Anniversary reminder on WhatsApp
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An anniversary reminder on WhatsApp is a yearly message ahead of the date, so there's time to plan, and another on the day itself. With Mindie, send "every year on 20 April at 8pm remind me our anniversary is on 12 May, book dinner" and it returns every year.
Forgetting is rare; leaving it too late is common. The good restaurant is booked out, the gift won't arrive in time, and the plan becomes whatever is still available on the day.
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Three weeks ahead, to plan
On the day
Other people's anniversaries
When to be reminded
- Two to three weeks before, for bookings, trips or gifts that need delivery.
- On the morning, so the day starts with it.
- For parents and close friends, a reminder on the day to send a message or call.
Why it gets left too late
- The date is known, the planning isn't scheduled. "We'll do something nice" has no deadline.
- Booking needs lead time. Good places fill up weeks ahead.
- Gift ideas are forgotten. The perfect idea mentioned in March is gone by May.
Habits that help
- Catch gift ideas all year. Add them to a gift ideas list in Mindie as you hear them.
- Note what you did last year. A note after each anniversary helps you avoid repeating the same dinner.
- Set both reminders in one sitting: the planning one and the day one.
How Mindie handles it
Send each reminder once with the date and time. Mindie confirms and repeats it every year, in your timezone. Ask for your gift ideas list any time.
What Mindie doesn't do
- It doesn't book restaurants or order gifts.
- It doesn't message anyone else. Reminders come to your own chat.
Questions
How early should the planning reminder be?
Two to three weeks for restaurant bookings or trips; a week is enough for a gift you can buy locally.
Can I keep gift ideas for my partner in Mindie?
Yes. Add ideas to a gift ideas list whenever they come up, and ask for the list before the date.
Can I set reminders for other couples' anniversaries?
Yes. Each one is a yearly reminder with its own date.
Can I get two reminders, one to plan and one on the day?
Yes. Ask for both in one message, like "remind me every year on 1 June to plan our anniversary, and on 14 June to book the table".
What if I only know the month and day?
That's all Mindie needs. Give the date without a year and ask it to repeat yearly.
This page explains how to set the reminder with Mindie. It isn't financial, legal or medical advice; check dates and doses with the people who set them. Checked on 31 October 2026.
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