Room for every generation

Family reunion seating that brings everyone together.

Make a place for familiar faces and relatives meeting for the first time. Organize households, arrange the tables, and plan the spaces where everyone will catch up.

Plan online in your browser, or explore Seat Puzzle for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Family reunion — outdoor gatheringWeb app
Family reunion layout in the web app with tables for cousins, grandparents, and siblings, plus barbecue, potluck food, and lawn games.
Named family tables, shared food, and lawn games turn the outdoor space into a reunion plan. View full size (opens in a new tab)

A little structure. A better event.

A little organization goes a long way.

Start with the households coming, then decide how you would like everyone to gather.

  1. Gather the guest list

    Add guests or import a CSV. Group households into parties so it is easier to keep track of who is attending together.

  2. Arrange places to reconnect

    Place tables for the meal and spaces for photos, activities, and conversation. Include food service before deciding the final table arrangement.

  3. Share the setup

    Invite relatives helping with the event to review or edit the plan. Agree on table names and locations before setup day.

Make it work in your space

Keep the households connected. Make room for introductions.

A reunion can be both comfortable and a chance to meet a new branch of the family.

Start with households

Use a party for the people arriving together and review attendance before making the seating plan. That helps you spot when a household’s size has changed or a guest is still waiting to confirm.

Choose how much seating to assign

For a sit-down meal, individual assignments can make arrival easier. For a picnic, a visual table plan may be enough. Either way, include the food area, activity space, and photo spot so the gathering works beyond the meal.

Mix familiarity with new connections

Consider seating related households nearby while leaving opportunities for conversation across family branches. Use names or colors to keep the arrangement readable. Share the plan with your co-hosts so they can help guests find the right place on the day.

Good questions

Questions about family reunions.

Can I keep families seated together?

Yes. Group guests into parties and use the group information while assigning seats. Check that the chosen table has enough places for the household.

Can I plan a picnic-style reunion?

Yes. The library includes outdoor objects and picnic tables. Arrange the gathering spaces on a floor plan and add individual guest assignments only where useful.

Can more than one relative help plan?

Yes. Share the event with editing permissions for collaborators or view-only access for people reviewing the arrangement.

Your space. Your people.

Make space for another family story.

Plan your family reunion