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Family Reunion Post-Event Survey Template
Capture what worked, what didn't, and where to go next year - while memories are fresh.
The best time to plan next year's reunion is right after this year's. Guest feedback collected within 48 hours of the event is far more accurate and actionable than memories recalled months later. This 8-question survey is short enough to actually get completed, specific enough to produce useful data, and includes the key questions that inform everything from venue selection to activity planning. Copy it into Google Forms or SurveyMonkey and include the link in your thank-you email.
Survey Introduction (copy this at the top of your form)
The 8 Survey Questions
Overall, how would you rate this year's reunion?
Type: Rating scale (1–5 stars or emoji scale)
Why ask this: Your headline metric. Track this year over year to see if you're improving.
Answer options:
- › ⭐ (1) - Not great
- › ⭐⭐ (2) - It was okay
- › ⭐⭐⭐ (3) - Good
- › ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4) - Really enjoyed it
- › ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5) - Best reunion yet!
What was your favorite part of the reunion?
Type: Open text
Why ask this: Tells you what to repeat and protect. Do more of what people loved.
What would you change or improve for next time?
Type: Open text
Why ask this: Your most actionable question. People are honest here - read every response.
How did you feel about the food?
Type: Multiple choice + optional comment
Why ask this: Food is the most common complaint area. Worth tracking specifically.
Answer options:
- › Excellent - loved it
- › Good - no major complaints
- › Mixed - some things were great, some not
- › Disappointing - I expected better
- › I have specific feedback: [OPEN TEXT]
Which activities did you enjoy most? (Select all that apply)
Type: Checkbox (list your actual activities)
Why ask this: Tells you which activities to bring back and which to drop.
Answer options:
- › [ACTIVITY 1]
- › [ACTIVITY 2]
- › [ACTIVITY 3]
- › [ACTIVITY 4]
- › Other: [OPEN TEXT]
How was the venue for our gathering?
Type: Multiple choice
Why ask this: Informs venue decisions for next year - whether to return or find somewhere new.
Answer options:
- › Perfect - use it again
- › Good but a few things could be better
- › It was okay, but I'd consider alternatives
- › We should find a different venue next time
Where would you like the next reunion to be held?
Type: Multiple choice + write-in
Why ask this: Starts the next planning cycle immediately with real data.
Answer options:
- › Same location as this year
- › [SUGGESTED LOCATION 1]
- › [SUGGESTED LOCATION 2]
- › Rotate locations - no preference
- › My suggestion: [OPEN TEXT]
Any other comments, shoutouts, or ideas for the planning committee?
Type: Open text (optional)
Why ask this: Catches everything the other questions don't. Often produces the most memorable responses.
How Reunly Helps After the Survey
Your survey results are data for next year's reunion. Reunly stores your planning history - venue, guest count, budget, activities - so that when you start planning again, you can compare this year's results against last year's and make data-informed decisions. No starting from scratch, no lost institutional knowledge.
- ✓Save this year's event data for reference in next year's planning
- ✓Guest list stored and ready for the next reunion - no re-collecting contacts
- ✓Budget actuals saved - compare this year vs. next year instantly
- ✓Activity and schedule history - see what you did and build from it
- ✓Feedback-informed planning from day one of the next cycle
🚀 With Reunly
Skip the template - let Reunly handle this automatically
Reunly manages your post-reunion feedback and stores planning data for next year so you don't have to copy and paste from a template.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I send a post-reunion survey?
Send it within 48 hours of the reunion - ideally the same day or the day after. Response rates drop dramatically after 72 hours as people return to their normal routines. Include the link in your thank-you email so guests can fill it out while the experience is still fresh.
How long should a post-reunion survey be?
5 to 10 questions is ideal. Longer surveys get abandoned. Every question should have a clear purpose - if you can't explain why you need the answer, remove the question. This template uses 8 questions that cover the most actionable feedback areas.
What survey tool should I use for a family reunion survey?
Google Forms is free, simple, and works on any device - recommended for most families. SurveyMonkey offers more formatting options and automatic result summaries. Typeform is the most visually polished. Any of the three works. Google Forms wins on accessibility for older relatives.
What should I do with the survey results?
Share a summary with your planning committee. Keep the results on file for next year's planning. Pay special attention to the 'what would you change' and 'next reunion location' questions - those answers have real planning value. A brief 'here's what we heard' follow-up email to guests shows you actually read their feedback.
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