2011 Graduation Party Ideas




 
It's always better to have a theme for a party. Graduation alone works well, but if you add the interests of the graduate, it becomes a more fun party, not to mention a bit easier to decorate.
Don't get me wrong, just using graduation stuff is fine. Turning graduation caps upside down and filling them with flowers or balloons (more economical) makes for a great centerpiece and sticks with any theme.

Check out all of our graduation party themes for other themes and read below for some quick ideas!

Graduation party Invitations
We think it's very important to get your party started off on the right note and that means starting with a great invitation. We have a great selection of personalized graduation invitations that are sure to excite your guests. Remember your graduate has earned it, so treat them to a great invitation that matches their likes and style.
 
If you want do create a special buzz around your party we have more options for your invitation. Choose a ticket invitation to make your graduation party an event. Also consider adding a photo of the graduate with our photo ticket invitations. Your guests will loving having to use a ticket to get into your party.
 
Think about one of our semi-custom caricature invitations for a boy or girl graduate. Using art that has already been drawn, we can add a photo face or a caricature face and personalize the message for you! Another great option are our caricature invitations. We can work with you and your graduate and make an invitation that is truly one of a kind.
 
We also have these wonderful personalized graduation announcements that are a great way to let everyone know that your graduate is an actual certified graduate!
 
Whether a graduation invitation or a graduation announcement we think it's a great idea to add some 2011 graduation confetti with every one you send out.
 
Graduation Decorations and Party Supplies
Up the driveway or leading to the walk to the party entrance, think about putting school pennants. Just attach them to sticks and put them in the ground to wave everyone to the front door. Use high school or college pennants depending on which way you decide to go. If it isn't too hot outside, attach graduation balloons to your mailbox, railings, etc., but don't buy them if it's going to be really hot...they won't last in the sun!!!
 
If you decide to make the party all about the graduate and want their photo everywhere why not line the walk to the party with these great personalized graduation luminary bags. Guests will get a kick out of seeing the graduate's face as they walk into the party.

Make sure you have one of our personalized sign-in boards or sign-in book (boy or girl themed) so everyone can leave messages for the graduate. But make it easy for them. Have them write down what they think will become of the graduate so he or she can look back on it in 10 years for a laugh. A sign on the table with a few starting words as examples will help get the ball rolling…
  • "I vote Johnnie to be …"
  • "When Johnnie grows up I know he'll…"
  • "I knew Amy when..."
Things like that. While fun and easy it will make the graduate look back on the day with fond memories.

Just keep the decorations colorful, fun, and simple and it will look great.
 
Here are a few of our favorites:
We know you will enjoy these and that they will work great for your party. Check out all of the 2011 graduation decorations that are available!
 
Graduation Table Decorations
Your best bet is to use disposable paper goods at a graduation party. White Chinet is fine, but you can kick your decorations up a notch by using graduation themed paper goods. Even if you just go with themed napkins and dessert plates it makes a big statement:
Usually there are two colors--do one color cloth to the floor and do the other color as a topper and reverse them from table to table for a great look. Also, do both color napkins at each table--every other place setting. For napkin rings, wrap graduation garland around each napkin.

For a fun centerpiece you can place graduation caps upside down on your tables. First, partially fill the cap with paper shreds (to fluff it up) and then place a selection of the following:
  • 2011 graduation glasses - Because you love them so much at New Years you should have them at the graduation party too!
  • Graduation buttons - Give your guests an opportunity to decorate themselves and the party with these.
  • Graduation Ducks - Everyone loves a rubber ducky. This also doubles as a party favor. 
  • Beads - Choose the colors of the graduate's old school and new school.
Your guests will put on the wearables in no time (which will put a big smile on their faces)!

If your not up to creating your own centerpieces, here are a few more options:
We know your guests are going to be tired from all of the partying they will be doing so serve bottled water with one of our personalized water bottle labels. Pick one that works with your theme and matches the style of the graduate. Remember, it is about them. We also really like this graduation inflatable cooler. Sure you can roll out one of your regular coolers, but this is a special event, so why not?
 
Graduation Party Favors
Again, I say stick with your theme. Go with something that fits with your graduate and the theme of the party. Here are a few of our favorites that are sure to be a hit at your graduation party this year -
Try a photo themed graduation party, since these events lend themselves to reminiscing. Leave out a photo album or two and people will remember events and be happy to share those memories. And set up a 2011 photo op and hand out personalized cameras to let your guests make some great new memories!
    Have a fantastic graduation party, and give my congratulations to the guest of honor!