Anniversary

Traditional Gift

Party Décor or Centerpiece Idea(s)

Modern Alternative Gift

5th

Wood

For a country-chic affair, seat guests at rustic wooden tables, or else incorporate wooden chargers, boxes, crates, or Manzanita branches into centerpieces for your gift and guest tables. You can even host a soiree using wooden wine barrels as cocktail tables!

Silverware

10th

Tin or

Aluminum

Hunt for vintage tea tins and candle tins on websites like Ebay or Etsy, or at your local thrift shops. Alternatively, go eco-friendly by decoupaging old aluminum cans as vases; fill with flowers from your local market.

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Jewelry

20^th

China

Incorporate vintage china tableware purchased at local thrift stores, or online at sites such as Etsy or Amazon. If you prefer not to buy, consider renting from a company such as Los Angeles' http://www.thevintagetableco.com.

Platinum

25th

Silver

Have a blast decorating with metallic chargers, mercury glass, silver candle holders, mint julep cups, galvanized tubs, and vases! Another possibility is to artfully arrange silver Christmas bulbs or mini disco balls in cylinder vases of varying heights. Check out: www.save-on-crafts.com.

Silver

30th

Pearl

Get creative with a pearls-and-petals theme:  fill vases with faux pearls and pillar candles, use pearl-beaded chargers, and complement the sparkly décor with desserts adorned with pearl dust or trimmed in a pearl fondant.

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40th

Ruby

Charm guests with a dessert buffet of red velvet mini-cupcakes, strawberry-and-cream tartlets, and miniature cherry cheesecakes. Crimson carnations or roses in your vase of choice will add a touch of glamour and sophistication!

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50th

Gold

Add elegant touches to your anniversary party by serving desserts flaked with gold leaves or dust—or show your playful side by scattering tables with Hershey’s Almond Kisses or Rolos. Either way, guests will love helping celebrate  this amazing milestone!

Gold

60th

Diamond

Hopefully the real diamonds stay on your ears, fingers, wrists, and décolletage! But you can always add sparkle to vases, candles, and chandeliers with rhinestone ribbon-wrap or crystal acrylic jewels.

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