Backyard Reunions: Easier Than You May Think
A family reunion is when ALL the family members come together. More often than not, it is the only time everyone comes under one roof for only one reason: To spend time with each other and catch up on what’s happening in everyone’s lives. Several families make it a point to have a reunion at least once a year, but these days, with so many schedules to consider, it’s not always possible to get everyone together. People tend to move away, get busy with their kids, and many lead hectic professional lives, making it challenging to successfully plan and host a real family reunion.
However, busy schedules are not the only reason planning family reunions is getting trickier. Many families also abstain from reunions because they simply don’t know where to have them. A lot of public parks and campgrounds are also changing their rules for guests too. If location is preventing your family from having a reunion, then the solution might be your very own backyard!
While thinking about a gathering in your backyard might make you (or even some of your relatives) run the other way for different reasons, hosting a backyard reunion also has its benefits. Either way, it’s best to make a decision once you know what you’ll be signing up for. So I’ve outlined a few points that not only make backyard reunions easier than you may think but also super convenient and fun.
Why Host A Family Reunion in Your Backyard
1. No Traveling
Traveling is probably why you dread family reunions too. A lot of people simply say no to reunions because of the cost of traveling plus the fatigue of traveling. But if you do decide to host a backyard reunion and you have family members who have relocated, instead of you having to travel, they would be the ones doing the traveling. This may help eliminate the travel expenses, and it’s also really convenient, especially if you have children.
2. Do Things Your Way
Another advantage of planning your backyard family reunion is that you will be in complete control of the planning. How often have you been to a party and wondered why the host did or didn’t do something? Planning your family reunion will ensure that everything is exactly how you want it. Your family members may offer some suggestions on how to host the reunion, but you don’t necessarily have to use them all. So if you are someone who usually has suggestions on how a party could be made better or more fun, hosting a backyard family reunion might be the way to make your party planning dreams come true.
3. Seek Help From Relatives
While a backyard family reunion has its advantages, I will admit that there are some disadvantages as well (however, there are ways to turn those into advantages too). One of those disadvantages might be related to space. If you have a big family but a small backyard, it may not be convenient for you to host the party. But that does not mean that a backyard reunion isn’t a good idea. It’s just that someone else would wear the host’s hat. So, you could reach out to your relatives and ask whether they’d be willing to do that. With your help, someone else might be able to host the next family reunion.
You will also have to think about your expenses while planning a backyard reunion. When you consider all the food, drinks, snacks, and decorations needed to host this event, it may exceed what you can afford. Despite the high cost, you could turn this disadvantage into an advantage as well. You can do this by seeking help from your relatives, aka the people who’d be at the reunion. Whether you ask for financial support or reusable decor, the cost of hosting the backyard family reunion may significantly decrease.
Documenting Backyard Reunions with Pop Life Photo Booth
Whether or not you want to be the host of your family reunion is totally up to you. By making your list of pros and cons using the points I’ve mentioned above as a template, you can make up your mind about whether your backyard is the place to host your next family reunion. If it is, you may get to enjoy the experience of planning your family reunion, being an outstanding host, and seeing those you haven’t seen in a while.
Personally, I can relate to backyard parties. Growing up, my parents had multiple parties. They were truly social butterflies and loved spending time with close family. They worked multiple jobs, and when it was time for them to relax, my parents preferred to spend quality time with their friends, and it showed. I guess that’s why I look forward to hosting or being part of an event. It definitely brings fond memories, and I love capturing those memorable moments with our photo booths.
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