I need help planning a 5 year anniversary party for my husband and I.

We will be married for 5 years next year. We would like to plan something nice but informal. We would also like to have a carribean theme. Everyone that I've asked about it laughs and thinks its a crazy idea. But my husband and I dont feel that we should wait until we're married 25 years before we celebrate. We both understnd that every day is not promised to us! HELP

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Every wedding anniversary is important and you are right you don't have to wait for the 'big ones' to celebrate. Plus a party with your family and friends is always fun.

You need to think about the number of guests you want to invite and from that number you can decide on the venue. Would you be able to hold the party at home or will you need to hire a venue?

If you need to hire a venue then start looking for one that will hold your numbers and that you feel happy with. Check out their prices and conditions for hire. Will they be able to provide a Caribbean themed buffet and will you be able to decorate the venue before.

When you have the venue booked and the date you can start thinking about your invitations, if you had your honeymoon in the Caribbean you could have a photo of the two of you on the front from then. Make sure you send your invites out with plenty of time. As you want an informal party you may want to send an email invitation instead - this will save on costs. Remember to mention if it is fancy dress!

You could look to welcome your guests with flower garlands and a Caribbean cocktail.

See if you can hire a Caribbean steel band to play during the party or alternatively have some good music to play.

If your guests are up for it you could have limbo contests and grass skirts!

Decorate the room with palm trees, exotic flowers and beach items.

Sounds like you will have a fun 5th wedding anniversary - would love to see the photos after the event!

If you need any more helps with specifics then drop us a line.