Are you looking to celebrate an upcoming wedding anniversary?
Good for you! Commemorating this special day is, for many people, as important as the main day itself, and as such, you will want everything to go off without a hitch. Indeed, many people, as part of their wedding anniversary parties, also have a renewal of their wedding vows, which is also something that requires a lot of planning and dedication.
Of course, hosting a wedding anniversary party should not be as big as the main wedding, but there is still quite a bit to put in. In 2025, there are some newer trends out and about in the area of anniversary parties that you may (or may not) want to add in. In this article, you will be walked through some of the things that are coming into the wedding anniversary celebration circle, to see if these will fit your party. So, enjoy!
1.Catering (on-site!)
You will likely want some catering for your wedding anniversary party, and, as such, it can be worth investigating on-site catering services.
Why is this a better option than off-site options? For one thing, it can give your anniversary party a classier feel, as all of the cooking and serving staff will be visible, and the food will be freshly prepared. It also reduces stress, for you and for the catering team, as they simply turn up to the site with their food, cook it, and leave, rather than cooking it off-site, having to keep it hot or cold, and driving to your location for a set time.
Then, of course, there is the serving staff. When you hire a catering company to offer on-site services, they will usually also offer you serving staff, who can make the event feel more elegant. This is a great option if, since the time you and your partner married, your income has increased, and you want to have what you couldn’t afford on your wedding day.
2.Eco-Friendly Options
Another trend that is coming into fashion for weddings, wedding vow renewals, and wedding anniversary parties is eco-friendly options.
This starts with the party invites; you can print them on recyclable, sustainable paper, or you could even send them digitally, which will remove paper from the equation together. Then, there is the option to have reusable décor. If you are eager to push the eco-friendly feel for your party, why not shop around charity or goodwill shops for faux flowers and centerpieces? These can then be used as part of a wedding anniversary album, or even given as gifts to the guests.
If you want to have real flowers, try to opt for a local florist, and to reduce the eco-footprint, try to ensure that you use seasonal flowers. These will more likely be local and will not require excess driving or shipping to arrive for your party. As for the party itself, if you are opting for tables and chairs, or anything else to jazz up the space, try to ensure you rent it, as this will add to the eco-friendly vibe and ensure that it will be reused at a later date.
3.Pets!
Pets are a part of the family; for many people, they have been a part of their married life, especially dogs, cats, and parrots.
So, why not try something new and opt to have your pets at your anniversary party? If you have any other friends or family who will be attending, you can ask them to bring their pets along, too. For the health and safety of the animals, it is not ideal to mix dogs, cats, and parrots in one space. Instead, if you have a dog, you can bring them along and allow friends and family who have dogs to bring along their four-legged friends. You will need to check with the venue first.
As for parrots, if you are a lover of umbrella cockatoos or any parrot that can be put into a parrot harness, this can be a fun addition to any party. Just make sure you get permission from the venue beforehand.
4.A Guest Book
Did you have a guestbook at your wedding? Many people forget this detail with the hassle of planning the big day, and, as such, it is well worth investing in one if you are eager to have some written memories of your wedding anniversary party.
Try to match the guest book to the theme of your wedding anniversary party. For many people, the party celebrating their wedding milestone, or their vow renewal has the same color scheme as their main wedding day, and uses similar materials, such as sequins, faux pearls, and so on. Therefore, you should try to get a guest book that matches the vibe and make sure that as many people who attend the party write in it.
5.Bold Flowers
Flowers were briefly spoken about earlier and, for many people who are planning a wedding anniversary party, they are a big part of the celebration. Interestingly, in 2025, it seems that for wedding parties, the decorations are moving away from centerpieces like glass lotus flowers, and are moving in a more natural direction. So, it’s likely that if you have a centerpiece on each table, you can and should invest in flowers. Not just any flowers, though; boldly colored flowers. This includes bright pinks, electric blues, deep purples, and vibrant yellows and oranges.
This is an interesting touch to the décor, and, again, these can be given as gifts to the guests if needed. It also allows you the option to order vibrantly colored fake flowers. As before, it is well worth trying to ensure that any flowers or décor match your anniversary party’s vibe and color scheme, so it doesn’t look odd or out of place.
There you have it! Try to look into the aforementioned ideas for your wedding anniversary party to help it go off without a hitch and congratulations on reaching this milestone!
