Anniversary Party Ideas
& Anniversary Party Entertainment Ideas.
Whether you're celebrating a wedding anniversary or commemorating another significant milestone, Alive Network makes planning a great anniversary party easy. We'll help you to find the perfect live party band or party entertainers who will make this year one you'll never forget!
Anniversary Party Planning Ideas
The word anniversary, meaning returning with the year or the annually recurring date of a past event, derives from the Medieval Latin word anniversarius, where annus means year and versus, which is the past participle of vertere, means to turn.
In modern times an anniversary celebration is usually held as a day of remembrance to commemorate a special event, particularly one of historical, national or personal importance: a person’s death, the anniversary of the founding of Rome or more usually a wedding anniversary.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year
1st | Paper | 20th | China |
2nd | Cotton | 25th | Silver |
3rd | Leather | 30th | Pearl |
4th | Books | 35th | Coral |
4th | Wood | 40th | Ruby |
6th | Iron | 45th | Sapphire |
7th | Wool | 50th | Golden |
8th | Bronze | 55th | Emerald |
9th | Copper | 60th | Diamond |
10th | Tin | 65th | Blue Sapphire |
11th | Steel | 70th | Platinum |
12th | Silk | 75th | Diamond & Gold |
13th | Lace | 80th | Oak |
14th | Ivory | ||
15th | Crystal |
To find relevant gifts for each anniversary visit www.theanniversarypresent.com
Live Music For Your Anniversary Party
With music being one of the most important aspects of any party you might think about a themed band or DJ to play music from the era of your wedding. For example why not book a swing band or jazz quartet for your 50th or 60th wedding anniversary party or a traditional rock and roll band for all you 1960’s or 70’s newlyweds.
Many of our tribute bands will perform in costume which can lead to even greater amusement if you make it compulsory that all your guests must dress up in gear that was trendy in the year you were married, especially if any of them still have original items of clothing from those days!
Maybe you were married abroad, be it Ireland, the Caribbean or Greece so why not ask Alive Network to provide a band who will perform music traditional to that country; a Ceilidh band to get everyone jigging, or a top class steel band to re-invoke the sound of the sea and the swaying palms you enjoyed on your caribbean wedding day.
Many people choose to organise a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year wedding anniversary party featuring the same band they hired for their wedding day. Your guests will have loved them the first time around so it’s a pretty safe bet that the next performance will be just as great.
Anniversary Party Entertainment Ideas >>>
Hipster
545 Rock & Pop Function Bands Cheshire
With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more.Price from £1,898Happy Hour
486 Rock & Pop Function Bands Kent
Our #1 best selling party band, you'll be blown away by the Happy Hour experience! With over 500 five star reviews, Happy Hour are available as a 4-piece line-up or a power trio. Experience high-energy, non-stop dance floor filling hits, with incredible vocal harmonies and face melting guitar solos. Previous clients include some of the world's biggest names including Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, Budweiser, ITV & many more.Price from £2,197Live Wires
287 Rock & Pop Function Bands Staffordshire
Rocking events across the UK for the last 10 years, Live Wires are experienced, professional & ready to fill your dance floor! With over 160+ positive customer reviews, previous clients including Pepsi Co, Argos & Santander & a killer repertoire packed full of dance floor classics plus some of today’s biggest hits, Live Wires will go down a storm!Price from £1,559Matt Thomas
159 Rat Pack & Swing Singers Lancashire
The go-to choice for celebrities & high profile companies, Matt Thomas' clients include Sir Alex Ferguson, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, David Beckham, Ferrari, Jaguar & more! With a repertoire ranging from legendary icons like Sinatra & Tony Bennet to modern day crooners such as Buble, Matt's sterling live performances are to be enjoyed by all!Price from £523Eddie Cullen - The Voice Of The Legends
Eddie Cullen, also known as 'The Voice of the Legends' is an amazing solo singer with an unbelievably versatile voice. Covering (and sounding just like!) artists from Sinatra to Elvis, Buble to Neil Diamond and many more, prepare to be amazed whilst Eddie roams amongst your guests! Previous clients include British Airways, Virgin & Channel 4! Discounts available for North London events!Price from £574The Quartones
The Quartones are a professional 4 piece band brimming with a wealth of music and performance experience. They have been providing entertainment for over 10 years which has seen them perform all over the world. With 100s of gigs under their belt and a wide-ranging repertoire you can be assured that you are in safe hands, and that The Quartones will add a big spark to your special day!Price from £1,429All That Jazz
112 Jazz Bands South Yorkshire
EXCLUSIVE TO ALIVE NETWORK - All That Jazz is a versatile collection of the country's finest young Jazz musicians. They are available in a range of ensemble formats, including duo, trio, quartet and quintet, with male & female musicians.Price from £784Straight No Chaser
36 Jazz Bands Greater Manchester
Straight No Chaser is a highly skilled jazz duo who will add sophistication and a great atmosphere to your event playing carefully selected jazz standards and popular songs. Variety of line ups to chose from duo to quartet to suit your event perfectly.Price from £461With The Beatles
Recreating the magic of the fab four, With The Beatles spare no expense with their authentic equipment & outfits. Boasting a full repertoire of Beatles classics & an uncanny stage presence, With The Beatles guarantee to make your event truly memorable!Price from £1,516The Cubanaires
29 Latin, Salsa & World Music London
Bringing red hot rhythms straight from the streets of Eastern Cuba, The Cubanaires play authentic Cuban son, the fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that is the root of all salsa music. With optional costumed dancers, they will spice up any event.Price from £2,650Rabscallion
A ceilidh band, with a charismatic caller, who will get all the audience on the dancefloor from the word go, the onus is on fun! Dances suit all ages and levels of experience.Price from £1,707
A Night To Remember
If you’re asking guests to wear fancy dress then your room should be decorated in a similar theme. The Essential Party Planning Supplies box below contains useful links to many high quality suppliers. From balloon displays to historical memorabilia, unusual cocktail ideas to table decorations or fireworks, Alive Network can put you in touch with everything you need.
For a personal treat you should ask all your friends to bring photos, anecdotes and tall tales about your years as a married couple. You can later compile these into an album to look back on a savour for years to come.
Campervan Cocktail Bar
Starting life as a 1970's VW, these amazing campers have been fully restored & converted into the coolest self-contained cocktail bars! Full of colour, personality, a built in sound-system, lighting, & amazing mouth-watering cocktails, these mobile bars are designed to deliver a fun, exciting & totally quirky bar experience!Price from £1,447
Fire and Sparks Show
20 Circus Performers Leicestershire
Large and impressive, choreographed fire shows are the perfect addition to any event. Expect fireballs, fast routines and a show to remember!Price from £473