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College graduation is a time to celebrate. It may be the end of an era, but it\u2019s also the start of something even bigger as your grad goes on to do great things. Celebrate this milestone achievement with a graduation party filled with friends and family. To help you plan the perfect celebration, we\u2019ve brought together everything you need to create the perfect college graduation invitations \u2014 plus plenty of wording and design inspiration.<\/p>\n
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We love a good party, but sometimes you just want to share the good news. To keep things low-key and let friends and family know about your grad\u2019s accomplishment, look at our fun college graduation announcements<\/a>. These digital announcement cards are a lovely way to stay in touch with loved ones without throwing a party.<\/p>\n However, when you\u2019re in party planning<\/a> mode, there\u2019s no shortage of options to kick off the festivities. For such an occasion, you\u2019ll want to send college graduation invitations<\/a>. While you could go the old-school route of paper invites, spare yourself the expense and time. Digital invites are a cinch to customize, plus you can instantly add gift registries and easily track RSVPs without waiting for the mail to arrive.<\/p>\n Like most events, you\u2019ll want to give your guests enough notice so they\u2019ll have the date free to attend. Chances are they\u2019ll know that graduation season is coming up, so a grad announcement and invitation to a fun-filled bash won\u2019t come as a surprise.<\/p>\n Send your invitations or graduation cards about two to three weeks before your event date. This gives your guests plenty of time to check their calendars and RSVP. It also means they can enjoy finding the perfect gift or planning their outfit without rushing. You know your guests best, so if they\u2019re coming from a distance or have hectic schedules, you might want to let them know a little sooner.<\/p>\n Graduations are exciting moments to celebrate, so you’ll have no trouble building a guest list of people who want to be there. Start with close family and friends, then expand your list to include other relatives and people who have a special connection to the guest of honor. Don’t forget to include college friends and even high school<\/a> friends if it makes sense<\/p>\n Birthday parties happen every year, so there\u2019s something quite special about throwing a graduation party<\/a>. If you\u2019re not sure about what to include on your invitations, here\u2019s a simple guide on what your guests will need to know \u2014 and some ideas on how to make their experience easier.<\/p>\n Friends and family want to celebrate the graduate\u2019s milestone moment, so be sure to provide all the details. Share the grad\u2019s full name, school, degree, and year of graduation. If they received any special honors or notable awards, go ahead and include them. It\u2019s time to be proud and celebrate how great they are.<\/p>\n If you have space, adding details about their extracurricular achievements can be a nice touch. Knowing that the grad was part of a fundraising project or captain of a sports team gives your guests another reason to congratulate them.<\/p>\n It wouldn\u2019t be a party invitation without featuring key event details like the date, time, and location. Most graduation parties last for a few hours and usually take place in the late afternoon or evening.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re happy to let the festivities continue without any time limits, let people know they\u2019re welcome to stay late. Don\u2019t be afraid to buck the trend, though \u2014 if your college grad would love a celebratory brunch instead, go ahead and make it happen.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re hosting at home and most of your guests know where you live, include your full address with your invitations to save any guesswork.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve invited loved ones from further away, include information that\u2019ll make their journey easier. Greenvelope\u2019s online invitations<\/a> allow you to add travel details and offer a Google Maps integration to make travel a breeze.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a party theme to suit every grad. Some celebrations will be formal, glitzy affairs, while others are laid-back and cozy. Give your guests a helping hand when it comes to choosing their outfit by mentioning a dress code<\/a>. Even something as simple as stating whether it\u2019s formal or casual can be useful.<\/p>\n Graduation is one of those moments that people love to acknowledge with gifts or donations. Make it simple for guests by including registry information or a link to charities that your grad supports. It can be a lovely way to help your grad raise funds for a cause or crowdfunding effort that they care about.<\/p>\n College graduation is one of those major life moments that deserves a special kind of announcement and celebration. To help you find the right words and set the tone for your event, here are some heartwarming invitation wording ideas:<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to announce (Name)\u2019s graduation from (College)! Join us as we celebrate and toast their future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCongrats (Name) \u2014 you\u2019re officially a grad! Let\u2019s celebrate with a BBQ and reminisce about the last several years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJoin us as we celebrate (Name)\u2019s graduation from (College) and the next steps on his\/her journey.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t believe (Name) is graduating already! Let\u2019s toast their hard work and enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and laughter.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe end of one journey begins a new one. Join us as we mark this momentous occasion with a graduation celebration in honor of (Name).\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are hugely proud of our son\/daughter, (Name). Let\u2019s celebrate this joyous moment together at (party venue) on (date and time).\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c(Name) is graduating! We\u2019ve never been so proud of our wonderful son\/daughter. We hope you\u2019ll join us to raise a glass and celebrate the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c(Name) is now an honored grad of (College) \u2014 let\u2019s party!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re so happy to announce that (Name) has graduated from (College). Join us as we celebrate their achievements and look forward to their future success.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s time to party \u2014 (Name) has graduated! He\/she will be missed at (College), but we\u2019re excited to celebrate the next step on his\/her journey.\u201d<\/p>\n A celebration like this deserves an invite that impresses from the moment your guest clicks it open. From sparkling and glamorous to modern and fun, these college graduation invitations will help you share the good news in style.<\/p>\n Design: Signature Greenvelope (Photo courtesy of Patrick Nied)<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s time to celebrate, and what better way to do that than with this gorgeous gold foil card<\/a>? There\u2019s space for you to include your favorite graduation photo, which puts your college grad front and center.<\/p>\n Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n We love the watercolor feel of this soft marbling graduation invitation<\/a>. The simple card design is a great alternative to bold and bright patterns, while still adding a touch of luxury for the occasion.<\/p>\n Design: Jen Montgomery<\/p><\/div>\n Go straight to party mode with this fun tassel invitation design<\/a>. Stick to traditional colors, customize with your own, or opt for the bright and wonderful rainbow version for something a little different.<\/p>\n Design: Signature Greenvelope (Photos courtesy of Patrick Nied)<\/p><\/div>\n This modern photo graduation invite<\/a> gives your grad plenty of room to shine. Add a handful of their best images from a graduation photo shoot, or feature some of their college highlights.<\/p>\n Design: Hooray Creative<\/p><\/div>\n Keep things classic with this understated yet glamorous grad party invitation design<\/a>. The stacked letters exude the same luxury feel as a monogram, while the gold foil accents add some sparkle. Stick with black and gold or customize the design with your school colors for a more personalized look.<\/p>\n Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n Throwing a virtual party<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t send out gorgeous graduation party invitations<\/a> like this one. We love how easy this design is to customize to match your grad and their style. Keep it simple and classic with a formal photo, or swap out the dark gray for something brighter to match a colorful photo.<\/p>\nWhen to Send Your College Graduation Invitations<\/b><\/h2>\n
Who to Invite to the Party<\/b><\/h2>\n
What to Include on Your College Graduation Party Invitations<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGraduation Details<\/b><\/h3>\n
Party Date, Time, and Location<\/b><\/h3>\n
Dress Code<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gift Registry or Causes to Support<\/b><\/h3>\n
Heartwarming Graduation Wording Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
College Graduation Invitation Designs We Love<\/b><\/h2>\n
Splatter Hooray Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Soft Marbling Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Celebrating the Grad Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Editorial Collage Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Gold Stack Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Virtual Grad Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Celebrate Your Grad With the Perfect Party<\/b><\/h2>\n