I am hosting an anniversary party for my parents in about a week and a half-- it's a surprise. They will be married 35 years. Both of my mom's brothers are Catholic Priests, and originally I was planning just a brunch. One of my uncles reached out to me, and as this is on a Sunday, he wanted to know if I might like it if he performed an anniversary blessing during the course of a Sunday mass at a nearby church. My mom is very religious/ spiritual, so I knew this would be very meaningful to her. It is NOT a vow renewal, to be clear.
My mom thinks she is coming to my Teacher of the Year brunch, so she is wearing a navy wrap dress and coordinating jacket. My Dad is wearing a simple suit that goes with it. (Not the stuff of wedding-wear). There has been NO mention of gifts, NO registering, and frankly, I do not expect people to come to this party with gifts. This is simply a celebration of my parents' many years together.
I was recently told that I had broken etiquette with this celebration. On the invitation, it simply said that it was an Anniversary mass with a brunch to follow at a local restaurant. I did have to use a flat card with a small card for the brunch when I mailed the invitations, but this was simply because it would not fit on the one card. Do you find this party offensive?
~CaraMia~
Married to my HS sweetheart since 7/2/10
Celebrating 10 years together 6/3/12!
