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| Sometimes finding the right party theme can be a | | | | Florida, the Bahamas or some other exotic locale. |
| challenge, but if you're having an anniversary | | | | After your dive, you can dive into a fabulous dinner |
| celebration, half the party planning is done if you use | | | | with coral reef candle holders as your centerpiece. |
| the Traditional Anniversary Materials Guide for Gift | | | | 40th (Ruby) |
| Giving. You know, it's the list that suggests what | | | | The color is red, and the sentiment is love. Express it |
| each wedding anniversary gift should be made of. | | | | with ruby red vases encrusted with |
| Most people know that year one is paper and that | | | | gemstones or vintage lamps with ruby |
| the 25th and 50th are silver and gold. But, what | | | | tear-drop crystals dangling from the edge of the |
| about all those decades in between? With crystal and | | | | shade. There are all sorts of ways to go red. From a |
| emerald on the list, you can truly get inspired with | | | | Wizard of Oz theme complete with ruby slippers to |
| these party themes and centerpieces. | | | | ruby crowns and tiaras that treat you like the king |
| 10th (Tin/Aluminum) | | | | and queen you are, let the warmth and beauty of |
| Alluring aluminum makes a grand statement when it's | | | | ruby inspire you. |
| presented as beautiful flowers in a contemporary | | | | 45th (Sapphire) |
| metal bowl. Or for a traditional look, accent your | | | | While the most common color for sapphire is blue, |
| garden celebration with lanterns made with aluminum | | | | this gemstone actually comes in a variety of hues. |
| or tin. | | | | Trace amounts of other elements such as iron, |
| 15th (Crystal) | | | | titanium, or chromium can give the mineral corundum |
| Of course, crystal vases and crystal candlesticks | | | | blue, yellow, pink, purple, orange, or greenish color. |
| would grace your tables with elegance. But a | | | | Sapphire may also be colorless, and it also occurs in |
| different way to capitalize on the theme is to add | | | | the non-spectral shades gray and black. Wouldn't it |
| crystal beads to your décor, either in a vase or | | | | be fun to color and name each table for the different |
| strewn across the table. | | | | shades? |
| 20th (China) | | | | 50th (Gold) |
| If you're planning a dainty day of festivities, consider | | | | It all began with a band of gold, so let that be the |
| transforming fine china tea cups into centerpieces by | | | | inspiration for this golden celebration. The perfect |
| filling them with petite petals and greenery. Whether | | | | symbol for any anniversary party, wedding-band |
| it will be tea for two or for the entire family, | | | | items, like vases, coasters, golden balloon sculptures, |
| incorporating family heirlooms, like china bowls, | | | | cake toppers and centerpiece holders, make your |
| plates and platters, into your designs makes it a | | | | table décor even more special knowing that the |
| sophisticated celebration of the tradition of marriage. | | | | bands are laden with 50 years of love. |
| 25th (Silver) | | | | 55th (Emerald) |
| Set the stage with silver candelabras and a sterling | | | | If you're Irish and celebrating 55 years of love, your |
| silver place setting for a stunning table. Be sure that | | | | emerald anniversary is the perfect time to celebrate |
| guests find their way to their seats with silver photo | | | | your heritage and your heart. Infusing the table with |
| frame place card holders that they can also take | | | | the Claddagh charms, anniversary poems and candles |
| home as a stylish party favor. | | | | with marriage prayers can hold special meaning for |
| 30th (Pearl) | | | | you and your guests. Even if you're not Irish, you can |
| You'd probably want to shy away from authentic | | | | accent your celebration with emerald green votives |
| pearls because of the cost, but that doesn't mean | | | | surrounding a jeweled centerpiece in a sparkling vase. |
| you can't drape a string of faux pearls around your | | | | 60th (Diamond) |
| centerpiece vase for the symbolism. If you're having | | | | With this ring, you can celebrate the day she said |
| a beach-themed party, place an open clam shell on | | | | yes 60 years ago with a diamond |
| each table with a pearl in the center for the perfect | | | | engagement ring theme. Diamond-shaped tea light |
| blend of beauty and beach. | | | | holders and candlesticks are as elegant and |
| 35th (Coral) | | | | meaningful as the diamond ring that started it all. |
| Turn your 35th anniversary into a destination | | | | |