My 10 year class reunion was several years ago and soon I will be embarking on my 20 year class reunion in a few years. I graduated in a class of 700 kids and only 150 attended my 10 year class reunion. That is pretty sad. After all, a lot goes into planning a class reunion and gathering people from all over the country. Most of the kids from my class reside in Miami or New York or Atlanta or Los Angeles.
No one wants to show up to their class reunion alone, so that is when significant others are dragged along and this is no picnic for them, because they don't get the inside jokes and the gossiping between you and your best friend about so and so in the far right corner of the room. Try to make it a fun event for them too!
After 10 years of anticipation I wanted this event to be a huge success, and although it was a beautiful location at the top of a hotel overlooking Miami Beach, there was no decor and the set up was well....lame! A large percentage of the people even ended up hanging out in the smoker's lounge or by the elevators. So here is what I recommend if you are planning a class reunion, so your former classmates aren't disappointed!
Class 1: Have the reunion in a room that is not too big or small for the event. Our event was in way too big of a room with a dance floor in the center, except there was no DJ or dancing. Choose a room that creates intimacy so that no one feels initimidated or awkward to speak with anyone else.
Class 2: Have more than one bar station set up. People always congregate around the bar especially when they are nervous and 75 people waiting for one bartender does not add up to a pleasant ratio.
Class 3: Have a sit down dinner as a opposed to a buffet so that people can enjoy conversation. People standing up and eating is sloppy. Serve them a plated dinner so that dinner and conversation are not rushed. Any type of speeches should be done during this time.
Class 4: Have people where their name tag around their neck with a senior high school picture on the tag. Hello My Name tags fall off and get stuck in people's long hair. Have guests where a name tag around their neck as well.
Class 5: Do an ice breaker no matter how large your class is. And make sure to express thankfulness for their guests attending.
Class 6: Have the event at a location that has some meaning to your class. If your school was totally into sports, have it at a sports facility. Reflect any themes in your class reunion invitations.
Class 7: Decorate the room in school colors and have blown up photos from the yearbook of sports teams, clubs, etc.
Class 8: Make sure the organizer is there. The person who organized our reunion was not even there. Have people in charge and making people feel welcomed.
Having a class reunion is a momentous occasion, so make yours one to remember and not one to complain about!
Invitations shown: Black Jacket and Carl's Class Reunion
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