Grad Night Party Planning,
Theme Ideas, and Supplies
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With graduation days upon us, we realize Party Idea Pros has yet to create a comprehensive graduation party package, so here is a quick fix to help you plan this special day …
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Consider hosting a casual barbecue where friends and family can mingle together to celebrate your graduate.
Remember just about any celebration package can be modified to better suit a graduation party!. For other theme ideas be sure to check out…
Take Flight: A Butterfly Party Theme
Everything Sweet: A Scrumptious Party Theme
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NEW Posts!
The Starfish Poem – Words of Advice for Graduates
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Graduation Invitations and Announcements
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New Graduation Gift Ideas!
Class of 2011 Dispenser with Personalized M&M’S
These M&M dispensers with personalized M&M’s also make adorable centerpieces!
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
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New! Inspirational Gifts for Grads
Great Quotes from Great Leaders with FREE DVD
This extraordinary coffee table book will be a source of inspiration and knowledge for many years to come. Over 400 quotes from world famous leaders and 75 photos collaborate to form a captivating and treasured addition to any library.
Life is a Journey pewter bracelet
Carry a positive attitude in style with our new cuff style pewter bracelet. This bracelet is engraved with the quote, “Life is a Journey, not a destination”
Live with Intention, 5″x7″ Framed Inspiration in black wood frame
“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” Mary Anne Radmacher
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New!
We love these cookies and they can be customized! Perfect for graduation, Father’s Day, or any summer party! Be sure to take advantage of Smiley Cookies‘ great limited time coupon codes.
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Graduation Party Invitations
Party Idea Pros has just completed an entire post entirely dedicated to 2011 graduation invitations and announcements.
2011 graduation invitations and announcements
Here are just a few of the many featured invitations and announcements:
Tiny Prints is offering quite a few contemporary graduation invitations and thank you cards.
Graduation Day : Cabernet, Navy, and Dark Green
Spelled Out Graduation Invitation : Mustard, Navy, and Red
Starry Ring Graduation Invitation
If you prefer to feature your graduate’s photo on your graduation invitation, here are a few samples but there are lots of great options.
Minted (Yearline™ cards available)
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Block Graduation Announcements
(Just click personalize to change the year. dates, and names, etc)
Leaving The Nest Graduation Announcement
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Graduating In Style Graduation Announcement
(Just click personalize to change the year. dates, and names, etc)
Prep School Graduation Announcement
(Just click personalize to change the year. dates, and names, etc)
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Zazzle Graduation Party Invitations
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Elegant Return Address
The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your graduation party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.
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Graduation Party Postage
Don’t Forget the Stamp. Personalize your stamps or use one of the great Zazzle stamps.
Class of 2011 Graduation Red Black
Graduation Stamps for Class of 2011
Class of 2011 Graduation Invitation Postage Stamps
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Class of 2011 Graduation Postage Stamps
Class of 2011 Graduation Photo Stamps Green
Cute Dog 2011 Graduation Postage
More Personalized Graduation Postage
More 2011 graduation invitations, announcements, and postage stamps
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Graduation Party Linens or Paper Goods
NEW and Fabulous!
Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go Graduation Personalized Party Theme
SALE 9″ Bravo Graduation Plates SALE
SALE 7″ Bravo Graduation Plates SALE
SALE Bravo Graduation Beverage Napkins SALE
SALE Bravo Graduation Lunch Napkins SALE
SALE 9″” Graduation Stripes Plates SALE
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Graduate Cap Graduation White Dinner Plates
Graduate Cap Graduation True Blue Dinner Plates
Grad Style Graduation Square Dessert Plates (8)
Grad Style Graduation Square Dinner Plates (8)
Grad Balloons Graduation Dinner Plates (8)
Dazzling Grad Graduation Dinner Plates (8)
Grad Inspiration Graduation Square Dinner Plates (18)
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Grad Celebration Graduation Dinner Plates (50)
Grad Stars Graduation Square Dinner Plates (8)
Grad Reflections Graduation Banquet Dinner Plates (8)
Bright Grad Graduation Dinner Plates (60)
Graduation Celebration Personalized Dinner Plates (8)
Congratulations Graduation Personalized Dinner Plates (8)
Class of 2011 Graduation Personalized Dinner Plates (8)
You Did It – Graduation Personalized Dinner Plates (8)
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Congrats Grad Graduation Orange Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Purple Graduation Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Blue Graduation Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Yellow Graduation Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad White Graduation Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Graduation Red Dinner Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Berry Graduation Dessert Plates (18)
Congrats Grad Graduation Green Dinner Plates (18)
More Graduation Party Paper Goods
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Or stick with colored plastic tableware and add punch with these fun graduation napkins. (Order 5-6 napkins per guest figuring everyone has 1-2 drinks, and 3-4 appetizers each)
Outta Here! Graduation Beverage Napkins
Plastic cutlery prices tend to fluctuate so rather than suggesting a single source I am including links to a few of the vendors who generally have the lowest prices … mix and match the colors.
