Graduation decoration ideas<\/h2>\n
Decorations are really the things that bring together a party and get the vibes going. So, naturally, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have appropriate decorations to fit the theme of a graduation party.<\/p>\n
To get the vibes going, these are some of our graduation decoration ideas:<\/p>\n
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- Number balloons<\/strong> \u2013 Is it really a party to begin with if you don\u2019t have balloons? Get number balloons to represent their graduation year, and some others to fill the space. This could actually make for a great space for guests to take photos too!<\/li>\n
- Pictures of the graduate<\/strong> \u2013 Okay, so we appreciate some might seem cringey to some, and if so, we understand. However, a graduation party is a prime opportunity to show off how proud you are of them. Put some on a banner or just find a few spots that need that added touch.<\/li>\n
- Novelty graduation caps<\/strong> \u2013 Some novelty graduation caps could work amazingly as table centrepieces. What\u2019s even better is that you could let everyone get involved and put out some bits that people can use to decorate the caps.<\/li>\n
- Advice box<\/strong> \u2013 Adulthood can be hard; this is something we can all relate to. To offer some assistance and help them along the way, you can have an advice box where people can just write out a sweet note of things they wish they\u2019d known.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Depending on what degree they\u2019ve graduated with, or just their favourite high school subject, you could even get more creative and come up with themed decorations. Think safety goggles and a white lab coat for anyone who used to do a lot of laboratory work or create a scene much like a classroom for those with a degree in Education.<\/p>\n
Party food ideas for graduation party<\/h2>\n
Of course, you\u2019ll have some hungry mouths to feed which is why you\u2019ll need to lay out a good spread for everyone to dig into. Other than the classic nibbles, we\u2019ve got some more party food ideas for your graduation party.<\/p>\n
Pasta bake<\/h3>\n
An absolute classic student-y meal is a pasta bake. We\u2019re talking any type too whether that\u2019s a tuna pasta bake all the way to mac and cheese. As long as there\u2019s a big spoon or ladle on the side, people will be able to dish out their own portion. Plus, you can whip up a couple of different large portions of various pasta bakes and there\u2019ll be more than enough to go round.<\/p>\n
Chicken wings<\/h3>\n
A crowd-pleasing option for finger food that guests can go and pick at whenever they like are chicken wings. Alongside your platter of chicken wings, you can also have an array of dips. BBC Good Food<\/a> have a great, and simple, recipe for preparing your own baked buffalo chicken wings. For any veggies or vegans attending, The Edgy Veg<\/a> has a delicious vegan buffalo wings recipe.<\/p>\n
Grad cap brownies<\/h3>\n
On the sweeter side of things, a large tray full of grad cap brownies not only sounds super yummy but is extremely on-theme. To make these yourself,\u00a0Taste at Home<\/a>\u00a0have a full ingredient list and a step-by-step recipe.<\/p>\n
Again, there\u2019s always room for more inventive ideas such as cookies decorated as books if they did a degree in English Literature or History and drinks served in test tubes for those who did Chemistry or loved science at school.<\/p>\n
Party game graduation celebration ideas<\/h2>\n
Now we\u2019ve gone over party food and decorations for your graduation party, it\u2019s on figuring out how to keep all the guests entertained. Here are our party graduation celebration ideas:<\/p>\n
Graduate pub quiz<\/h3>\n
We\u2019re sure the graduate has done their fair share of assessments so give them a rest and have a graduate pub quiz for everyone else. Questions will all be related to the graduate such as, and it will reveal who really knows them best!<\/p>\n
Pin the cap on the grad<\/h3>\n
Yep, you guessed it, this is just another version of the classic \u2018pin the tail on the donkey\u2019 children\u2019s party game! Pick the cutest or most embarrassing picture of the grad in question and get it printed rather large. Then all the party guests have to do is be blindfolded, spin around a few times, and attempt to pin the cap as closely to their head as possible.<\/p>\n
Beer pong<\/h3>\n
An absolute classic university drinking game (which is also a quick and easy way to get everyone in the spirit) is, of course, the classic beer pong! Lay out some famous red solo cups, get into teams, and start a game – what a great way to mark the end of their studying life.<\/p>\n
Graduation garden party ideas<\/h2>\n
If the weather is looking particularly lovely \u2013 which we all know is a rarity in the UK \u2013 then you might prefer to throw a graduation garden party instead. Get out all the chairs you own, a few tables to put some food and drinks on, potentially some hanging lights if you\u2019ll be partying into the night, and you\u2019re sorted!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a great option if you\u2019ve got a big spacious garden to take advantage of and would rather that than having loads of people inside the house. For even more inspiration, we\u2019ve got another blog entirely on\u00a0how to organise the perfect garden party<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Hopefully, you feel prepared and filled with all the graduation party ideas and inspiration to throw a truly wonderful celebration. Over on the thortful blog<\/a>, you can find all sorts including articles on every\u00a0special occasion<\/a>.\u00a0Whether you\u2019re throwing a graduation party or just attending, don\u2019t forget to get the graduate in question one of our graduation cards<\/a> to congratulate them on their achievements!<\/p>\n
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