Marriage, one of the most important events in a person’s life, can not be properly celebrated only once a year. It should be cherished daily and commemorated as often as possible.
I try to informally celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 27th of each month (my wife and I were married on May 27th). I don’t always plan something elaborate. In fact, sometimes I only buy or make a card for her. It is nearly always a surprise what I plan so she doesn’t know if she will receive a card or actually be taken out for a date.
There are occasional months where I only verbally acknowledge our anniversary.
That too, keeps her in suspense every month. Plus, I don’t want to feel forced that I have to plan something special or elaborate on a specific day each month — that’s obligation, not celebration.
You don’t have to be locked in on celebrating your wedding (or engagement or other special day) a certain day each month. Just try to celebrate it often and with creativity.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE A MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY
- Buy or make her a special card, then send it to her in the mail.
- Take a late-night trip out for coffee and dessert.
- Visit the zoo or museum and go on a hunt for animals that remind you of family and friends.
- Plan an afternoon picnic in the park (or in your living room).
- Take a leisurely drive through the countyside.
- Make some popcorn and watch some of her favorite movies.
- Reenact one of your first dates.
- Order dinner in (such as pizza or Chinese), then dine using your wedding china.
- Go to the drive-in.
Michael Webb is editor of The RoMANtic Newsletter – Hundreds of Tips for Fun & Creative Romance. Visit his website at www.TheRomantic.com.