Have you ever attended or hosted a family reunion? Maybe it’s been awhile and you’d like to plan one soon.
I attended one years ago as a child. Even though I was young, I still remember it very well.
It was such a fun experience having all of the family in one place.
Last year my sister visited with all of her paternal cousins at a birthday celebration. It was the first time they were all together. I’m sure she will cherish these memories forever.
Everyone is spread across the country and took the time to travel and meet up with one another.
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Why have a Family Reunion?
Special events can sometimes have a similar feeling but there is usually a different structure involved compared to a planned family reunion.
A reunion is great way to schedule a time once a year or every couple of years to gather together as a family.
You can catch up on life events, meet new family (children, spouses), and reconnect to continue relationships in the future.
You will have the opportunity to create new memories to last a lifetime!
Reunions and Genealogy
A reunion is also a great way to share family history information.
You can swap stories and important details about your common ancestors.
Be sure to ask questions and exchange important documents.
Family Reunion Ideas
- Take a big group family photo
- Record video clips to make a family movie
- Take fun photos, such as the same poses over the years to see a time lapse of how everyone changes
- Set up games to play (boardgames, cards, lawn games)
- Create question and answer cards for attendees to fill out and put in a scrapbook
- Set up a guest book for everyone to sign and date
- Save a white tablecloth each year that everyone can write a note or quote on
- Have everyone submit a song on their RSVP card and put together a music playlist
- Watch a slideshow of old photos or videos
- Share family stories and record them with either audio, video, or in a notebook
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Final Thoughts
However you plan a family reunion celebration, try to make the most of it and simply have a fun, memorable time together!
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Keeping ties with family members are so important, I love the slides idea!
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This article on “Family Reunion Ideas” is an absolute treasure trove of inspiration! The creative and thoughtful suggestions provided have ignited my imagination and sparked ideas for our upcoming family gathering. From fun activities to bonding games, this article has thoughtfully covered every aspect of creating a memorable and meaningful reunion. I am truly grateful for the wealth of ideas shared here. Thank you for helping us make our family reunion a truly special and unforgettable event!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you have a great family reunion celebration! Thanks for reading!
I look forward to family reunions for many of the reasons you mentioned!
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Great post! I have fond memories of the family reunions we used to have every summer at my Grandmothers beach house. Thankfully, we’ve taken tons of photos to remember to events over the years.
That’s beautiful! Family trips are always a very special time! Thanks for reading!
This is so fun!! I have not been to a family reunion in years! Maybe I’ll suggest we have one next year!
Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for reading!
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
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My family lives on the other side of the world but I would love to have a Family Reunion. It would take a lot of planning but would be ultimately worth it. With your post my job would be made a little easier. Thank you!
That would be a great celebration! Hope it can happen some day! Thanks for reading!
I particularly like the Playlist idea. That way no one person monopolizes the music selection and it’s a further bonding activity seeing who all in the family has similar tatse in music.
Absolutely! I agree! Thanks for reading!
Great ideas! We had a reunion 10 years ago, I think we’re due for another one!
Sounds like fun! Thanks for reading!
Family reunions are great for knowing about family histories. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! Thanks for reading!
I enjoyed the activities to do at a family reunion post so much. I am bookmarking your site for future reference.
Thank you so much, that is very kind! Thanks for reading!