Graduation comes as a great milestone in the life of a young person. This is why it’s important to make the occasion a celebratory one. Most families would rather go out for dinner or attend a party. However, it might be more fun to include the celebration at the house. Here is a guide for the organization of an at-home graduation party.
Establish a Budget Limit
One of the first rules during the planning stage is to set a budget limit. Determine how much you are willing to spend on food, decorations, and other fun activities. It’ll enable you to choose wisely and also help you manage your finances well. Take into account how many guests you plan to have, the degree of flair you want, and any special events or entertainment you wish to have. This way, you might keep the costs of the celebration within financial capability and also ensure that there are not any sudden hitches.
Pick a Particular Concept
Picking out a concept makes the graduation party even better. Look at what your kid loves when selecting a theme. There are some widely used themes, such as beach themes, movies, or sports. For a sports-themed party, you could use team colors for decorations and even incorporate some friendly competition or activities related to your favorite sport.
Send Out Invitations
After choosing a theme and a budget, it is the appropriate time to send out the invitations. You should also include the important details like the date, time, location, and theme. This can be done through digital invitations or paper invitations. Use thematic invitations if possible. It is important to note that the invitations should be sent out well in advance to allow the guests to respond to them.
Decorate Your Home
Decorative items will also play an important role in making your graduation party interesting. From the walls, you can hang balloons, streamers, and banners too.
Tablecloths, centerpieces, and other items used to decorate the tables are also accessories that can be used within the target theme. If you want something more sophisticated, consider hiring a professional decorator to create pleasing quality.
Plan the Menu
Food is very central to almost all parties, and the same is the case with graduation parties. Try to remember the menus and diets of the guests while making the plan. You can also hire a company that professionally does catering, or you may do the cooking yourself. If a buffet is what you are going for, make sure to include several options for the guests.
And to make the graduation day worth remembering, captive parties may consider lavish dinner events, albeit in the comfort of their homes. To begin with, the lavish dinner sets should consist of tablecloths, table mats, plates, and glass cups and saucers for serving. Get fresh flowers or light some candles to make the center table more sophisticated looking.
Another mouth-watering appetizer platter includes smoked salmon, caviar, and some towers of chilled stone crab claws—sweet and succulent delicacies that would leave your guests awestruck. Proceed to serve a filling main course containing probably a gourmet dish like filet mignon/lobster. And then, to wash all this down, have a great dessert like a homemade tiramisu or even a chocolate fountain.
Entertainment
Provide entertainment, as your guests will require something to occupy them from the beginning to the end of the occasion.
You can contract a DJ or make a playlist that features all the songs your kid loves. Alternatively, you can arrange a photo booth with props. For an extra twist, you can consider hiring a clown or a juggler. If your child is good at something like playing an instrument or singing, they can entertain their guests.
Activities
Some activities are necessary to make your graduation party a success and entertain the guests. You can have a few board games, a karaoke machine, or even a couple of movies on the big screen. If you have a garden or backyard space for the party, games like cornhole or giant Jenga can be placed on the lawn. For a more engaging atmosphere, it may be worth hiring an entertainer such as a caricaturist or a balloon twister.
Thank You Notes
Thank your guests after the party by writing them a thank you note for their presence. This is a nice way of appreciating their attendance. You may want to make the notes more special by adding some personal remarks, such as pieces of the celebration that are retained by the guests.
Adding a small gift, like a photograph from the event or a custom-made gift, may be appropriate for the appreciation cards.
