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Traveling Back In Time For Your 40th Anniversary
A couple that is celebrating their 40th anniversary would have been
married sometime in the 1960s. The 60s were a time of free spirit and
civil liberties. The music and style of the period was outrageous and
colorful.
To decorate for a 40th wedding anniversary, most people choose
typical bell decorations and white streamers. This 40th wedding
anniversary decor is lovely, but why not spice up a boring 40th wedding
anniversary party with funky decor from the 1960s?
The fashion style of the 60s included mini skirts for women and new
polyester pants for men. Tights were invented during this time and were
a phenomenal fashion trend. Tights allowed women to go without girdles
or suspender belts. Men even wore boots and shoes will heels. Pill box
hats were also a huge hit. Jackie Kennedy was a great fashion icon
during this time and many women imitated her dress.
It is always fun to allow guests of a theme related event in on the
theme before the actual party so they can dress to fit the theme. This
allows them to feel more comfortable with the theme and to have fun.
Everyone loves to dress up!
The Beatles were enormous in the 1960s with fans all over the world. A
good way to bring the musical influence of the 60s into your party is
to hire a band that specializes in this era of music. Hearing “Ticket to
Ride” or “I Saw Her Standing There” will really pump your guests up for
the party.
Other musical artist of the time included Otis Redding, the Righteous
Brothers, and Dusty Springfield. A great anniversary song of the 60s is
“I’ve Got You Babe” performed by Sonny and Cher.
When decorating for your 40th wedding anniversary, think hippie inspired
style. Bright colors were popular in the 1960s and you can use them to
decorate for the event. An easy centerpiece idea is the lava lamp. Lava
lamps are decorative by themselves and were extremely popular during the
60s. Bright pink and orange flowers are great to hang along the walls
of your event location.
To dress up the ceiling, consider hanging colorful beads. These beads
can be cut so they don’t get in the way of the guests’ dancing, but can
still be seen and enjoyed. They are low-cost and easy to attach.
Colorfully beaded necklaces are also good to use as party favors. Smiley
face accessories can also be used for favors. Bouncing balls or notepads
with smiley faces on them can be bought almost anywhere.
Another trademark item of the 60s was Gumby. Gumby was a very popular
cartoon and figurine during this era. Gumby dolls and his friends can
still be ordered and are great for favors of this theme.
40th wedding anniversary decorations can be as wild and crazy as you
desire. Planning a 1960s inspired party to celebrate the wedding
anniversary is an exciting way to add a fun element to the event. So,
start planning and have a blast!
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About the Author
Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from
Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also
enjoys songwriting. She and her husband have two young boys and four
dogs. She is a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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