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Reunion Invitation Wording: 40+ Examples

40+ reunion invitation wording examples for school, university, family and work reunions — plus how to word cost, name badges and passing it on.

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A reunion invitation has to persuade people who have not seen each other for twenty years that turning up will not be awkward. Here are 40+ wording examples.

Send yours as a free invitation ecard — easiest way to reach a scattered list.

School and university reunions

  1. Class of 2005 — twenty years! Reunion on Saturday 12th July, The Grange, from 7pm.
  2. It has been twenty years. Come and see who turned up. Saturday 12th, 7pm.
  3. Ashford High, class of 2005. Reunion, Saturday 12th July. Partners welcome.
  4. Twenty years since we left. Drinks and dinner, Saturday 12th, from 7pm.
  5. Class reunion! Saturday 12th July, 7pm. Come and be surprised by everyone’s hair.
  6. Calling the class of 2005 — reunion, Saturday 12th. Pass it on.
  7. University reunion, ten years on. Saturday 12th July, back at the union bar.
  8. Reunion for everyone who survived Mr Harding’s maths class. Saturday 12th.
  9. We are getting the year group back together. Saturday 12th July, from 7pm.
  10. Twenty years! Come for an hour or the whole night. Saturday 12th.

Family reunions

  1. Hart family reunion! Sunday 13th July, from noon, at the village hall.
  2. It has been too long. Family get-together, Sunday 13th, 12pm.
  3. All Harts, by blood or marriage — reunion, Sunday 13th July.
  4. Family reunion! Bring the children, bring a dish, bring photographs.
  5. Four generations in one room. Sunday 13th, from noon.
  6. Join us for a family gathering, Sunday 13th July. All welcome.
  7. Family reunion at Grandma’s, Sunday 13th, from noon.
  8. Come and meet the relatives you have never met. Sunday 13th July.

Work and team reunions

  1. The old Ashford team, back together. Friday 11th, from 6pm, The Anchor.
  2. Ten years since the office closed. Reunion drinks, Friday 11th.
  3. Anyone who worked on the Harding project — drinks, Friday 11th, 6pm.
  4. Old colleagues reunion! Friday 11th July, from 6pm. Pass it on.
  5. Getting the team back together. Friday 11th, usual place.
  6. Come and see everyone. Friday 11th, from 6pm.

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Wording for the practical details

  1. Partners very welcome. Children too, until about 8pm.
  2. £25 per head covers the buffet. Drinks at the bar.
  3. Free to attend — just buy your own.
  4. Come for an hour or stay all night. No obligation either way.
  5. Please pass this on to anyone we have missed. We know the list is incomplete.
  6. Name badges. Sorry, but twenty years is twenty years.
  7. Photographs very welcome — bring anything you have.
  8. RSVP to Jo by the 20th so we can size the room.
  9. Parking is free at the venue after 6pm.
  10. Accommodation options are listed below for anyone travelling.

Short lines

  1. Class of 2005 — twenty years!
  2. Reunion, Saturday 12th. Be there.
  3. It has been too long.
  4. Come and see everyone.
  5. Family reunion — details inside.
  6. Twenty years. One night.
  7. The old team, back together.
  8. Pass it on!

How to word it well

  1. Say who is invited, broadly. Reunions live or die on people forwarding the invitation, so make that explicit.
  2. Offer a low-commitment option. “Come for an hour” removes the fear of a long awkward evening.
  3. Mention name badges. Everyone dreads not recognising people, and saying so defuses it.
  4. Be clear about cost. A buffet charge is fine; a surprise one at the door is not.
  5. Ask for photographs in advance. They do more for the atmosphere than any decoration.

Send it — and pair it with a gift

A free invitation ecard is easy to forward, which is how reunions fill up. See also what to write in an invitation and friendship messages:

Pair this with a gift

Ideas that suit the occasion, each linked to one product we picked. Prices and availability are set by Amazon and can change.

Party Decorations

Our pick: Luditek sound-activated party lights

Best for: Birthdays, showers, themed parties

Occasion: Invitations

Set the scene — pair invites with ready-to-hang decor.

  • Bundles save time
  • Reusable pieces available
  • Quality varies — check reviews
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Party Favours and Games

Our pick: JoyCat felt tic-tac-toe party favours, 30 pack

Best for: Children and larger gatherings

Occasion: Invitations

The bits that keep a party moving once the decorations are up.

  • Fills the awkward middle hour
  • Works for mixed ages
  • Cheap per head
  • Easy to over-buy
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FAQ

What do you write on a reunion invitation?

Who it is for, the date and venue, the cost, and an explicit request to pass it on. Forwarding is how reunions actually fill.

How far in advance should it go out?

Three to six months. People need to book travel, leave and childcare, and word has to spread.

How do you reach people you have lost touch with?

Ask everyone to forward it and say so on the invitation. Assume your list is incomplete, because it is.

Should there be name badges?

Yes, and mention them on the invitation. Not recognising people is the single biggest fear guests have.

What is a good short line?

“Class of 2005 — twenty years!”

How do you make it less awkward?

Offer a short-attendance option, ask for old photographs, and give people something to do beyond standing and talking.