoy lots of eco friendly balloons 👈🏻
The perfect way to commemmorate your special day
7. Tie photos and memories to balloon strings
Helium balloons would be perfect for this! This is a wonderful way to share important and funny memories involving your recipient, plus you could even write funny sayings and quotes on pieces of decor to celebrate all your happy memories together and tailor it perfectly to your recipient. This is a really cheap and easy party decor idea that guests will be sure to love!
8. A champagne bottle pinata 👈🏻
9. Have a 'love birds' party theme
10. A 'we still do' party theme
This is perfect if your wedding anniversary isn't one of the more traditional great milestones, but you want to celebrate it anyway!
11. A 'to infinity and beyond' party theme
12. Dip marshmallows in edible glitter
13. Create a black chalkboard background and fill it with cute quotes and memories
14. Create a number cupcake pullapart
This will make a wonderful table centrepiece for the party! Simply arrange the cupcakes in a certain formation - you could arrange them spelling the number of years, or in a heart formation - but ice them all together as one, like joining the dots to complete the shape.
15. Host a quiz pertaining to the year of marriage
Anniversary non party ideas
1. Go stargazing
2. Visit the place you got married
3. Sort through your wedding photos
4. Plant a tree together
5. Carve your initials in to an existing tree
Or enscribe a plaque to cement the occasion. In many years in the future, people will be able to bear witness to the enscriptions, such a romantic idea and way to commemorate your anniversary!
6. Stage a bake off between you
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