The 25 Best Anniversary Decorations to Level Up Your Celebration
While every year of marriage deserves to be acknowledged, some anniversaries call for a bigger celebration of love. If you're planning to mark the occasion with an anniversary party, we can help you find anniversary decorations to style your soirée. Whether you're looking for themed picks for a milestone anniversary or something versatile that'll work for any year, we've got you covered. We've compiled a list of the best anniversary party decorations, from custom signage and candles to balloons and personalized items that double as party favors for guests. Ready to shop? Keep reading for ideas on how to deck out your party.
The Best Anniversary Decorations
Choosing decor for your anniversary party doesn't have to be difficult. With our help, you can find the perfect accents for a fancy fête or at-home anniversary celebration. Here are our favorite anniversary decorations, some of which can be personalized.
Confetti-Filled Balloons
You can't throw an anniversary party without festive balloons! These confetti-filled balloons come in various colors, including gold, black and white, so they'll work well with different decor schemes. They're sold in packs of 54 and can be inflated using helium or air.
Personalized Napkins
Searching for anniversary table decorations that your guests can use? Add these customizable napkins to each place setting. They're available in a wide array of colors and can be ordered in bulk, so there'll be plenty to go around. Add your names and anniversary date to complete the design.
Glass Jar Candles
Candles are one of our favorite decorating ideas for an anniversary party. These vanilla-scented mason jar candles will help you create a romantic ambience for your celebration. The lid can be personalized with your names, the number of years you've been married and a short anniversary quote. Bonus: They're sold in multiples of 12 for convenient bulk ordering.
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Photo Booth Accessories
Planning to hire a photo booth for your anniversary party? Snag these playful props to keep your guests entertained. The set includes 40 cardstock anniversary decorations, from funky eyeglasses to cute signage. Everything comes with adhesive pads and sticks that you can assemble yourself.
10th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
Shopping for 10-year anniversary decorations to mark a decade of love? We've got some fun ideas to inspire you. If you're taking a traditional approach, you can include tin accents in your decor or integrate the 10th anniversary colors of silver and blue. Following tradition isn't required though, so just go with what fits your preferences and personality.
Personalized Sweet Tins
Lean into the traditional 10-year theme with these retro sweet tins. Not only do they make great anniversary party decorations, but they're also lovely favors for your guests. They're personalized with your names, anniversary date and a punny message, "Mint to be." Fill them with your favorite mints and candies, then add them to place settings to decorate your tables.
Scalloped Paper Coasters
Sometimes, the best anniversary decoration ideas are simple. These scalloped paper coasters are printed with your names and details in an elegant, cursive font. And, thanks to Zazzle's editing tool, you can customize the design further by changing the text color (like thematic silver or blue) or uploading your favorite imagery.
Personalized Welcome Sign
Looking for a unique decoration for your wedding anniversary? This personalized sign is a lovely way to welcome everyone. It features a collage of your favorite photos inside the numeral 10 with a short message underneath. Note: The finished piece is a digital download you can print and frame yourself.
20th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
Two decades of love deserves a memorable celebration. If you're looking for 20th anniversary decorations to complement your theme, check out these ideas. We've found decor that fits the traditional and modern themes of china and platinum, along with the milestone color, emerald green.
Platinum-Themed Champagne Flutes
Finding anniversary decorations that fit the platinum theme doesn't require a splurge. These disposable champagne flutes feature two silver rims for a subtle nod to tradition. Add one to each place setting, before filling them with bubbly when it's time to toast. Cheers!
Tea Party Paper Tableware
How adorable is this tea party-inspired tableware? These paper plates and napkins are designed to look like china, the traditional symbol for the 20th anniversary. We love the pretty floral print and the metallic foil accents of these charming anniversary party decorations. The set can serve 16 guests, making them especially fitting for an intimate gathering.
Emerald Green Paper Lanterns
If you're throwing a garden party for your anniversary, these paper lanterns are on point. They're made from tissue paper and come in gold, cream and emerald green, the 20th anniversary color. Note: Some assembly is required, so leave time to get these anniversary party decorations ready.
25th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
For festive 25th anniversary decorations, this year's theme is all about silver. This lustrous material is the traditional and modern symbol, as well as the designated hue for a quarter-century of marriage. You could also add blue irises, the official flowers, for a pop of color.
Silver Bud Vases
Decorating for an anniversary is all about creating a celebratory atmosphere. One way to do that is by displaying fresh flowers. These silver bud vases are a great way to showcase your favorite blooms while reflecting the traditional theme. Fill them with irises (the milestone flower) for extra symbolic 25th wedding anniversary decorations.
