Our last blog was dedicated to ideas on how to throw a killer wedding anniversary party. Well, we wanted to follow up with a 40th anniversary party we helped plan for Mitch & Laura this past month! We transformed a private room at INC Restaurant located in New Brunswick, NJ. Details below, let’s begin the inspo!
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| Use the number balloons as a photo backdrop for your guests! |
THEME
Since the suggested gift for a 40th anniversary is ruby, we made the color palette ruby and gold. With the deep red curtains and dark wood interior, the Library Room at INC matched perfectly with our theme.
DECORATIONS
After doing a walk through of the room, we put our ideas on paper, designing with romance and simplicity in mind. Check out the Before and After pictures below!
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| The ruby red table linens completely transformed the room |
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| Each centerpiece was different, filled with roses or moss |
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| Rose petals, unique vases, and candle holders brightened up the window ledges |
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| The entranceway counter was adorned with the cake, rose petals, a vase with moss, and more |
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| Romantic yet simple decor vision achieved |
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| Heart confetti, gold chargers, double sided frames to showcase the couple, and gold vases with red roses |
SPEECH
Speeches were given by Mitch & Laura’s two sons, Stephen and Daniel. You could tell the speeches were planned and practiced beforehand, which made the speeches that much more meaningful. Guests arrived between 7 and 7:20pm, Mitch & Laura arrived at 7:45pm, and speeches were given at 8:20pm, so guests were entertained at a steady pace throughout the evening.
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| Two sons and their speeches, toasting to their parents |
GAME
The game was played right after the speeches, while we already had everyone’s attention. We wanted all of the guests to get involved, so we played a trivia game about the year they got married, in this case the year was 1977! Half of the guests were friends of the couple since they were young, so they took a good trip down memory lane with this trivia! Below were the questions we asked, along with the answers. The game only took about 15 minutes!
- Who won the world series in 1977? New York Yankees
- Who won the super bowl in 1977? Oakland Raiders
- Name 3 of the most popular tv shows in 1977
- 1. Laverne & Shirley (ABC)
- 2. Happy Days (ABC)
- 3. Three's Company (ABC)
- 4. 60 Minutes (CBS)
- 5. Charlie's Angels (ABC)
- 6. All in the Family (CBS)
- 7. Little House on the Prairie (NBC)
- 8. Alice (CBS)
- 9. M*A*S*H (CBS)
- 10. One Day at a Time (CBS)
4. Name the 3 most popular movies in 1977
Annie Hall, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Demon Seed, Eraserhead, The Goodbye Girl, Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, The Hills Have Eyes, Julia, Pete's Dragon, Saturday Night Fever, Smokey and the Bandit, The Spy Who Loved Me, Star Wars (Episode IV), Suspira, Three Women, The Turning Point
5. What famous movie came out this year that versions of this movie are still made today?
Star Wars
6. Who was inaugurated as the 39th president of the USA in 1977? Jimmy Carter
7. Name the Fleetwood Mac album released in 1977 that has since sold 40 million copies to date? Rumours
8. Name the gaming system that was released in 1977? Atari 2600
9. What famous musician died in 1977? Elvis
10. What happened on July 13th, 1977? New York City blackout
11. What movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977? Rocky
FOOD, BEVERAGE, ALCOHOL
Instead of a sit down dinner, the event was designed as a heavy cocktail party, selecting 9 continuous h’or d'oeuvres for the entire length of the party. Open bar wasn’t necessary, we just kept an open tab instead and let people get whatever they wanted. The downside to a sit down dinner, is that you’re most likely talking to the same people sitting next to you and across from you the entire dinner. With the cocktail party setting, people were able to mix and mingle with ease.
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| Lovely and delicious cake, with the much needed cake topper |
This party was nothing short of success! What made it great was the preparation, communication, and teamwork from everyone involved while planning this very special occasion. See more details on our GKYS Special Occasion Experiences here!
And always, until further notice, celebrate everything!
Gabrielle Goldklank is the Co-founder of Golden Knot Yacht Services, a private yacht event planner for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions in NYC, NJ, Philadelphia, and DC. Golden Knot Yacht Services also offers luxury boat excursions at the Jersey Shore during the summer season. Don’t just float through life, catch some waves.
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