16 Family Reunion Invitations to Get the Gang Back Together

Busy schedules, life changes, and geographic challenges can make getting together with family particularly difficult. There are a few occasions that can draw everyone together in the same place: baby showers, graduation parties, bridal showers, and above all, the family reunion.

Planning one can take a lot of time and logistics. Digital family reunion invitations can do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to tracking RSVPs and coordinating follow-up questions. Thankfully, there are a ton of engaging invitation designs for every type of occasion — from a casual picnic in the park to a casino game night or an out-of-town trip.

4 Planning Tips for Your Family Reunion Invitations

Before we show you our favorite family reunion invite designs, we wanted to share some of our best planning tips. Here’s everything you need to make the process of designing and sending the invitations for your family get-together easier.

1. Simplify the Process with Digital Invitations

There are lots of ways you could create or customize invitations. You could use traditional printed ones, make your own printable versions on Canva, or you could opt for our favorite — customized digital invitations.

Our online invitations allow you to get a bespoke feel without the expense or environmental impact. Turn a customizable template into something unique with our design tool by changing the layout, fonts, colors, and wording to match your special event.

Digital invites are perfect for any occasion and are already popular for weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events. They’re ideal for family reunions too — especially if you want a more contemporary alternative to sending snail mail.

2. Choose a Theme

Themed party invites can be so much fun — especially if the design you choose complements the style or theme of your get-together.

Planning a sports-themed reunion? Look for a design that features football, golf, or lawn games. Having a picnic on the beach? There’s a relaxing invite for that too. Hosting a big ’80s-themed bash? You bet there’s a totally tubular invitation to match!

At Greenvelope, you’ll find a beautiful collection of designs for any moment. As they’re easy to customize, you can even choose a class reunion invitation, wedding invitation, or birthday invitation and simply update the text to suit your family get-together.

3. Find the Right Wording

The way you word your family gathering invitation can get everyone excited to hit RSVP and start counting down the days. Not sure what to say to your favorite family members? Here are some wording ideas to get you started:

• Ready to see who is the best sportsperson in the [Surname] family? Join our family reunion football game to see!
• We have cake, candy, and cocktails all ready. See you at the summer family reunion!
• Join us for the [Surname] annual family picnic!
• It’s been a long time coming, but we’re excited to invite you to our family event of the year.

Borrow these as-is, or take them and customize with your event details and your own personal flair!

4. Make It Easy to RSVP

Everyone has such busy lives, and the traditional method of mailing back an RSVP card just doesn’t work any more. Instead, give your guests an easy way to let you know if they can make it or not.

Some people might include a phone number so guests can call or send a message, or ask people to get back to them via their preferred social media channel or email address. If you use Greenvelope though, your guests can RSVP directly from the digital invite with just a few clicks — saving them time and giving you a simpler way to manage your guest list.

Get the Party Started with These Fun Family Reunion Invitations

Ready to get inspired? Here are some of our most-loved invitations that work perfectly for any family reunion ideas — whether you’re planning an epic cookout, a game-filled weekend, or a relaxing getaway for the entire family.

1. Family Tree Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Getting all the family together for a momentous reunion? This family tree reunion invite has all the elegance and style you need for an event filled with conversations about the past, present, and future. It’s available in a range of classic muted hues, or you can work with our design team to bring it to life in your chosen colors.

2. Nautical Clams Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

If you live by the shore, nothing screams summer more than a festive clambake. This nautical invitation lets you handle the clams and asks guests to bring a side dish to share. Or personalize your invitation wording with a custom request, like bring your own brews. Choose from classic black and beige, preppy navy blue, or feminine pink and burgundy.

3. Trendy Gingham Invitation

Design: Jen Montgomery

Nothing screams picnic like classic gingham. This trendy tabletop pattern frames a natural tan background for your family reunion invitation. A mix of stylized text suggests a fun but informal affair, and you can add more details like BBQ, swimming, and games. Red is perfect for a retro picnic, but the design is available in preppy navy blue or tone-on-tone white as well.

