You said “I do” with the perfect ceremony. Your honeymoon was bliss and you’ve let everyone know you tied the knot. But after one, five, 10 or more years, you might be ready to celebrate your love for each other all over again. Whether you’re planning a small gathering with close friends, a large party or a formal vow renewal, we’re sharing a few ways to make your anniversary celebration extra memorable.
1. We Still Do Cake Topper ($20): What’s a party without cake? This “We Still Do” cake topper is chic and simple, and you can even order it in a custom color.
2. Vintage Photo Invites ($20+): Dig up those old photos for a sweet invite that’ll make all of your guests smile. We love how the confetti and mix of fonts add a modern touch.
3. Casual Invites: If you’re having a more casual affair, gingham is the way to go. Use your invite to celebrate some of the amazing things you’ve accomplished as a couple. (via Good on Paper)
4. A Sweet Photoshoot: Make it rain to celebrate your big day all over again with a rock ‘n’ roll shoot like this crazy cool couple. (Photos via Sticks and Stones)
5. DIY Photo Table Runner: We’re betting that you’ve racked up A LOT of photos over the past few years, so put them to good use and add them to your tablescape. With this on your table, reminiscing about all those good memories will be a cinch. (via Bella the Blog)
6. DIY Photo Garland: Ditch the bare walls and fill ’em up with smiling pictures of you and your loved ones to get the good vibes flowing. (via Brit + Co)
7. Chalkboard Sign: While you might not need bouquets anymore, you don’t have to give up on flowers. Greet your guests with a few flowers draped over a cute, handwritten sign. (via Coco Kelley)
8. Photo Vases: Seriously, there are so many ways to repurpose those wedding and engagement photos. If you want to go full-on sentimental, fill up these vases with the same flowers you used in your bouquets. (via Brit + Co)
9. Photo Cake Topper: Sometimes all you need is a smile or two. This DIY topper doubles as a keepsake to help you remember your big day. (via Style Me Pretty)
10. Piñata: Here’s a super fun and easy DIY that doubles as both decor and an awesome party game. (via Oh Happy Day)
11. Chocolate Coins With Personalized Pictures: Chocolate + funny photos? We want them all. (via Martha Stewart)
12. Year in Pictures: When you can’t settle on your fave photo, go for them all and hang them up over a dessert bar or your cocktail station. (via Martha Stewart)
How do you celebrate your anniversary? Let us know in the comments!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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