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In-Law's 50th Anniversary
Next year, my in-laws will celebrate their 50th anniversary!!! DH and I have been talking about hosting a party (possibly a surprise party) in their honor. Being married 50 years means that they have a lot of friends and a huge family, so the party would be quite large. How soon should we start planning it? Also, my DH has 4 siblings, but I can really only see 1 of them even thinking about having a party for them (one sibling has pretty much been ex-communicated, another has special needs, and another just isn't the party throwing type). Would it be over stepping for us to speak up about hosting a party? Should we ask the others if they'd like to help host or be a part in some way? Financially, it would be nice to have others chipping in and my guess is that they would want to help. Just looking for some thoughts. TIA 
Re: In-Law's 50th Anniversary
We had a surprise 50th for my parents in Sept. It was GREAT! I initiated an e mail about a year prior to select a date because I am one of 5 as well. This way, we all had it on our calendars. Then, I was in charge from that point. In the end it was divided by 4 (one sibling is special needs in our family as well). I made sure everyone was happy with pricing, decisions etc prior to making a final one. Planning in advance also allowed me to always be on the look out for sales for the things that add up quickly (invites, centerpieces, favors etc.....). Also, we had it out to make it less of a hassle and for all of us to enjoy the day too. Good luck!
PS- Our parents were head over heals with being thrilled on the day!
My sister-in-law and I threw a 25th anniversary party in August for her parents and she originally started thinking about planning a year prior... but lots of talk and even more procrastionation later it was like 8 weeks before the party and no real solid plans had been made. We wound up doing at our house and were only able to invite family since we couldn't hold any more than that at our table. Since 50 is such a huge accomplishment I think everyone in the family woul love to help out, but most likely the task will seem daunting! My recommendation is to get a solid date, and location lined up and then contact any out of town family so they can plan for travel. Once that is done sit with the rest of the siblings and see how much help everyone can contribute. Once the word gets out in my experience lots of people will start to offer to help.
I think you just need to get the conversation started. And though everyone might not be able to contribute with a check, people can take on different responsibilities. For example, someone can be in charge of RSVPs or making a playlist of music for the party or someone can be in charge of dessert (and it's up to them to spend on a fancy wedding cake replica or a bunch of cookies and cupcakes from the grocery store bakery).
Good luck... this sounds like fun! I was thinking of throwing a party for my parents' 35th, but my mom isn't a big partier, so I think she might prefer that I gift her a gift certificate to fancy restaurant or 2 nights at a nearby hotel for the weekend.
My parents will celebrate their 35th like 6 weeks before my inlaws celebrate their 50th so I really feel like I should celebrate both. We'll see what happens I guess lol
Thanks to all. Your advice is great!
As far as a theme goes, perhaps you could do a subdues recreate of their wedding reception. DJ or band, Photographer, a nice dinner, and cake. Have someone be the look out and then have the couple announced.
Pass my congrats on to your inlaws. That is a wonderful milestone, and it's hard to find such a committed couple now-a-days.
I sure will
I am very thankful that DH and I come from homes where our parents were truly commited. My parents have been married for 33 years (34 this year lol)