Milestone moments are few and far between, which underscores the significance of celebrating such occasions. Wedding anniversaries certainly fit the bill of momentous occasions worth celebrating. Whether a couple has been married for half a century or 12 months, the following are some fun ways they can commemorate their time together.
Take a second honeymoon. Second honeymoons are wildly popular ways to commemorate a wedding anniversary. Such trips present a direct connection to the time couples tied the knot. Book a stay in the same locale where you honeymooned years ago, even staying in the same hotel, and possibly even the same room. Relive special moments you each recall but don’t hesitate to create new memories as well. Couples also can consider a second honeymoon in an entirely different destination than the one they visited on their first trip as a married couple years ago.
Tie the knot again. Many couples choose to renew their vows on particularly notable anniversaries, such as a silver anniversary (25 years). But there’s no rule against couples renewing their vows whenever they think it fit to do so, whether that’s one year, five years, 12 years, and so on. Incorporating certain components from the initial wedding ceremony can make a renewal of vows even more special.
Do your first date all over again. Married couples often remember their first date, and recreating that experience can be a fun way to celebrate a wedding anniversary. If a first date was dinner and a movie, find the movie on a streaming platform and then watch it after arriving home from dinner at the same restaurant where the date began. If the establishment has since closed, order in dishes you enjoyed that night or work together to cook them in the comforts of your own kitchen.
Commemorate the era you tied the knot with a themed party. Preferences in relation to music, fashion and design change with each generation, and couples may find it fun to recreate the era when they tied the knot, particularly if it’s been decades since they said, “I do.” For example, couples who walked down the aisle in the 1980s can host an 80s-themed party where guests are encouraged to don their favorite attire from that unique era. Spend the night dancing away to a playlist of popular songs from the year you tied the knot, ending the night with a recreation of your first official dance as a married couple.
Go back to where it all began. Visiting the venue where you tied the knot can be a fun and moving way to stroll down Memory Lane. If possible, contact your reception venue and, if it’s been a while since you and your guests have gathered for a night of fun, book the space and host a laid-back reception for friends and loved ones who were there to celebrate with you all those years ago.
