<2>Tips for Planning a Fun Graduation Party
Party planning can either be a blast or a pain in the…well, rear end. From birthdays to weddings and so much more, with a few helpful hints, anyone can throw a successful party. Here are some things to consider on the way to planning a fun graduation party.
Theme
The very first thing to think about for any party is the theme. Though a graduation party seems to have a pretty obvious theme—graduation—maybe some other idea could be tied in to make it more personal. For example, if the student is graduating high school and wants to go to medical school, throw in a little twist with a doctor or nursing theme and have everyone dress as either patients or physicians.
Invitations
Another crucial thing for a great graduation party is the invitation. Many people tend to forget about this, as it seems like a minor detail, but, without graduation invitations, no one will show up. Sometimes, it’s a great idea to handcraft the invites to give them a special touch. Individuals can also go online and order specially made party announcements. However, other people might prefer store bought ones. Whatever the case, having the right invite will make the planning process much smoother.
Guests and Venue
A person should also consider how many guests would be attending the party in order to figure out a proper venue to house everyone. For a graduation party, it can be assumed that there may be quite a lot of people attending, so an outdoor location might be the best. Most people will host the party at their house, hence the term open house graduation party.
Food
Food is probably the best part of any party. Everyone knows half of the people only come to eat, anyway. So, considering this, the party planners should always make sure they have more than enough food for all of the guests. Following just these simple guidelines will help anyone plan and execute the perfect graduation party.