Are you looking to throw a graduation party for your child? Graduation season is a great and enjoyable time for you and your child, but odds are they’ll be busy spending time with friends, planning vacations, or focusing on getting ready for their next steps. A few great ideas can get you on the right path to creating the party of your child’s dreams, so here are six ways you can make your child’s graduation party a surefire success.

Figure Out What Your Child Wants

Planning out the party is exciting and fun, but you don’t want to be the parent living out their childhood dreams through their friends. Remember, the party is for your child and not for you, so don’t consider outdated references or imprinting things YOU think are needed into the party planning process.

Connect with your child and ask them what they would like to have at the party. Don’t assume that you can make assumptions about what they’d like at the party just because you know your child’s likes and dislikes. Your son or daughter loving soccer doesn’t automatically mean they want a giant soccer-themed party. Ask your child what they like, and then proceed with the party planning.

Plan Early

Make sure you plan early, which means more than setting up the venue. At the very least, settle on an early date so you can alert friends and family with enough time for them to make it. You can even send out graduation party invitations beforehand to ensure students have an idea of what will happen. Collecting a guest list is essential so you know how much food, drinks, and activities you need for your party.

Multiple Entertainment Options

Photo booths, decorative walls, and life-sized party games all make for fun graduation party ideas. Regardless of your choice, you want to have multiple entertainment options to make your child’s graduation party a hit. Keep everyone busy, and ensure that all party guests have a great time, even if they don’t use every option.

Throw a Themed Party

Themed parties are a great graduation party idea. Consider using school colors as a theme and handing out graduation caps to all the attendees. Coordinated outfits or dress code is an excellent idea for attendees so that you have a unique and collective vibe for everyone. Make sure if you are throwing a themed party, you have the right venue in place to accommodate. You wouldn’t throw a formal event at an amusement park, so make sure your environment helps bring out the best in your theme.

Exciting Decorations

You want to set the right mood for your party, regardless of whether it’s at your local catering hall or outdoor backyard party. Make sure your child’s graduation party decorations are extravagant and celebratory. Hang lights throughout the backyard and have a ton of balloons all around the venue. Hang up-graduation banners and consider getting graduation lamps that the attendees can let fly in the sky.

Have Some Great Food!

How can you throw a great party without having some fantastic food? Classic food items like hotdogs, hamburgers, and wings are wonderful choices, but your most important tip is not to forget to include a variety of items for every taste bud. Contact an off-premise catering service and have a versatile dessert table for your guests to consume. And don’t forget the ice cream!

Finding great food is as easy as calling on Catering by Mario’s, and if you’re looking for a catering service that’s sure to please each and every one of your guests, you’ve got your spot! Catering by Mario’s has handled a multitude of events for various diverse clients. Whether you’re looking for savory entrees, delicious desserts, or exquisite salads, we’ve got you covered. 

Reach out to us today and see how we can make your next party a can’t miss event!