Graduation season is busy, so the best parties are planned early. This graduation party checklist works backward from the day: book the date, invite, plan the food, then add the decorations and photo display that make it personal.
When should you send graduation party invitations?
Three to four weeks ahead — earlier in late May and June, when many families host on the same weekends. Picking a less popular date helps more guests come.
What food works best for a graduation party?
Open-house parties with guests coming and going usually serve finger foods and a few crowd-pleasers rather than a sit-down meal. Confirm the head count the week before and plan quantities from there.