These graduation party ideas will help you plan the most unforgettable celebration.
Whether you're graduating from high school, college, or a program, graduation day is a big deal! I know when I graduated it was an exciting and bittersweet day that I'll always remember.
Planning a graduation party is so exciting and there is so much to prepare. Planning a party can be overwhelming, whether you're planning a bachelorette party or a grad party, you'll want to be organized! If you're planning to throw a party to celebrate your graduation and need some inspo, this post is for you. After searching through the internet for Pinterest graduation party ideas, I've found the best grad party inspiration to help you plan an amazing party.
These are the absolute best graduation party ideas to help you throw an unforgettable celebration.
Graduation Party Decor Ideas
1. DIY Centerpiece
This DIY centerpiece is so cute and super easy to make. All you need is a white mason jar, a few picture frames, a photo, coaster, and fake florals like eucalyptus to put this together.
2. Memory Lane Table
How adorable is this display table idea? You can use any outdoor table to make your own photo display booth. Add a few photo clips and a custom banner to complete the display.
3. Pink and Black Decor Theme
Add some colour to your grad decor with these cute touches. You can't go wrong with grad balloons and a cute table that stands out.
4. Picture Wall
This is another gorgeous DIY idea you can make at home. All you need is an acrylic glass stand and a bunch of your favourite photo from over the years to recreate this display.
5. Guest Photobook
Have guests take a photo and leave a small message for you at your photo guest book table. I had one of these at my wedding and it's still one of my favourite additions to the celebration! You'll have the memories to look back on for years to come.
6. Outdoor Grad Party Decor
Keep things simple by celebrating your grad party outdoors this year. You don't need much, just a few snacks and treats, an outdoor table with a tablecloth and cute banner to copy this table idea.
7. Black and White Decor
Black and white is a classic decor colour that will make any grad display look good! With a balloon display and some white and black decor peices for the food, you'll be able to easily copy this chic and modern graduation party idea.
8. Welcome Sign
Welcome everyone to the party with this cute graduation party welcome sign! It's simple but perfect to match any grad party theme.
9. Personalized Napkins
How adorable are these personalized graduation napkins?! They add the perfect touch to any decor theme and will look so good with your appetizers and party food.
Graduation Party Food Ideas
10. Pink Drink Theme
These drinks look delicious and fit the graduation decor by sticking to the colour theme. You can recreate this pink drink theme or use any other colour that goes with your party. These drink jugs and cups are an amazing idea- we had the jugs at our wedding and everyone loved them!
11. Sandwiches
You'll never go wrong with serving sandwiches at your party. They're the perfect graduation party food that's easy to eat and just as easy to prepare for a cute display.
12. Pasta Bar
Who doesn't love pasta? Pasta bars are always such a hit at parties, and they're so convenient to eat!
13. Finger Food Stand
Finger foods are a classic party food that will definitely be a hit at your grad party. These simple food serving trays are so easy to use and have amazing reviews on Amazon, so you know they're good!
14. Donut Board
What a way to eat donuts! This donut board is one of the best backyard party ideas we've seen and will make desserts so much more fun at your party.
15. Bagel Bar
Bagels are a universal food that everyone loves, so you can't go wrong with a bagel bar. It's so easy to set up and your guests will appreciate how convenient, and tasty it is!
16. Taco Stand
Get creative with a taco stand at your party. It's always fun to create your own food at a party, and tacos are an easy food that most people love.
17. Finger Foods & Candy
Have the best of both worlds with a mix of finger foods and candy for your guests. Finger foods are easy to eat, and just as simple to make, so guests can snack on them throughout the day while also getting a little dessert at the end.
18. Sweet Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are a classic but expected snack to have at a party, so why not shake things up with a sweet board? I love this idea and everyone with a sweet tooth will flock to this table at your party!
19. Donut & Fruit Kebabs
If you want a sweet treat that's unique and will really stand out, these donut and fruit kabobs are the perfect idea. They look delicious and they're so easy to make at home!
