Is 25th a big anniversary? I was thinking of throwing my parents a surprise party? I have no idea what to do. It’s in August 2008. I'm newly married and don't have a whole lot of money. So, I better start planning and saving now. Anyone have any good ideas, or suggestions?
2007-01-12 06:49:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
We had a big party for my parents on their 25th. (Silver Anniversary) I was newly married and pretty broke too. We did a surprize party at our house. We made the food (or you could have catered food). We invited all of their friends. Many of them offered to bring food too. Being that it is in the summer, you could do a barbecue. You're parents will be surprised that you thought of them and won't care that it isn't at a fancy restaurant.
2007-01-12 06:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 25th (Silver) anniversary is a big one -although the 50th (Gold) is the biggie - it would be nice to surprise your parents with a party.
I would get in touch with some of your closer family and/or some close family friends. Maybe someone has a large home or backyard that could host this party? They will also likely offer to pitch in towards the costs.
If you’re on your own for costs & planning, I think there are two routes to take. The first is a smaller dinner including 20 or so friends and family. This way you could have a more lavish party. If the guest list will be much larger, have a cocktail party, brunch, BBQ, or luncheon – all of these cost less than serving dinner.
2007-01-12 14:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by eli_star 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget the suprise have an open house at the church that they attend if they don't attend a church then have it at the community center close to you or a rec room of some sort. Have an anniversary cake, some punch, and maybe some finger foods. People ordinarily have them link arms to drink together and feed each other a bite of cake like they do in weddings but it doesn't have to happen. Make sure and invite all of their friends and relatives and put it in your local paper (it usually doesn't cost that much to do it and you can add a pic of their wedding day and a current pic) and make sure that you tell everyone that it is just an open house so that way no one feels as though they have to stay the entire time they can come in sign the book ( like the guestbook at a wedding) and then tell them congrats grab a snack or a piece of cake and then hit the road....it will be fun but take lots and lots of pics as you and your parents will treasure them always....and if your parent's have plans that they don't want that type of gathering request a cardshower for them with your local newspaper they will know how to write it up and will be suprised by how many people remembered them! Oh and if you have siblings get them involved it means a lot to parents when you all do something for them together! Good luck!
2007-01-12 15:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by mouthygirl20012001 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First check they are not making arrangements to go away. Then get some trusted friends and family together you might find some want to help with costs. Probably cheaper to either use someones home or hire a local hall, look around for a local DJ who will have some music from the 80`s. Decorate the room/ hall with some old wedding photos blown up won`t cost the earth. Do your own catering. Find their best man and bridesmaid and any other friends from their youth. (maybe not too many old g/fs or b/fs LOL) What ever you do they will be thrilled that they have brought up a daughter who is so loving and caring.
2007-01-12 14:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
25th wedding anniversary is a big deal. Not many people stay together that long. My parents have been married for 33 this coming May. A suprise party sounds like a good idea. I'm sure they'll like that.
2007-01-12 14:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by Irish Girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It IS a big anniversary. And they may make plans of their own. If you're going to have a party, you should keep it simple, and invite THEIR friends, especially people they may not have seen in a while who were their friends when they got married. If you can, write to some of those people now, and ask THEM for suggestions. You'll have a better party if you get suggestions from people who know your parents rather than from strangers on the internet.
2007-01-12 14:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whatever you plan, whether it is something at your home or a resturant, I am sure, your parents will be touched. Youcould always ask other family members to pitch in. For my parents 25th, we all gottogether, aunts, uncles, grandparents and we all paid for a cruise for them. In your case you could get financial help from everyone or help with food, drinks, whatever. This is what family is for, to pull together.
2007-01-12 14:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by Simply Lovely 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a crystal globe made and had semi precious stones inlaid into each state or city that they have lived or moved to in the last 25 years, brought back a lot of memories. We also, invited friends from al 18 cities that they lived in the past 28 years(dated 3 years before wed)
2007-01-12 14:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by PrettyEskimo 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a party would be nice.....25 years is a big accomplishment....sometimes couples prefer to take a vacation rather than have a big party.....it would probably be best to get some idea of what your parents would like and then plan from there....
2007-01-12 14:53:50 · answer #9 · answered by annalynn 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is a big one, I threw my parents a party.
I rented a hall and had friends and family help me decorate.etc
2007-01-12 14:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