How To Decorate For A 25th Wedding Anniversary

Twenty-five years – a quarter of a century! This landmark event certainly deserves a big celebration!

Because this special occasion isn’t necessarily like any other, you may need specific information about how to decorate for a 25th wedding anniversary. Some of the best resources include books and on-line sites. And don’t forget word-of-mouth. Many of your friends and acquaintances may have some very unique ideas.

While this party can be hosted by the couple, it is more appropriate that it is planned and carried out by the couple’s grown children, other family members or close friends. The idea is to bring back happy memories and have fun when deciding how to decorate for a 25th wedding anniversary.

25th Wedding Anniversary Decorations How To: Room or Location

It’s important to decide upon the location for the party, before you start choosing decorations and, if desired, a theme. Common themes include a luau or a fiesta. Carry the decorations throughout the site to maintain continuity. One example of a unique decoration is a life-size cutout of the couple on the day they were married. Guests are invited to take photos of the couple or themselves next to the cutout, thus making a “then and now” picture.

Another idea for a room decoration is a large photo collage of the couple and their family, covering the last 25 years. If this is compiled without the couple’s knowledge, it can become a valuable anniversary memory.

To literally light up the setting, choose a disco ball or strands of small electric lights (like the kinds you use at Christmas). Stars, bells or other common wedding/anniversary tokens are also popular.

Personalized or non-personalized banners and balloons create a festive atmosphere. Many are stamped with designs or messages that reflect the anniversary theme. Those that are personalized may just have the couple’s first names or they may include the date they were married, along with the date of their 25 years together.

Flowers and/or plants can also be an important component of room decorations. They can range from very elaborate (lilies, roses, etc.) to more common varieties (daisies, chrysanthemums, etc.).

One more clever idea is the use of yard signs (like those used for a garage sale). These signs can signal the route to the party and add color and interest at the party location.

One web site offers a very unusual anniversary “favor” of sorts: heart or wedding toilet paper! Placing this in the restroom(s) will solicit comments and, of course, elicit laughs.

25th Wedding Anniversary Decorations How To: Tables

When determining how to decorate for a 25th wedding anniversary, table settings are an important consideration. If you’ve chosen a theme, it is easy to carry it through to the table decorations.

Flowers or plants, if you choose to use them, are perfect as centerpieces. They add color and vibrancy to the table, and can be placed in a variety of containers including glass vases and unique baskets.

There are also dozens of decorations that are made especially for 25th anniversary parties. Select the usual tablecloths, napkins, plates, cups, flatware, table skirting and coasters, most of which can be personalized.

Finally, consider some or all of the following when decorating tables for the celebration: placecards, centerpieces (to be taken home by guests), candles, confetti, streamers and garlands (that can also be used in decorating the room).

Have Fun and Enjoy!

Twenty-five years ago, you vowed for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer – well you’ve gone through all that and have survived! Most likely, you even survived raising children. Thus, when you decide how to decorate for a 25th anniversary, you should remember the goal of the celebration is to bring back the romance and excitement of your wedding day.

Your 25th anniversary comes at a great time in your lives -- your kids are old enough to enjoy the festivities, you’ve made some fantastic friends and you’re still young enough to have a good time!

About the Author

Valeria Vegas has a Masters degree in Writing and regularly writes for a local newspaper. She also teaches writing workshops in San Francisco and has taught high school English. As a freelance job, she corrects essays for the SAT and ACT through Pearson scoring as well as write copy for websites. She is the Associate Editor of a literary magazine, edit manuscripts for Behler publications, and works for authors independently. One of her stories was named Notable Story of 2004 by Million Writers.