I need suggestions for planning our adoption party?

Question

After the first of the year we will finally be able to adopt our 2 children. They are foster children that we have had in our home for 16 months. Our son is 6 and our daughter is 7 almost 8. We have had so many people help us along the way that we want to not only celebrate but give back to those who love us. I know I want to have some type of slide show of pictures of us all together, but other than that I have no ideas? Any suggestions?

We would probably invite 150 people so our house is not an option and we will be renting a location to celebrate.

Answer 1

I agree with BPD!  Anything you can do to get the kids involved would make this a more special day for them!  Congrats from someone trying to do the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks for being a foster to adopt mommy!  May you enjoy your family for many years to come.

Edit:  why are there 6 thumbs down on a question about a party that involves children / family?????????????????  Somethings just amaze me!  Thumbs up BPD!

Answer 2

Congratulations on your adoptions becoming final!  Have you asked the kids if there is anything special they want to do?  Perhaps they would have some really neat ideas too.  Anything you can do to incorporate them into the party planning would certainly make them feel like part of the family!  

You mentioned about "giving back to those who love you".  Have you thought about getting a family photo done to give to everyone who attends?  You could even turn them into magnets, and the kids could help you to make them.  Just a thought.

It is difficult to find adoption supplies - trust me, I know.  I would try to go with just a family or love oriented theme if possible - shying away from Congratulations, etc.  If the kids have any "loss" feelings towards the adoption, congratulations might be a bit too much for them.  

Just remember the purpose of all of this is to celebrate your new family.  Anything that you can do to help show that will be the highlight of your day.  : )

Congrats again.