20. Popcorn Station
Popcorn is another convenient party food idea you can't go wrong with. Everyone loves popcorn and to avoid a mess, you can put them into cute small bags for guests.
Outdoor Graduation Party Ideas
When the weather is warm, you can throw an amazing graduation party in your backyard that's budget-friendly and insanely cute. These outdoor graduation party ideas will help you create the perfect celebration outside.
21. Rent Outdoor Tables
Outdoor tables can be transformed into cute, party tables with a cute tablecloth, flowers, and a bit of decor. These tablecloths are so pretty and will look good at any outdoor celebration.
22. Polaroid Photos
Polaroid photos make for some of the easiest and most aesthetic party decorations ever. String your polaroid photos across the party and along tables to copy this cute party idea.
23. Picture Sign
How beautiful is this graduation welcome sign? I love that it looks just like a polaroid and that you can customize it with your own photo and text.
24. Ball & Bucket Game
When you throw an outdoor graduation party, you'll need to have a few fun outdoor games for your games. Simple is best, and this ball and basket game is a classic that's so much fun to play.
25. Game Station
Have a game station to keep your guests entertained for hours. Recreate this ring a bell, hook a duck and ball in the bucket idea for guests to compete with each other for a wild time they'll genuinely enjoy!
26. Candy Bar
Swap the drinks for sweets with this candy bar idea. It's so easy to make, and you won't have to worry about which of your guests like candy since everyone is a fan of the sweets.
27. S'mores Station
This is such a unique outdoor graduation party idea! If you can have a bonfire in your backyard, guests will absolutely love making their own s'mores for desserts to get that nostalgic camping feel.
28. Big Balloons
Adding a few giant balloons like these will really step up the decor of your outdoor grad party. They're an effortless way to add a pop of colour and fun to your party.
29. String Lights
String lights are an absolute must at any outdoor party, and will completely elevate the look and ambiance of your celebration. They look good in the day, and will create such a warm atmosphere at night too.
30. X's and O's
Looking for simple backyard party game ideas? X's and O's is a classic game that everyone knows and loves, so you can't go wrong with having it at your party.
Graduation Party Invitations
Invite guests to your graduation party in style with these gorgeous party invitations. There are so many gorgeous invites available that are easy to customize and will have guests so excited for the big day.
31. Cute Grad Invitations
Simple and cute is the way to go when it comes to party invitations. You'll be able to add a few of your own photos to this invite and customize it so that it's just right for your big day.
32. She Did It Invitations
Celebrate your success with these chic graduation invites! They're easy to customize and guests will know exactly what they're for when they see them.
33. Minimalist Graduation Invitation
This minimalist graduation invite is simple but stunning and will look so good with your own photos in it.
34. Photo Graduation Invitation
For more photo choice, you'll love this graduation invite style. You can use all of your beloved pictures to decorate your invite with and add the small finishing touches and detail at the end.
35. Simple Grad Party Invite
Keep it super simple with this minimalist graduation party invite. The font and style is gorgeous and sometimes simple is best!
36. Cute Grad Party Invite
How cute is this grad party invite? The font is so pretty and all you need is a gorgeous photo to top off the invite.
37. Modern Grad Invite
This modern grad invite uses such gorgeous fonts and has a fun photo page on the backside that you can add your favourite photos to.
38. Floral Invite
How cute are these floral invitations? These unique and trendy invites will look so good with your photos and will definitely have guests looking forward to your graduation party.
39. Modern Graduation Party Invite
This modern graduation party invite is simple but beautiful, and you can add any of your top photos for the cover and back of it.
40. Neutral Grad Invite
For a neutral look, these grad invites are the go-to choice. There's an entire page where you can add your favourite photos, and the front is simple but gorgeous.
41. Electronic Grad Invite
Make your grad invite super convenient by keeping them electronic. You can send your invitations by email quickly and keep everything organized online.
