Request: Graduation Party Ideas
Archived on 05/24/2009
I am graduating in May of this year and trying to decide on centerpieces and inexpensive food ideas. I rented a clubhouse for family and friends to come. Any ideas? My theme is school colors which are orange, black and white.
Jennifer from Franklin, IN
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RE: Graduation Party Ideas
My daughter is graduating next Tuesday the 20th of May, and for her center piece we went to Dollar Tree and bought clear glass vases that were different looking. We are going to go with her school colors, and fill them with those marble looking things, I can't remember what they are called. Then we will be putting a tea light candle on the top of that (with one of her school colors). Then we have small graduation garland with 2008 and school color also we bought at Party America. We are going to wrap around the bottom of the vase which is kinda oval at the bottom. Hope this helps! (05/15/2008)
By Angie V
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I was looking for more ideas but I wanted to post what I did for my daughter's college graduation. I sent pre-cut scrapbooking paper and asked each person to write a special memory they had of our daughter. I took each card I received and made a page for the album using pictures of that person and the letter they sent back. I made pages to go into an album. At the party I used them on the wall and then we put them into an album she can treasure. It is on her coffee table in her apartment. (02/18/2009)
By Debbie
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Request: Graduation Party Ideas
Archived on 03/30/2008
I would like some ideas on a graduation party for my son. I don't have a lot of money, but was thinking of a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs.
Rebecca from Smithville, TN
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RE: Graduation Party Ideas
My oldest son graduated in 2004. I had a taco bar! It was a great hit! I went to Sam's club to buy most of the food in bulk. We did not have the nicest house at that time either, but don't let your kids forget where they come from!! (03/21/2007)
By Deonna
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My son's grad party was all home made, from invitations ,( his art work! done off our computer) to food. We did subs which we made ahead of time and tons of salads, we had it set up buffet style and had his artwork and awards set up around the buffet table. We had over a hundred people from ages 1- 90. We had horse shoes and volleyball, bubbles for little ones, bottled water was a great hit too besides the other drinks. We froze the water ahead of time and it also served to keep other drinks cold . (04/03/2007)
By barb
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You could play " Pin the tail on the teacher." All you need to do is blow up a teachers picture from the yearbook, and make a mustache out of construction paper. You could also have the graduates all wear a white tee shirt to be signed by each other. All you need to do is supply the permanent markers. That is something that they can keep for years. (05/10/2007)
By Nicole from Mc Minnville, Tn.
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I'm planning a graduation party myself for my daughter who graduates in May. Explain the situation to your son about not having enough money for a huge party. Hopefully he will be happy with an outdoor barbecue. This will include BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cake and pop. If you have family close by, maybe they would be willing to help out in any way possible by making something to help you out. You could always bake a cake yourself and see if you have a family member or friend that would be willing to decorate the cake for you. Family and friends are always willing to help out in tough situations. Best of luck! (01/02/2008)
By Chris
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I don't know if I can do this because I am a business, but I will tell you all as a professional party decorator that a big colorful banner goes a very long ways towards decorating. You can spend a ton of money on little things to decorate a party and it still doesn't look decorated but if you hang and large (by large I mean 8-12') banner (I hand paint and personalize all of my banners) it will instantly make a room look very decorated! Big is always better than lots of small stuff. Another rule of thumb for big is do not try to hide the uglies in your hall, garage, back yard or whatever, draw attention away from them. Happy decorating from me to you! balloonsbanners (dot) com (02/12/2008)
By balloonlady
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If you have a Super Walmart nearby, I highly recommend their fried chicken at the carry-our cafe section of their deli. I ordered 500 pieces of chicken for my son's graduation party for under $100 and fed the whole crew. It was outstanding! Better than KFC! What a deal. I could never have cooked all that food myself! Really a bargain! (03/11/2008)
By rev5261
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Request: Graduation Party Ideas
Archived on 03/13/2007
I need help with a graduation party. I have very limited income but it is for my son who is the light of my life and I am so proud of for getting to where he is at--college bound. He doesn't really want it at our home. It isn't the nicest place. I can get a hall for $50 an hour but he doesn't want the caterer that will give me a discount. I also would like to have it on graduation day which I don't like but family will be in from out of town that day. Any frugal suggestions would be welcome.
