Planning A Graduation Party - High School
She really did it. After all of the fights about her not doing her homework and skipping class, she actually graduated from high school. Not that you had any doubt, because she's really smart, but what a struggle it was. You couldn't be more proud of her.
There's no better way to tell your recent graduate that you're proud of her than throwing a party. Planning the graduation party should involve a lot of thought and preparation because this milestone is one of the biggest in a child's (and parent's) life. There are many things you need to consider when planning a graduation party, but two of the most important are the type of food you'll serve and where you want to hold it.
Generally, graduation parties are thrown at the guest-of-honor's home. Since it's all friends and family, this is the most familiar environment where everyone will be the most comfortable. It also allows you to do what is necessary to make the room you'll need to have all of those people in your house.
A good way to avoid space issues is to host the party outside. Most kids graduate in the spring, so you have a good chance that the weather will be good. Just in case the rain doesn't cooperate with your plans, rent a tent that's big enough to protect all of your guests. You may want to plan to rent a tent regardless of the weather, and this is for two reasons. One, it will give your guests some protection from the sun, and two, you'll have it if it rains. Trying to rent a tent too close to the party will inevitably leave you without protection from the elements, should you need it.
Food is another consideration when planning a high school graduation party. The best thing you can do is to plan a simple menu. Sit-down meals are a definite no-no. The "open house" aspect of graduation party means your guests will be dropping in on your party throughout the time period you've designated, and not staying very long. This doesn't allow for a long, involved 5-course meal.
Most people will only stay long enough to wish the graduate a hearty "congratulations", eat a little bit of something, and then move off to the next graduate's house for their party. Stick with foods that are easy to eat, usually something bite-sized, and not too filling. Remember, they will probably try to eat something at the other parties they will be attending, so keep it as light as possible for their sake. The simple menu will also help your budget.
You want to make this day as special as you can for your graduate. They will definitely appreciate you for putting thought and consideration into your planning. Get your ideas down as early as possible when considering the food you want to serve. You should also decide early whether you want the party indoors or out so you can rent a tent.
Planning aside, the most important thing you can do the day of the party is to have fun. Enjoy the moment you and your child have worked so hard for the last eighteen years.
There's no better way to tell your recent graduate that you're proud of her than throwing a party. Planning the graduation party should involve a lot of thought and preparation because this milestone is one of the biggest in a child's (and parent's) life. There are many things you need to consider when planning a graduation party, but two of the most important are the type of food you'll serve and where you want to hold it.
Generally, graduation parties are thrown at the guest-of-honor's home. Since it's all friends and family, this is the most familiar environment where everyone will be the most comfortable. It also allows you to do what is necessary to make the room you'll need to have all of those people in your house.
A good way to avoid space issues is to host the party outside. Most kids graduate in the spring, so you have a good chance that the weather will be good. Just in case the rain doesn't cooperate with your plans, rent a tent that's big enough to protect all of your guests. You may want to plan to rent a tent regardless of the weather, and this is for two reasons. One, it will give your guests some protection from the sun, and two, you'll have it if it rains. Trying to rent a tent too close to the party will inevitably leave you without protection from the elements, should you need it.
Food is another consideration when planning a high school graduation party. The best thing you can do is to plan a simple menu. Sit-down meals are a definite no-no. The "open house" aspect of graduation party means your guests will be dropping in on your party throughout the time period you've designated, and not staying very long. This doesn't allow for a long, involved 5-course meal.
Most people will only stay long enough to wish the graduate a hearty "congratulations", eat a little bit of something, and then move off to the next graduate's house for their party. Stick with foods that are easy to eat, usually something bite-sized, and not too filling. Remember, they will probably try to eat something at the other parties they will be attending, so keep it as light as possible for their sake. The simple menu will also help your budget.
You want to make this day as special as you can for your graduate. They will definitely appreciate you for putting thought and consideration into your planning. Get your ideas down as early as possible when considering the food you want to serve. You should also decide early whether you want the party indoors or out so you can rent a tent.
Planning aside, the most important thing you can do the day of the party is to have fun. Enjoy the moment you and your child have worked so hard for the last eighteen years.
