How to Plan the Perfect Backyard Anniversary Party
How to Plan the Perfect Backyard Anniversary Party
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram page this year, you know it’s been a pretty big year for our family. All of us celebrated big birthdays, we had an amazing trip to Europe and hubby (Mr. LBH) and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary in April. We really wanted a backyard celebration with family and friends and since the weather in April isn’t quite warm enough yet in Vancouver, we decided to delay until the summertime. We returned home from Europe in late June and hosted our party just 4 days later. Talk about a tight timeline! So how did we pull it off? Lots of pre-planning and organization. It was an absolutely perfect day in every way and I’m so excited to share and show you How to Plan the Perfect Backyard Anniversary Party!
25 years of marriage is something to celebrate!! Having our closest family and friends celebrate with us was reminiscent of how we felt about our intimate and elegant wedding day celebration. Thankfully no rain on this beautiful June day.
To help you plan your backyard anniversary celebration, which could be any celebration really: a small wedding, birthday, shower or other intimate gathering, I’m sharing all my tips to help you plan the perfect day too!
Set your budget:
When we started discussing our vision for our anniversary party, we knew that our wishes for our special day would ultimately have to match our budget as well. Thinking about things in terms of must-haves and maybes is a good place to start. Determine what’s most important to you and consider the things you can compromise on. Give yourself time to see how it all fits together.
Save the date:
Once you pick a date, I recommend sending out a little save the date to your guests. Especially if your event is during peak holiday time, your guests will be more likely to keep your date in mind and be able to attend.
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Photography:
Photographers book up well in advance so this is something to book as early as you can. Look for a photographer who’s aesthetic and editing style you like. Light and bright or dark and moody? Check out their previous work on IG and their website and meet with them beforehand if possible. Recommendations from family and friends are a good place to start. I recommend giving your photographer a shot list for the day so that you get everything you’re dreaming of captured. Our photographer, Kamilia Shin Photography, knew I had specifics as I’d be sharing on the blog, but we also wanted her to capture some candid shots of the party. She did an excellent job!
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Flowers:
You can choose to do your own flowers or hire a florist depending on your budget. Either way, try and choose flowers that are in season to keep costs down. If you can, I highly recommend going with a florist, especially if it’s your big day. You wan’t to be relaxed and enjoy the party without arranging flowers at the last minute. Decide on a colour palette and style. I always gravitate towards white and green as it’s so classic and l adore the look of organic arrangements that aren’t too formal. If you’re local, I highly recommend Vivio Flowers for their arrangements and cut flowers.
Welcome/Toasting Drink:
We hired a family friend to pour refreshments for us and it was a nice touch since we didn’t do a full bar service. We enjoyed a lovely Sparkling Rosé by Steller’s Jay for toasting. Located in Summerland, BC, they are known for their sparkling wines crafted with a traditional French method. Elegant, delicious and refreshing!