Birthday in a Box (Solid Cutlery Sets)
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2011 Partyware
Class of 2011 Graduation Essential Party Pack
Graduation School Colors Red Deluxe Party Kit (also available in blue, white, and yellow)
Grad Balloons Graduation Deluxe Party Pack for 16
All tableware also sold separately
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Graduation Centerpieces
For a barbecue, keep your graduation party centerpieces low key. Add plenty of balloons to create a festive feel.
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Simply add a graduation theme balloon to any flower arrangement
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New!
Class of 2011 Dispenser with Personalized M&M’S
Again, add balloons for extra pop!
More Balloons
Mylar Balloons
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Latex Balloons
Black and white graduation cap 11″ latex balloons
Graduation Cap Mylar Balloon Each
“”Grad Hats and Balloons Graduation 22″”"” Foil Balloon”"
Congrats Grad Blue Graduation Latex Balloons (6)
“”Congradulations Graduation 18″”"” Foil Balloon”"
Grad Inspiration Graduation Foil Balloon
“”Gold and Silver Graduation Star 32″”"” Foil Balloon”"
“”Class Pride Graduation 18″”"” Foil Balloon”"
“”Grad You Did It Graduation 18″”"” Foil Balloon”"
Graduation Multicolor Balloons Pkg/72
Graduation Black/gold/silver Balloons Pkg/72
Graduation Holographic Mylar Balloon Each
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Graduation Balloon Weight/ Photo Holders/ Table numbers/Place Card Holders
Grad Maroon Graduation Balloon Weight / Photo Holder…
Grad Green Graduation Balloon Weight / Photo Holder
Grad Purple Graduation Balloon Weight / Photo Holder
Grad Gold Graduation Balloon Weight / Photo Holder
Grad Red Graduation Balloon Weight / Photo Holder
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Multi Color Mini Mortarboard Graduation Centerpiece
Mini Black Mortarboard Graduation Centerpiece
Grad Balloons Graduation Mini Cascade Centerpiece
Red Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Maroon Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
White Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Gold Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Green Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Orange Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Purple Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Graduation Gleam ‘n Burst Centerpiece Each
Blue Graduate Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
Black Grad Cap Graduation Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece
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Class of 2011 Graduation Personalized Centerpiece
You Did It – Graduation Personalized Centerpiece
Congratulations Graduation Personalized Centerpiece
Graduation Celebration Personalized Centerpiece
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Congrats Grad Yellow Graduation Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Orange Graduation Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Green Graduation Centerpiece
Congrats Grad White Graduation Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Purple Graduation Centerpiece
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Congrats Grad Red Graduation Balloon Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Yellow Graduation Balloon Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Berry Graduation Balloon Centerpiece
Congrats Grad Graduation Balloon Centerpiece
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Congrats Grad Purple Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad White Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad Red Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad Yellow Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad Orange Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad Berry Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Congrats Grad Green Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
Black, Silver and Gold Graduation Foil Balloon Bouquet
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New and Fabulous!
Grad Style Graduation Centerpiece with Photo Frame
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Graduation Confetti
Graduation is the perfect opportunity to lavish attention on your loved one. Sprinkle photofetti around the centerpieces
2010 Jumbo Multicolor Confetti
SALE Diploma & Grad Cap Confetti SALE
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Graduation Party Napkin Rings
Simply thread your napkins (either linen or paper) through these graduation cap key chain sets and let them double as a graduation party favor.
Smile Face Graduation Keychain
2011 Red Graduation Tassel Keychain
2011 White Graduation Tassel Keychain
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Bandz make fun and affordable napkin rings /party favors!
Graduation – Scented and Tie Die Rubber Bandz
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Graduation Party Favors
In keeping with the barbecue theme, pair barbecue sauce favors with our hot sauce favors and present both in a mini woven favor bags.
Personalized Hot Sauce Bottles
Personalized Barbecue Sauce Bottles
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Cookie Favors – Graduation Boy
Cookie Favors – Graduation Girl
Personalized M&M’s Graduation Favor Packs
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Personalized 2011 Graduation Hat Caramel Popcorn Personalized Caramel Popcorn
Graduation Hats Personalized Caramel Popcorn Personalized Caramel Popcorn Each
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Personalized Graduation Mint Tins
Personalized Party Mint Tins – Graduation Cap Design
Personalized Flying Graduation Caps Mint Tin Personalized Mint Tin Each
Personalized Mint Tins – Graduation
Graduation Hat Mint Tin Personalized Mint Tin Each
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Personalized Graduation Dots Mint Tin Personalized Mint Tin Each
Graduation Photo Mint Tin Personalized Mint Tin Each
Graduation Hat Mint Rolls Personalized Mint Roll Each
Flying Graduation Hats Mint Rolls Personalized Mint Roll Each
Graduation Diploma And Hat Mint Rolls Personalized Mint Roll Each
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Graduation Playing Cards with Personalized Labels
Personalized Graduation Lollipop
Personalized Graduation Suitcase Tin
Personalized Graduation Candy Jar
Personalized Graduation Caps Lemonade Drink Mix Personalized Lemondade Drink Mix Each
Personalized Graduation Candy Bags
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Miniature Graduation Candy Bar Wrappers
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…Graduation Candy Bar and Water Bottle Wrappers
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Graduation Party Props and Decor
Personalized Graduation Arch Each
Graduation Cap & Stars Graduation Banner
(Stumps Party has a huge selection of personalized graduation banners!)
