Happy Friday: Celebrating 60 Years
Sent from reader, Allison:
My husband’s grandparents just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. A huge occasion to celebrate, for sure! Even though we knew it was going to be a big event, we didn’t want it to be a huge cost. So we did what we could, used things that we had, couponed, and smart-shopped our way to a much lower budget that it could have been.
First, we hit the clearance invitations at Michael’s. Combined with % off your entire purchase coupons, we saved over 50% on those. The couple of honor are very active in their church, so instead of sending every member an invitation (which would get super pricey), we posted one on their bulletin board and the pastor made sure to make an announcement to the congregation.
When it came to decorations, we scoured Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Party City, Dollar Tree, and others, to get the best diamond anniversary theme products at a minimal expense.
For food, we hit the nearest warehouse club for produce, made our own finger sandwiches, bbq pork, meatballs, and more. The church hosted the event, and we were able to use their abundant supply of plates, platters, service items, pitchers, tables and chairs. It was truly a blessing to have a kitchen full of supplies for no cost!
And finally, my favorite piece. The giant “60” photo collage! I scanned photos, both old and recent, onto my computer and printed them on regular paper in black & white. I cut the numbers out of plywood that I had laying around my basement using a jigsaw, then painted it white with paint left over from other projects. I used spray adhesive that I’ve had forever to adhere the pictures to the numbers, and then sealed it all with Mod Podge that I had bought at Joann’s for $5, using a 40% off a regular priced item coupon, making it $4.
The result was better than I could have hoped for, and everyone said it was a lovely event. Most importantly, my husband’s grandparents absolutely loved it, and now have a beautiful keepsake for their home.
HAPPY FRIDAY! 😀
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This is really awesome. I cracked up when you said you cut the plywood with a jigsaw like it’s no big deal. What a woman!
awesome right?!
Awesome job!
Very clever, Allison! You did a great job on the “60” 😉
It would be great to use the free photos we can score at Target, Shutterfly, or all the other sites for something like that too! Just a little planning and you wouldn’t even need to use up your printer ink! 🙂
I love the photo idea!
I love your 60 sign! Very clever!
I’m embarrassed by my math error—40% off 5.00 is $3.00, not $4.00. I got the design idea for the number display from Martha Stewart, but I needed to make it portable. I’m sure foam board would have been much easier (although way less durable).
Also, I forgot to mention I had snagged a vinyl banner deal from Shindigz that Collin had posted.
You did an amazing job on that sign! I’m sure they will treasure that and sounds like you made a great party w/o wasting a lot of cash, great job!!
I love it!
Wow, your collage is impressive!
I love this.
I think you did a really great job with the planning, and the creativity for their 60th anniversary. I’m sure everyone really enjoyed it!!!!! Kuddos
Love the 60, its too cute!
Awesome job! My grandparents just celebrated there 55th…and this gives me plenty of amazing ideas! 🙂
You did an awesome job!
I love it. You did an amazing job.
Amanda
LOVE that “60”! my daughter’s sweet 16 birthday is next year and i may just have to steal that idea for her party! awesome!