Hosting a graduation party this year? For most graduates, graduation is a truly once in a lifetime occasion and is therefore a worthy occasion for a truly special party. This list has all the best graduation party ideas to help inspire the one you are hosting! Let’s quickly answer some commonly asked graduation party related questions before jumping into our list of graduation party ideas.
How do you keep guests entertained at a graduation party?
There are many ways you can keep guests entertained at a graduation party including games, craft stations, a photo wall or booth and good music.
What to wear to a graduation party?
You can really wear what you want to a graduation (and often people are still wearing what they wore to the graduation if the party is being held shortly after) but popular things to wear to a graduation party are dresses, jump suits, palm suits or a simple shirt & jeans outfit for women and suits or shirt outfits for men. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes that will be ideal for walking around, particularly if you are going to be attending your graduation in the same outfit as there may be a lot of walking involved.
What are some good graduation party ideas?
Typical good graduation party ideas include having a photo wall and having some graduation themed decor but if you are looking for some more unique ideas for your party you could set up a craft table of some sort to allow guests to create a momento of sorts for the party or having graduation themed food tables such as a ‘sweet success’ desserts table.
Graduation Party Ideas
1. Create A Photo Wall
Photo walls are a must for any party these days but are particularly essential for a graduation party.
Creating a beautiful photo wall like this one gives the perfect backdrop for graduation photos that you will cherish for years to come.
2. Put Mini Graduation Caps On Glasses
Sometimes it’s the simple things that really make a party and this is a fun addition that is sure to be appreciated by your guests.
3. Bake or Buy a Graduation Themed Cake
A cake surprise never gets old and a graduation is such a great occasion to give one.
You can opt to bake one yourself, buy one at a store or order a custom one from a bakery with a special message for the graduate(s).
4. Create A Custom Playlist For The Party
No party is really complete without music and bad music is something that can totally be a buzzkill to a party.
Be sure to have a ready made playlist with songs that you know are sure to be enjoyed by the graduate(s).
5. Have A Polaroid Photo Guestbook Stand
This is a really fun activity for guests and will give the hosting graduate such a special keepsake which will help them remember the party forever.
Set up a table with a Polaroid camera and a scrap book then add some pens to allow guests to add optional messages along with their photo.
6. Make A ‘Sweet Success’ Desserts Table
This is just a cute way to theme your dessert table and make your party extra fitting for celebrating a graduation.
Simply print off or DIY a sweet success poster and place it on a pretty table scape along with some delicious sweet treats.
7. Have A Graduation Party Welcome Sign
This is something that you might overlook but is something that guests really do appreciate and will make your party feel a lot more ✨fancy✨.
8. Set Up A ‘Holy Moly We Made It’ Donut Stand
This is another fun gimmicky stand which will just make your party truly feel like a ‘graduation party’.
Who wouldn’t want a donut wall at their graduation party? 😌💅
9. Make Fun Custom Graduation Caps For Guests / To Use As A Photo Wall Prop
This is a craft you can really have fun with and get really creative with designs.
You can either make a stand for guests to make their own or pre-make a batch of caps which can be used as props for your photo wall!
10. Create A Design Your Own Glasses Stand
Not everyone is a fan of crafts at parties but this is a really simple one that all guests typically enjoy.
The craft station will make for such a fun addition to the party and will also give your guests a little keepsake to remember the party by.
11. Make & Display Napkin Diplomas On Your Food Table
This is such a simple idea that will make for both a functional addition to your food tables and also a little pretty addition to your party decor too.
12. Create & Hang A Graduation Party Banner
Similar to a welcome sign, a banner is something that just makes a party feel a lot more elaborate and is also something you can have fun hanging.
A banner is also a popular place for photo-ops and if you aren’t planning on creating a photo wall, then below your party banner might just be the next best place to dedicate photo taking to.
Hope you liked these graduation party ideas and have found some inspiration for your upcoming party! 🙂
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