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Multi Color Graduation Hanging Swirl Decorations (15)
Black, Silver and Gold Graduation Hanging Swirl Decorations (50)
Congrats Grad Green Graduation Hanging Swirl Decorations (30)
Congrats Grad Orange Graduation Hanging Swirl Decorations (30)
Congrats Grad Blue Graduation Hanging Swirl Decorations (30)
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New!
Graduation Paper Lanterns
Black Mortarboard Graduation Lanterns
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The Little Extras for your Graduation Party
Sometimes Party Idea Pros comes across an idea or a site which might provide that little extra something you are searching for …
All of us have been handed cards at a party and afterwards, cannot remember where we put them. Problem solved … consider a simple card box.
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New and Fabulous!
Graduation Cap Covers
Grad Diva Graduation Cap Cover
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Graduation Frames Make Great Gifts and Great Party Decor
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Grad Jumbo Letters Picture Frame
2010 Jumbo Graduation Picture Frame SALE
Words to Inspire© Personalized Frame
Dream & Believe© Personalized Frame
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Graduation Goodies
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Congrats Grad Graduation Party Mints (7 oz.)
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Wilton Candle & Cake Decorations-6PK/Graduation
Wilton Icing Decorations-12PK/Graduation
SALE Graduation Food Tray SALE
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Graduation Hats Cookie Tin Personalized Cookie Tin Each
Graduation Cap Mini Cookie Tin Personalized Tin 6″” White With Cookies Each
Flying Graduation Hats Mini Cookie Tin Personalized Tin 6″” White With Cookies Each
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Gifts for the Graduate
Our favorite gift for a high school or college graduate is an elegant passport holder — and of course we always throw in a bit of spending money. Our card reads:
The journey is the destination.
Blossom Passport Vegan Holder/Wallet (more colors)
Coach Signature Passport Holders
Hartmann Belting Leather Passport Cover
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Best Selling Graduation Gifts
Executive Tan Leather Personalized Portfolio
Personalized Graduation Ty® Bear
Dream, Believe, Achieve Personalized Bracelet
Secrets of Success©Personalized Keepsake
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The Graduate© Engraved Rosewood PenSet
Inspirational Quotes© Crystal Paperweight
Graduation Memories© Engraved Photo Album
Graduation Memories© Photo Keepsake Box
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More Graduation Gifts
Give the gift of memories. Create a photo book capturing your grad’s school experience.
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Graduation Cap & Diploma Personalized Travel Coffee Mug
Graduation Cap & Diploma Personalized Ceramic Coffee Mug
Personalized Travel Coffee Mugs – Graduation Cap Design
Personalized Ceramic Coffee Mugs – Graduation Cap Design
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Champagne Congratulatory Gifts
Dom Perignon Collector’s Gift Set
Champagne Gift Crate
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne
Vintage Krug Brut Champagne
More Reasonably Priced Champagne Options
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For other gift ideas be sure to check out Amazon.com’s great deals on laptops, back to school necessities, and inspirational books.
Amazon.com
The perfect graduation gift — a laptop computer at Amazon.com
Off to College? Shop Amazon.com.
Save up to 30% on New Textbooks and up to 90% off Used Listings
Or simply let graduates choose their own gifts
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Kindle Wireless Reading Device
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Make the Day Last a Yea
Don’t let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Snapfish.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
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Or do it the old fashion way — print your photos and store them in an easily accessible photo album.
Traditional Class of 2012 Senior Memories Binder
Class of 2012 Graduation 1.5″ Photo Album
Class of 2012 – Our Graduate Photo Frame
Photo Pages for 3-Ring Binders
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Graduation is often a time for reflection — in addition to looking forward to the future, we take time to cherish wonderful memories. This may be the perfect time to give the gift of memories by creating “memory insurance.”
Hustle the box of photos out from under your bed and grandma’s bed and send them to GoPhoto to be scanned so the family can enjoy the photos forever! This would make an incredibly memorable graduation present!
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Party Hearty!
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Graduation Party and Graduation Gifts Discounts and Deals
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PersonalizationMall.com Special Offers and Discounts!!!!
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