Planning a Graduation Party

Graduation is near and everyone wants to plan an event that your friends and family will never forget. This is a time to celebrate and enjoy the successes of your loved ones’ hard work. Here are some inspirations to give your graduation party or events a little something extra for your graduate to enjoy. If you are planning a party at your home, you will need to consider renting a tent, tables and chairs. Remember to order tables from which to serve the food as well. Also, many graduation party rentals offer tablecloths that are fitted to the tables; you don’t have to tack or tape them down in the event that it is windy on the day of your party.

  • Invitations: Make an impression with beautiful graduation invitations for your party. Punchbowl offers a variety of themed graduation designs as well as photo invitations. Include a map with directions to your house. If parking is an issue or if the party is a surprise, advise guests on where they should park.
  • Menu: You have enough on your plate when you decide to host a graduation party at home. Hire a caterer to take some of the stress off of you. Keep it light with cold cuts and salads, or create a buffet of pastas and salad. Either way, you'll be able to focus on other items on your to-do list.
  • Cake: A graduation is a moment occasion. Celebrate it with the kind of cake it deserves. Work with a local bakery to create an amazing graduation cake that your graduated person will love.
  • Party Rentals: Regardless of the size of your home or yard, you'll likely need to supplement your existing tables, chairs, silverware, etc. with party rentals. In addition to conventional rental items, look into rentals that can add a little something to the party
  • Staffing: Whenever you host an event at your home, you want to make sure everything is looking its best. Consider hiring a house cleaning service before and/or after the party.
  • Decorations: Create a festive graduation party atmosphere with balloons in the grad's school colors. A simple balloon arch at the entryway will get guests excited for what's to come. Strategically placed balloon arrangements will add to the party vibe.
  • Photography: A graduation party is a big day that you'll want to remember. As the host of the party, you cannot be expected to take photos during the party. Hire a photographer to document the day.
Picking out invitations, choosing a party menu, and deciding on fun party decor relevant to the occasion, is much easier if you plan ahead and have them set up. One crucial thing to keep in mind is to tailor the party considering to your graduate’s likes and dislikes as much as possible. Before sending out any invitations, make sure you have a firm party date set and an average idea of how many guest will attend. People usually pick a commercial venue to host their graduation party, because of convenience and space. But you can also choose to be hosted at your home.

A graduation party is easy to plan. But first, plan ahead to ensure your graduation party rentals choice that will be available and to make sure your guests have marked their calendars. Determine your budget for rental equipment, food, decorations, invitations, and incidentals. Success of a graduation party can be memorable to you, the graduate and all of the guests.  

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