Anniversaries are important milestones in any relationship and it’s important to celebrate them. Finding big and small ways to say that you love someone and appreciate the role they play in your life helps build stronger relationships as you grow older.
There are good and bad times in any partnership and an anniversary celebration, however big or small, is an excellent way to positively mark your time together.
Here we look at 5 great ways to make your next anniversary memorable.
Cook the Perfect Meal
It might seem like a bit of a romantic cliché but cooking a meal for the one you love when you celebrate an anniversary is both personal and intimate. It’s a particularly good idea if you share a delight in good food and a love of cooking.
You can surprise your partner with a brilliant three-course meal and a good bottle of wine or two. Better still, you can decide to cook together to make things more social.
If you’re not that skilled in the kitchen area, you might want to think about hiring a chef for the evening – it’s something that’s becoming increasingly popular for celebrations at home.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
This is probably something for the older ones among us. Anniversaries are a great celebration of the time you have spent together but they’re also a reminder of everything that has gone before. Taking a trip down memory lane with your spouse or partner is a brilliant way to look back on all the things you’ve done, the people you met along the way and what’s to come in the future.
There are different ways to take that trip such as getting out all the old family albums or putting together a slide show online. You can include everything from photos and videos to love notes to make this moment of rediscovery special. You might even want to include some contributions from old friends and family.
Invite Some Amazing Guests
Bigger anniversaries are almost always celebrated in a much bigger way. That might mean booking a local venue and inviting plenty of guests. It’s important to contact everyone early to make sure they’ll be available and pick a time when it’s easier for most people to turn up.
Book a Romantic Break
Another traditional but still great option is to book a romantic break somewhere like Paris or a balmy beach in the Maldives. You might want to pick a location that has special meaning for you as a couple, especially if this is a big anniversary. Booking a short holiday is also a great way to recharge the batteries and rekindle emotions.
Add a Little Adventure
You may prefer a quiet meal with a great view to celebrate your anniversary. If you both share a love of adventure, however, this is a great moment to organise an activity of a lifetime. Whether it’s a safari in the Serengeti or sky diving over the Indian Ocean, the good news is there are plenty of choices for couples both young and old.
Buying the Perfect Card for Your Anniversary
Whether it’s for a special loved one or for a family member or friend who is celebrating an anniversary, finding the right card is important.
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