Step 1. Plan a Great Reunion!

Before you even send out an invitation, start by imagining your perfect family reunion. You'll save a lot of time, money and last-minute running around by taking the time to plan everything beforehand. Invite other family members to help!

• Start with the Basics.

Decide the who, what, where and when of your family reunion.

• Make It Fun!

Make your family reunion entice busy family members to attend.

• Make the Arrangements.

Once you've got your plan in place, make sure you can accomplish it.

A indicates a task that is essential for all family reunions. Unstarred tasks may or may not be essential, depending on how you structure your reunion.