Graduation Time : Party Tips for 2010 School Year

Graduation time! From April to June graduates and their families celebrate completing this stage of their lives by throwing a party in the grads honor. Whether you’re having the party at home or at a fancy hall, they can be costly. To ensure hosts throw the ultimate ‘grad bash’ this spring, Party City shares the following fun, budget-conscious tips:

Show School Spirit: Incorporate school colors as an easy, inexpensive way to create chic graduation looks. Add extra “Wow!” and height to the party with school color-themed wall decorations and balloon bouquets. Carry the colors throughout the event and purchase solid color tableware, including plates, cups, napkins and table covers that can be mixed and matched with patterned tableware items for an impressive look.

Create Custom Themes: Personalize the party by incorporating the grad’s sense of style and extracurricular activities into the decorations. Use Hollywood inspired decorations for drama lovers or sports accessories for athletes. Incorporate pictures into table settings, use old art projects as fun centerpieces … and, just remember to make the event special and unique to the graduate.

Make the Moment Memorable: Help guests create lasting memories with autograph-friendly t-shirts, balloons or stuffed animals where friends and family can leave fun messages or advice for the future. Framing the grad’s portrait or a class photo with an extra wide matte for guests to sign is a great way to capture guests attendance and makes a wonderful keepsake.

Flaunt Personality: From customizable banners to colorful lawn signs, tailor the party to each graduate. Party hosts can personalize graduation invitations and thank you notes, available at Party City in a variety of styles, including do-it-yourself imprintables as well as inexpensive fill-in-the-blank options, making it easy to personalize from start to finish. Also, gals of all ages can enjoy their moment in
the spotlight with Party City’s Princess Grad collection – from pink rhinestone princess crowns to ‘princess grad’ sashes, fashionista graduates can show off their girly styles.