Has it been some time since your whole family came together? In the past two years of the pandemic, many families across the world have been separated as a result of the virus and unable to see one other, apart from on a screen. You may have missed out on seeing your nieces and nephews grow up or spending quality moments with your elderly grandparents. With the world now starting to live with the effects, many are now looking to get together and catch up on lost time.
In this guide, check out some useful tips on how to throw a great family reunion that everyone will enjoy:
· Book catering
First thing’s first:arrange the catering. As there will be many guests in attendance, you may need to clarify whether there are any dietary requirements or allergies. The last thing you need is to start cooking on the day of the event and cause unnecessary stress, so one option would be to ask all of those invited to bring along snacks or a plate of food for the buffet table or to hire a professional catering service so you can relax and enjoy the day.
· Plan the date months in advance
As there are likely to be many guests to invite, it’s important to sort out a date and time as soon as possible. With so many hectic schedules to contend with, you may be looking at months down the line to settle on a suitable date. There’s a possibility that you won’t find a date that suits absolutely everyone, so the easiest solution would be to send out a poll to determine which date most people agree on.This will limit any confusion and disagreements.
· Choose a theme
Make the best of the occasion by planning a theme for the event. This will make the reunion extra fun and allow you to create lasting memories. Consider the age range of those invited and decide on a theme that suits all. Some of the best ideas include:
- Games night
- Talent show
- Karaoke night
- Quiz/trivia night
- Camping vacation
- BBQ
- Scavenger hunt
· Encourage photos and videos
If it has been some time since your whole family got together, ensure that the day is well documented so that you can remember it fondly in the years to come. In the technological age, it is now easier than ever thanks to smartphones, but you could also hand out disposable cameras to all family members so that all of the photos can be printed and added to a scrapbook.
· Allocate responsibilities
Once you have established the idea of holding a reunion, it’s time to start allocating duties. Allow everyone to chip in and get involved to share the burden of responsibility. In doing so, it will make the planning much quicker and easier. Some of the duties may include creating reunion t-shirts, booking venues, and hiring entertainment.
We hope you and your family enjoy a delightful reunion celebration.
