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Jennifer asked:
Occasion: high school graduation
I am trying to come up with a good high school graduation present for my sister. We are only a year apart so I'm thinking of some type of collage with pictures of us, but I need a gift that I bought, too. What do you think? What's a good gift?
The Party Girl's advice is:
One good catagory would be something for college. Find out how she will be decorating her room and get something for that. Or maybe a piece of jewelry such as a charm for a necklace or a bracelet. I like the collage idea. I have used it myself many times.
rachelle asked:
Occasion: graduation
Do you have any suggestions on themes? Our graduating class needs a song and a
title theme, but were clueless! Everyone is going to be dressed formal, so the
theme has to be sort of elegant....
The Party Girl's advice is:
You could have a
contest called "Name that dance". People could submit theme and/or
song ideas to a committee and the winner could attend with their date for free
and get credit. One easy idea is to have a beach/Hawaiian type theme. You can
get great decorations at www.oriental.com and the food is easy.
ellen asked:
Occasion: high school graduation
Need ideas on themes and food for open house
The Party Girl's advice is:
Ellen, without
any details, I can't begin to be specific. Look at the different areas of the
theme page. Think about budget, date, time, place, no. of guests. You need
music, decorations, food, etc. When you get some of this decided, if you are
still stuck, write back.
Lori asked:
Occasion: Mom's Graduation from graduate school
Do you have any ideas for unique food, decor, or games for my mom's party?
We're celebrating her graduation from graduate school with a Master's in
Elementary Education...been working on it for 3 years. Almost all guests will
be her fellow teachers (plus family). Any ideas?
The Party Girl's advice is:
You could go
with the theme of a "kid's party" doing all the type of things with
all the types of games and foods for kids under 10 such as duck, duck goose,
pin the tail, etc. with decorations and favors and food to match. Or, you
could go the opposite route, doing something about saying goodbye to the adult
world and hello to the wonderful world of crayons and paste. Make it funny and
look at party411.com for great ideas, also www.oriental.com. Congrats to Mom!
E.Persch asked:
Occasion: Graduation Convocation
This will be a department convocation for the December graduates from
11:00am-2:00pm so it won't be as large as the convocations in May. I'm
responsible for the invitations, entertainment, decorations, food,
photographers, etc. My question is what is considered appropriate for a
graduation convocation regarding DECORATIONS:are balloons appropriate or stick
with flowers/greens;PHOTOS:hire a professional or utilize the "themed
single-use cameras"; ENTERTAINMENT: hire a dj/band or bring a CD player
& CDs with a microphone;INVITATIONS: should I use evite.com as a RSVP type
thing or utilize the traditional way of RSVP; FOOD: brunch type items or the
"usual" veggie trays, etc. The budget is limited...DESPERATELY
SEEKING YOUR ADVICE...THX :-)
The Party Girl's advice is:
There are really
no rules. First you must decide what direction you want to take, formal or
casual and then stick with it all the way through. Sent invitations are always
called for and utilize RSVP to know your count. You can decorate with greens,
candles, balloons and glitter for inexpensive but beautiful surroundings. I
would get a DJ for the music so that he or she can take requests and no one
else has to miss any of the party. As far as photos, blow up a picture of your
mascot to life-size and take polaroids of people with this. Ask someone on the
faculty or someone close to be photographer. Since the time frame is ll-2, I
love a brunch idea with bagels, cream cheese, jelly, scrambled eggs or eggs
benedict, bacon and/or sausage, fruits, juices, hash browns.
A. Andrews asked:
Occasion: 1999 Safe Grad Party
Our high school is trying to find some new and exciting ways to plan
activities for our safe grad night. We want these activities to be really
unique because it's the millennium this year. Usually we usually have
swimming, bowling and skating. Got any ideas? We are also trying to find any
other ways to make our grad more interesting so that people will stay for the
whole ceremony. Please help!!!
The Party Girl's advice is:
The ceremony is
what it is. Each person gets to walk individually. The only way to make it
better is to have only one or two speakers and have one of them be funny. As
far as a safe party, you have pretty much covered the safe areas but how about
doing a theme at one such as a beach party/luau. Check party411.com/themes for
some ideas.
CG asked:
Occasion: Class of 2000 Graduation Party
I'm planning a HS graduation party for my 18 year old daughter. I'm stuck on
decorations, centerpieces, cake, etc.This is my first born and I want to make
it special for her.Can you help??