Karen from Port Clinton, OH
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At my sons graduation party I decorated with balloons and got weenies and various chips and such and we spent most of the money on virgin cocktails and the kids said it was the best party they went to! We used fruit juices and ice along with some of the daiquiri mixes you buy at the store and set up the kitchen counter like a bar. The kids entertained themselves with music and video games and even found a small bike in the garage that they took turns riding down the street. I think they liked it cause they felt grown up. (01/27/2007)
By Denise
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How about your church or if you don't attend one, one in town? We had my sons party at our fellowship hall at church. I provided the food which was barbecue from a favorite place of his. Since I ordered in bulk it was about $2.50 per plate. I decorated with balloons and had a box decorated so people could put "wisdom" in there for him to read later. It was a big hit!! (01/30/2007)
By peachynptc
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We had a great graduation party at a town park, in a reserved picnic shelter. We grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, and provided drinks, and a cake. Many people asked, "Can we bring something?" and because they were sincere, I said, "Sure!" In that way, lots of good side dishes were provided. There was a volleyball net, a basketball court, and a couple other activities nearby. With a few lawn chairs, balloons, and friends, it was a really great party! Over a hundred people came. (01/30/2007)
By Kate
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Congratulations! I know you are proud. Just clean your house and go with it. That is where you live, do not let anything like that stand in your way. The guests are coming to see and congratulate you and your son, not to see your house. I wish you lived in Michigan because I could help you do it. I love open house graduation parties. I will offer one bit of advice on the food. Do not have too many choices! Two meats is enough. I had my husband cook hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and it was an instant hit. One tip if you can buy the buns on sale before you can freeze them IF you wrap them in foil! I know buns do not freeze well like bread does but if you will use foil they will freeze just fine. i do it all the time. (01/31/2007)
By fred6565
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As a high school student I know how important moving on to college can be. If you are on a tight budget ask your guests to bring things like plates and drinks. Have a simple party and grill out. The party doesn't have to be fancy, just let him celebrate it with his family and friends. (01/31/2007)
By luvsangel
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Request: Graduation Party Ideas
Archived on 01/26/2007
My son will be graduating in May from high school and I am wondering if anyone has any graduation party tips?
sweetpea32208 from Florida
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Restaurant
Our daughter graduated in June of last year, and we had a family party at our local chinese restaurant. I reserved their party room months in advance (its free!). They offer a buffet for about 4.00 a person, and we had 18 there, so it was cost effective, and they set up and cleaned up!
I purchased items from www.orientaltrading.com... graduation mints, an autograph dog that everyone signed, and little bubble jars that had caps and tassels on them. I made her a scrapbook of items from kindergarten till graduation (we had the party the day after graduation, so I was working on the last page the night before the party!) and had pictures of her from Kindergarten till 12th grade. We decorated with graduation balloons as well. She was surprised and thrilled! (03/12/2006)
By Marlene
Disposable Cameras
At my niece's HS graduation party, my sister in law, among other things, had disposable cameras on each table and encouraged the guests to take pictures of ea other. I thought that was a nice idea. The party was held outside in a backyard. Food however was set up in the kitchen buffet style. Most everything was homemade altho I believe they ordered Italian beef and fried chicken. (03/14/2006)
By Debbie52
At Church
We home-school our boys and in 2004 our oldest son graduated from high school. His graduation was held at our church. He was the only graduate, but he asked that the graduates in our church join him as honorees at his party which we held in the church fellowship hall after his graduation. His graduation ceremony was so moving. Our pastor had church as usual but our family was the center on his sermon and the entire service. GOD was really the center. He used us as living examples. The entire church was invited, and all showed up to congratulate and support our son. It was a wonderful celebration! For his party I served lots of different finger foods. A huge Cake. Assorted drinks: coffee, sodas, Punch,and bottled water. We had veggie trays with dip, a large fruit bowl, nuts & mints. We plan on celebrating our younger son's graduation the same way. (03/14/2006)
By Susie
Fence Decoration
If you have a fence and you are going to have it outside you could put little paper graduation caps on top of the fence posts. And little rolled up diplomas with ribbons around them on the side of the fence underneath the hats. (06/25/2006)
By Looly
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Request: Graduation Party Ideas
Archived on 01/31/2006
I'm planning my first graduation party for 2 daughters. One will be a college graduate and the other a high school graduate. I need ideas.
Andrea from Ellenwood, GA
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At my graduation party (in 1989!) my parents had each of my guests (varying in ages from 5 to 85)stand and tell the one thing they remembered most about me during my first 18 years! My sister recorded this whole thing on tape and then later wrote down the responses in a Memory Book. They had planned this in advance so each guest knew what they wanted to say. I still have this book and it is so funny to read it now that I am 34. The best one? From my high school best friend "She taught me how to tease my bangs in 8th grade!" Gotta love the 80's!
By Reba Gayle Shurden
My cousin graduated last year. Her parents mailed out a request with each of her invitations for all invited to share their 'secrets' to their successes in life--marriage, education, child-rearing, etc. or just their best wishes for her future. They asked that each 'essay' be returned before the party day. They had them bound into a beautiful notebook and presented it to her at the party. Everyone had a wonderful time reading each others' entries and becoming more familiar with close family and friends than they might have otherwise been. It was a precious gift. Will do same for my daughter when she graduates in 2010!
By lipstick007
Display lots of pictures of the graduate from when he or she was a baby up to the present day.
By Allison
How about queen or king for a day. Present a crown, cape, flowers and scepter. Have people represent someone from the grads past by reading a vignette about that persons relationship with the grad and having him/her guess who it is.
By Linda
At my daughters open house for decorations I used cardboard toothpick holders. Painted in school colors,had a square of poster board on top with embroidery thread for the mortarboard. I used another 1 for the diploma. I rolled up a piece of paper with "DIPLOMA" typed on it & tied with a ribbon. Turned out real cute. Hope this helps.
By Christine
An activity idea that works for both high school and graduation parties is a time capsule. Place memorable items from the graduate s school years in the time capsule. Have guests place personal notes to the graduate as memorable keepsakes.
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