If people in your family have moved far away a reunion can bring everyone together again for a few days of valuable bonding. If you’re trying to plan a reunion, there are many steps you can take to enhance the experience, from getting others involved in the planning to choosing the right reunion venue. Follow the tips below to plan a fun and memorable gathering for your family.

The Guide to Ensuring a Successful Family Reunion

1. Gauge Interest

Before you start planning, you need an approximate headcount of the people who would like to attend. Consider inviting the whole family. No matter how distant the relative, a large, elaborate function makes for a more exciting reunion. Make sure you have enough interest and engagement to hold a proper get-together.

2. Start Planning Early

Official planning should begin at least one year before the date of your reunion. This will increase the likelihood that people will be able to take time off, plan other events around the selected weekend, and agree on factors like budgeting and location. Giving yourselves a full year to organize will allow you to secure your ideal reunion venue and avoid stressful last-minute preparations.

3. Make It a Group Effort

Never try to take on a family reunion by yourself. Getting everyone involved spreads the responsibilities among interested family members, rather than placing the pressure all on one person. Form a committee and designate organizational roles to each individual. For example, one member can handle the finances and budget, another can take care of communications between families, and someone else can take the lead on food or catering.

4. Schedule Diverse Activities

While you can’t please everyone, choose a wide variety of activities to cover a range of interests. Plan indoor and outdoor activities for different ages and inclinations, such as hiking, movie nights, cookouts, swimming, or skiing. Everyone will have a blast doing what they love, and some may discover a new favorite interest.

5. Keep Everyone in the Loop

The key to any successful event is keeping everyone informed. Once you’ve chosen dates, times, and locations, make sure all interested family members know. If you need to collect a deposit, or your committee decides on a way to split the bill, tell everyone as soon as possible to prevent confusion and miscommunication.

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