Bryn George

Reunion planning involves dozens of moving pieces, from guest lists and venues to tickets and promotion. Without a system, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. A reunion planning checklist breaks the process into manageable steps, helps you track progress, and makes it easier to share responsibilities with your committee. Instead of wondering what comes next, you […]

The hardest part of reunion planning is knowing where to begin. Before diving into venues and ticket sales, start with clarity. Define the type of reunion you’re planning, identify a small planning committee, and agree on a rough timeframe. These early decisions shape everything that follows. Trying to skip this step often leads to confusion

Ticket pricing is one of the biggest stress points for reunion organizers. The goal is to cover your costs while keeping tickets accessible. Start by listing your major expenses: venue, food, entertainment, rentals, and platform fees. Divide the total by a realistic estimate of attendees—not your hopeful maximum. Many reunions offer early bird pricing to

A reunion theme helps set expectations and creates excitement, but it shouldn’t add stress to the planning process. The best reunion themes are simple, flexible, and inclusive. Think about themes that work across age groups and personalities. Decade-based throwbacks, casual cocktail-style gatherings, school colors, or “Then & Now” concepts are all easy to execute without

One of the most common frustrations in reunion planning is turnout. You can choose the perfect venue and date, but if people don’t hear about the event—or don’t feel personally invited—attendance will suffer. The key to successful reunion promotion is starting early and using multiple touchpoints. Start by announcing the reunion as soon as you

One of the biggest challenges in reunion planning isn’t the venue or the guest list—it’s cash flow. Deposits are due early, commitments need to be made, and uncertainty can add unnecessary stress. That’s why early ticket sales are so important. Encouraging people to buy sooner gives you funds upfront and helps you plan with confidence.

When it comes to planning a class or family reunion, one of the most common mistakes organizers make happens right at the start: choosing the committee. It’s natural to turn first to your closest friends or relatives. They’re the people you trust, the ones who will say yes quickly, and the ones you already talk