Graduation
from school is a milestone celebrated by the entire family.
Whether you have a kindergarten, high school or college graduate,
here are some ideas to help you create a day to remember.
First
things first! Before you can plan a spectacular party, you
need to make some decisions:
1.
What is your budget?
Be
realistic about how much money you can spend on the party.
You don't have to go overboard to create a memorable party
for your graduate.
2.
Who will be invited?
Will
you invite just immediate family or all of your and your graduate's
friends? What about people from church, sports teams, the
neighborhood. Your budget will guide you in how large (or
small) your party should be.
3.
Where will you hold the party?
Since
graduations are usually held in the spring or early summer,
outdoor parties are very popular. If you plan an outdoor event,
make sure you have a plan if the weather doesn't cooperate.
You could rent a tent or have an indoor alternative. Make
a budget
4.
When will you hold the party?
Will
you hold the party right after the graduation ceremony or
plan it for a different day. High School graduation parties
will most likely compete with other classmates' events. You
may want to consult with your child's friends to see what
they are planning so you don't overlap too much.
5.
What kind of party will you have?
Will
you plan your party around a special theme or go with a traditional
graduation atmosphere? Will you have a formal affair or a
casual open house type event?
Once
you have made these decisions, you can begin the planning
process. If you're just too busy or stressed out to deal with
all of the details, consider hiring an event planner to help
make your party special. Here are some of our favorite graduation
party themes:
Superstar!
Show
your graduate's star quality with a homemade DVD movie invitation.
Many computer programs have video editing software that is
easy to use, or you can download very affordable programs
from the Internet, such as Microsoft Windows Movie Magic.
Print the party information on the DVD paper insert and customize
the cover with a photo of your "superstar".
