Are you the assigned host for this year's family gathering
or reunion? It might seem like a daunting task, especially when you have other
responsibilities that also need your effort and time. But don't worry, just
simply follow the five tips below in order to come up with a gathering that
will be enjoyed by everyone and will not cause you a lot of stress.
1. Decide on the guest list - first things first, you need
to list down the people who will attend the event. This is important not just
in terms of counting the attendees but so that you can better prepare an event
that will be enjoyed by everyone who will come. Some guests may have specific
dietary restrictions, for example, so you need to take care of that. If the
majority will be bringing their families, specifically young children, you will
also want to come up with activities for the young ones.
2. Enlist help - here's the tip that will help you go
through the process of planning the event without much stress. You need to get
the help of other family members, especially if it will be a large family
event. You don't need to take in all the responsibility, form a committee and
assign specific persons for different tasks. Play to their strengths. You may
have some members who are great at design, then you can have them focus on the
physical look of the place. Others may be good at cooking, so they can do that
instead of getting catering.
3. Create a budget and stick to it - you need to settle on a
budget for the whole event. This way, planning will be easier as you know how
much you can spend on each aspect of the party. For example, even though you
may want to rent a location for the gathering, you do not have enough money for
that. Instead, you can just choose a home and maybe purchase some furniture
from stores like Danetti in order to add
more seating dining space.
4. Plan your menu well - as stated above, there may be some
dietary restrictions that you may need to consider. You will want to be smart
with your choices for the menu, a gathering, after all, is not a gathering
without good food. Depending on your guest list, plan your menu accordingly.
Choose specific dishes that you know will be appreciated by the majority of
your guests. If you have enough budget, you can even prepare a special menu for
kids.
5. Prepare some activities - a gathering is not just about
the food, you also want to make sure that your guests will have enough time to
enjoy each other's company. Especially if you have relatives that live far from
you. Why not prepare a program for the gathering? You can have videos of
previous gatherings presented. Aside from that, you can even add games and
icebreakers that everyone will enjoy.
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