23 Fantastic Graduation Party Ideas for Guys You’re Guaranteed To Love

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Graduation party season is filled with visiting friends and family, eating great food, and celebrating a milestone! 

However, coming up with the perfect menu, graduation party decor that actually works, and organizing your ever growing guest list can be quite the troublesome task. 

This post shows you some of the best graduation party ideas – for guys! Shopping for guy-specific or gender neutral decor can be one of your most difficult tasks, so here’s a list to help you get the ball moving and take some of the stress of party planning away. 

GRADUATION PARTY IDEAS FOR GUYS

1. GOLD AND SILVER BALLOONS 

Balloons are an essential for every graduation party. These balloons are fantastic since they come in so many different varieties, allowing you to use them all throughout the party. I love the idea of using these different balloon combinations for centerpieces! 

2. CONGRATULATIONS BANNER

Simple banners are a must have for every graduation party for guys. This banner is perfect for pairing with the “2025” balloons listed above! 

3. THE EASIEST CENTERPIECES 

Running short on time? This Etsy seller will make your graduation centerpieces for you! This is a fantastic option if you’re someone who doesn’t love being crafty. 

4. PERSONALIZED TABLE SCATTER 

Table scatter is a fun way to add some extra decor to each table – and it’s really cheap! This table scatter from Etsy will be completely personalized, adding a nice touch to your graduation party decor, tying the theme together. 

5. ADD LAWN GAMES 

Graduation parties can start to seem pretty long, especially for people who aren’t adults. In the blog post listed above, I list the top 10 outdoor games that should be included at every graduation party! Head over to that post to pick out the perfect game additions for your party. 

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6. LABEL FOODS 

Labeling foods is usually a last minute addition that people suddenly remember. Then, it’s usually not the cutest way of labeling! These super easy chalkboard food labels are perfect for listing food names and ingredients for guests. 

7. GRADUATION WATER BOTTLE CAP TOPPERS

Looking for a little something extra to add to your water station? These graduation caps are SO. CUTE! 

8. WORDS OF ADVICE SIGN AND CARDS

Words of wisdom/advice is something that every graduation party should have. Just think of sending your grad off with a book full of advice! This Etsy shop makes the work easy for you, sending you the cards and image that you can frame. Fantastic! 

9. PERSONALIZED BANNER

Earlier up this list, I mentioned how a banner is the perfect addition for every graduation party. Here is a great option for a personalized banner, shipped right to you! 

10. THANK YOU STICKERS

Party favors are becoming more and more common at graduation parties as a thank you in advance. These stickers make it so easy for guests to take home a treat with them! 

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11. CENTERPIECE BALLOON HOLDERS

Balloon holders are a must for every graduation party. No one wants their balloons floating away! Having these balloon holders on hand are perfect for keeping the theme going and tying down all of your balloons. 

12. PLACE HOLDERS FOR FOOD LABELS

If you decide against the chalkboard labels for all of your food, these place holders are a great option. These are perfect for printing out your own labels, and just placing them in these holders! 

13. 2021 TABLE SCATTER

A shiny table scatter just like this one is perfect for any graduation party theme! I love how this table scatter includes gold, black, and white, which makes it super versatile. 

14. GRADUATION WISHES TAGS

Just like the advice tags above, these are a little more structured and perfect for hanging and making a decor piece out of! 

15. EASY PAPER DECORATIONS

Paper decorations will always be a favorite. They’re so cheap, but they look great! These are perfect for filling any blank decor areas of the party, like corners, or behind food tables. 

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16. DRIVE BY PARTY FAVOR BAGS

After the horrors of 2025 have struck, drive by graduation parties that can be social distanced have become more and more popular. These simple bags are perfect for sticking snacks in for your guests to celebrate with! 

17. GRADUATION CAP STRAWS

Festive straws are so cute! These simple black ones fit with any theme, and are perfect for setting out to class up any regular graduation party drink. 

18. CHILLED CONDIMENT SERVING TRAY

I saw this and couldn’t believe how useful this would have been at my graduation party. Chilled condiments? Genius! 

19. BURLAP HAPPY GRADUATION BANNER

Burlap is a graduation party decor piece that never goes out of style. This graduation banner is so simple, and the perfect addition to any element of your party. 

20. BLACK + GOLD DECOR SET

If you’re planning on a black and gold graduation party theme, this is the ideal kit to purchase. The photo booth additions are so cute, too! 

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21. LARGE CUSTOMIZABLE YARD SIGN

Signs like this are ideal for making sure guests can distinguish your house from the others, and are a great addition for anyone who opts for a drive by graduation party. 

22. PERSONALIZED POPCORN BAGS

These popcorn bags are adorable! They are perfect for many different things, such as a party favor, drive by gift, or just to have out at the party! 

23. BLUE, GOLD, AND WHITE BALLOON GARLAND

Balloon garlands continue to be some of my favorite decor pieces for high school graduation parties. This gold, white, and blue balloon set is perfect for a blue and gold themed graduation party. 

THIS POST SHOWED YOU 23 FANTASTIC GRADUATION PARTY IDEAS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR GUYS!