My sister and I are planning our parents' anniversary party and she wants to recreate their wedding reception exactly like the photos but I think that's more about her fantasy of perfect family history than what would actually make them happy now at 70.
More people experience this than they realize.
Nostalgic recreation can serve present emotional needs more than stated recipients.
“Where Are You with Nostalgia — its function and its limits?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.