Then he asked me to be his bride and always be right by his side. I felt so happy I almost cried and then he kissed me!
The anniversaries are nothing more or less than a good opportunity to recall that miraculous first kiss that leads to something bigger. In this article, we will give you some awesome anniversary party themes and unique anniversary party ideas on how to remark those magical moments. Some of them are active and funny, some are romantic while some are inspired by great world loves. Our suggestions will include everything, from place/décor to main essence of every theme.
Romantic themes
Don’t know how to live without your love, I was born to make you happy
This anniversary party idea will help you turn your celebration space into Fame Fab Moments museum! Decorate the space with the pictures of the best moments of your relationship. You may just put them in photo frames, on balloons or you may put a laundry wire all over the room/around the table and stick your best couple photos with the clips (it doesn’t have to be only photo, it may be the screenshot of first message you received/send or the first status/photo you liked)! It will remind you on reasons why you can’t live without your spouse’s love and why you want to make him/her happy!
Am I only dreaming or is this burning an eternal flame?
Make anniversary night about eternal flame of your love that both of you are feeling! Make a dinner! Turn of the light and put as much candles as possible! Light them and enjoy! Good idea would be to calculate the number of days/months/years you are together and light one candle for every period! The candles may be red or in your/your spouse favorite colors!
Yin and Yang
„I love that you get cold when it’s 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you’re looking at me like I’m nuts!” As Harry said in the famous Hollywood blockbuster, sometimes there are small things that irritates you about you couple that you actually love. That’s how yin and yang concept actually work. So, make your anniversary not about things that are common between you, but about your differences. About small things about your partner that usually irritates you, but in fact you love them. Remember all the differences that you can, regardless if they are about music, movies, food, drinks or anything else. Serve the opposite food, drink the opposite drink and listen to the opposite music but above all, think about how you love each other beside all differences! That will make your anniversary celebration really meaningful!
It’s a love story baby just say yes
Remember the first time you met. How it was, where it was, when it was? Remember every detail and make your anniversary to look just like that special moment. If it happened at some particular place (like club, restaurant or any other public place) organize your anniversary there (if it isn’t restaurant or club, make you “spontaneously” come to each other on that place!
This theme can be both wedding anniversary party theme and relationship anniversary theme, it does not matter. In both cases, the first moment is important. Still, if it is the wedding anniversary party you should pay attention on symbols you use in your decoration. Here we give you the list of symbols you should use regarding which anniversary it is:
- 1st ― Paper
- 2nd ― Cotton
- 3rd ― Leather
- 4th ― Fruit/Flowers
- 5th ― Wood
- 6th ― Candy/Iron
- 7th ― Wool, Copper
- 8th ― Bronze, Pottery
- 9th ― Pottery, Willow
- 10th ―Tin, Aluminum
- 11th ― Steel
- 12th ― Silk, Linen
- 13th ― Lace
- 14th ― Ivory
- 15th ― Crystal
- 20th ― China
- 25th ― Silver
- 30th ― Pearl
- 35th ― Coral
- 40th ― Ruby
- 45th ― Sapphire
- 50th ― Gold
- 55th ― Emerald
- 60th ― Diamond
- 75th ― Diamond
Also pay attention to the flowers. Here is the list of flowers you should use regarding your anniversary.
