Minus 3 weeks ... Entertainment!

 

Weekly Reminder #8       Whether you hire a professional or just pull a few games out, your guests will appreciate a little entertainment.   If you really want your party to be special, hiring entertainment can make a huge impact. Here is a list of ideas you may want to consider: Palm Reader or Fortune Teller: Foreseeing a positive future is every graduate’s wish. Caricaturist: What a fun gift for all of your graduate’s fellow students, family and friends. This is very popular with the kids. Handwriting Analyst: Offers an intriguing look at your personality. Clown: Yuck it up with some pranks. D.J.: Dance the night away to a preselected list of your graduate's favorites. Musicians: Live bands are extremely popular with the graduates. If rock n’ roll is not your graduate’s style, how about a jazz trio, a pianist, harpist or vocalists? Face Painter: School logos, shooting stars, or symbols from school activities would be popular for the students (and your smaller guests would love it, too). Tell the artist what your school colors are so they don’t run out of that color during your party. Karaoke D.J.: Are your graduate’s friends idol wanna-bes? Make sure you’ve got some volunteers lined up to get things rolling. It only takes a couple of people to break the ice and the guests will be fighting for the microphone. Comedian: Lighten-up the occasion and add laughter to your party with a comedian who can deliver a stand-up act tailor-made for your grad. Inflatables like a moon walk can be rented. Reserve early! Graduate Trivia Contest: Ask the graduate to answer ten questions. See list of questions at the end of this email. Games: Casino style, sports or carnival games are popular choices. You can rent a dunk tank, electronic basketball, speed pitch, 9-hole mini golf, golf challenge, soccer challenge, volleyball, croquet, bocce ball, or horse shoes. Photographer/Videographer: Capture this special event with the help of a professional who can stroll around the party and ask the guests to pose with your graduate. The videographer can also solicit impromptu advice for the graduate form all the guests. Rent a Photo Booth: Your guests will be entertained and you get a great collection of photographs. If you're in Minneapolis check out a company called Mobile Photo Booth. Keep in touch activity for all the graduates who attend. Offer to produce a "directory" that will list their addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other pertinent information. Give graduates postcards addressed to you so they can write when they have their new addresses, etc. Hire a professional photographer to come to the party for a group shot of all of the graduating friends. Board games like checkers or a deck of cards. Life, Clue, Candyland and Chutes n’ Ladders add a nostalgic touch. Yard games like horseshoes, volleyball bocce and croquet . Rental companies offer a wide variety of fun out door activities. Check out our web site for ideas and companies in your area. Magician: Choose either a stage show or strolling performer to compliment a “Magic of Life” theme. Make a Toast to the graduate.   For our friends in Minnesota check out these local options: Casino Games from Las Vegas Tonight, MN A wide variety of entertainers for hire at Happy Faces Inflatables from Dunk 'N' Jump, MN Twilight Zone Outdoor Cinema Services Mobile Photo Booth - Digital Photo Booth Rental   Graduate Trivia Questions   Whether you make it into a contest for the guests at your party, or you turn it into a display, here are some of the fun trivia questions you may want to include. Select the ten questions that work for your graduate. Where is Scott going to college? What is Scott going to major in? Where was Scott born? Who are Scott’s brothers and sisters? Where did Scott go for spring break this year? What was Scott doing in the extra photo that appeared in this year’s yearbook? What instrument does Scott play? What was Scott’s first car? Which friend has Scott known the longest? What year did Scott break his leg? What was Scott doing when he broke his leg? Who took Scott to Sadie Hawkins this year? What was Scott’s first job? What kind of car did Scott drive first? Who was with Scott when he crashed his car? What does Scott want to do when he gets out of college? Who is going to the same college as Scott? Where is Scott’s favorite vacation spot? What is his favorite book? movie? TV show? What is Scott's dream job? What language did he take in school? What was the first song Scott loaded onto his iPod? What game does he waste too much time playing on-line? What class does Scott hope he'll never have to take again? Who was Scott's favorite babysitter? Who is Scott's hero? What is one of Scott's hidden talents?   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 mailing list” in the subject line.   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. 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