{"id":2385,"date":"2023-07-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeaplan.blog\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2023-10-15T23:34:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T03:34:39","slug":"how-to-plan-a-family-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeaplan.blog\/index.php\/2023\/07\/23\/how-to-plan-a-family-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Family Reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Family reunions are a great time to reconnect with family members and see how your family has grown over the years. With so many people though, it can be a little overwhelming planning for everyone. Follow this step by step guide on how to plan a family reunion to help make things a little easier for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, my dad’s side of the family just got together for the first time in years. I hadn’t seen my cousins since they were about five years old and now they are married with kids. It was crazy to see how much our family had changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be a lot of work to plan a reunion, but the memories are well worth it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The thing about family reunions is that you can’t take a one size fits all approach to it<\/strong>. Families come in all shapes and sizes with a lot of different dynamics at play. Sometimes a family reunion can be a picnic in a park or it can be a full blown week at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Figure out what works for you and your family. Unlike weddings, there are no typical traditions or protocols to consider. The only traditions that exist are the ones that your family creates together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No matter the size of your family, it is important to start by gathering a complete guest list. This should include all family members, spouses, kids, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you have up-to-date contact information for all the family members you wish to invite. The larger your family, you will need to give everyone at least a year’s advance notice. <\/strong> If you wait until last minute, there are greater chances that fewer people would be able to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Choose a date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider how long you want your reunion to last. Will this just be a one day event or a whole weekend extravaganza?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With family reunions, it is best to pick a few different dates and then do a general poll to see what works best for everyone<\/strong>. The chances everyone being able to attend is slim, but you should be able to get a majority there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set a budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Family reunions do not need to be over the top expensive. You should set a budget though as costs will add up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about where you might host a family reunion and if there are costs associated with that. You will also have to consider food, accommodations, and any sort of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discuss with your family and try to set a budget per family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick a location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The size of your guest list will determine the best location to host your family reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest options is to rent out a pavilion at a local park. It is large, covered, and you don’t have to rent any tables or chairs. The one downside is you need to bring in all your food and supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could alternatively look into getting a large rental home. These work best for family reunions that last the entire weekend. They have a kitchen and individual sleeping arrangements, which can help give everyone a little more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Confirm accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider reserving a hotel block at a location nearby. This will make reservations easy for your family and you can sometimes get a discounted price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also look into renting small homes through AirBnb or VRBO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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