to think wedding anniversaries should be private celebrations?

[Tortoiseonthehalfshell]

Etiquette question really. I have friends who have a celebration every year for their anniversary, have done since year one. I always think it's your marriage, no-one else cares how long you've been married, celebrate it alone. As if they can't let go of the fact that their wedding day was not as exciting for everyone else as for them.

But then I would think a golden wedding anniversary party was lovely. So is there a line or am I just an unreasonable cow? I partly want to know cos DHave romantiuc wants a party for our tenth this year, I think too soon and we should have romantic night alone.

No go for it Tortoise. Only in England would people criticise others for having parties as "self involved". Good lord whats wrong with being fun and life enhancing. You don't have to go its not a royal summons.

Still better that you stay at home with your horlicks bitching about the party givers and let everyone else get on and have a good time.

Sorry I meant Waiting not Tortoise.

We are planning one for our 10th wedding anniversary as I will be 30 at start of year then wedding anniversary is in middle of year and then DH is 30 at the end of the year so we want to go mad and get pissed!

I'd expect private except for the following (if the couple want a party):
25, 40, 50, 60, 65 and if you make it to 65 then I think you are entitled to whatever you want thereafter.

breathes - excellent post though I may keep that view quiet as DPiL are coming up to their 60th and look set to out live us all.

WaitingForMe you have no shame at all

First you told us that you have a big house, where is your modesty?
And then the bombsell: you like people coming to your house
And you like having fun!!

That's ......vulgar.

Laquitar you have made my day! And thank you kerala I have always thought people could just say they were busy.

My parents and their friends were very big on parties in the 80s (my mum totally rocked the sequinned dress with shoulderpads look) and I think sometimes it's a shame more people don't embrace it. Sure it can be expensive but whatever happened to potluck parties?

I'd love to be friends with you Waiting - a person who likes hosting, and doesn't automatically expect me to host an equal amount of 'do's' back. Our house is far too messy and cluttered not well designed for parties, but it doesn't mean I don't like going to them.

Ha the '80s dresses!

Tbh we are having a very bad year financially and we cut down on everything. But i still like people coming to my house. Not posh dinner parties but i will cook a curry with whatever on offer that week in Supermarket and friends will bring the drinks and we have good time. In the summer dh does bbq parties. Any excuse to invite friends and make life a bit happier. We even had NYE party (on low budget) which is much hated on mn

Anyway have a great 30th party.

For us it is easier to host Back 3dcs and no family to babysit.

Great not to drive! And i enjoy hosting anyway

Excellent Laquitar, and you address is......... ?

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