Wishes for the future

Decorate the party area using props, balloons, and other elements that reflect the graduate's plans--or hopes--for the future. For example, if your high school graduate will be playing on the college soccer team, decorate with soccer partyware (or football, basketball, baseball, or other sports theme that's appropriate).

Memorable additions

To make your party even more memorable, set up a wish tree to allow guests to briefly write their congratulations, humorous thoughts, or brief memories of favorite good times, to give to the graduate.

In addition to serving as pretty party décor, the wish tree is a great keepsake. Click here to learn how to buy or create the perfect wish tree, using graceful branches such as those shown above.

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