Anniversary planning countdown

Use our anniversary checklist to make sure you’ve got everything in hand for the perfect wedding anniversary celebration...

Three months beforehand

Do you want to take your spouse away for a romantic break? Search for inspiration and destinations on our travel and venues pages and make your bookings now. If you're planning a surprise trip, remember to arrange for your spouse to have time off work!

Two months beforehand

If you're having an anniversary party, compose your guest list and send out save the date cards.
Decide whether you want to theme your party -- our article on Great anniversary gift ideas will give you loads of ideas and inspiration.
If you want to hold the party in an outside venue rather than at home, choose and book your venue now.

One month beforehand

If you'd like to enjoy an anniversary dinner with family or friends, search for a restaurant or hotel for your meal and make bookings now.
Send out invitations, remembering to include directions and other details as appropriate. Make sure you ask people to RSVP.
Buy decorations and fun party favours from the confetti shop -- and don't forget disposable cameras so that all of your guests can help to record the fun.
If you want to hire a DJ or entertainer, now’s the time.

Three weeks beforehand

Decide what you want to do about food and drink -- will you concentrate on drinks, accompanies by a few nibbles, or will you provide a sit-down or buffet dinner? Make a list of what you need to buy and prepare once you've decided.
If you're planning to hire chairs, tables, table decorations or anything else for your party, now’s the time to get organised.
Don't forget to buy your loved one's anniversary present -- you can buy online on confetti.

Two weeks beforehand

If you're doing the music yourself, plan what you want to play -- get your CDs and tapes ready.
If there is any food that can be prepared and frozen in advance then do so now.
If you're having a theme, get together any suitable decorations.