1. Choose an accessible venue
Accessibility is the foundation. Make sure the venue is easy to reach by car and has plenty of seating. Also consider facilities for less mobile family members and a safe play area for small children.
2. Registrations per family unit
Avoid an inbox full of individual emails. Use a system where families can register per household. On Mijn Reünie guests can specify the number of adults and children when registering, including any dietary requirements.
3. Keep the programme flexible
Don't schedule every minute. A family day is about catching up. Plan one central moment (like a shared lunch or a short family tree presentation), but leave plenty of room for people to set their own pace.
4. The LiveWall: bridging generations
A LiveWall is a fantastic way to connect young and old. The younger generation loves uploading live photos from their smartphones, while the older generation enjoys watching the changing images on the big screen. It's a digital campfire experience.
5. Share memories digitally
In the old days, photos were ordered afterwards — now everyone wants them immediately. Create a shared photo album on your reunion website. Everyone can add their own photos, and at the end of the day the whole family has a complete record.
Good luck organising!
The most important thing about a family day is that you as the organiser also get to enjoy it. By automating the admin, you have more time for what really matters: your family.