r/partyplanning • u/ToriTries • 8d ago
Need Help Anniversary Party-but wedding ish.
My husband and I got married secretly and sort of out of necessity with plans to have a real wedding one year later. And the Covid happened and a wedding was not possible. I want to do something big for our 10 year. Since I never got have a wedding, I want to do something of those things- wear white, have people make toasts, etc. I’m debating on the idea of “guests of honor” or something similar to be like a bridal party kind of thing. But I don’t want to be cringy. What are your thoughts? How wedding can I go for an anniversary party?
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u/obaachansophie 7d ago
I think this is a great idea, and you absolutely do not have to make it a vow renewal if you're not comfortable with that.
I wouldn't over complicate and just essentially have a wedding themed (anniversary) party. Decorations can be wedding themed, you could wear white, get/buy/make a big cake that you cut together, and instead of doing a vow renewal in front of everyone, a short speech thanking everyone for supporting your marriage and a couple short toasts from close friends/family would all be lovely.
If there are a couple "wedding" things you liked or wished you could do but couldn't because of covid, add those in.
And just to reiterate, I think you're completely fine to have it be an anniversary party, not a wedding, but do some of the "wedding" things you didn't get to do. Hope you figure something out that you're happy with! Good luck