How to Plan a High School Reunion

Always plan well ahead in advance for your school reunion event. Make sure that you have plenty of time at your disposal to complete all the important tasks.

Try to get as much help as you can from your classmates. Try to plan your budget wisely. Ensure that the price of the ticket includes all the costs of the reunion.

Hosting reunions on weekends can be very difficult because such days are usually booked for weddings and social events. Therefore, it is always advisable to book reunions as early as possible.

Locating your classmates can be a herculean task. Usually, you will need the help of their parents and old roommates to track them down. Nowadays, internet can be a great way to look for them. For example, the website classmates.com has proven to be a great resource in finding former classmates because the website lists people under the institutions that they attended. The same concept has been implemented on social networking sites like Facebook, Orkut, Fropper, Mixi etc. Moreover, online phone books, alumni websites and community websites can be an added advantage to track your classmates in no time.

Always use the “Keep it simple” policy. Make sure that your invitation is readable and has a list of all the important information that comprises of date, time, location, price of ticket and dress you are supposed to wear for the reunion.

Always remember, reunions are a great way to reconnect with old friends and make sure that you connect with as many friends as possible in order to make future reunions less cumbersome.

A lot of times, you will notice that some of your classmates have left town and moved to different states or countries. It’s a good idea to keep their contacts for future reference and also request them to give a personal note or a video that can be displayed during the reunion. This is deeply appreciated by a lot of people and can make up for not attending the event

If you are finding it difficult in arranging a reunion event, there are other alternatives as well. Hiring a professional reunion planner is a great option. They help locate your classmates and manage the database including invitations, paying bills, covering liability insurance for the event, staffing the event, handling logistics etc. Just click on to National Association of Reunion Managers and get all the relevant information. Again, with the advent of technology, it is becoming increasingly easier and less expensive to locate classmates.