- 5th – Daisy
- 10th – Daffodil
- 15th – Rose
- 20th – Aster
- 25th – Iris
- 30th – Sweet peas or lilies
- 40th – Nasturtiums or Gladiolas
- 50th – Yellow rose and violet
Finally, pay attention to the color. Here is the list of colors for different wedding anniversaries themes:
- 1st Yellow
- 2nd Linen White
- 3rd Light Brown
- 4th Green
- 5th Turquoise
- 6th Purple or White
- 7th Off White
- 8th Bronze
- 9th Deep Blue or Terracotta
- 10th Silver
- 11th Turquoise or Yellow
- 12th Opal or Oyster White
- 13th White
- 14th Ivory
- 15th Ruby Red
- 16th Emerald Green, Red, or Silver
- 17th Yellow
- 18th Blue
- 19th Bronze
- 20th Emerald Green or White
- 21st Orange
- 22nd Green
- 23rd Silver
- 24th Lavender
- 25th Silver
- 30th Green
- 35th Coral
- 40th Ruby Red
- 45th Sapphire Red
- 50th Gold
- 55th Emerald Green
- 60th Diamond White
- 65th Sky Blue
- 70th Platinum or Diamond White
- 75th Diamond White
My heart will go on
We’ve all seen that magical scene from Titanic when Jack teaches Rose how to fly! Well, you may not go on an ill-fated journey of Titanic to sense that. Just pick a place with a beautiful view (if there is no sea close by, any cliff may serve) and just enjoy the feeling! Hug each other in Titanic style and enjoy sun on your skin, wind in your hair and love in your heart! Think about how you want every next second of your relationship to be like that moments! Wishes sometimes really come true!
Let the sea set me free
The sea is beautiful, infinite and mysterious and stands as a symbol of peace and eternity. Those are values that many are searching for in their relationships. So maybe the day at the beach or anywhere close to the sea would be an ideal option for your anniversary. Remember to bring wine/champagne and glasses and to give toast when the sun rises down into the sea!
Green is the new red
If the seaside is not close to your home, you can still go somewhere to the nature! Bring your favorite food and some wine/champagne for toast (or any other drink that you like). Make sure that it is somewhere in the nature where you may be as alone as possible.
Funny and action themes
Favorite movie marathon
Think of all favorite movies that you both like and organize a marathon. Buy snakes and drinks! Pay a special attention to the movies that you’ve seen together during your relationship!
Favorite songs marathon
Similar to the favorite movies theme! Think of all songs that both of you like and that are bonding you together. You may organize a karaoke (especially if among your favorite songs they are duets) or you can organize your little private party!
Casino night
The folks say that love and money are biggest gambles in life. Your anniversary is all about being 100% sure about your love, but that does not mean you may not give money a chance. So let your anniversary be about throwing a dice together! Who knows, maybe you together win a jackpot!
Amusement park night
If you are both into adrenaline, go to the amusement park and have a night of endless fun and shocks! Apart from action, remember to kiss when giant wheel reaches the top and wish happy anniversary to each other!
Hiking and climbing
Another idea for action and adrenaline fans! You may go hiking to some spot with a beautiful view or you might pick the mountain top that you want together to conquest! While you are hiking/climbing, think of all the goals that you want to fulfill together! Like in previous themes, when you reach the spot/mountain top, kiss and congrats each other!
Diving and swimming
Regardless of how much you think to know each other, every person is like the sea. There are many deep underwater caves to be discovered yet. So, you may for a little diving for your anniversary that will remind you of all the beautiful things that are yet to come and all the beautiful parts of your partner’s personality that you are yet to discover! As Rose said in Titanic: “A woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets.” So is the man’s heart. Thus, when you dive deep, like in previous themes, hug each other, think of all best that is yet to come and wish happy anniversary!
Famous love story themes
Romeo and Juliet
One of the most famous love stories of all times is an ideal anniversary theme for all couples who are dreaming of honeymoon in Italy. Decorate your room with elegant Italian décor (tablecloth and candleholders with lighted candles are obligatory) and put some nice Italian love music playlist. Prepare some Italian food and toast with a good quality Italian wine! Turn your anniversary in Romeo and Juliet with happy ending!
Isis and Osiris
As ancient Egyptian myth says, Isis loved Osiris so much that she went into dangerous adventure to resurrect him after he was killed by his jealous brother Set. Think of this theme anniversary idea as opportunity to celebrate victory over all the difficulties, ups and downs and adventures that you passed together. To make your space look like a pharaoh’s palace or ancient Egyptian temple, use a lot of gold and sand yellow. If you have some Egyptian items, add them (you can find them in any gift shop). To make atmosphere more exotic add some candles and incense (if you can not find incense, use scented candles) and make some exotic dish!
