De-Stress Your Family Reunion Planning
Posted on
January 2nd, 2010 by
Monica
The planning steps for a family reunion are as follows. Assemble a guest list, pick a date, choose a location, send out invitations, delegate responsibilities for cooking and planning, make reservations if necessary, plan activities and games, and enjoy your special gathering! Family reunion planning can get pretty stressful if you get caught up in trying to please everyone. The best way to eliminate of all stress is to get help organizing your family reunion. Ask the family elders for their input, advice and ideas, because if you don’t, then these will be the least satisfied members of the family. You’ll need to consider unique issues like proximity to the bathrooms, wheelchair accessibility, comfortable seating and special dietary requirements. Without asking the family elders, you may not have ever thought of these details. Here are some other tips and reunion ideas to consider.
One way to eliminate the stress of family reunion planning is to take your reunion out of your home and leave the hassle somewhere else. You may want to research banquet halls, church halls or VFW halls in your area to see if you can host family reunion activities there. Usually these venues can be booked at a low cost. Public parks and picnic areas are also popular locations. Some families rent out cabins and take part in hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, campfires, movies, games and arranged meals. For a list of places near you, try visiting www.koa.com.
Another way to evade the stress of planning a family reunion is to purchase reunion planning software. Family Reunion Organizer and Family Reunion Planner are two types of software to consider. Not only will these programs walk you through the steps of how to organize a family reunion, but will also provide you with a database for keeping track of family members’ contact info and RSVPs, as well as lists for budgeting, assigning tasks, completing tasks and networking with service providing professionals. Whether you’re planning an at-home get-together or a reunion vacation, you can visit www.family-reunion.com/organizer or www.family-reunion-planner.fimark.net to order this inexpensive organizer software.
There are also a number of books aimed at assisting you in your family reunion planning process. A book about family reunions can inspire you with reunion tips and ideas, and they can guide you with practical timelines and checklists. Many of the books provide sections with detailed information, as well as areas where you can fill in your own details and record notes. A few books to check out include: The Family Reunion Planner by Donna Beasley, Family Reunion Planning Kit For Dummies by Cheryl Fall and The Family Reunion Handbook by Barbara E. Brown.
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