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Graduation Get-togethers
Fabulously Fun Open House Ideas By Lisa Marie Metzler
Can you believe it? Your son or daughter is about to graduate! Whether your child struggled through school or will speak as Valedictorian, a high school graduation is a huge milestone in your child's life. It's time to pull out all the stops and throw a party they'll not soon forget.
When I started discussing my son's open house plans with him, we determined we wanted to plan something more unique than the standard colored streamers and balloons so popular in my neck of the woods. We want a celebration to reflect his personality, and he also wants a party that is different from what his friends may be having.
Apparently, we're not alone in our endeavor to create a unique party. "The standard open house has taken on some twists and turns to keep up with the popularity of themes and having fun," says Patty Sachs, author of Pick a Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions(Meadowbrook, 1997). "Often the theme reflects the destination college or education major choice of the graduate. Other times, it takes off on a passion or talent, such as computers, music, sports, etc."
Theater: Create a "stage" as a backdrop for a photo gallery of the graduate in his/her school plays. Purchase a real Hollywood clapper at a novelty store and write in details of the party on it. Place inexpensive masks on the tables as party favors. Hang movie posters or pictures of the graduate's favorite actor in the room. (You can find several movie posters at www.ebay.com.) Serve fancy finger foods and non-alcoholic champagne.
