When the subject of planning a family reunion comes up among family members, many find it hard to agree on the location or activities. Does this dilemma often delay the planning process? Don't be dismayed. When the well runs dry of good ideas for your next family reunion, here are a few suggestions that will get your planning off and running straight to the finish line.
2. Choose Theme-Related Activities
3. Choose the Ideal Location
4. Create your Itinerary and Luncheon/Dinner Program
5. Event Planning Software
Choose a Family Reunion Theme
The first step in planning the event is choosing a theme. Your theme will help you determine activities, location, and the items in your Itinerary and dinner program. There are several themes common to annual family gatherings. Themes are often centered on the family name, homestead, and heritage. Other themes may be closely tied to the activities of the event, such as the following:
Traditional Themed Gathering
Genealogy Homestead Tour
Family Fest
Family Reunion Cruise
Living Legends Ball
Theme-Based Event Planners
Some event planning applications feature theme-based planning. Each theme comes with a pre-written itinerary, dinner program, and activities.
Choose Family Reunion Theme Related Activities
Now that your theme is established, you can better consider activities that would be appropriate for this special occasion. Typical activities may include a visit to the old homestead, a luncheon program on the premises, a family history recital, story time, a presentation of a family quilt or other heirloom, and honoring of family elders. Some of these activities may be incorporated into a dinner program. If you're throwing an outdoor event, consider having a talent show, sing-a-thon, food fest, outdoor games, or a bubble show.
Choose The Ideal location
Having established the theme and an outline of activities, choosing an ideal location should be much easier. The locations considered should allow for the enjoyment of most, if not all, activities listed.
Create Your Itinerary
Once the location is selected, it is time to start putting together an itinerary for the event. Create a simple list of activities and include the day and time each activity is scheduled.
Event Planning Apps
As mentioned earlier, reunion planning software makes theme selection and associated activities much easier. When looking for such an app, choose one that provides a theme selector. Theme selectors guide you through the initial planning process by providing theme-related activities, a pre-written itinerary, and luncheon/dinner programs. Other important features would include a timeline planner and an attendee roster. Even better, select reunion planning guides that include a supplies and services list.
So if you're struggling to come up with some fresh and creative ideas for your next reunion, start by selecting a family reunion theme and associated activities. That said, a reliable theme-based reunion event planner may be all that's needed to jump-start your next fun-filled family reunion event.
Event planners like Fimark's Family Reunion Planner feature all the above suggestions along with detailed planning, organizing, and management tips, as well as printable templates, tools, and guides.
