Summer isn’t just
the season for going to the beach and vacations; it’s the party season! With
the school year finishing up, many graduations will commence and with
graduations come graduation parties. Instead of just throwing the same old
graduation parties with a box for cards and a picture board outlining the
significant events in the grad’s life, why not throw a graduation that’s truly
memorable and unique? Don't know where to start? Here are some great ideas you can include in your bash!
Memory jars are a great way to get your
guests involved and excited about the party. Set up a simple glass jar and a
small sign instructing the guests to write down their favorite memory with the
grad on a small slip of paper. It will get your guests talking and create a
meaningful keepsake for the graduate to hold onto for years to come.
To avoid the typical picture boards
that you see at every graduation party, try a picture wreath instead – or even
a few of them! Just take a simple pool noodle and tape the ends together using
duct tape. A piece of drop cloth can be wrapped around the noodle to disguise
its color. From there, cut a piece of
cardstock into the shape of a graduation cap and attach a button to the center
to hold the grad’s actual tassel. Then add the graduate’s name and graduation
year on top of the cap. Depending on the size of your wreath, you can choose
between eight and 12 photos to place however you’d like. Once you gather your
pictures, attach them to cardstock that matches the color of your cap and you
can easily glue them to the wreath and wa-la! Your picture wreath is complete
and creates not only a nice gift for the grad but also a more interesting
display for your guests to enjoy.
Instead of having a large cake with
only one or two flavors for your guests to choose from, try serving cupcakes!
Cupcakes allow for you to decide how many are needed for the number of guests
you intend on having as well as picking a variety of flavors to please
everyone. This alternative also creates an opportunity to place the cupcakes in
the shape of the graduate’s graduation year! It will be eye catching and much
more appealing than a plain cake.
Place your wreath or wreaths above the
cupcake display with the memory jar on a nearby table and you already have
yourself a memorable and creative graduation party sure to leave your guests
and the grad talking about it for years!
Written by Shaylee Dillen of Rebecca Adele PR & Events
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