25th Anniversary

Twenty-five years, in silver, with the people who were there for it.

Grown-ups

The 25th is the silver anniversary, so the colours choose themselves: silver, pearl and charcoal, with a little soft blue or blush. Silver balloons, candles and a 25 on the cake are all the room needs.

The guest list is usually the best decoration, since many of the guests were at the wedding. Put the wedding album out, ask a few people to give short toasts and fill a memory jar with moments from the twenty-five years. A first dance to the original song is the moment to plan around.

The shopping list

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All-in-one party pack Go plain here: all-in-one party pack in Silver and Pearl match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

Decorations

Backdrop or banner Happy 25th Anniversary Backdrop, 6 by 4 Foot A polyester photo banner reading "Cheers to 25 Years" for a 25th wedding anniversary, washable and reusable. View on Amazon
Balloon garland Go plain here: balloon garland in Silver and Pearl match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Balloons Silver Number 25 Foil Balloons, 42 Inch A giant 2 and 5 in thick silver foil, sold for a 25th birthday and the right silver for a 25th anniversary. View on Amazon

The table

Tablecloth 25th Anniversary Tablecloths, 4-Pack Four 54 by 108 inch plastic covers in black and silver for a silver anniversary. View on Amazon
Plates and napkins Cheers to 25 Years Plates and Napkins for 16 Sixteen white dinner plates and matching napkins with silver dots and "Cheers to 25 Years" lettering. View on Amazon
Cups Go plain here: cups in Silver and Pearl match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

The cake

Cake topper Happy 25th Anniversary Cake Topper A glitter topper reading Happy 25th Anniversary, about 6.5 by 4.7 inches, on food-safe sticks. View on Amazon
Cupcake toppers Go plain here: cupcake toppers in Silver and Pearl match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Candles Number 25 Candles A 2 and a 5 in faceted pink wax, about 2 inches tall on picks. Sold for birthdays, they work just as well for an anniversary. View on Amazon

Going home

Goodie bags and favors Cheers to 25 Years Bottle Opener Favors, 30 Sets Thirty 25 shaped bottle opener keyrings, each with a thank you card and an organza bag. A favour guests will actually use. View on Amazon

Games and activities

15 minutes

Wedding day quiz

Questions about the wedding day: the venue, the song, the weather, the best man. The couple marks the answers.

You need: Printed questions, pens
20 minutes

Twenty-five memories

Guests write a memory from any of the twenty-five years. Read a few aloud and keep the rest.

You need: Cards, pens, a jar
5 minutes

The first dance again

The couple dances to their wedding song. Everyone who was at the wedding joins in for the second verse.

You need: The original wedding song

Free printables Bingo cards, a scavenger hunt and favor tags In the 25th Anniversary colours. Print at home on letter paper.