Gorgeous Graduation Party Centerpieces You Don’t Want To Miss Out On

This post is about graduation party centerpieces.

It’s graduation party season!

After everything just went through to graduate, planning and hosting a graduation party might feel like a tedious task on your to-do list.

Luckily, finding party decor like table centerpieces can be the fun part. If you have the right supplies, you can get super creative and wow your guests. 

WHAT DO YOU PUT IN A GRADUATION PARTY CENTERPIECE?

Before we get into our favorite graduation centerpiece ideas, what exactly are some of the things to put in a graduation party centerpiece? Graduation centerpieces are a way to individualize your party depending on the theme. 

For example, if your theme is boho, maybe you want to make the centerpieces floral focused, or if the theme is glam, then perhaps something glittery and black and gold is more on brand. 

Regardless of the theme, here are some ideas for what to put in a graduation party centerpiece: 

  • A color scheme that matches the school graduation colors
  • Flower arrangements (can we faux or real flowers)
  • Balloons
  • Photos through the years of the graduate
  • Decor featuring the graduation year

In this post, we show you the most popular and gorgeous graduation centerpiece ideas that you can copy at your party. From simple graduation centerpieces to mason jars, faux flowers, or the real deal – we’ve got you covered with stylish ideas at every price point.

This post shows you graduation party centerpieces perfect for your graduation party.

1. DIY GRADUATION CENTERPIECES – PINK AND GOLD FLORAL

How gorgeous are these glam pink and gold graduation party centerpieces? I love these for simple DIY graduation centerpieces. They’re super easy to customize, but not something that requires crafty skills to complete.

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2. MASON JAR GRADUATION CENTERPIECES – FLOATING CANDLES

These super versatile and fun mason jar graduation centerpieces are a floating candle design and come totally assembled from this Etsy seller. You can easily customize this centerpiece to fit your theme by adding a tag or ribbon, too. You can also DIY them yourself with mason jars, floating candles, and whatever other graduation decor elements you prefer.

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3. EASY 2024 TAG

These 2024 tags are fantastic to add to your graduation party centerpiece. We love that you can customize the centerpiece the rest of the way to match your theme and style perfectly. Our favorite styles are below, including options perfect for a rustic graduation party theme, or a more glam party theme.

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4. EASY DIY GLAM

Here’s another great customization option for your graduation table decorations.. You can adjust anything on this centerpiece to fit your needs. A jar is the base of many DIY centerpieces, too.

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5. FLOATING FLOWERS

If I could go back and add something to my graduation party decorations, it would be this. How amazing is this floating flowers centerpiece idea? 

You can make them with smaller glasses and individual flowers, or get larger glass bowls and fill them with flowers. Plus, you can get big glass bowls at the dollar store, and save a ton of money. Use some wildflowers to save even more money! 

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6. SLEEK AND MODERN GRAD CENTERPIECES

Here’s a graduation party centerpiece that will fit in at almost any graduation party. Plus, all parts come shipped right to you from this Etsy seller. This is a fantastic centerpiece if you don’t have time to make your own. 

7. GRADUATION CAP CENTERPIECE

If you’re up for a crafting challenge, these graduation cap centerpieces will not disappoint. There are a lot of moving parts, but the result is a unique centerpiece that everyone will be talking about. 

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8. WINE GLASS GRADUATION CENTERPIECE FOR GUYS

This is definitely a centerpiece that brings some humor with it and is the perfect graduation centerpiece for guys. The wine glasses totally look like people when they’re dressed up though, which none of us expected! This centerpiece is a great last minute DIY, too.

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9. ELEGANT GRADUATION CENTERPIECES

With only 3 components, these are really easy yet super elegant graduation party centerpieces that are Kate Spade inspired. I recommend getting the vases from the dollar store, and if you want to use real flowers, ordering carnations from a local florist.

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10. LAYERED TEXTURES

Layering textures and patterns is a simple way to make your centerpieces stand out from the crowd. Adding colors that match your theme work perfectly, too. You can incorporate this element into any centerpiece.

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11. ADD GREENERY

Plants make any party decoration look elegant and trendy. This centerpiece uses some fake succulents, which are especially popular right now. These are super easy and affordable! 

There are SO many different ways to incorporate both real and faux plants into your centerpieces. Clay pots give a more earthy and boho vibe. Cacti and succulents are also beautiful options for real plant centerpieces. You could also buy artificial succulent arrangements too.

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12. ROSE GOLD BOTTLES

I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a gorgeous repurposed bottle. The mixture between metallic paint and textured paint is gorgeous, and perfect for making a statement at your graduation party.

13. GRADUATION BALLOON CENTERPIECES

What is a better way to have a celebratory atmosphere than balloons?! They’re so festive and fun, and there are so many different ways to style them as a graduation centerpiece. 

My favorite ways to make graduation balloon centerpieces are a horizontal arrangement, confetti wand style, or a specific item on the balloons like fruit! You can also easily incorporate school colors into the color schemes.

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14. SPORTS THEMED GRADUATION CENTERPIECE IDEAS FOR BOYS

Here’s another fun graduation centerpiece idea for boys – this is sports themed and super easy to DIY. Buy peanuts in bulk and make or buy banners of their favorite sports teams. 

I love how they used bar-style glassware to really hit the sports bar theme home – pun intended  You could also stock up on simple vases from the dollar store as an alternative.

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15. DISCO BALL CENTERPIECE 

Disco ball decor is so trendy for 2024, and I can see why. This disco ball centerpiece is so easy to style and instantly adds a pop of personality to the table. This is perfect for a graduation party with a groovy, vibrant theme. 

16. SOFT PINK BOHO

This graduation table centerpiece gives bohemian vibes with the Pampas grass, but stays away from the rustic farmhouse look. The soft pink taper candles and roses soften up the boho look with elegance and airiness! 

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17. MINI BALLOON ARCH

Everyone has seen those massive balloon arches at graduation parties and bridal showers, but those can be super expensive and time-consuming. This mini balloon arch table centerpiece is much more manageable, but just as elegant and eye-catching.

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18. PINK AND ORANGE

A bright pink and orange color scheme is such a fun way to kick off your graduation. These pink and orange daisy centerpieces will be a breath of fresh air at your party, and create such an energetic and inviting vibe for your guests. 

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THIS POST SHOWED YOU THE BEST GRADUATION PARTY CENTERPIECES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON.
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