Graduation Party planning process
Plan an open house or party around a busy graduation season.
Start my graduation party plan free →Step by step
- 1
Date & place
3–4 months out- ✓Pick a date that avoids other grads' parties
- ✓Choose home, park or rented space
- ✓Set budget and guest count
- 2
Book
2 months out- ✓Book caterer or food truck
- ✓Reserve tent, tables and chairs
- ✓Order announcements and invitations
- 3
Personalize
Final 3 weeks- ✓Build photo display of the grad
- ✓Order cake and décor in school colors
- ✓Plan card box and guestbook
Pros you'll need
Sample day-of timeline
- 12:00 PMSetup tent & food stations
- 2:00 PMOpen house begins
- 3:30 PMGrad toast
- 6:00 PMWrap up
Tips
- Book rentals early — May and June sell out.
- An open-house window spreads guests out.