Plan a 15-Year Wedding Anniversary Party

The traditional anniversary gift for the 15th wedding anniversary is crystal. This is a great starting point as you plan a 15th wedding anniversary for a very special couple. Of course, gifts are only one way to mark a special occasion. Anniversaries are more about celebrating the passing of time, remembering the past, and looking forward to the future. Honor the couple with these party plan ideas.

Give a Wedding Toast for the Person Who Introduced the Couple
When writing a memorable wedding toast, start with an anecdote or story. Talk about how you introduced the happy couple. Allow up to three minutes for your speech, but don't go too short and skimp on the details. Use a note card with the details of the speech to lessen any anxiety. Your speech will be a success so long as it is genuine and loving.

Celebrate a 15-Year Anniversary
Fifteen years ago, you and your spouse made vows to each other and became a family, joining hands and hearts. Your 15-year wedding anniversary is one of the milestone anniversaries you'll celebrate in your married life. Make this anniversary a special one you and your spouse won't forget.

Prevent Bugs at an Outdoor Wedding
Pesky, bothersome bugs thrive outdoors, which can make an outdoor wedding an ideal habitat for such irritants. Aggravating bugs can make an outdoor wedding unbearable for guests, the bride and the groom. Mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, spiders and other bugs will nuisance guests with itchy, swollen bug bites and more. If you want a flawless, lovely outdoor wedding, there are a few precautions to keep in mind that could save your wedding and all of your guests from insects.

Explain to Wedding Guests to Blow Bubbles at a Particular Time
Use bubbles to add playfulness and glee to your wedding day. Make your guests an integral part of the celebration. Some venues do not allow the throwing of rice or flower petals because of maintenance and safety issues; bubbles are a safe, ephemeral and whimsical alternative to the rice-throwing tradition. Ensure your guests know the when to blow bubbles by planning ahead, encouraging word of mouth instructions, giving gentle reminders and providing explicit instructions.