Quick Answer
How to build a family reunion website
The fastest way: Reunly's public hub. One shareable link, no relative needs an account, free to set up. Cover photo, countdown, schedule, RSVP, payment, photo album — all built in.
The 60-second answer
- Open Reunly at app.reunly.io (free, no credit card).
- Set your family name, dates, and location. Add a cover photo.
- Build your schedule + RSVP form. Reunly pulls this into the public hub automatically.
- Customize the URL (e.g.,
smiths2026.reunly.io). - Share one link in a text, email, or Facebook post. Or print the QR code.
- Relatives tap it from any device — see schedule, RSVP, view photos, pay if needed. No account ever.
What's on a Reunly family reunion website
Every Reunly hub comes pre-loaded with the things every family reunion website needs:
- 🖼️ Cover photo + family name — branded, with optional color theme
- ⏰ Live countdown to the reunion date
- 📅 Day-by-day schedule — Friday cookout / Saturday picnic / Sunday brunch
- ✋ Public RSVP form — no accounts needed, dietary + plus-ones captured
- 💳 Payment collection — tiered fees by age, Stripe + cash + check tracking
- 📷 Photo album link — QR code for Google Photos / iCloud / Dropbox
- 📍 Travel logistics — venue address, airport, parking, hotel block
- 👥 Committee contact — who to reach with questions
- 📰 Live updates — when you change the plan, the hub updates immediately
Reunly vs. building it yourself
Reunly hub
5 minutes · Free / $39 once
Purpose-built. Updates live with your plan.
Wix / Squarespace
4–8 hours · $12–$30/mo
Looks nice, no RSVP / payment built in. Updates take re-publishing.
WordPress (self-host)
10+ hours · $8–$25/mo + hosting
Most flexible, requires technical skill.
Facebook event
10 minutes · Free
Limits non-Facebook relatives. No payments. Old aunts won't see it.
Google Sites
1 hour · Free
Looks dated. No RSVP form, no payments.
👥 With Reunly
Build your reunion website in 5 minutes
One shareable URL. Cover photo, RSVPs, schedule, payments, photo album. Free with every Reunly plan.
Family reunion website FAQ
What is the best family reunion website builder?
Reunly is the best family reunion website builder because it does more than a static website — it's a live planning hub. You get a public URL with cover photo, family countdown, schedule, RSVP, payment collection, photo album, and travel info, all in one place. Relatives view it from any device without making accounts. Free to start; $39 once per reunion when you're ready to send invites.
Can I make a free family reunion website?
Yes — Reunly's family reunion website is free to set up. You can build your reunion hub, customize it with cover photos and family branding, and preview the shareable link before any payment. The $39 fee unlocks public RSVP collection, payment processing, and committee co-planner seats.
What should be on a family reunion website?
The essentials: family name + cover photo, dates and location, countdown timer, day-by-day schedule, RSVP form, cost per person (if any), travel logistics (airport, parking, hotel block), photo album link, and committee contact info. Reunly's hub includes all of this by default and pulls live data from your planning dashboard so updates appear instantly.
Do I really need a family reunion website?
If your reunion has more than 15 people, yes. A single link replaces 20+ group emails, 5+ Facebook posts, and the endless 'what was the address again?' texts. Older relatives especially benefit — one link in a text message, they tap it, they have everything (schedule, address, RSVP, photos). Reunly's hub is the simplest way to get this without coding.
Can I use Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress for a family reunion site?
You can, but you'll spend hours building it and won't have RSVP collection, payment tracking, or live schedule updates. Wix/Squarespace are general website builders; they don't know what a family reunion is. Reunly's hub is purpose-built — a 5-minute setup gives you a feature-complete reunion website that updates as your plan changes.
How do I share a family reunion website with my family?
Reunly gives you a short shareable URL (and an optional QR code). Drop it in a text, email, Facebook post, or print it on a save-the-date. Relatives tap or scan to open the hub on any device — phone, tablet, laptop. No accounts. No app downloads. Many committees also print the QR code on welcome cards handed out at the reunion.