What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say - College days? I am sure there is a smile on your face. That is how dear those days were. Fond memories of young and free-spirited times come rushing to the mind and the heart fills up with joy. Don’t you wish for those times to come back? Just one more time? How about a college reunion? Who would miss a chance to relive some of those moments with their friends?

What goes into the planning? – Invite them over

Well, as thrilling as it sounds, it is not an easy task - organising a college reunion; especially given that all your batch mates may have settled in different corners of the globe to pursue their dreams. Your first step would be to plan. And plan well in advance as in 5 - 6 months to maximise attendance to the college reunion party. All your friends will need to organise their schedule accordingly too. If possible, meet up with a few friends who will form the core team in charge of organising the reunion. One of you could take up the responsibility of guiding this team. Send out invites to all your classmates. These could be physical invitation cards or online through emails and messages. Try and reach out to all of them. Set up a Facebook page to connect everyone and create the exciting build up till the event. You could use social media to plan convenient dates, event venue and post information and updates about the reunion. Delegate responsibility for every aspect (entertainment, food, venue booking, decorations and treasurer) to each member and coordinate frequently. Once you have confirmed the number of attendees for the event, book the necessary accommodations.

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Theme and Venue

Now comes the interesting bits. Plan the theme and venue. A party without a theme would be like just another get-together. Consider your friend's interests and plan your theme accordingly. It could be the retro theme, Hawaiian, Moroccan, casino theme, under the sea theme, Jungle theme or carnival theme. Secure your college reunion venue post the theme finalization. Start out by looking for a venue spacious enough to accommodate all your friends keeping in mind the theme and decoration requirements as well. Also, consider the seating arrangements and other facilities offered by the venue provider. Know more about booking the right party venue in Mumbai to ensure that your reunion goes off without a hitch. You may request your classmates for old photos from the college days to create a slideshow or even incorporate it into your theme or place within your decorations.

Make them dance and play

Music and games will have to be organized beforehand too. Get hold of some popular music from those days to create some nostalgia at your gathering. This encourages conversation and keeps the spirits high. It goes without saying that the food and refreshments play a significant role in spreading some happiness. So consider the best options for your menu for the day.

D - Day!

Taking into account everyone’s schedule, plan the events for your college reunion. A fun filled weekend would be ideal. Plan to meet at a particular venue on Saturday morning for a tour of your city, hitting the favourite hangout spots of college days. It would bring back many fond memories and start turning the wheels of conversation. Daytime activities allow for favourable ice breaking among classmates. End the tour with a visit to your college–old desk in your classroom, and a talk with your principal and teachers. Maybe all of you could contribute to a charity or scholarship supported by your college. Keep Saturday evening free for dinner, some light activity, some dancing and lots of small talks. You could organise the party at an attractive banquet hall. Play some tracks from the old days. You could start with a slideshow of collected then-and-now photos of your classmates and teachers. Invite your friends to share memories from the college days – of their favourite teacher, funniest memories, their crushes or the trouble they got into. Follow it all up with lots of dancing and dinner. If your venue is a poolside party hall, swimming and water activities could add to the fun. You could include a few games but that is totally dependent on the time available and the mood of the party. Some ideas for activity and games that would be enjoyable are –

• Graduation year memories - guess the top 10 movies/songs/events of the graduation year
• Mimicry of favorite faculty or friends
• Karaoke fun
• Superlative Awards ceremony - Give away awards with funny titles to all your friends just to add to the amusement.

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Don’t forget to click a new class photo. Have fun while using the theme related props in your pictures. These are photos which add to the album of memories. To carry home a keepsake of the reunion, arrange for monogrammed or personalised gift that will carry a logo or imprint of your alumni meet. It could be a T-Shirt or mug or any interesting item.

Day 2 – More Fun

Sunday morning could begin a little easy with brunch and a picnic. Plan for some commonly enjoyed sports to play during the picnic e.g. cricket, badminton or volleyball. If you have booked a Beachside resort or villa then, Sunday morning activities can include beach sports too. Alternatively, or if time and energy permits, plan a movie together.

Now you have an idea of a variety of activities and games to plan a college reunion. You need not overcrowd the days with activities. Allow some free time for friends to mingle, relax and talk about old days. After all, that is why the reunion is taking place - to catch up with old friends. In case you are planning your college reunion in Mumbai, you have an excellent option of venue booking online. HamaraEvent offers a comprehensive list of exciting party venues in Mumbai. The images of the venue on our website will give you an idea about the look of the place. Also, you can screen and filter your party venues as per your requirements for your convenience and to save your time before you arrive at your decision. Moreover, you can be assured that you will get reliable and 100% genuine information and support for planning any of your events.