The tone of a 10-year anniversary is different from that of a gala or a classic anniversary party. Think less formal, more authentic. Less looking back, more celebrating the now and what's next.

A strong 10-year anniversary concept has a central question or statement running through it. Examples: '10 years of building: what do we build in the next 10?' or 'From zero to here, and beyond.'

Bring in the stories of the people who shaped the company. Not through a PowerPoint résumé. Make it personal: a brief moment on stage, an interactive timeline or a video that moves people.

The choice of venue for a 10-year anniversary reflects how you stand in the world as a company. An informal company suits an industrial building, a creative space or an outdoor location better than a classic hotel ballroom.

Consider whether your own location is an option. For smaller anniversary celebrations (up to around 100 people), celebrating at home in your own office or on your own grounds can be remarkably powerful.

For larger celebrations, choose a venue that can be transformed. You want to be able to fill the space with your concept and your colours. Plus your identity.

The programme of a 10-year anniversary lives on the border between two worlds: the world of 'how we became who we are' and the world of 'where we're heading.'

A proven programme structure: arrival and atmosphere (45 min), opening and look back (20 min), programme moment (30 to 45 min), dinner or walking dinner (90 min), and party and close. End on a high, don't let it fade out.

An anniversary party costs roughly €250 to €350+ per person ex. VAT for 250 to 500 guests — a total of around €95,000 to €175,000+. For 500 to 1,000 guests, count on roughly €225 to €325+ per person (a total of around €170,000 to €325,000+). For 1,000 to 2,000 guests, around €200 to €300+ per person (a total of around €300,000 to €600,000+). Above 2,000 guests, around €150 to €200+ per person. All amounts exclude VAT.

This includes venue, catering, entertainment and production. The largest cost items are venue and catering (40-50%), entertainment and production (20-30%) and communications (5-10%).

Live Impact has organised dozens of anniversary parties: from small-scale celebrations with twenty people to large-scale spectacles for thousands of guests. A 10-year anniversary calls for energy, authenticity and a touch of surprise.

We help you from concept to execution. From the first brief to the final confetti cannon. From choosing the venue to coaching the founder for their speech.

Ready to celebrate your 10 years? Call us on 085 401 40 14 or send an email to hello@live-impact.nl. Seriously fun.