Whether it is a first anniversary or a 50th, an anniversary party brings back a little of the wedding day for the people who were there. These anniversary party rentals help you dress a room for the occasion, with light in the couple’s colors, their names or wedding date in light and a head table worth sitting at.

Plan around the couple

The best anniversary parties feel like the couple, not like a generic banquet. Start with a few questions.

• Which anniversary is it? Traditional wedding anniversary lists link some years to a material, such as silver for the 25th and gold for the 50th. Those make easy color themes.
• Who is hosting? A party the children plan for their parents often centers on family photos and a toast, while a couple hosting their own party may want a dance floor.
• Where is it? A restaurant’s private room, a hall and a living room each need different amounts of light and decor.
• How many guests? The uplighting cheat sheet on the uplighting page matches the number of uplights to the size of the party, so check it once you have a rough guest list.

Anniversary party rentals for the room

A head table for the couple. The Head Table package on the packages page includes an elegant white backdrop, a decorative swag or valance and wireless uplighting. The small size has a 12 by 8 foot backdrop and 3 wireless uplights, and the larger sizes come with wider backdrops and more lights for a longer table.

A golden or silver backdrop. Sequin fabric catches the light in every photo. The sequin swatches on the backdrops page include gold and silver, so check the current options when you order. Our post on sequin backdrop ideas shows how to layer sequin panels or a swag over plain drapes.

Names and dates in light. A monogram light uses a gobo projector to shine a design onto a wall, floor, ceiling or backdrop. Choose a design from the catalog or ask for a custom one, and the team emails a preview before shipping. The light arrives pre-loaded, so you just plug it in. Our guide to wedding monogram ideas has layouts that work for an anniversary too.

Color on the walls. Uplights sit on the floor and shine up the wall in any color. Set them about 10 feet apart for a soft wash or 5 feet apart for a more dramatic look.

Light on the cake. A pin spot makes the cake the center of attention. The spotlights page recommends 1 spotlight for an average cake and 2 for a large cake 18 inches or more across. Our guide to wedding cake lighting covers placement.

Ideas by milestone

First anniversary. Bring back the wedding colors with uplights and a monogram of the wedding date. If the couple kept their wedding playlist, moving spotlights that follow the beat of the music can turn the end of dinner into a dance.

25th anniversary. Silver suits the year. Pair a sequin backdrop behind the couple with cool-toned uplights, and project both names and the wedding year on a nearby wall.

50th anniversary. Gold is the traditional color. White drapes with gold sequin panels, warm uplights and a pin spot on the cake keep the room elegant without much setup.

Vow renewal. The Ceremony Kit includes a canopy or chuppah and 4 wireless uplights, with chair covers and chair sashes as optional add-ons. It gives the couple a place to stand for the vows before the party starts.

A photo booth for the family

Anniversary parties often bring several generations together, and a self-serve photo booth makes it easy for every family group to get a picture with the couple. The Standard booth captures a strip of 3 photos, and the Animated booth creates a short looping GIF. Guests choose email or text, and every photo goes into an online gallery that can be private or shared. A custom design on the digital photo strips is an optional add-on.

Delivery and returns

There is no minimum order, so you can rent a single monogram light or light the whole room. Rentals arrive at least two days before the event, and the rental period is 5 days. Each rental includes setup instructions, and 24/7 support is available.

After the party, repack everything in the boxes it came in, attach the prepaid return labels and take them to a physical FedEx location within two days. Never leave them in a FedEx drop box.

Choose the anniversary party rentals that tell the couple’s story, whether that is their wedding colors, their names on the wall or a head table that puts them back in the spotlight.

FAQ

Can the monogram light show the wedding date?

Yes. Monogram lighting can project names, initials or a wedding date onto a wall, floor, ceiling or backdrop. Choose a catalog design or ask for a custom one, and the team emails a preview before shipping.

What comes in the Head Table package?

An elegant white backdrop, a decorative swag or valance and wireless uplights. The small size has a 12 by 8 foot backdrop with 3 wireless uplights, and the larger sizes have wider backdrops and more lights.

Which package suits a vow renewal?

The Ceremony Kit includes a canopy or chuppah and 4 wireless uplights. Chair covers and chair sashes or bands are optional add-ons.

People Also Ask

How do you decorate for a 50th anniversary party?

Gold is the traditional color for a 50th, so many hosts pair gold accents with white. Try sequin panels behind the head table, uplights in a warm tone and the couple’s names and wedding year projected on a wall.

What are good anniversary party ideas for parents?

Bring back a detail from their wedding, such as the colors or the first dance song, set up a head table for the couple and add a self-serve photo booth so every family group gets a picture with them.