Trivia

• If the invitation is informal, start the invitation by including a short trivia question about the couple who is celebrating the anniversary. The question can be about the couple's wedding, meeting, children or hobbies. Then proceed with the invitation by inviting the guest to find out the answer at the anniversary party. For instance, you can write something such as "To what song did John and Jane Couple dance at their wedding reception? Jane Hostess invites you to find out the answer at the anniversary celebration..." This method encourages guests to attend by stimulating curiosity. You also can include the answer to the trivia at the bottom or on the back of the invitation---if you do this, simply state that more facts about the couple will be celebrated at the party.
  
  

Comparison

• Make a comparative invitation. On one half of the invitation, include information such as where the wedding or reception was held, what time it took place and who hosted. On the other half of the invitation, include similar information that relates to the anniversary party. This will help guests to recollect the original event while simultaneously providing them information on the upcoming party.
  
  

Colors

• Include the original wedding colors in your text, borders or other graphics on the invitation. For example, you might print four red roses in each corner of the invitation if the couple used red roses in the wedding. This simple idea for an anniversary invitation provides subtle nostalgia. You can use it on both formal and informal invitations. This technique, however, may be a bit more expensive than others, since colored ink can cost more than black ink. Additionally, this suggestion works best for those who had darker colors for their wedding, since light colors can be difficult to read. Take into consideration how the color will draw attention to the text or graphics, as well. For example, changing text colors can make data on the information stand out, and a small graphic can stand out amid large amounts of text for the same reason.
  
  

Other Ideas

• Wedding anniversary invitations, especially if they are informal, should embody the spirit of the event and the couple being celebrated. Consider the special traits that the husband and wife have together and whether those traits or the hobbies/experiences of the couple will be part of the anniversary theme.