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graduation parties
FANTASTIC
WAYS TO
celebrate grads
ROAD Glamping
TRIP with the gals
Celebrate
the MVP
If your graduate was an all-star athlete or
MVP throughout high school, throw a
sports-themed bash to celebrate all of their
accomplishments on and off the field. Score
with ticket-stub invitations and serve some
winning snacks like “home plate sliders,”
“slam dunk sausage balls” and “field goal
fudge.” Add to the decor by displaying pictures of your athlete in action throughout
the years, along with jerseys and trophies.
www.potentialmagazine.com
Backyard
BASH
Who doesn’t love a backyard cookout? It’s a great way to celebrate
your graduate on a budget, and the
only two things required are friends
and good food. Make the event extra special with a DIY photo booth
backdrop and whimsical photo
booth props from Etsy (cute and
cheap!) that guests can use while
having their pictures snapped.
I M AG E C O U RT E SY O F KAY L A Z I M BA P R I N TA B L E S
If you’re looking to spend a little quality
time with your high-school girlfriends
before you all jet off to college, throw a
party at the fabulous “glamp” grounds
located at the Martyn House in Ellijay, Ga.
“Glamping” (glamour-camping) includes
a fabulous night’s sleep in luxury sleeping
tents from India; bonfires; s’mores; and a
delicious farm-to-table dinner in the great
outdoors. www.themartynhouse.com
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Crawfish Boil
I M AG E C OU RT E SY OF WORT H P I N N I N G . C OM
Looking for a graduation
party idea that will be
a fun for all ages? Look
no further than a good
old-fashioned bowling
party. Head on down
to your local bowling
alley, divide into teams
and have a ball (pun
intended!). Encourage
your guests to wear crazy
socks or come up with
fun team names. Some of
our favorites: Pin Heads,
Gutter Done, Livin’ on A
Spare and Split Ends.
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ROLLING OFF
TO COLLEGE
Just like the
cookout, this
party is a great
way to celebrate on
a budget —Cajun style. Invite
friends and family
over for some spicy
food and fun as
you serve delicious
crawfish. Ask a friend who
can play guitar to come over and
entertain guests and set up a few yard
games like corn hole and horseshoes.
By Meagan Boren