Throwing a renewal of vows party can be one of the most meaningful events you ever pull together. Inviting all your closest friends and family to celebrate the love you share for each other, after all those years and through thick and thin, is a wonderful reason to get together. From planning your renewal of vows invites to your venue, as well as the theme you’ll choose, there’s so much to look forward to when organising your party. And the great thing is, you can redo certain things you didn't like first time around! For our top tips on throwing the perfect event, read on below.

The guest list

One of the key things you need to plan in your renewal of vows party is the guest list. If you're having a ceremony, then you'll obviously want to invite all who were in attendance to the reception too. However, unlike traditional weddings where inviting all relatives is a must, your vow renewal ceremony and party can be more personal and reflective of your strongest bonds. You might want to invite a mixture of people who were with you when you first got married and those who have become good friends with you in the years since. It's a really special occasion to celebrate with family and friends, new and old, who love you as a couple and appreciate the renewed commitment you're making.

The theme

The party theme should be all about you two, using significant milestones, places and events from your relationship to inspire your decorations, food and drinks! Make your party classy to signify the strengthening of your relationship over the years by bringing warm metallics, such as gold and bronze into the theme, alongside hints of patterns and designs that have significance for you both. Many choose to keep the dress code casual, but there's no harm in making it adults-only either, with a casino or cocktails theme. After all, for many, a renewal of vows ceremony is about enjoying the event with those who have known them the longest.

Food & drinks

From theming your food and drink to be named after romantic songs, or films, to serving the food, wine, or beer you had on your first-ever date - make sure every detail is totally unique to you two. Maybe there's a certain area you went to on your honeymoon that has become an annual holiday destination? Incorporate cuisine and beverages from the location into your party's menu.

Metallic foil invitation cards are the perfect way to invite all those you care about to witness your re-commitment to each other. And why not visit Putty Print today to discover more unique ways to celebrate your event with banners and stickers?