The Party Girl's advice is:
What are her
favorite things, sports, hobbies, etc. Talk to her for her ideas. Look at
party411.com/themes for some ideas. Check out www.oriental.com for their
catalogue for decorations, etc. Find a bakery which scans pictures and puts
them on the top of the cake. Have a picture of her blown up large and have all
the guests sign it.
themeless asked:
Occasion: grad.
Theme's ,Theme's and Theme's our school is lost without themes .We are
clueless, for our 5th grade graduation which will be held in our school
cafeteria. we all ready have memory books selected ,T-shirts for the new
millennium with each child's name imprinted on the back. pictures take all the
time of them . But now we're just lost in Themes . Suggestion would really
help out at this time . I don't like "The key to the new millennium"
or The Magic of the Millennium comes to space station_______________( the name
of the school) Please advice!!!!!!Sincerely Themeless
The Party Girl's advice is:
Why not have a
"Name the Theme" contest to decide what to do and build the party
around this.
Brisa asked:
Occasion: college graduation party for husband
We are having family and friends get together at Sizzler this Friday to
celebrate my husband's graduation! We have reserved the party room (about
40-50 people), but besides dinner, I'm not sure of what else to do. I am
thinking of cake, but I don't know what else. Is it necessary or appropriate
to have games, decorations, etc? Because we just graduated, our budget it
pretty low. I still want it to be fun, though! Any suggestion ASAP would be
much appreciated! Thanks!
The Party Girl's advice is:
Why not ask the
guests to write down a memory of him and bring it. Take polaroids of everyone
and put them all together in an album. Have a picture of him blown up and play
a game of Pin-the-Diploma and them have everyone sign in.
APRIL HEBB asked:
Occasion: POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION PARTY FOR HUSBAND
i AM LOOKING FOR THEME SUGGESTIONS AND MENU SUGGESTIONS?OUR LANDLORD JUST PUT
IN A POOL AND WE CAN HAVE THE PARTY OUTSIDE, IWAS WONDERING IF YOU AN OUTSIDE
PARTY/ COOKOUT IS OKAY IN MID- OCTOBER? WHAT TYPE OF DECORATION DO YOU THINK
WE SHOULD HAVE?
The Party Girl's advice is:
Why not have an
early Halloween party and have everyone dress as a famous criminal or bad guy
or convict. Works for me. As far as the outdoor part, you are at the mercy of
the weather. Plan outside if you want but be prepared to move indoors.
Anything you can put on a grill, you can put in an oven with some planning. If
you go with this theme, go with the traditional Halloween decorations and lots
of traditional candy. Use jack-o-lanterns carved from pumpkins with candles in
them for decorations along with autumn leaves, black cats, witches and brooms.
Jen asked:
Occasion: Graduation/going away to Coast guard
My boyfriends mother would like me to make the centerpieces for his party.
There will be a lot of people there, a lot of family especially. I need and
Idea for them though, they have money, but I don't want to get to fancy and
expensive but still clever and original, that has to do with brian. you
suggestion(s) would be appreciated. Thank you
The Party Girl's advice is:
I'd go with a
nautical theme. Use anchors or boats mounted on a base of Styrofoam painted
blue like water. Use cotton puffs for waves and sprinkle with glitter. Get
those Mylar balloons to tie on. You can find all sorts of nautical stuff to
use at www.oriental.com or the dollar stores. Just have fun. Also get a pic
and duplicate it and put in the centerpieces. Blow up the picture to a poster
and have the guests sign in on it.
Ryan Prescott asked:
Occasion: College graduation
My mother is graduating college in her forties and I don't know what theme and
where to buy decorations.
The Party Girl's advice is:
Why not use the
work "Time" as the theme. Find all sorts of clocks, pictures, toys,
etc. Use song titles such as "Time After time" for the studying,
When giving a gift, use the expression "there's no time like the
present." Use "time on my hands" for what she has now. Get a
photo of her blown up and mounted and play "Put the Diploma in her
hands" and then have everyone sign it. Try www.oriental.com for some
decorations and if you need help, write back and we can help you.
Veronica asked:
Occasion: My graduation/pool party
I am throwing this party and i want it to be drop dead fabulous. I want it hip
and I want it to scream teenager pool party. I was going towards a luau theme
but a lot of it is too kiddy. Please help me. I need decoration ideas. the
pool party is at night.
The Party Girl's advice is:
Have you looked
at all the different beach/pool/outdoor themes at party411.com/themes? Check
them out and use any and all parts. Don't forget tossing water balloons, water
volleyball, and tug of war over the pool
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