How to organize a graduate meeting evening

Time passes, is erased from the memory of the person, sometimes even the names of those with whom the school years have passed. And, having met an old acquaintance once, there are so many questions, such an interest appears, how do they, my former classmates, now live? Begins nostalgia for the past. And after that, an irresistible desire to see, hear, remember the past. To collect all. But how?

Preparatory stage

In order to return to a carefree past for a brief moment, to know everything about everyone, and even spend time in order to remember for the next many years, every moment, every detail should be thought out. But alone it is difficult to plan and organize everything, so try to attract at least one more active participant, and preferably several, then there will be an opportunity to distribute responsibilities and speed up the preparation process.

1. One of the important points is to decide on the number of graduates: to collect the entire graduation at once or limit oneself to one’s class or group.The choice of the venue of the meeting, the ability of the room to accommodate all arrivals depends on this.
2. It is necessary to find the coordinates of former classmates or fellow students. Yes, it is difficult, it takes a lot of time, but you have to work hard. Someone with someone maintains a relationship, therefore, you can build the longest chain of dating. Many teachers may also have data about their former students. And again, social networks will help toss out the call and notify everyone about the meeting of graduates.
3. In the next step, think over the scheme of the evening. Further material costs for the party itself and other trivia. The total budget should include the cost of purchasing food or paying for a restaurant, gifts and flowers to teachers, if part of the event takes place in a former school or university. The total cost of expenses is distributed to each willing participant of the celebration, so it is important to initially clarify who will be accompanied by the satellite. Optionally, you can think of small souvenirs for those present.
4. Much time has passed, each plunged into his own affairs and problems. It is likely that the participants will not find common topics for conversation and meeting may face a boring pastime. The ideal option would be if you invite a toastmaster.A professional skillfully organizes the entire course of the event, will not allow protracted pauses, and resolves possible misunderstandings. Pre-negotiate with the master all your wishes, an approximate scenario, and he will competently work out the details himself.

Options for meeting graduates

An evening reunion can be organized at the school from which you graduated. First, find out if someone from the faculty left who remembers your graduation. Only then will this idea be expedient and it makes sense to negotiate with the head of the educational institution about holding an event within its walls. Also, by agreement, dinner with music and dancing can be arranged here. Then the question arises about a suitable room and its rational use. To organize a buffet table or arrange a full-fledged banquet is decided by a majority of votes depending on: the number of guests, the area of ​​the intended banquet hall, the financial opportunities of graduates, and so on. Taking into account these factors, a menu is drawn up, products are being purchased, and, if necessary, professional chefs and waiters are invited.The decoration of the hall is better to do the party organizers, as well as the scenario of the event. As for the latter, here a useful advice and fresh ideas will be prompted by a toastmaster, which is worth considering. By the way, he can also organize the choice of a musical group.

Offer the moderator one of the ideas for the meeting, and he will develop every detail in stages. For example, all the premises of the school can be divided into thematic areas.

Assembly hall to convert to a video salon and a photo studio. In the school’s archive and with the class teachers, there will be memorable photos with which it will be a pleasure to see the graduates again. Whole compositions from posters and wall newspapers can be created from this rarity. And to watch videos, organize a cinema. At the same time, a photographer or videographer will hold a new photo session, which over the years will serve a similar role.

The foyer can become a dance floor, where former classmates to the sound of the music of their youth will remember the forgotten waltz. Accompanying the musical program will be the mention of important dates and events of school time.

Decorate the walls of one of the halls with portraits of outstanding and most significant in any direction former students. And be sure to leave a place for memorable records of all comers on this day.

To connect past and present, arrange a small concert contest between current and former students. The final stage will be a banquet.

The evening of meetings in the restaurant

The classic option is to spend the evening in a cafe or restaurant. It is convenient in the sense that many questions will be taken over by the administrator and support staff. The menu will help to make the chef, and music is often included in the service. The fixed cost for each person present is an advantage, as it will allow you to more accurately calculate the necessary budget.

It is desirable to think over the program in advance. A little greeting and intro, you can school songs. Offer to speak to everyone with a short story about yourself, which will allow you to compare children's dreams and realized achievements. The facilitator will help organize the evening so that entertainment contests, amateur performances and dancing alternate with toasts.

Registration of the room must necessarily reproduce the time of study at school in memory, and the corresponding music can become a reminder of this.

Two options for meeting graduates can be combined. The official part of the school, and then go for entertainment to the rented banquet hall.

Meeting graduates in nature

We can not exclude the possibility of holding a meeting in nature, especially in the summer. Then all graduates can come families, and the weekend itself stretch out over several days. It is advisable to discuss any of the selected options with former graduates and stay at the most optimal for all.

In the evenings of the alumni meeting, a special atmosphere is always created, full of surprises and expectations. And the moments of memories of childhood and youth are especially touching. To give all the guests the mood corresponding to the event, it is worth considering in what style to decorate the hall. A pleasant memory will be the old, many forgotten collaborative photos of the past years. Maybe there are random drawings, notes, diaries. All these little things can be assembled into a single unit through the wall newspaper or make a fun collage.Old teachers, who often remember “winged” phrases and remarks of their students, can also help. These expressions will be an excellent addition to the poster you have created, and those who are present will surely enjoy such memories.

Another idea. Having collected the preserved video of those times (and they will certainly be found by someone), you can make a whole film from the life of school years. It will be not just a surprise, but a unique opportunity to remember, see, hear yourself young and carefree.

So that the solemn beginning does not turn out to be the final one, think over the entertainment part, which will allow you to create a relaxed atmosphere, and allow guests to relax. The idea of ​​a disco in the style of the times of youth will appeal to everyone, and a little sentimentality will not hurt anyone. Just decide what to prefer - DJ or live music. Both that and other option will help to return present for many years ago.

Do not forget about the professional photographer. His services will be indispensable at this event. He knows how to skillfully capture every moment of the meeting. The resulting pictures or photo album will allow you to remember this day forever and will become an invaluable gift.

Being engaged in the invitation of graduates, you can focus on the dress.Say a dress code - a thematic costume or a free form of clothing.

In a word, it is not enough just to spend an evening reunion. Organization of the event and the celebration itself must be thoughtful, planned and memorable.