Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Does your son or daughter graduate from high school or college? Or maybe you are a graduate? Well then congratulations! Of course, you must decide how you are going to celebrate such an important occasion!

Steps

1. 1 Decide on the date and time. This is often the most difficult challenge for all graduates. If your guests must fly from other parts of the country, consider hosting your party the night or day after graduation. This way, all your guests can celebrate with you while they are in town. You can also wait until everyone is in town for some reason - maybe someone is going to get married in mid-June? In this case, you can have a party a few days before the wedding. Is your birthday a few weeks after graduation? Maybe you could throw a huge birthday and prom all rolled into one? Whatever you choose, be considerate of your guests and your family - they also have plans.
2. 2 Consider your budget. Parties are expensive, so figuring out your budget is key. Your budget will usually match the size of your party. Are you broke? Consider hosting a party with a few friends; you will have to cut your food and rent costs in half or a third. Or maybe you can afford to hire a good reception hall and a DJ and host, something that you would normally not be able to do. Are your funds unlimited? Then the sky is your limit!
3. 3 Choose a location. Now the fun begins! You have tons of good options !! There are so many attractive places: your yard, local park, restaurant, camping, quirky hotel, amusement park, or beach.Who said the prom should be a stuffy party in your grandma's dusty living room? You can even do a half and half party: have your parents throw their perfect party for you and, if that's not what you want, spend the rest of the evening with friends. Take a boat ride on the lake or go hiking next weekend. Celebrate!
4. 4 Ask your local zoo to rent some friendly animals to mingle with. Trust me, I tried this, it's really cool !!
5. 5 List your guests. Usually your parents do this, but don't forget to do your part. School friends, teachers and professors should be on the list too. However, when you make this list, be absolutely sure that everyone who is supposed to be releasing this year is actually releasing. This will allow you to avoid the very awkward moment when you are trying to invite someone who, as it turns out, hasn't actually finished their studies yet.
6. 6 Buy and send invitations. Of course, your guests should receive basic information in writing. Many schools offer invitation packages, but often at a high price. Nevertheless, students are increasingly choosing other options, ordering them in photo centers or making them on their own. Many people use simple, handwritten invitations and give them at school or work.
7. 7 Create a menu. Regrettable as it sounds, many people come to prom simply for food. Don't disappoint! Make your menu match the theme of your party. Celebrating in your backyard? Make grilled burgers, hot dogs, and some cold salads. Consider getting your family involved in some of the dishes, then you'll have, for example, Aunt Anna's famous potato salad. Or you can always entrust this to the organizers. While this option can get quite expensive, you will receive professional service and you can enjoy your time chatting with guests instead of constantly worrying about preparing meals.
8. 8 Buy decorations for your holiday! You have tons of options: crepe paper, balloons, tablecloths, centerpieces, posters, and more. Most people simply decorate the hall using school colors. They also display funny baby photos, school projects, and sports equipment. You can also create some kind of guest book or t-shirt for guests to leave their signatures to you.

Tips

• Is this your party? Remember to accept and send thank you cards within a month of your party. If the teacher attached a lottery ticket to your postcard, write to him about whether you won something or not. Say thank you to everyone who helped with planning, paying, and who came to your party.
• You can usually find inexpensive prom jewelry at all-for-the-dollar stores or sales. Another option for those planning ahead is to visit stores and sales just after graduation season. You will find amazing discounts that you simply cannot miss.
• Don't forget to take an invitation if you are attending someone's prom. Whether you invest money in it or not, it will let the person know that you were there.

Warnings

• Make a good last impression. How you behave at this party is how the invitees will remember you!
• Get ready for the unexpected! It may rain, so plan something other than a barbecue in your yard. Or it may turn out that the place you rented may have been accidentally booked by someone else. So always have a backup plan!
• Never drive drunk. If you are drunk, be responsible and either choose a sober driver, take a taxi, or spend the night at someone's house. Call the parent or parent of a friend if necessary.Dying at the prom is hardly anyone's dream. This is a terrible tragedy.
• Think very carefully about the availability of alcohol, especially if there are minors at the party. Local laws vary, but the host's responsibility is immense if someone gets hurt or has an accident while drinking at a party. There is no alcohol-free party for most adults, but the host needs to be able to control who drinks and how much. There are cases of people losing their homes in lawsuits if judges decide they have behaved like negligent masters.
• If you are old enough to legally drink and have a teacher at the party, try to avoid drinking and stupid behavior. If you are drinking, then try to keep the fun going until dark or the end of the party.