Weekly
Reminder #1
Hats off to
the graduate in your life!!
Your Party countdown starts today!!
This is the first
GraduationParty.com e-newsletter.
Let us be the first to congratulate you!
Planning a graduation party is a family affair. Get the
whole family involved – especially the guest of honor. Let
them make choices right up front. Begin by asking them:
“What kind of graduation
celebration do you have in mind?”
“Shall we invite just our
close relatives and a few friends, or do you want a HUGE
party?”
“Would you like to have a
joint party with a friend or neighbor?”
“Do you want to have the party
before or after you graduate?”
“Do you have any ideas for a
theme?”
“What kind of food would you
like to serve?”
“Would you like to select
photos and items to display?”
As you progress with your party plans, be sure to keep them involved.
BIG decisions to be made!
When?
Picking a date is your first major commitment.
Do your research first and answer these questions:
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When is the graduation
ceremony?
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Are you hoping out of town
guests will come and what is their schedule?
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What other events may be
scheduled? Team banquets? Award ceremony?
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Is your community organizing a Baccalaureate
service? This non-denominational service is very
popular in some areas. Don't conflict with it, but
you may want to host your party right after it.
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When are your close friends or
neighbors having theirs?
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Are there any weddings coming
up that might conflict?
We often recommend having
your party before graduation. People are excited to attend
the first party, and you have a much better chance with
caterers and rental companies if you plan your celebration
early. Check which weekend Memorial Day falls on and
plan your party the weekend before!
Since Saturday and Sunday
are the most popular party days, consider a weeknight.
Where?
If you enjoy entertaining
at home, most likely you will host the party there. Rent a
tent – it’s weather insurance!
Consider reserving a park,
party room, private room at a restaurant, hotel, or club.
Dare to be different! If you host the party away from home,
you’ll avoid a lot of stress and expenses associated with
fixing up your house.
If you’ve already made
these important decisions, congratulations! You are off to a
great start!
Can’t wait for the next e-mail?
 You may want to jump ahead
and get started on some more of the details… order a copy of
Graduation Parties! Everything
You Need to Know From Start to Finish available from our
website as a book in paper copy or a convenient downloadable version!
Click here
to find out more about the book.
This 100-page guide provides
great advice from experienced moms - like you!
Or visit our website at
www.graduationparty.com. It also contains a lot of
information including ideas, tips and hints for all your
graduation party needs. You can even order unique
graduation-themed items such as invitations, decorations,
and much, much more.
We will be sending you
friendly reminders to help you get organized and avoid the
last minute panic. If you do not want to receive these
reminders please reply to this e-mail with “take me off your
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If you have a friend that
is planning a graduation party, please forward them this
e-mail and suggest they sign-up for our e-newsletter. They
can just
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If you have a burning
question that is keeping you up at night, send us an e-mail,
we will try to get back to you so you can sleep tonight.
Good luck!!
Ginger Venable
ginger@graduationparty.com
PS: All of our newsletters
are kept on our website. If you’ve missed an earlier version
or if you want to take a peek at the upcoming ones just go
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