Summer is the time for graduation parties. How do you plan a graduation party 15-Minute Party Planner style? By making it simple. Follow these steps and your party will be guaranteed an A+.
Great parties have great guest lists. Consider the right mix of people for your party. Your graduate will want to celebrate with everyone, but should you celebrate with everyone at the same time? Consider hosting back-to-back parties – a morning celebration for family and an afternoon bash for high school or college buddies – if you think your graduate would like the opportunity to mingle with family in one way and friends in another. Two parties on one day is an easy way to save time, since you only have to set up once.
Make the sending of invitations easy by enlisting your graduate’s help. If you’re using fancy invitations from your child’s college, ask the guest of honor to help address them and pop them in the mail. If you’re going to e-mail invitations, choose a website that offers free invites and enlist your graduate and hitting “send”.
Since summer calls for laid-back styles like barbecue and sandwiches, keep the menu simple and call a caterer or pick up pre-made foods from a local grocery store. Even small grocery stores offer platters of cold cuts, tubs of macaroni salad, precut fruit, and desserts, saving you kitchen prep-time.
Keep drinks simple too; consider purchasing single-serve cans or bottles to prevent having to have cups on hand. Be sure to offer plenty of water to fend off the heat, and provide plenty of ice. If you're hosting a party for older grads, save your sanity by offering just one or two kinds of alcoholic drinks, or by asking people to bring their own. Of course, if you're hosting a party for high schoolers, stay safe and skip the alcohol completely.
Make decorating inexpensive and easy by raiding your local dollar store for graduation decorations. Display diplomas, degrees, yearbooks, and school paraphernalia for a personal touch that requires no prep work.
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I agree with this post. One shouldn't spend a long time planning an event. I've planned my fair share of college parties, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. One tip for big parties that serve alcohol is to have wristbands, that way you don't use a marker and it lowers the quality of your event. Being prepared and ready for an event always looks good!
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