Live Entertainment

• Music is essential to any anniversary party. Champagne taste on a beer budget? Invest in a good pair of iPod speakers or a dock if you don't already have them. These are available at all different price points, shapes and sizes. A great dock will not only work as a nice DJ for a party, it can serve as a stereo for years to come. If money is less of an object, consider hiring a DJ or band. Make sure to play songs that get everyone out on the dance floor, such as the "Electric Slide" and "Build Me Up Buttercup."
  
  Another great form of live entertainment is having a comedian do a stand-up routine during the party. This works well for a sit-down dinner party. Just make sure that the comedian keeps his show PG-13 if there are young children present.
  
  

Slideshow

• A slideshow is a great way to commemorate the guests of honor. Several months before the party, ask family members and old friends for photos featuring the guests of honor. Do not ask the couple themselves for photos; the slideshow should be a surprise. Put the photos in chronological order and set the slideshow to music. One of the easiest ways to do this is to use Microsoft Powerpoint. Some great songs for slideshows include "Time of Your Life" by Paul Anka, "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart and "Blessed" by Elton John. If there is video footage of the couple from their wedding or other notable events (a child's birthday party, graduation) stream that in. This may require a more complex program, like Apple's iMovie.
  
  

Toasts

• No doubt a selection of party guests will want to make a toast to the happy, celebrating couple. Arrange for all of the grandchildren, young and old, to make some sort of presentation, such as taking turns reading a poem tailor made for the couple. Try to contact friends and family members of the couple ahead of time to see if they'd like to say something to the couple during the party. Set aside a specific time after dinner but before dessert for any and all toasts.