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Party Patter: Fun Graduation Party Ideas !

Running out of ideas for your next graduation party? Here are some ideas to create that special day.

Set the time and date. Plan your party budget. If your budget is a concern why not have a double graduation with a friend? Pick a theme: it can be as simple as the school colors or as detailed as a college major. For high school graduations where alcohol is a concern why not make party mocktails? The ingredients can be purchased at your local grocery store.

When I'm working with my clients I try to find out what type of theme their looking for. I really liked the zebra stripe graduation I did. Here are some other ideas you can use to make the graduation party fun for everyone. Why not rent a photobooth , or perhaps a cupcake truck. Or another neat idea is to set up a candy bar with all their favorite candies.

Looking for graduation centerpiece ideas? How about a martini glass filled with candy, or a bubble bowl with flower a arrangement. You can make your own floral piece by purchasing the flowers at your local grocery store, or use a professional florist.

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Another easy centerpiece idea is to make copies of the graduates diploma .Tie them with ribbon in the school colors and place on the guest tables.

Oh, and don't forget you will need a card box. That's simple: find a box, wrap it and put a slit in the middle and you have your own personalized card holder.

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Lastly, take the hassle out of your party by employing some help, such as a party server. That will give you the freedom to enjoy your party. Party servers will help you serve your food, maintain your buffet, and clean everything up . There are a few agencies in the western suburbs that can provide this service for you.

So go ahead—pick a theme and, of course, have fun !

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