Graduation Party Invitation Designs & Ideas

When it comes to graduation parties, one of the most important things is the invitation. Party invitations not only let guests know vital information about the event, but will get partygoers in the mood for the graduation party. There are several different types of unique party invitations one can use for their special day.

If you're looking to design high school or college graduation invitations, you have several design options available. Schools usually give graduates their own set of formal invitations for the actual graduation ceremony. However, many families of graduates choose to throw a party or celebration after the ceremony to honor their child's achievements. There are many ways one can design their graduation celebration invitations, depending on the type of party being thrown and the preference of the graduate.

Shaped Invitations 

Graduates who want to send fun or unique graduation invitations, can send shaped invitations. Simply find or make a stencil of a graduation themed item such as a graduation hat, a rolled up diploma, a cap and gown or the mascot of the school you are graduating from. Cut the invitations out of colored or construction paper and then write or print the information on the invite. To add a little something extra, you can also add to the cut out with other craft supplies. For example, you can make miniature tassels to add to your graduation cap invites, or tie a ribbon around the diploma shaped invitation to really make your invites stick out.

Diploma Invitations

Take the diploma theme one step further and send actual diplomas as invitations. A fun, unique and easy invitation idea is to make mock diplomas to send to guests. Print out invitations on plain colored paper, using formal calligraphy and similar wording to a diploma. Once the invites are created, simply roll them horizontally, and attach a ribbon to the outside of the roll to secure. 

Photo Invites

One of the most popular types of graduation party invitations is the photo invitation. Photo invites can be easily made on a home computer or from an online photo shop. These invites can be made as traditional folding cards or as postcards that feature a photo or photos on the outside and party information on the inside. The photos used on the card can be a single professional portrait of the graduate, such as a senior portrait, or it can be a number of clear and appropriate pictures of the graduate. These are a great way to get guests in the spirit of commemorating the graduate's experiences over the course of their education.