Celebration tips for a graduation party

November 3, 2015

In the stress that accompanies graduation, don't forget to have fun. You're helping a loved one mark and celebrate an accomplishment in life and they deserve to make it memorable. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Celebration tips for a graduation party

Graduation: a time of celebration for family, friends and relatives

  • Graduation is a rite of passage that completes one journey and begins another.
  • It's an exciting event, no matter whether someone is graduating from high school, college or some other form of school or institution.

Surprise Party

  • Throwing a surprise party can be a great way to make sure the graduate feels acknowledged and celebrated.
  • A surprise party can also be a great way to show how proud you are of your loved one's accomplishments and to give friends and family a chance to show up and shower them with attention.
  • You can throw a surprise party at your own home or at a public place, like a restaurant or lounge. It's a good idea to loop in other people to help pull off the surprise without the graduate finding out.

A special vacation

  • Graduation usually means that a person has completed a lot of hard work. Chances are they could use a vacation to give them a well-deserved break!
  • A vacation is the perfect gift for a high school or college graduate, whether you plan a trip with their friends or a family vacation for all of you to get away together.
  • You can work with the graduate to plan a dream trip, whether it's as simple as a weekend camping getaway or a long vacation to the beach or mountains.

Gifts

  • Sometimes, the best way to celebrate a graduation is by giving the graduate a gift they can use or cherish for a long time.
  • Some traditional graduation gifts include pieces of jewelry, accessories or clothing items they can use, such as a briefcase, suit or other work-related attire.
  • Depending on what their career choices are, they might be able to use more specific tools like a set of kitchen knives for a chef or a new computer for a teacher.

Make a commemorative video

  • Many graduates would appreciate a commemorative video that highlights their experiences throughout the year and especially their accomplishments.
  • You can use a computer program to put together a montage of photos of the graduate throughout their program and also interview their friends and family and ask them to talk about or tell funny stories about the graduate.
  • It's a beautiful gift that they can hold onto and play over and over for years to come.

Graduation is a time for celebrating. It is a rite of passage that can be recognized with a quiet and sincere acknowledgement of the achievement or an elaborate gathering of friends and family. Either way, the graduate will appreciate the chance to celebrate his or her accomplishments.

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