Getting married is a day people quite often remember for the rest of their lives, so what better way to celebrate such a special day than with a wedding anniversary. You may be asking yourself why a wedding anniversary is so important? It’s a day where people get to renew their vows and show each other that no matter how much time passes, their love for each other remains strong and true.

Most people celebrate at milestones such as 10 years, 20 years, 25 years and so forth. While some people may celebrate more intimately with only each other, others enjoy reliving the memory of their wedding day with a big party, so we are here to show you how it's done.

Wedding Anniversary Party Tips

1. Choose a Venue

First and foremost, most people want to know how to host a wedding anniversary party, and you will want to start by finding a venue. Knowing how to choose an anniversary venue first depends on what kind of aesthetic you are going for. Do you want something upscale? Then you will want to look at luxury wedding venues. Are you more interested in lowkey and intimate? Then you may want to look at unique wedding venues that have more charm to them. At Ovation Square, we’re an event space in Los Angeles, and we can offer various aesthetics based on our venue size and structure. We’re always happy to discuss your needs and wants and make sure they are met.

2. Decide on Décor

Once you choose an event venue, you will want to decide on décor. Quite often the venue space can inspire how you want to design your event by pulling in elements from the event space itself. You can always work with an onsite event planner or hire a third party if the venue does not provide one. This can be a great way to plan a visually beautiful event that impresses your guests right off the bat. Depending on the venue and the décor, you may also want to have a dress code. This is a great time to plan the dress code so everything flows together seamlessly.

3. Send Out Invitations

Next, you will want to send out invitations. Now that you know where the event will be hosted and what the attire will be, you will want to let your guests know well in advance. Giving guests enough time to plan is important so that as many of them can attend as possible. You also don’t want to send out invitations too far in advance, at the risk that they forget about the event altogether. For a wedding anniversary, we recommend 4-6 weeks in advance. This should be plenty of time for guests to make accommodations.

4. Create a Menu

Now you will want to decide on the menu and catering. Is there a favorite food or meal that the couple loves? Food is such an intimate experience, and this can be a great way to add another layer of detail to celebrate the happy couple. Will you have buffet-style or individually plated meals for guests? This can affect your planning and the type of catering you will want to have in place. 

5. Write Your Vows

You will want to make sure you take time to write your vows to one another. Renewing the vows is often a sacred moment between the couple and the guests celebrating, where everyone is reminded of how much they love one another. Guests often look forward to this, considering that’s the whole reason they are there to begin with, to celebrate your love for each other!

6. Videographer and Photographer

Finally, you will want to consider hiring a videographer and photographer to capture the magical moments at your wedding anniversary. Quite often you can find someone who does both videography and photography so you can have still and candid shots, as well as a whole video to playback time and time again.

If you’re looking at Los Angeles wedding venues to celebrate your anniversary, Ovation Square is located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, and we have a state-of-the-art venue perfect for hosting events. We are always happy to discuss your needs and wants further to make your wedding anniversary as special as it can be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you recommend a specific style of catering that’s better than the other?

A: They can all be great for different reasons. If you want something more intimate, individual plating allows for people to gather around tables and spend time with each other. If you want people to be up and moving around mingling and dancing, a buffet style might be better. It’s totally your preference.

Q: Do you think a digital invite is better or a mail invite?

A: A digital invite can help you send out reminders and also track how many people have RSVP’d. However, mail invites are more formal and personable, so it really depends on your goals and what you prefer.

Q: If I’m not sure how I want to decorate, can you help me with that?

A: Of course. At Ovation Square, we have a dedicated event planning team that can help you plan out your event from start to finish.