Celebrating Achievement

May we please discuss May.  (yes, corny I know- but I had to do it).  Seriously though- May is such an amazing time of year.  For starters, flowers start to bloom and crops begin to sprout, which whether we acknowledge it or not, allows us to feel alive and invigorated in itself.  Plus, we have great events in May like the Kentucky Derby (Go Super Saver!), and The Daytona and Indianapolis 500 races.  And of course, we can not forget fun holidays in May including Cinqo de Mayo and Memorial Day.  All of these pleasurable moments in May are reasons to celebrate- but today, Mama would like to focus on one very important milestone, which for the majority occurs in May-- college graduation.  

Let's take our caps off for all of the college students that are buzzing around preparing for commencement.  These students have worked extremely hard- and deserve to celebrate their achievements! Here are a few ideas to help you plan a unique and memorable event for your grad (within a reasonable budget of course- that college wasn't cheap)! 

Decor:  Why not incorporate the school colors into your plan in order to boast a little bit of school spirit.  Add a little flair to your design with a creative centerpiece, such as using a graduation cap as a vase for your flowers.  

Theme:  Although the graduation itself elicits an obvious theme for the party- why not take it a step further?  Allow the theme of the party to incorporate the personal style and interests of your grad.  For example, why not run with a hollywood theme for a drama major?  Be creative- it could be fun.

Create a lasting memory:  A great idea for a graduation party is to include a signing book or a signing board so that all of the guests have an opportunity to write down their well wishes for the graduates future.  These little bits of advice and wisdom and hopes for a bright future are sure to be treasured by your graduate for years to come.  

Play.  A great way to get a crowd engaged in the party is to play games.  Throwing a few games in during dinner will get the party going, and encourage people to chat, laugh, and have an overall good time. Let's be honest, your graduate is all grown up, and playing games at their graduation party is a fun, unique, and hilariously childish way to close out the school years.   

A graduation party doesn't have to be over the top to be perfect.  All you need is the pride of a parent, the achievement of a graduate, and the love and support of family and friends.  

Are you planning a graduation party for a soon-to-be graduate?  Send us a comment and tell Mama about it!