How early should you start planning a 50-year anniversary?

Q: How early should you start planning a 50-year anniversary?

Start at least 12 to 18 months in advance. The best venues and headliner acts are booked a year or more ahead. Timeline: 18 months before the date: set up the concept and anniversary committee. 14 months: book the venue. 12 months: book the main entertainment and communicate internally. 9 months: send the save-the-date. 6 months: formal invitations to relations. 3 months: confirm suppliers and start the anniversary film. 4 weeks before: finalise the run sheet.

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Start at least 12 to 18 months in advance. Timeline:

18 months: concept + anniversary committee • 14 months: book the venue • 12 months: entertainment + communicate internally • 9 months: save-the-date • 6 months: invitations • 3 months: confirm suppliers + start the anniversary film • 4 weeks: finalise the run sheet.

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