What to Buy for an Anniversary Wedding

An anniversary wedding needs more than a cake and a bottle of champagne. Plan supplies for the meal, drinks, coffee, speeches, gifts and the photo table, then match quantities to your guest list. For tableware, allow one complete dinner setting per guest, plus around 10% extra for breakages and delays. Buy non-perishable items first, schedule fresh groceries close to the event, and collect the cake on the day it is served.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Rectangular tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 60
Buffet tableqty 2
Drinks table
Gift table
Photo table
Coat rack
Table for DJ equipment

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 70
Dessert platesqty 70
Coffee cupsqty 60
Water glassesqty 70
Wine glassesqty 70
Champagne glassesqty 60
Coffee spoonsqty 60
Dinner cutlery setsqty 70
Cake forksqty 70
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8
Carafesqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cake knife

Decorations

Table runnersqty 6
Cloth napkinsqty 70
Flower vasesqty 8
Artificial flowersqty 40
String lightsqty 6
LED candlesqty 24
Balloonsqty 80
Balloon ribbonqty 2
Photo framesqty 12
Welcome sign
Guest book
Pens for the guestbookqty 4
Name badgesqty 60
Menusqty 12
Gift bag
Photo propsqty 20
Table numbersqty 6

Equipment

Active speakersqty 2
Microphoneqty 2
Microphone stand
Mixer
Audio cablesqty 4
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 4
Laptop
Phone chargersqty 3
Coolersqty 3
Ice cube traysqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Serving plattersqty 10
Baking dishesqty 6
Aluminum foil dispenser
Kitchen tongsqty 6
Bread knivesqty 2
Cake stand
Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermometerqty 2

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mop setqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 4
Waste binsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Mini croissants - 60 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Herb cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1 kilogram
- Smoked salmon - 800 grams
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Strawberries - 2 kilograms
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Olives - 1 kilogram
- Mixed nuts - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Tzatziki - 1 kilogram
- Raw vegetables - 2 kilogram
- Mini quiches - 60 pieces
- Mini meatballs - 80 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 60 pieces
- Satay sauce - 1 liter
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mixed green salad - 3 kilograms
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Red peppers - 10 pieces
- Red onion - 6 pieces
- Feta cheese - 1 kilogram
- Parmesan cheese - 500 grams
- Cherry tomatoes for salad - 1 kilogram
- Pasta - 4 kilograms
- Pesto - 1 kilogram
- Pasta sauce - 3 liter
- Chicken breast - 5 kilograms
- Vegetarian chicken pieces - 2 kilogram
- Rice - 4 kilograms
- Potato croquettes - 5 kilograms
- Grilled vegetables - 4 kg
- Green beans - 3 kilograms
- Mushrooms - 2 kilogram
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Sunflower oil - 1 liter
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Basil - 6 bunches
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 12 pieces
- Sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Anniversary cake - 1 cake for 60 people
- Whipped cream - 2 liters
- Vanilla ice cream - 5 liters
- Mini Desserts - 60 pieces
- Coffee beans - 1.5 kilograms
- Tea bags - 100 pieces
- Cocoa powder - 1 pack
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger beer - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Pilsner - 72 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Prosecco - 10 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 4 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilograms
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Satay skewers - 2 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 6 packs
- Paper cups - 100 pieces
- Paper Plates - 100 pieces
- Wooden stirrers - 100 pieces
- Straws - 100 pieces
- Food containers - 30 pieces
- Diet meals - 6 portions
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 60 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant - 1 bottle
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 12 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 6 pairs

Tips

Count dinner plates, dessert plates, cutlery sets and water glasses against the confirmed guest list, then add 10% extra. Order fewer speciality glasses only if you have checked the drinks list and serving plan.
Allow two to three drinks per guest during the first hour, followed by roughly one drink per hour. Chill drinks in advance and keep carafes, serving platters, tongs and spoons ready at the buffet and drinks tables.
Plan cake service separately from dinner service: provide one dessert plate and cake fork per guest, plus a cake knife and a serving surface. Pick up the cake close to serving time and keep a clear, cool place for it.
Buy decorations to fit the actual tables rather than guessing from the room. Table runners, vases, flowers, string lights, LED candles and balloons should leave enough space for plates, glasses and serving dishes.
Do not leave coffee supplies and practical furniture until the last day. Check coffee cups, spoons and thermos flasks in advance, and reserve space for the gift table, coat rack, DJ equipment and photo table before shopping.

Frequently asked questions

How much tableware do I need for an anniversary wedding?: Start with one dinner plate, dessert plate, cutlery set, water glass and napkin per guest. Add at least 10% extra, so 55 place settings are a practical minimum for 50 guests.
How many drinks should I buy for an anniversary wedding?: Plan two to three drinks per guest for the first hour, then about one drink per guest per hour afterward. For a four-hour reception with 50 guests, that is roughly 250 to 300 drinks, adjusted for children and non-drinkers.
When should I buy groceries for an anniversary wedding?: Buy non-perishables 1–2 weeks ahead and fresh groceries 1–2 days before the event. Chill drinks the day before, and collect the cake on the serving day unless the baker gives different storage instructions.
How many extra wedding supplies should I buy?: Add 10% extra to disposable or breakable items such as plates, glasses, cups and cutlery. For 50 guests, that means preparing at least 55 of each basic item.

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