How to Throw a 1st Wedding Anniversary Party

Have a Celebration with a Paper Theme

When trying to decide on how to throw a 1st wedding anniversary party, it would be a lot of fun to have a celebration with a paper theme. Utilizing the traditional material for decorations, games and even food, is a great way to commemorate a couples first year of marriage together.

How To Throw A 1st Wedding Anniversary Party- Decorations

When wanting to have a celebration with a paper theme, the decorations are the easy part. Almost all supplies come in some sort of the material. Here's some suggestions on how to choose:

Use Their Wedding Colors: Buy Streamers, tablecloths, plates and other necessities in the colors that they used on the day that they were wed. You can even order personalized napkins with their names and a special message to the couple.

Photo Collages: You can scan in their favorite photo's (from their dating days, marriage album and more) into a program that lets you edit them. You can add funny props, sayings, crop them or simply print them out. Then cut them up and create personal collages that you can hang around the room.

Newspaper Clipping: Congratulate them on their first year of marriage in one of the local newspapers and have it framed to be on the table.

How To Throw A 1st Wedding Anniversary Party- Activities
When wanting to have a celebration with a paper theme, activities can be tailored to fit it. There are plenty of games, and other entertainment, to make the day fun for all.

Trivia Game: Pass out questionnaires that have trivia about the couple's life together. It can include first date, where they honeymooned, favorite names for children etc.; almost anything that you can think of to ask. Then have the guests of honor give the correct answers in order to find a winner. It may be an old take on a bridal shower game but it will have the couple reminiscing over their first year together.

Guest Book: Pass a guest book around for everyone to sign and to add their best piece advice for the couple now that the honeymoon period is technically over. Some of the tips from older married people are sure to be wise and unique. It will become one of the couple's most treasured mementos of the day!