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How to Print Family Reunion Name Tags (Free Templates)

Use Reunly's name tag generator: pulls names + maiden names from your guest list, color-codes by family branch, prints to Avery 5395 badges or 5160 labels. Free with every Reunly plan.

TL;DR — 5 Steps to Reunion Name Tags

  1. Tag guests by family branch in your Reunly guest list.
  2. Open the Name Tags tool. Pick Avery 5395 (badges) or 5160 (labels).
  3. Pick a color per branch — Reunly applies it automatically.
  4. Preview the PDF. Reunly includes name + maiden name + branch color.
  5. Print on Avery sheets. Done.

Pick Your Avery Sheet

Avery 5395

Clip-on badges. 8 per sheet. 2-1/3 x 3-3/8 inch. Best for: formal reunions, all-day events, anything where you want the tag to survive a meal and a hug. ~$15 for 100 badges + holders.

Avery 5160

Sticky labels. 30 per sheet. 1 x 2-5/8 inch. Best for: casual backyard reunions, kid tags, backup supply when someone loses a clip-on. ~$8 for 300 labels.

Avery 5392 (large)

Premium badge size. 4 per sheet. 3 x 4 inch. Best for: large-print needs for elderly relatives or anyone with vision issues. Easier to read at conversational distance.

Plain cardstock + lanyards

DIY option. Reunly prints to standard 8.5x11 cardstock so you can hole-punch and lanyard. Best for: themed events or vintage looks.

What to Include on a Reunion Name Tag

The whole point of a reunion name tag is solving the "which branch are you?" problem in the first minute of conversation. Reunly's default tag includes:

  • First name (large). The thing people are scanning for from across the room.
  • Maiden name in parentheses. For married women descended from the family, e.g., "Susan (Anderson) Miller." Critical for cross-generational recognition.
  • Family branch label. Small text at the bottom — "Aunt Edna's branch" or "Uncle Jim's descendants."
  • Color border. Branch color around the edge for instant visual sorting.
  • Pronouns (optional). If your family has trans or non-binary relatives, including pronouns by default makes the whole thing more inclusive. Toggle in Reunly settings.
  • Hometown (optional). Useful for very large reunions where guests come from many states.

What NOT to include: contact info (privacy), birth year (rude), or any text smaller than 18pt (unreadable from 3 feet away).

Printing Tips

  • Test on plain paper first. Print one sheet on regular paper and hold it up to your Avery sheet to confirm alignment before wasting badges.
  • Set printer to "Actual size" / 100% scale. "Fit to page" will misalign every label.
  • Use a laser printer if possible. Inkjet ink smears when handled. If only inkjet, let badges dry 10 minutes before assembling.
  • Print 10-15% spares. Walk-ins, lost tags, smeared prints. Better to have extras.
  • Bring blank tags + Sharpies. For day-of additions and the inevitable "you forgot Aunt Carol."

DIY vs Reunly

You can build name tags yourself in Word or Avery's online designer. It works, but it takes 2-3 hours for 100 tags and you have to re-do work if your guest list changes. Reunly's generator regenerates the PDF every time you open it, so last-minute RSVP additions just show up — no rebuild needed.

See also: Family Reunion Name Tag Ideas, Registration Table Setup, and Day-of Checklist.

Print your tags with Reunly

🚀 With Reunly

Name tags shouldn't take 3 hours

Reunly auto-generates color-coded, branch-tagged name badges from your guest list. Print and done.

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Name Tag Questions Answered

How do I print family reunion name tags?

Use Reunly's built-in name tag generator: it pulls names and maiden names from your guest list, color-codes by family branch, and prints to Avery 5395 badges (clip-on) or Avery 5160 labels (stickers). Free with every Reunly plan including the trial.

What Avery sheet should I use for reunion name tags?

Two options: Avery 5395 (clip-on badges, 8 per sheet, 2-1/3 x 3-3/8 inch) for a more formal look that survives a long day, or Avery 5160 (sticky labels, 30 per sheet, 1 x 2-5/8 inch) for casual events or backup tags. Reunly prints to both.

Should family reunion name tags include maiden names?

Yes, almost always. Including the maiden name (e.g., 'Susan (Anderson) Miller') helps relatives place who descends from whom. This is the #1 use case for reunion name tags — solving the 'wait, which branch are you?' problem in the first 30 seconds of conversation.

How do you color-code reunion name tags by family branch?

Assign one color per direct descendant of the family patriarch/matriarch. For example, if Grandma Edna had 4 children, you'd use 4 colors — and everyone descended from each child gets that color tag. Reunly does this automatically once you've tagged guests by branch.

How many name tags should I print?

Print one for every confirmed RSVP plus 10-15% spares for last-minute additions, replacements for lost tags, and walk-ins. For 80 confirmed guests, print 95-100 tags.

Auto-printed name tags, color-coded by branch.

Pulls from your guest list. Updates when you add RSVPs. Free with every Reunly plan.

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