Invitation texts to adapt for your family reunion
Choose a tone that suits your family, replace the fields in brackets and remove any sentence that does not help people understand the gathering or reply.
Before writing
Gather the essential information
An invitation can stay short if it clearly states what is decided and how to reply. If the exact location is not yet confirmed, say so instead of circulating a provisional address.
- Date, times and any welcome time.
- Confirmed location or stated deadline for announcing it.
- People covered by the invitation: partner, children or accompanying guest.
- Reply deadline and expected reply method.
- Questions actually needed for organisation.
Seven templates to personalise
Choose a tone, then replace the relevant fields
Before sending through Cœur de Famille, check that the recipient has active family access, a verified email address and the permissions required by the event audience. Inviting a relative to join the family and inviting them to the event are separate steps.
Copy your chosen template, then replace the fields in brackets. For [event link], use the event page’s address. The recipient signs in with their invited account and opens “My participation” to reply while the reply period is open. The link grants no additional rights. No real names, addresses or links are used in these examples.
Warm template
Let’s meet on [date] at [location] to share our news and memories! Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and reply by [deadline] through the event: [event link]. Please specify the adults and children covered by your invitation. We look forward to seeing you!
Simple template
The family reunion will take place on [date], from [start time] to [end time], at [location]. Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and reply by [deadline] through the event: [event link]. All practical information is gathered there.
Humorous template
The debate over the family’s best tart can wait: let’s meet on [date] at [location]! Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and tell us how many chairs to prepare by [deadline], through the event: [event link].
A truly informal message
Hi everyone! Shall we meet on [date] at [location]? Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and let us know by [deadline] whether you’ll be there, through the event: [event link]. We can’t wait to see you!
First family reunion
Our first family reunion will bring together the descendants of [common ancestors or family line] on [date] at [location]. Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and reply by [deadline] through the event: [event link]. Please list the participants covered by your invitation.
Annual family reunion
Our family gathering returns on [date] at [location]! Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account to see the programme and reply to this edition by [deadline], through the event: [event link].
Very large family
Several family lines will meet on [date] at [location]. Sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and reply by [deadline] through the event: [event link]. List only the adults and children covered by your invitation; everyone uses the account to which their invitation was addressed.
A useful reply
State precisely what the organiser needs
In Cœur de Famille, an invited person can reply yes, no or maybe, specify the number of adults and children, add a message and answer prepared questions. The invitation text should mention fields that have a practical consequence.
Short reminder
Do not resend the whole invitation
A reminder repeats the deadline and event link. Recipients find their invitation by signing in with their account; they do not need a new individual link. People who have already replied do not need the same message again.
Reminder template
A quick reminder about the family reunion on [date]: sign in with your Cœur de Famille account and reply by [deadline] through the event: [event link]. Still unsure? Choose “maybe” to let us know.
What to leave out
Do not copy replies, contact details or personal needs already shared by other guests into a group message.
Prepare the event before sending
Confirm the date, location and invitation rule, then create the family event that will collect replies.