4. Mexican Blanket Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

You don’t have to be of Latin descent to enjoy this brightly colored Mexican blanket invitation. The woven background is perfect for a Cinco de Mayo gathering or family feast of Mexican fare. Your party details pop in contemporary white fonts against the colorful backdrop. Up the ante with kid-friendly activities like a piñata.

5. Eat & Compete Invitation

Design: Ann Gardner Creative

Swap the usual family dinner for something more exhilarating with a fun afternoon of conversation, delicious food, and plenty of friendly rivalry. This summer get-together invitation is ideal for a family reunion filled with not just catching up but plenty of laughter too.

6. Crawfish Boil Invitation

Design: Jessica Williams

Wherever you live, embrace the party spirit of New Orleans with a summer crawfish boil. Roll out a makeshift brown-paper placemat and top with crawfish and all the fixings. You can practically hear the trumpets blaring in the background of this festive invitation. Bright red crawfish illustrations claw from the corner, and stylized text provide your reunion details.

7. Softball Tournament Invitation

Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design

Hosting a friendly game for your big get-together? This themed softball tournament invite is a perfect match. Choose from a variety of color options, and give everyone the details they need to show up and enjoy some friendly competition.

8. Blackboard Bash Invitation

Design: Shari Margolin Design

If your family isn’t big on softball, how about a bingo tournament? Competition is equally as fierce, and you don’t need to get dirty. This classic chalkboard design is perfect for customizing with every detail, including party location, date, and RSVP information.

9. Strike Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Bowling is fun for the whole family. This retro invitation evokes the vibes of a vintage bowling alley, including classic pins and lite-up letters. The die-cut shape pairs perfectly with a striped envelope liner. Customize in your favorite old-school colorway with all of your party details.

10. Game On Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Do gamers run in your family tree? This pixelated neon invitation is reminiscent of classic arcade games. It’s perfect for a family laser tag tournament, arcade day, or video game competition at your place. Modern white text pops against a black background, and a custom envelope liner rounds out the theme.

11. Poker Chip Invitation

Design: Hooray Creative

Bring the family together for a DIY casino night with this classic party invitation. An illustrated poker chip pops against a colorful background. Inside, all your party details are stylized in an array of festive fonts. It’s just for fun, so be sure to let your guests know they don’t need to lose their shirts.

12. Game Time Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

Your family reunion party doesn’t need to be a summertime affair. Instead, host a bash in the fall or winter with a game day or Super Bowl party. This cheeky invitation features a football illustration inside a beer cap, suggesting there will be game-watching and brews. There are several color options available, so pick one that coordinates with your team, or stay neutral with a black-and-gray design.

13. Hip Rustic Invitation

Design: Colin Cowie

Renting a cabin in the woods? This nature-inspired template screams outdoorsiness. The graphic black text and frame pops against classic kraft paper with a majestic pine tree emblem. Pair with a plaid envelope liner to drive home the theme.

14. Let’s Go Camping Invitation

Design: Lori Danelle

If your family loves roughing it, host a camping weekend in the woods. This dreamy invitation features hand-illustrated branches decorated with leaves and dainty acorns. Whimsical stars complete the look against a blue night sky. Rustic, hand-drawn text embraces camping days of your childhood.

15. Girls Getaway Invitation

Design: Molly My

If the ladies in your family are overdue for a getaway, let the dads take care of things on the homefront. This girls getaway invitation features a stylish passport look with gold-foil accents. You choose which emblem you want for the stamp. There’s a palm tree, skis, or luggage — perfect for any destination. Custom envelope liners complete the theme.

16. Vibrant Florals Invitation

Design: Lucrecia Caporale

For an elegant yet relaxed garden party get-together, we love this watercolor floral-inspired invitation. This design feels warm, welcoming, and full of life — just what you want for a family reunion invitation.

Have a Fabulous Family Affair

Whether you’re hosting a BBQ party, camping getaway, or a softball tournament, any excuse to get the family together ensures a great time. Choose a family reunion invitation template that represents your event and family style.

Pick an invitation card with rustic accents or whimsical illustrations for a casual gathering. If you’re more buttoned up, opt for a minimalist design in sophisticated hues. Whatever the occasion, be sure to get a great family photo, and use our family reunion invites to spread the word.