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This year my baby sister is graduating High School. Tear, Tear, Sniffle, Sniffle. She is the last of 4 girls, so to say that we have a celebration planned is an understatement. My dad said the other day he had seen less work go into wedding receptions, and I believe he is right. We have spent countless hours listening to what our grad wants, looking for ideas and planning. I’m worn out by this party, and it is still 2 weeks away! So, before I ban the words “Graduation Party” from my house, I thought I would share with you some of the ideas I have found.
Gifts:
Money Lei: Honeysuckle on the Vine
June to June Student Planner {Free Printable}: Say Not Sweet Anne
Homemade Graduation Gift- A Collage With a Twist: Dormify
Homemade Graduation Gifts: Celebrations
25 Handmade Graduation Gifts {Printables and tutorials}: Everything Etsy
High School Graduation Gifts on a Budget: Organized Island
Graduation Album: Scrapbooks etc
Food:
The Ultimate Guide to Cafe Rio Copy Cat Recipes {for large parties}: Clarks Condensed
Graduation Cupcakes: Domestic Charm
Sports Graduation Party Ideas: The NY Melrose Family
Graduation Finger Food: Punchbowl
Dollar Store Candy Bar: Say Not Sweet Anne
Graduation Cap Recipes: Taste of Home
7 Graduation Party Menu Ideas: You Queen
Graduation Party Food and Drinks: eHow
Decorations:
Graduation Open House: Party Pinching
Make Your Own Guest Book: College Prep
Scrappy Ribbon Garland: Whitney Caroline Designs
DIY Tutorial: Yarn Chandeliers: Hostess with the Mostess Blog
Graduation Ideas and free 2013 Printables: Bird’s Party
Mini Topiary Tree: Signature Balloons
Tissue Paper PomPoms: Kids Birthday Party Ideas
Ribbon Lanterns: Martha Stewart
And More:
Just in case you are a list person, like me here is a great resource.
Free Printable Graduation Party Planning Checklist: Party411
This one was just to cute to resist. What a wonderful way to include the child of a collage graduate.
DIY Graduation Cap and Gown for Baby or Toddler: Clarks Condensed
Need more inspiration? Follow my Graduation Ideas board on Pinterest.
I know I joked about how much work this party has been, but it is all worth it. We couldn’t be more proud of our graduate. Ruth, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You deserve every bit of what this party took to plan.
And a special congratulations to my BFF of the blogging world, Mariely, who is graduating from college this June. Wish I could be there girl!
Mariely Velez
Thanks Brenna, you are the best!! I wish you were here 🙂 Great graduation post, love the planner and the cupcakes are so cute 🙂
Katie Clark
Thanks for featuring a few of my ideas. This is a great resource! 🙂
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life
So many great ideas! And just in time. We decided at the last minute to have a party for our high school senior. LOVE the new design, by the way!
Hezzi-D
Great ideas! I’ve pinned several of the food ideas for parties this summer. Congrats to your little sister on her graduation!
Martin Smith
Wow, feel great to read this post, and also I have saved some of the tips to use in future. Congrats for Graduation. 🙂
Lyric Debra
Nice to read this useful information over here, party makes everyone happier and it is acts as a refreshment from all type of tensions and problems.
Graduation Party Ideas
Great ideas.Congrats for Graduation.
Meghan @ Something Splendid Blog
Love these gift ideas especially the planner! I know as a student I use my planner all the time for everything!
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas
Great list. Lots of fantastic ideas. I love the lei idea. So fun!!
Juan Carlo (Catering Services)
Bren, loved your list! I picked a lot especially that table setup. Added this to my DIY list.
Betty Clarck
I really love your you graduation decoration ideas and would like to share with you all my list of Graduation Gifts For Her