You don’t need to have a family reunion theme, but having one can make for an interesting evening. Having a theme allows you to be more creative with decorations, menus and games.
Some theme choices for family reunions are:
Birthday party – Throwing a party for an elder member of the family is a great theme for a family reunion. If a special member of you family is celebrating a milestone, this is a great opportunity to gather together long lost family members to honor this person’s birthday. Invitations, decorations, activities and gifts are simple; they can all be birthday related. If the birthday is a milestone birthday, such as an 80th birthday, many party stores have pre-fabricated and customized decorations and dinnerware for such occasions.
Fiesta – Throwing a fiesta style reminds everyone to celebrate. Many parties stores stock fiesta decorations and dinnerware, which makes decorating for the reunion easier. Everyone pretty much has a Mexican or Southwestern recipe they enjoy, which can give the guests a variety of different styles and taste. Piñatas are a must, when you throw a fiesta, as are sombreros. Cacti are of course optional.
Luaus – Luaus are another popular theme for parties, even reunions. And you may even get that crazy relative who will show up in a grass skirt and coconut bra top. Luaus work best at a location near water, either a pool or natural water. If anyone is an experienced smoker, you can have an old fashion pig roast. Any sort of tropical recipe will work for this buffet.
There are many family reunion themes to choose from, depending on the size and personality of your family. Finding one that works best for your family can ensure a good time for everyone attending. It also can make the entire evening mesh better. Having a theme allows connection between food, games, music and decorations, and allows greater dinner conversations. Themes also elicit the guests into being creative with their outfits.
