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Looking for trendy graduation party decorations? Here are 23 of the best graduation party decorations to use when planning your graduation party.
If you want your graduation party to look like it was planned by a professional, you are going to need some amazing graduation party decorations to spice up your space with.
There is a lot that goes in to planning a graduation party but graduation party decorations are what really pull the whole thing together. When I was planning my party, I was super picky about what decorations I wanted because I wanted my party to stand out from all my friends'. I spent hours planning everything out and making sure I had all the decor necessary to make my party look amazing.
So, if you are also looking for great graduation party decorations to decorate your party with this year, check out these super cute graduation party decorations!
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BEST GRADUATION PARTY DECORATIONS:
1. Balloon Pathway
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Balloons are always a go-to decoration for graduation parties and using them to decorate your party's entrance is a super cute idea! Buy some yard stakes and attach the balloons. Then, stick them in your yard or along your pathway for a super cute party entrance.
2. Rustic Photo Display
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Displaying photos at your graduation party is a must so you want to make sure you find a really cute way to do it. If you are planning a rustic themed graduation party, this is the perfect option for you to display pictures!
3. School Themed Display For Guys
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Planning a guy's graduation party, especially finding good decorations, can be difficult but this display is such a good way to show off the graduate's accomplishments without it looking to feminine. Put out all his high school achievements, memorabilia, and photos. Then, just decorate in his school colors!
4. School Themed Display For Girls
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If you are looking for a great way incorporate the graduates future college into the table decorations, this is the perfect inspiration for you. Decorate in all the graduate's school colors, mascot, and print out some school logos!
5. Pink And Leafy Decorations
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If you are looking to throw a more formal graduation party dinner, or even just plan on having a lot of guests eat at once, you are going to want a large table! This pink, boho inspired decor is great for all the girly girls out there. Just buy some pink decor such as balloons and flowers, and decorate with leaves!
6. Hanging Photo Frames
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I absolutely love this photo display idea because it can be done on a budget and is super original. Buy a floral hoop or embroidery hoop and decorate it with all your favorite childhood and high school memories. Then hang them from the ceiling so all your guests can see your super cute graduation party decorations!
7. Wooden Photo Display
If you are planning on having your graduation party at a house, or even just a venue with a main door, it is a good idea to have a display in front of it as part of your graduation party decorations. DIY a pallet board with wood from Home Depot and display all the graduates yearbook photos from K-12.
8. Tassel Balloons
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Tassel balloons are a super popular way of decorating for parties this year that are a little more fun than regular balloons. These are great to decorate tables with, line pathways with, or even just have scattered around the room as additional graduation party decor.
9. Customized Mason Jar Flower Holders
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Mason jars are a graduation party decor staple and this is a super fun and customizable way to use them! You can buy these pre-painted mason jars from Etsy or do it yourself. Then add some burlap and stencils to customize them with the graduates name.
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10. Rose Gold Dish Wear
If you are a fan of rose gold, this dish wear is a must have for your graduation party! This set has matching cups and plates to decorate with. Then, just add some candles and greenery for a classy looking graduation party.
11. Water Bottle Labels
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Water bottle labels are a cheap, easy, and fun way to decorate even the small things for your graduation party which will make your party look super planned out. You can find tons of cute water bottle labels on Etsy or even Amazon so find some that match your graduation party theme perfectly!
12. Lantern Centerpiece
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Using lanterns as a centerpiece is a super unique way to decorate graduation party tables. You can buy packs of these on Amazon or Etsy and customize them with your school logo. If you aren't a fan of using your schools logo, you could also put the graduates name or graduation year.
13. Easy Wood And Candle Centerpieces
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You can find these tree stumps at almost every craft store or on Amazon. They are super popular to use as centerpieces and are great because they are cheap! There are tons of different ways to style them but I loved the idea of using candles and leaves in addition to them.
14. Floating Candle Centerpieces
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You can buy mason jars and tea light candles in bulk off Amazon for super cheap so this is a graduation party decoration that you can do on a budget. Fill the mason jars up with water and float a candle in them! This looks super classy and will make your graduation party look more formal.
15. Rustic Photo Booth
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If you are throwing a rustic themed graduation party, this is a great photo backdrop option. If you aren't lucky enough to have an old door lying around (I think most people don't) then head to a junk yard, antique store, or another shop in a small town that is getting rid of old furniture.
16. Streamer Photo Booth
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We have all seen streamers used as party decorations but this takes them to a whole new level. You can either buy this pre-made backdrop off Etsy or string different colored streamers yourself if you have the extra patience and time on your hands.
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17. Hang Polaroids
For this graduation party decoration, string your favorite polaroids from over the years onto any wall or wood. Guests will love seeing these pictures and it makes for some super easy decor that you already have!
18. Pink And Gold Themed Dining Table
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This is technically a table for a birthday party but you can totally take inspiration from it for your graduation party. Like I said before, if you are planning on a lot of guests eating at once at your party, you will want a table for everyone to sit at. This pink and gold themed table is super classy and will wow all of your guests!
19. Pastel Pink Theme
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If you can't tell already, leaves and pastel colors are a super popular way of decorating. Here is another great example of how to use this beautiful theme in your own graduation party decorations!
20. String Lights On Trees
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Every backyard graduation party should have lights! You can buy super long strands of outdoor lights off of Amazon for relatively cheap but it is one decoration that makes a world of a difference in an outdoor space.
21. Use The Graduate's Name In The Decor
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This wooden board is a super easy way to decorate any wall in your graduation party venue. Buy a wooden circle off of Amazon or front your local craft store and paint your name or graduation year on it! If you don't want to do it yourself, you can also have a handmade sign like this made on Etsy.
22. Flower Letters
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This DIY is a super fun and easy way to decorate your graduation party with. Stuff a cardboard letter with floral foam and run to your local craft store to fill the letter up with whatever flowers you like.
23. Display Food In Fun Ways
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You are most likely going to be serving some kind of food or dessert at your graduation party so you will want to make it look as cute as the rest of your decor. Use these hexagonal shapes to serve donuts, cupcakes, cookies, or any other snacks!
24. Incorporate Flowers & Fresh Plants
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I love the chic, tropical vibe of this table. This is such a great way to make your card basket look cute but also functional. Also, by adding pictures around this table, it adds even more of a personal touch!
25. Make Your Desserts Your Decor
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One of my favorite ways to make your graduation party seem more professional and detailed is getting cookies and desserts that are part of your theme! Etsy has so many different options you can order depending on your future college.
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