Top 5 Event Planning Tips for Graduation Season

“Graduation Party Season” has been referred to as one of the most enjoyable times of the summer, according to the Huffington Post and hosting a graduation party is becoming more and more popular among the graduates to be. Whether it is high school or college, graduation marks the beginning and end of an era deserving of a commemorative celebration; celebration to reflect on all of the good times with friends, academic achievements and looking forward to the future.  There is a lot of planning that goes into throwing such a bash, first decide what kind of party you want.  You can opt for renting out a private venue, or go the traditional backyard BBQ route. Either way, you want it to go off without a hitch so consider these helpful planning tips to keep you organized.  NY Party Works is your one stop shop for party planning greatness on Long Island or anywhere in New York.

Choosing Graduation Party Venue & Establish a Budget

Choosing a venue and selecting a date, and determining your budget for your momentous occasion is a great place to start planning! Determine the size of your party; how many guests you want to invite; a big bash or a small intimate affair. Some people like to choose a catering hall type of venue for a more formal event and the fact that most of the clean up and set up is don’t for you; and others like the feel of a casual backyard party, where their guests can interact more freely.

Graduation Party Invitations

Once you know how many people you are inviting and determine whether or not they will be bringing a guest, you can decide how you would like to reach them.  It is always nice to receive a paper invitation, however social media; mainly Facebook, has been an effective and clever way to reach the masses, and allows people to “post” about the event.

Sampling the Food

When your guests are fed well, they’re usually happy!  Choose from NY Party Works’ assortment of food vendor and concession machines.  Freshly popped popcorn, warm pretzels, cotton candy, single serve ice cream and sno cones are all ideal for your summer graduation event!

Graduation Party Entertainment

NY Party Works’ DJ’s, MC’s and dancers will keep your guests moving and grooving all day and night.  Don’t like to dance? You can have fortune tellers, caricaturists and temporary tattoo artists so your guests can play around and sample airbrush, henna and body glitter! Give your party an extra boost of fun by choosing one of many available inflatables; your guests can channel their gladiators when playing on the Joust, test their skills on Leaps and Bounds or even ride a mechanical bull or catch some waves on the mechanical surfboard, no matter what, there is a way to have some inflatable fun!

Graduation Party Favors

After the party is over, send your guests away with a gift so they will forever remember the occasion. NY Party Works can customize any party favor to your theme by adding logos and using theme colors.  Fun favors for graduation parties are DIY jewelry, personalized smartphone cases, airbrushed apparel, buttons, keychains and even candle art.  How cool to have any of these items with your high school mascot or college logo on them?

NY Party Works will help you plan any event or party.  They have over 30 years experience in event and party planning all over the Northeast.  You will receive personal attention for your party details, set party goals and successfully execute your event. If you would like to inquire about NY Party Works event planning services, please call (800) 469-3866 or fill out the form.