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Family reunion invitation wording

Family reunion invitations go to the widest range of people you'll ever text at once: teenagers, great-aunts, and cousins you haven't seen in a decade. Use a clear subject line in the first few words, explain the plan in plain terms, and be specific about cost and lodging so nobody has to call around to find out.

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Maya
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Hi Denise! The Johnson family reunion is Sat, May 16 at Riverside Park pavilion 3, 11am–5pm. Lunch is provided; bring a dessert or side to share. Please RSVP with how many in your household: rsvp.example/maya
We're coming! 4 of us, 2 kids
Denise sees a private text from Maya. Replies come back to the host's inbox, not to other guests.

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Summer picnic

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Hi {First name}! The Johnson family reunion is {Event date} at {Venue}, 11am–5pm. Lunch is provided; bring a dessert or side to share. Please RSVP with how many in your household: {RSVP link}

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Weekend reunion with lodging

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Johnson Family Reunion 2027! Friday–Sunday {Event date} at {Venue}. We've held a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn at $119/night until June 1. Please RSVP so we can plan meals: {RSVP link}

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Cost-sharing

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Hi {First name}, the reunion is {Event date} at {Venue}. To cover the pavilion, food, and T-shirts, we're asking $25 per adult, kids under 12 free. Details and RSVP here: {RSVP link}

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First reunion in years

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It's been 12 years since we were all together! The Okafor family reunion is {Event date} at {Venue}. Come meet the newest cousins and catch up. RSVP by May 15 so we can plan: {RSVP link}

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Honoring a grandparent

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Hi {First name}! We're gathering the whole family to celebrate Grandma Ruth's 90th at our reunion on {Event date}, 1pm at {Venue}. She'd love to see you. Please RSVP: {RSVP link}

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Save-the-date style

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Mark your calendar: the Garcia reunion is {Event date} in San Antonio. Full schedule and hotel info coming in March. Reply with your best email or address if it's changed!

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Short, from a cousin

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Hey {First name}, it's Tanya. Reunion's on for {Event date} at {Venue}! Bring the kids, bring a lawn chair. Tap to RSVP: {RSVP link}

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What to include

  • Family name and which branches are invited
  • Dates and the daily schedule if it runs more than one day
  • Venue address and any lodging block, rate, and booking deadline
  • Cost per person or household, and how to pay
  • What to bring (a dish, chairs, photos to share)
  • RSVP link and headcount by household
  • Organizer's name, so relatives know who's sending

When to send

  1. 6–12 months before

    Send a save-the-date for multi-day or destination reunions so relatives can book time off and travel.

  2. 8–10 weeks before

    Send the full invitation with cost, lodging, and RSVP link.

  3. Before the hotel block deadline

    Remind everyone the room rate expires.

  4. 1–2 weeks before

    Send the schedule and what to bring. See family reunion reminder examples.

Tips for getting it right

  • Open with the family name. Relatives get a lot of texts and need to know immediately this is the reunion.
  • Ask for a household count, not just yes or no. Reunions plan food by heads.
  • Be specific about money. A per-person amount and what it covers avoids awkward follow-up conversations.
  • Share hosting with a co-host from another branch of the family so questions get answered faster.
  • Some older relatives may not have a mobile number you can text. Plan a phone call or a mailed card for them.
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Family reunion questions, answered

How far in advance should family reunion invitations go out?

Send a save-the-date six months to a year ahead for weekend or destination reunions, and the full invitation about two months before.

How do I ask family to help pay for the reunion?

Give one clear per-person or per-household amount, list what it covers, and say how to pay. Mention that kids are free or discounted if they are.

Should I send one text per household or per person?

Text each adult you have a number for, and ask for the household count on the RSVP so you don't double count.

Can a co-host help manage the event?

Yes. Invite co-hosts to your event and they share the same guest list, scheduled texts, and replies inbox.

How do guests RSVP?

Add your RSVP link to any text. Guests tap it, answer on a short form with no login, and their response is added to your headcount. Anything they text back instead lands in your replies inbox.

Which countries are supported?

Text My Event sends to US and Canadian (+1) mobile numbers, in English.

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Reviewed November 2, 2026 by Text My Event team.