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more unique graduation party ideas

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photo memory box

Collect cards, memories, letters, photos, and best wishes from friends and family and present them to the graduate in a custom photo keepsake box

memory keepsake box customized with photos of the graduate throughout their life
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custom bobblehead

A perfect gift for the graduate who’s hard to buy for…turn them into a bobblehead!

custom bobblehead of a suited bearded man in a blue suit for a 18th birthday gift
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share a memory postcards

Invite friends and family to mail a postcard sharing a favorite memory of the graduate in the days leading up to their graduation party

Share a Memory postcards printed with '21 Memories for 21 Years' on one side and handwritten message on reverse
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photo collage

A framed photo collage of the graduate at different stages of their life makes both a thoughtful graduation gift and an entertaining tabletop display to entertain guests

framed congratulations photo collage with the word grad made up of 'through the years' style photos of the graduate at different ages
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open when… letters

Be there in spirit when you can’t be there in person with a collection of ‘Open When…’ letters for every occasion

selection of brown 'open when...' letters for different occasions
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4 years of memories

Invite friends and family to pen a handwritten letter sharing their fondest memories of the graduate to present as a thoughtful graduation party gift

a stack of numbered 'memory letters' in air mail envelopes
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the journey so far photo book

Invite friends and family to contribute photos of the graduate ‘through the years’ to capture in a custom photo book

the journey so far photo book showing the graduate through the years
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03 unique graduation party activities

create unique gifts & treasured keepsakes

  • While party games and activities are generally used to entertain and create atmosphere,
  • more personalized ones can result in wonderfully unique keepsakes filled with memories that the graduate will treasure and revisit in the future.
  • Activities that allow guest to contribute something personal; a memory, anecdote, or photograph, not only makes everyone feel included on the day,
  • they also create unique and meaningful gifts for the graduate that everyone has had a hand in making.
  • Check out some of the unique graduation party ideas, games, and activities below
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custom piรฑata

Create a talking point, memorable moment, and photo op for guests to share with a custom piรฑata resembling the graduate

girl standing next to a custom pinata of herself in a graduation cap and gown
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audio guestbook

Bring your guestbook to life and capture authentic and unfiltered voice messages from friends and family to treasure forever

graduation party red telephone audio guest book next to a printable instructions sign inviting party guests to leave a message
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a trip down memory lane

Have guests take a trip down memory lane by sharing their favorite memory of the graduate

Share a memory cards and sign for a graduation party trip down memory lane
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graduation party slideshow

Invite friends and family to contribute photos and videos of the graduate to surprise them with an animated slideshow

group of friends watching a backyard slideshow
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reasons we love you guestbook

Turn a guestbook into a meaningful keepsake by having party-goers write down all the things they love about the graduate

handwritten 18 reasons we love you signing poster graduation party guestbook alternative
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video guestbook

Capture the love by setting up a tablet on a tripod for guests to record video messages for the graduate

grandparents and grandchild recording a video message on a tablet on a tripod for a graduation party
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guestbook alternative: signing poster

Invite guests to write messages for the graduate on a signing poster to be framed as a keepsake

graduation party custom 'then & now' photo framed signing poster guestbook alternative
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fan face custom cutouts

Create photo ops by providing guests with fan faces of the graduate at different stages of their life

group of people holding custom fan faces of the graduate in front of their own faces at a graduation
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photo party hats

Create custom party hats printed with old photos of the graduate from different stages of their life

color photo party hats showing the graduate now and as a baby
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bucket list suggestions

Ask guests to suggest experiences for them to have now they’ve graduated

'what's next?' bucket list suggestions cards and sign for a graduation party
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polaroid guestbook

Snap it, shake it, stick it, sign it! Invite guests to illustrate their guestbook entry by using an instant camera

Polaroid guestbook, instant camera, and instructions sign set up for a graduation party
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graduation party self service drinks bar with drinks dispensers, mixers, and mini champagne bottles
black and gold striped custom graduation party dessert table backdrop
Hors d'oeuvres and appetizers arranged in rows on a modern graduation party buffet table / food station
boxwood hedge graduation party drinks bar wall with shelves of self-service drinks for guests to help themselves to

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