An anniversary party would usually mean the anniversary of a married couple, and while this is an article about that kind of event, you can probably still apply these tips for any other anniversary party you would want to hold.

Hosting The Party

Tradition dictates that the children of those whose anniversary it is should be the ones who host and organize the event, and if you are one of those kids, great! But if you don't have any kids or if they are too young, or maybe you just want to host it yourself. Hosting is still an important duty that should be done by someone reliable. The host will be in charge of a lot of things, and they have to be capable of handling that responsibility. Although, this doesn't mean that only the host should be responsible for ALL the planning. Of course you should divide up responsibilities, it's just that the host will likely have to do most of the work.

Setting a Date and Time

The date should probably just be the day of your anniversary. But if you think you can’t do it on that day for whatever reason (weekday/conflicting holiday/work stuff, etc.) do it on the closest day to the date you can, and do something smaller and more personal on the actual day of your anniversary with just you and your partner. You should set the date and start planning at least two months in advance. That way people have adequate time to respond to your invitations if you send them out. It also gives you time to properly set up and prepare all the elements of your event.

The Venue For The Event

Holding an event like this needs a nice venue to make it memorable. Luckily for you, Toronto Event Space Rentals has some of the best rental spaces in toronto for events like these. They have great accommodations for you and your guests that you are sure to be satisfied with. The atmosphere in these spaces are so comfortable that you might forget the stress of event planning altogether. This all sounds expensive but unlike much of the better spaces in Toronto that can go for $400+/hr, Toronto event space rentals charge around $125/hr while still having the same quality as the more expensive spaces. To learn more about these rental spaces, visit https://torontoeventspacerentals.ca/

The Party Itself

Now comes the time where we talk about what the party will hold and what you will do during it. Most of the things here do have to be planned before you hold the actual event.

The Theme of The Party

Luckily for you, you might not have to think too much about what the theme of your party will be. Because people already decided on the themes you should have depending on how long the couple has been together, as in: your one year anniversary would be your paper anniversary, your ten year anniversary would be tin/aluminum, 20th would be china themed, and so on. The list on what theme based on the year is online, just google it and follow whatever guidelines you get. These predetermined themes do make it easier for the host to decide how they want to organize the party, but you don't have to follow this guideline that was made by some random person ten years ago. You can follow whatever theme you want, as long as you think it's appropriate for the party.

Invites and The Guests Receiving Them

Who you want to invite is completely up to you. An anniversary party like this should be more intimate, so try not to go over 40 people for this party. This would make the event more personal and something that you can remember fondly. The guests should receive their invites at least two weeks before the event is held so they have time to get back to you. Remember that the invites should match the theme of the event and it should have all the information they would need to know; i.e, the date and time, the address of where the party will be, dress code and of course what the event is in the first place. Don't forget to put your contact information in case someone receiving the invitation doesn't have it. It would be useful for the guests to have.

Food And Drinks at The Party

The food is probably the thing you have the most liberty over. Most people just hire a caterer to do the food for these events. That is a wonderful option and a common one for a reason, and you can even get your favorite restaurant to do it to make it more special. But if you think that there is a better option, no one will stop you from choosing that option. You can get a large amount of food from certain restaurants that can feed the amount of people coming to the party. Whatever option you choose, just make sure that everyone is accounted for, including those with allergies and other dietary restrictions. The drinks also more or less go the same. You can hire a bartender to serve drinks, or you can get a lot of drinks and serve them yourself. Just be responsible about it.

Conclusion

An anniversary party is something that everyone should try at least once in their lifetimes. Whether it's your anniversary or a close friend of yours, don't give up the opportunity to attend one if you are given the chance. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the bond between two people that often does not last, so maybe celebrating that bond will make it stronger.

7 Tips for How To Host an Anniversary Party