This blog post is about backyard graduation party ideas!
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! Graduating is such a special experience.
Whether you’re planning your dream graduation party OR you’re planning a grad party for someone you know, in this post I’m sharing the BEST backyard graduation party ideas!
It’s amazing how beautiful your grad party can be right in your own backyard.
We’ll go over several ideas that will make your grad party absolutely UNFORGETTABLE for your guests!
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BACKYARD GRADUATION PARTY IDEAS
1. Big marquee lights
Big marquee lights are never a bad idea when it comes to celebrating!
These make such a cute photo backdrop, and they’re also a great option if you’re planning a surprise party for a graduate.
2. Balloons path
A balloon path doubles as decor AND a great way to guide your guests into the party. It’s a win-win!
3. Welcome sign
A cute welcome sign is a must! You can make your own with a canvas board and some paint, or you can order this gorgeous sign off Etsy.
4. Cute balloon setup
Cute balloons are essential to any celebration. I love the idea of getting balloons that represent the year you’re graduating, plus a balloon globe that says “Go change the world!”
This is a great way to give any graduate a positive sendoff.
5. Balloon arch
Can’t go wrong with a balloon arch! This would be so fun to set up with your friends and family before the party.
6. For a bright future
These sunglasses double as decor AND a great take-home party favor for guests! Such a cute idea.
7. Set up tables in your backyard
A great way to make a backyard party a little more elevated and elegant is to set up tables in the backyard.
Throw on a cute table cloth, set some plates (even if they’re paper plates!) and add some centerpieces. This is one of my favorite easy backyard graduation party ideas!
8. Picture frame centerpiece
Speaking of centerpieces, an easy centerpiece idea is placing flowers like these in the middle of each table along with a framed photo of the graduate.
9. Another cute table centerpiece
Here’s another table centerpiece idea! Adding these disco balls to your decor makes the party feel young and trendy.
These acrylic table signs are also so cute and would go well with any type of party decor!
10. Hang up string lights
If you’re planning an evening graduation party, string cafe lights are always a good idea! These will give your party a gorgeous, warm glow and great ambience.
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11. Get a tent
Not only does a tent give your guests some shelter on a sunny and hot day, they also set the stage for some more cute decor.
You could easily string balloons or lanterns along the top and set up cute tables underneath!
12. Have a sunset dinner party
If you’re planning an evening/dinnertime party, candles are a MUST! Adding a combination of candlesticks and tea lights is a great way to elevate the ambience.
13. Acrylic food menu
Having an acrylic menu on each table is an easy way to make your party feel well-planned and put together. Whichever option you choose, both would look so cute with other decor like flowers and balloons.
14. Graduation drink tags
Drink tags are an easy way to celebrate the graduate and make your party feel more on-theme! This is seriously one of my favorite backyard graduation party ideas.
15. Graduation drink stirrers
Drink stirrers are another easy way to elevate your graduation party decor. You can customize these stirrers with the name of the graduate or the year!
16. Personalized wine stoppers
These custom wine stoppers make great decor AND a cute, affordable party favor for guests!
17. Polaroid guest book station
Setting up a polaroid station with a guest book is a great way to keep lifelong memories of your grad party. Guests can snap a pic and add it to your guestbook along with a sweet or encouraging message!
18. Get a charcuterie board
Whether you DIY a recreation of this charcuterie board or order a custom charcuterie board from a local business, this will definitely wow your guests!!
Plus, it looks delicious, doesn’t it?!
19. Memory lane corner
This “memory lane corner” is super easy to set up in any backyard. It’s an opportunity for friends and family to look back on all the fun memories that made the last few years of the grad’s life so beautiful!
20. Graduation photos backdrop
This graduation photo backdrop is a great way to honor the grad AND it makes for a great photo booth for guests!
Print out some big grad photos, have friends write sweet messages, and pair it with a balloon arch, and this will instantly be the most memorable graduation party.
21. Set up a dessert table
This dessert table looks DELICIOUS!
The mirror makes it look so luxurious. And, these letter containers can be used to spell ‘GRAD’ or even the name of the person you’re celebrating.
Then, you can fill it with their favorite desserts. That sounds heavenly!
22. Gold aesthetic dessert table
Graduates deserve ALL things gold at this time in their lives… especially their dessert table!
23. College fund QR code frame
If you’re looking for practical backyard graduation party ideas, this college fund QR code template is a great option.
It gives friends and family the opportunity (and a little nudge) to support the soon-to-be college student.
24. Cover cups with graduation caps
These graduation cap cup covers are a cute way to tie in the graduation theme to your drink table!
25. Donut stand
Who doesn’t love donuts?!
This donut stand is super easy to buy and set up, and is sure to be a guest favorite! This would be one of my top backyard graduation party ideas if I was planning my own party right now.
26. Rent a food cart
One thing is a must at every party: the food HAS to be good.
If you want to ensure you secure good food, rent a food cart! This would b easy to set up in your backyard and would make a great addition to your graduation party decor.
27. S'mores area
I LOVE the idea of this s’mores area!
If you don’t have a fireplace, you can just buy these mini s’mores fires along with some s’mores sticks. It’s basically like having your own mini s’mores bar, which is so unique!
And those are all the best backyard graduation party ideas! I hope you found some ideas, items, and decor you can’t wait to use 🙂
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