Paris and Helene
Another theme that would make you celebrate all the victories that you won together! As you know, Paris and Helena loved themselves so much that it caused the war. Unlike previous theme, this is more for people who love elegant white decoration like marble columns of Parthenon. Use white ass dominant décor color, add some ancient Greek items, prepare some Mediterranean food and toast with a good Greek wine or ouzo!
Izanagi and Izanami
The love between these two Japanese mythological heroes created Japanese islands and the whole world. For your anniversary, think of all the things that you have created together and celebrate them. You may put photos, certificates or anything else that reminds your achievements to Japanese décor. Japanese décor, beside traditional colors and design of Japan (white and red) includes paper lanterns on the celling. It is tradition to sit on the floor. Make some Japanese dishes and put them in the circle. You may toast with sake, traditional Japanese drink!
Hades and Persephone
This theme goes along perfect with yin and yang theme. Ass you all know, Hades was in love with Persephone and took it from her mother Demeter, the goddess of spring and earth. Hades and Demeter made a deal that one part of year Persephone is with her mother and another with her husband. While she is with her mother, she is happy and it is spring and while she is with Hades, her mother is sad and there is a winter. Emphasize your differences with spring and winter decoration. Make one differences decorated green color and flowers and other with white color and rocks/snowflakes.
Solomon and Queen of Sheba
Another yin-yang theme. As the legend portrayed in 1958 classic Solomon and Sheba, queen of Sheba was a Pagan queen of Ethiopia who came to the ancient Israel to conquer king Solomon. Instead of successful conquer, she found love of her love. Later she went back to Ethiopia with their son, first Ethiopian emperor. Like in previous theme, emphasize the differences following the yin and yang theme scheme, but use dessert sand yellow (as ancient Israel) and jungle green (as ancient Ethiopia) in decoration. If you are a woman and you want to make sexy surprise to your man, make some Ginna Lollobrigida outfit and dance as additional gift!
Marc Antony and Cleopatra
The third and final yin and young theme. For this theme, combine the white elegancy of Ancient Rome as symbol of strength and stability and yellow sand and cold of Ancient Egypt as symbol of unknown and mystiques, that came together when Cleopatra and Marc Anthony felt in love. Add some Roman and Egyptian items if you have, and make food the combination of Italian and Oriental dishes.
Titanic ship romance
Don’t pick your home and restaurant for the anniversary celebration, go to the boat. When the sun starts to set, stand at the top of the boat and try to fly like in the famous Titanic scenes. Think how you wan’t every second of your relationship in the following time to be like that!
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo
Are you both into art and Mexico? Then this is the right theme for you. Decorate your space with in colors of Mexico (green, white and red) and provide some celling decoration. You may add Rivera and Kahlo themed items (like glasses or coasters). These two artists loved and supported each other throughout whole life! Think how much you supported each other in your pathways so far and cheer to that with good Mexican wine, sangria or cerveza! As Frida Kahlo said “I’ve paint flowers so they will not die!” Draw your mutual support for anniversary as most beautiful flower! ¡Ay amor!
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
Now something for Hollywood fans. Not all Hollywood loves are fictional and not all are misfortunate (like Monroe and Kennedy). Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward are an example. Two famous starts of Hollywood and two great artists who, like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, loved and supported each other throughout the whole life. So do like in previous themes, except that instead of Mexican style you’ll decorate your space in Hollywood glamour. Apart from red carpet, you may add a bunch of glamorous details, from gold or silver fabric and helium-filled star balloons to red roses and glittering stars. Prepare elegant finger food and toast with champagne! Alternatively, you may go to an elegant Hollywood themed restaurant!
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra
They say Sinatra wrote some of his most famous poems inspired by beautiful femme fatale Ava. So, on the anniversary think how much your partner inspired you and how he/she is your muse. Use the same Hollywood theme decoration as for the previous theme!
Ever since that night, they been together, lovers at first sight in love forever!
With this Frank Sinatra all-time classic, we would like to conclude this article. Celebrate every moment of your relationship and think how best is yet to come! Happy Anniversary!