There are many ways to invite people to your family reunion: in person, by phone, email, texting, fax, and regular mail. It's probably best to use more than one method because people will take it more seriously.
A written invitation makes sure that people are clear about the date, time, location and other details of the reunion so even if you invite people by phone or in person, be sure to give them a written invitation, too.
A written invitation gives you the opportunity to build some excitement by using pictures, headlines and a description of the attractions the family reunion will offer. You can also put a written invitation in a family reunion memory book if you create one.
Here are some things you need to include in your invitation so family members will know the essentials.
There are other things that are optional but may be a good idea to include if they're relevant.
For a step-by-step approach to writing an invitation, check out the article Write Your Family Reunion Announcement (PDF).