Do you want to have the most exciting graduation party in town? It can be done, but it requires a lot of careful planning. You can create a night to remember to honor that special graduate!
Most importantly, decide on your budget. If you have a small budget there are many ways that you can be creative, and it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the quality.
Your budget is going to have a big impact on the size of your guest list. You can only invite as many people as you can afford to feed. When preparing your guest list, you need to consider the size of the place of the party. There should be only as many people as your home or venue can accommodate depending on how big you anticipate the party to be. Obviously, your child's graduation is a very accomplished milestone and deserves to be as grand or quaint as you feel is appropriate for your family.
The most common location for graduation parties is private homes. However, if your home is too small for a large party, you may want to choose a restaurant that can accommodate a medium-sized party or even a more elaborate event at a catering hall.
The type of food you serve has a lot to do with your budget and your audience. There are a lot of creative in-home food picks for you event – such as finger foods, pizza, hamburger sliders, chips and dip. But if your graduate is up for a much larger event, catering is the way to go. Not only will your guest will be sure to remember it for a long time, but you also don’t have to worry about the clean up after a night of celebration.
Some other great money saving ideas are to purchase preprinted invitations, and print or hand-write them. Handwritten invitations are more personal, and often more appreciated. Depending on your guests, you can send e-mail invites.
Here is a checklist you don’t want to forget for the evening:
