Special Family Gatherings

Be clear-cut but flexible when you are inviting the family members. On too many occasions, the host may be exceedingly vague regarding the arrival times, or at times too strict. The best approach is to create a focused window of time which is suitable for the guests to be arriving at the venue.
Don't try and make all the required food all by yourself. Request each family member unit to arrange a dish or a particular aspect. Alternatively engage or hire the services of professional catering services like Fredas Family Food that will take care of everything that will be needed at the gathering. Wherever, the meals are coming from, maintain a good balance between the appetizers, the entrees and the final desserts/desserts.
Determine what sections of your venue are to be off-limits. Put each person in the loop as they all or individually walk in and in case you think there is need, create signs and have them taped to them to the off-limits zones or section.
Remember to keep the children who will be in attendance in mind. Probability is that tiny kids could be running about, and given that the grown-ups are most probably going to be pretty occupied, makes sure you leave out a number of child-friendly items, toys and activities in some common place.

In conclusion, bid goodbye to all the visitors/guests as they depart. This could well be the lasting impression that they will retain of you for some time, so create a good one.