So you want to have a family reunion? This article will give you some great themes and ideas that are simple and easy to implement for your next great family reunion. It is an acknowledged fact that creating a theme for a family reunion is a great way to attract people and also ensure their meaningful participation. So go wild and throw a bash like none they have ever seen before!
You can let your imagination run riot when you plan your family reunion theme. Let the themes influence it all from the food, games, activities, invitations, dress, decorations and just about anything and everything else associated with this great event. It is more fun this way, more interactive and you’ll cherish every single moment of it.
Keeping up with the times, you can find infinite themes on the internet. Online family reunion theme sites make the task easier or so it seems. But here we give you some of the best themes ‘floating’ out there on the World Wide Web and some culled out from our own experiences. So go through them and enjoy!
Family reunion wedding anniversary themes: If you have a wedding anniversary in your family, it could be a great theme. We are not talking about the first anniversary that you have, but about the 25th or even 50th wedding anniversary! Now that calls for some celebration won’t you agree? Your family reunion can throw the ‘young’ couple back to their golden period of the 1950s or 60s when they first met and got married. Celebrate this grand event with period dresses, special anniversary gifts, an anniversary couple dance, and anything else you can come up with. Anniversaries have endless possibilities so be sure to exploit it to the core and have fun!
Family reunion birthday themes: When was the last time Grandma blew out that birthday candle? It may have been what seems like eons ago, but your grandma would probably love to cut that birthday cake amidst her beloved grandchildren! Birthday themes are a great hit especially with young ones around who’ll love to watch or give a helping hand to grandpa or grandma by eating their great big birthday cake!
Family reunion fiesta themes: give your next family reunion a Mexican twist! Add some spice with everything Mexican all around –send Spanish invitations, wear sombreros and multicolored ponchos to add a real Mexican touch to your Mexican fiesta themed reunion. Don’t forget to order some authentic Mexican food or better still, make table reservations at the local Mexican restaurant. Don’t forget to invite the flamenco dancers!
Family reunion circus themes: Everyone loves the circus. The Big Top always symbolizes good natured family fun and mirth. Colorful balloons and other circus paraphernalia will complete your circus theme. Both the young and old will be delighted to watch few tricks or watch buffoons strut their stuff. A trained pet dog capable of doing some somersaults could double up as an exotic performer for your circus theme family reunion.
Family history reunion themes: A family history theme - though a bit more serious than ones discussed above, this one may be the most appropriate for a family reunion. It will let the new generations of the family learn more about those who came before. You can prepare food that your ancestors might have eaten to let your younger ones know about the food styles and traditions. The old homestead in the Countryside where your ancestors once lived may be the perfect setting for a family history reunion theme. Decorate the venue with historical memorabilia from your family to complete this nostalgic theme.
Family reunion Hawaiian Luau themes: for some wet fun in the sun for your family reunion, try a Hawaiian Luau theme. You can include Hawaiian costumes, swimming and Hula dancing to make it a true tropical delight. Don’t forget to enjoy the pineapples and bring along your swimming trunks for some great fun in the swimming pool or at the beach!
Family reunion space themes: If your family swears by Isaac Asimov and other sci-fi stuff, choose a space theme for your family reunion. Intergalactic costumes, alien makeup and laser guns will complete the picture. But the danger of having too much of an “Extra-terrestrial’ theme is the kids may hijack the whole show – but what the heck the older ones can always join in. after all the idea is to have fun as a family is it not?
Family reunion safari themes: Taking the adventure theme further, if you are interested in wild life themes, then safari reunion would be ideal. Hawaiian shirts, Bermuda shorts, black socks and binoculars complete the picture. Instead of shot guns and rifles use digital cameras or Polaroids to shoot the fun!
Family reunion under the sea themes: Still not satisfied? Want to go deeper? Enter the deep blue sea for a true marine expedition. Have lot of blue light bulbs all over the place, drape nets and sea shells with star fish and jelly fish on the wall and order great sea-food to complete a true-blue under the sea theme!
Family reunion western themes: Perhaps the ‘Most Wanted” theme is the Wild West theme! Everyone loves to strut their stuff in cowboy dresses and wide brimmed Stetsons. Don’t forget to add false cacti, cattle skulls, and horseshoes to give a realistic touch to your western theme. Six shooters and duels under the sun are strictly optional!
Having a good family reunion theme serves as a great ice-breaker and sets the stage for great fun especially for long-lost relatives. You can even embark on a “Treasure Hunt” on your family reunion and hunt out some ‘rare gems’ or nuggets of information from your ancestors. Did I hear someone mention Treasure Island theme or is it just my imagination?