Anniversary String Banner
"Happy anniversary" decorations are another way to elevate your party setting. This sparkly banner features your names and a short congratulatory message on two strings. It comes in a wide array of colors (including silver) and can be preassembled to save you time. Hang it at the entrance or above your cake table where guests can see it.
Personalized Lantern
If you're looking for anniversary party decoration ideas that you can keep after the celebration, consider this personalized lantern. Part ornament, part keepsake, it features your names and two photographs on the outside, and an illuminating LED on the inside. We suggest placing it on a welcome table with fairy lights or framed pictures for a striking focal point.
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30th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
Searching for elegant 30th anniversary decorations? The traditional theme of pearls makes it easy. These beautiful gems are classically romantic and make great anniversary party decorations. They also blend perfectly with lilies, the official blooms for three decades of marriage.
Balloon Arch Set
We can't think of a better way to make a grand entrance than a balloon arch. These balloons come in an off-white shade that subtly nods to the traditional pearl theme. The assortment includes 129 pieces of varying sizes that can be glued together to create a showstopping backdrop.
Pearl Heart Charms
Here's another pearl-inspired idea for your anniversary decor. These heart-shaped charms can be scattered around guest tables for a Pinterest-worthy effect. They come in white, pink or black and can be ordered in multiples of 25.
Faux Lily Decorations
While fresh flowers make beautiful anniversary party decorations, they're not always suitable for people with allergies. These faux lilies are a pretty (and thoughtful) way to include the 30th anniversary flower without triggering hay fever. They're made from high-quality crepe paper and come in packs of nine.
40th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
When you're picking out 40th anniversary decorations, look to romantic rubies for inspiration. These shiny red gems grab the spotlight as they're the milestone's traditional symbol, gemstone and color. Adding red accents to your decor is a great way to reflect the theme.
Festive Cake Topper
Bring a glamorous touch to your anniversary cake with this glittery cake topper that states, "Happy 40th Anniversary," in a swirling font. This festive anniversary decoration comes in ruby red and features two hearts to represent the happy couple. It'll look great in all those close-up shots of the cake.
Fill-In Anniversary Sign
Decorating for an anniversary is more fun when you get guests involved. This numerical sign is a creative alternative to a guest book, with space for loved ones to write their own messages to the couple. Note: It's a digital file that you can download and print for everyone to sign.
Ruby Red Crystals
These ruby red crystals are a cool anniversary decor idea for 40 years of marriage. You can add them to centerpieces, use them as photo props or put them in vases with faux flowers. Whatever way you decide to style them, they'll add a thematic touch to the festivities.
50th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
If you're shopping for 50th anniversary decorations, you may already know that the traditional theme is gold. This luxurious material represents wisdom and strength, and is the perfect tribute to any lifelong couple. Luckily, it also offers lots of anniversary decoration ideas, from elegant table accessories to gilded backdrops that will make your photos pop.
Gold Candle Holders
Add glamor to your party setting with these gold candle holders. They're made from glass with an antiqued metallic finish that fits the traditional theme. Fill them with tea lights and scatter them with your other table decorations or hand them out as gifts for guests to take home.
Custom Centerpiece Cards
These customizable centerpiece cards are one of the best wedding anniversary decoration ideas for the golden jubilee. They're made from cardstock and come fully assembled with a festive ribbon. Personalize them your names, wedding date, anniversary year or a throwback photo to evoke nostalgia.
Gold Photo Backdrop
Anniversary parties are all about making memories, so you'll likely be taking plenty of photos on the day. Add these gold streamers to your 50th wedding anniversary decorations to create a glamorous backdrop for those family snapshots. Guests will be posing in front of them all night long.
60th Wedding Anniversary Decorations
A marriage that has thrived for six decades deserves a very special celebration. Whether you want to tap into the traditional diamond theme or include orchids (the official flowers), these 60th anniversary decorations will elevate the atmosphere.
Celebratory Centerpieces
We love these wooden centerpieces as rustic anniversary decorations. They spell out a celebratory message, "Cheers to 60 years," and come with an acrylic base. Choose from three sizes and four colors for a simple decor idea that'll encourage everyone to raise a toast.
Diamond Anniversary Streamers
Take inspiration from the traditional theme with these diamond anniversary streamers. The metallic strings feature the number 60 interspersed with metallic stars and diamond shapes for a whimsical touch. They come in six different colors, so you'll likely find a shade to match your other anniversary party decorations.
Wine Bottle Labels
Here's a fun idea: Turn your food and drink into decor for your anniversary. These custom wine bottle labels double as table decorations and are a sweet way to personalize your celebration. We've chosen a classic orchid design to represent the 60th anniversary flower, but Zazzle has tons of other options to suit your personality and theme.
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