Graduation Party Ideas

Cover round mini boxes with paper in the graduate's school color; top with a matching square envelope and tassel. Stash candy or a class ring in the box, and a big-ticket item (hello, crisp check) in the envelope.

At your post-commencement party, leave this themed box by the door. The guests can tuck their cards signed with best wishes and congratulations to the newly-minted graduate into the slot as they arrive.

School's out—forever! Throw a party with all the pomp and circumstance befitting their hard work with handmade invitations, decorations, guest books, and keepsake gifts before they embark out into the world.

Hats off to you, grad! From crowd-worthy sheet cakes to crowd-pleasing pasta salads, these recipes are perfect for a graduation party.