What to Buy for a Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Use this shopping list to prepare a diamond wedding anniversary without overlooking the small practical items. It covers table settings for the meal and cake, glasses for water, wine and champagne, serving pieces, decorations and guest areas. Check the final guest count before buying disposable or consumable items, then add a small buffer for breakages and unexpected guests. Arrange flowers, the cake, rental furniture and special transport early, because these are difficult to replace at short notice.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Round tablesqty 8
Buffet tablesqty 3
Chairsqty 80
High tablesqty 4
Table for jubilarissen
Gift table
Clothing rack
Coat rackqty 2
Waste binsqty 6
Tableclothsqty 8
Napkin ringsqty 80

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 90
Dessert platesqty 90
Coffee cupsqty 80
Water glassesqty 90
Wine glassesqty 90
Champagne glassesqty 85
Coffee spoonsqty 80
Dinner knivesqty 90
Dinner forksqty 90
Serving spoonsqty 12
Cake forksqty 90
Serving traysqty 8

Decorations

Cloth napkinsqty 90
Table runnersqty 8
Gold Balloonsqty 80
White balloonsqty 80
Balloon ribbonqty 4
Balloon weightsqty 8
Buntingqty 10
LED candlesqty 24
Tealight holdersqty 24
Photo framesqty 12
Photo backdrop
Photo booth propsqty 20
Welcome sign
Memory book
Pen set
Name badgesqty 80
Program cardsqty 80
Flower vasesqty 8

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 4

Equipment

Active speakersqty 2
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Microphone standsqty 2
Mixer
Laptop
Charging cablesqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Ice containersqty 2

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Food warmersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Serving tongsqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 3
Mixing bowlsqty 4
Cake server
Cake knife
Serving plattersqty 12
Bread basketsqty 6
Ice packsqty 12

Cleaning

Washing-up bowlsqty 3
Dish brushesqty 4
Cleaning bucketsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Hand broomsqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Stoolsqty 2

Catering

Cake stand
Drink dispensersqty 3
Coffee sugar bowlsqty 4
Milk jugsqty 4
Bottle openersqty 4
Wine openersqty 4
Carafesqty 12
Labels for dietary mealsqty 20
Gift bagsqty 10
Food storage containersqty 12
Aluminum foilqty 2
Cling filmqty 2
Groceries
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Decaf coffee - 500 grams
- Tea bags - 120 pieces
- Black tea - 40 bags
- Herbal tea - 40 bags
- Green tea - 40 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 200 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Whipped cream - 2 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Tonic - 6 bottles
- Ginger ale - 6 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Still mineral water - 18 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Pilsner - 48 bottles
- White wine - 10 bottles
- Red wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Champagne - 10 bottles
- Sparkling juice - 6 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 12 pieces
- Fresh mint - 6 bunches
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Herb butter - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Brie - 1 kilo
- Goat cheese - 750 grams
- Cooked ham - 1 kilo
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Pesto - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 1 liter
- Ketchup - 1 liter
- Mustard - 500 milliliter
- Olive oil - 1 liter
- Balsamic vinegar - 500 milliliters
- Salt - 500 grams
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Italian herbs - 100 grams
- Paprika powder - 100 grams
- Baby potatoes - 8 kilo
- Rice - 4 kilos
- Pasta - 3 kilos
- Mixed lettuce - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 18 pieces
- Red onions - 12 pieces
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Green beans - 4 kilos
- Broccoli - 3 kilos
- Mushrooms - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Strawberries - 3 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Pears - 30 pieces
- Melons - 4 pieces
- Nut mix - 1.5 kilos
- Raisins - 500 grams
- Olives - 1 kilo
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 500 grams
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Savory nuts - 6 bags
- Toast squares - 10 packs
- Crackers - 8 packs
- Puff pastry snacks - 160 pieces
- Mini quiches - 120 pieces
- Filled wraps - 100 pieces
- Dipping sauce - 2 liters
- Salsa sauce - 1 liter
- Garlic sauce - 1 liter
- Vegetarian burgers - 20 pieces
- Chicken breast - 6 kilo
- Beef stew - 8 kilos
- Vegetarian casserole - 20 portions
- Gravy - 3 liters
- Tomato sauce - 3 liter
- Parmesan cheese - 750 grams
- Sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Cake - 80 people
- Vanilla ice cream - 6 liters
- Chocolate sauce - 1 liter
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Peppermint - 4 bags
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 liters
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 liters
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 dispensers
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 6 pairs
- Food storage bags - 2 boxes
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Cocktail sticks - 300 pieces

Tips

Plan tableware for every guest plus 5–10% extra: include dinner and dessert plates, forks, knives, coffee cups, spoons and the correct number of glasses for each drink.
Buy drinks using the final guest count. For the first hour, allow 2–3 drinks per adult, then about 1 drink per hour, with water available throughout the meal.
Order the anniversary cake and flowers at least 2 weeks before the celebration. Confirm the delivery time and make sure you have cake forks, serving trays and enough dessert plates.
Match decorations to the room before shopping. Measure where the gold and white balloons, bunting and table runners will go, and buy balloon ribbon and weights so the displays can be secured safely.
Do not leave guest-area supplies until the last day. Arrange coat and clothing racks, waste bins, a gift table and any rental tables and chairs at least 3 days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

How much tableware do I need for a diamond wedding anniversary?: Buy one complete place setting per guest, plus 5–10% extra. For 50 guests, that means 53–55 dinner plates, dessert plates, dinner forks, dinner knives, coffee cups and coffee spoons, before counting serving pieces.
How many glasses should I buy for the anniversary party?: Provide one water glass and one wine glass per guest, plus 5–10% extra. Add champagne glasses for the toast; for 50 guests, prepare at least 53–55 of each regularly used glass and 50 or more champagne glasses.
When should I order the anniversary cake and flowers?: Order both at least 2 weeks before the celebration. Confirm the delivery or collection time 3–5 days beforehand, especially if the cake needs refrigeration or the flowers must be placed before guests arrive.
How many drinks do I need for a diamond wedding anniversary?: For the first hour, allow 2–3 drinks per adult, then roughly 1 drink per hour. For a 4-hour celebration with 40 adults, plan around 160–200 servings, including water and non-alcoholic options.

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