Event reminders · Family reunion
Family reunion reminder texts
Family reunions have more deadlines than most events: hotel blocks, payment for T-shirts or the pavilion, and the potluck sign-up. Reminders keep everyone on track without the organizer calling each household. Keep them clear and friendly, and write so they make sense to a teenager and a great-aunt alike.
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6 examples to copy or edit
Words in braces, like {First name} or {RSVP link}, fill in for each guest when you send from Text My Event. Sending from your own phone? Replace them first.
Hotel block deadline
171 charsHi {First name}! Reminder: the reunion room rate at the Hampton Inn ($119/night) ends June 1. Mention the Johnson Family Reunion when you book. Questions? Just reply here.
Payment reminder
186 charsHi {First name}, friendly reminder that reunion contributions ($25 per adult, kids free) are due by June 15 to cover food and the pavilion. Venmo @Tanya-Johnson or bring cash. Thank you!
What to bring
156 charsReunion is 2 weeks away! Please bring: a side dish or dessert, lawn chairs, and any old family photos for the memory table. See you {Event date} at {Venue}!
Weekend schedule
161 charsJohnson Reunion schedule: Fri 6pm welcome dinner at the hotel. Sat 11am–5pm picnic at {Venue}, group photo at 2. Sun 10am church and farewell brunch. Can't wait!
Day-before
145 charsTomorrow's the day! Reunion picnic at {Venue}, 11am. Look for the blue balloons at pavilion 3. Wear your reunion T-shirt for the 2pm group photo!
T-shirt sizes
146 charsHi {First name}, ordering reunion T-shirts Friday! Please send sizes for everyone in your household. Just reply here, e.g. "2 adult L, 1 youth M".
What to include
- Family name, so relatives recognize the reunion right away
- The specific deadline (hotel, payment, T-shirt order) and amount
- How to pay or book
- Date, venue, and schedule for multi-day reunions
- What to bring
When to send
- 1 week before each deadline
Hotel blocks, payments, and T-shirt orders each get one reminder.
- 2 weeks before
What to bring and the full schedule.
- Day before
Where exactly to go, and the group photo time.
Tips for getting it right
- One reminder per deadline beats one long message listing everything.
- Spell out how to pay. Some relatives prefer cash or a check at the reunion.
- Use the family name in the first words so the text doesn't look like spam to older relatives.
- A co-host from another branch of the family can answer replies when you're busy.
Family reunion questions, answered
How do I remind family members to pay for the reunion?
Send one friendly reminder about a week before the due date with the amount, what it covers, and how to pay. Send it only to households that haven't paid yet.
What should a family reunion reminder say?
The family name, the date and place, the deadline or schedule you're reminding about, and what to bring.
Can several relatives help send reunion reminders?
Yes. Add them as co-hosts so they share the guest list, scheduled texts, and replies inbox.
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 are texts counted?
One message to one guest is one text, however long it is. A message to 50 guests uses 50 texts, with or without emoji or links. Texts that fail to deliver don't count.
What happens if a guest replies STOP?
They're opted out right away and skipped on future sends, so you never have to track it. They can reply START to resume.
Related wording and guides
- Family reunion invitation wordingOne organizer invites several branches of a family, across generations and states, to a reunion that may span days.
- Event parking instructions text examplesA host sends parking and arrival directions so guests can find the venue without calling.
- Event venue change message examplesThe event's location changes after invitations went out, and every guest needs the new address before they leave.
- Family Reunion Reminder Text MessagesFree family reunion reminder text message templates and wording. Schedule countdown and day-before reminders to cut no-shows — no app for guests to download.
- How to RSVP to a Family Reunion by TextHow to RSVP to a family reunion by text, with reply wording you can copy. Hosting? Collect every family reunion RSVP by text in one shared inbox.
Reviewed November 2, 2026 by Text My Event team.