The Most Popular High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas (2024)

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High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas

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1. Sparkly Graduation Cap Banner

Sparkles are becoming more and more popular at high school graduation parties. Who doesn't love a little bit of glam to add to their party? This super cute graduation cap banner comes completely pre-assembled, so all you have to do is hang it. Amazing!

2. Congrats Grad Banner

Here's a great continuation of the sparkly banner theme, but with the words "congrats grad" strung across some twine. This would be an amazing banner to hang over a food table, or near the picture displays.

3. Tassel Backdrop High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas

You can buy tassels pre-made, or get some dollar store tissue paper and make them yourself. I love how easy it is to make a fully customized, textured photo backdrop at such an affordable price.

4. Complete Photo Booth Kit

Not feeling super crafty? Not a problem! This 2021 photo booth kit doesn't take a ton of assembly, just requiring you to blow up some balloons and follow some instructions. Easier than you would think, and you have a complete graduation party photo booth at your fingertips!

5. Personalized co*cktail Napkins

Didn't think napkins could be part of your high school graduation party decorations? Think again! These customized co*cktail napkins come in almost any color, and the customization keeps your theme running throughout each element of your graduation party.

6. Guest Book Serving Tray

7. Organize Silverware in Buckets

Galvanized buckets are all the rage at rustic themed high school graduation parties. Even if you're not committing to an entirely rustic theme, these galvanized buckets give your cutlery holders a little bit of an upgrade.

8. Candy Table Labels High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas

This great decor item is perfect for setting up at your exit, for people to grab candy as they are leaving. If you're in a pinch, these candy tags are actually downloadable, so you can print them out right at home.

9. Beer Barrow

A cute wheelbarrow is definitely superior to the typical holding drinks in coolers of most graduation parties. If you're looking to add some decor to your beverage area, a wheelbarrow is a great option for single serve drinks.

10. Sparkly Graduation Straws

These straws are guaranteed to be popular with guests! They're paper, so they're better for the environment, and they would work flawlessly with any graduation party that has some gold or black elements.

11. Add a S'Mores Bar

This is just the cutest! Fire pit or not, you can host a s'mores bar for guests to enjoy. This amazing setup comes from Etsy as it's viewed in the photo - you'll be completely set up!

12. Personalized Graduation Banner

Want to add a personal touch but don't own the materials needed to make a sign like the one above? Luckily there's an Etsy seller that keeps their prices low while providing you with the customized banner of your choice.

13. Paint Jars to Match Your Theme

Painting jars is a fantastic high school graduation party decorating idea. Jars are so easy to spray paint, and they make amazing centerpieces.

14. Add Some Greenery High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas

Big, bold greenery is the perfect addition to any high school graduation party. This fantastic package from Amazon comes with all of the essentials that you could need - tons of different kinds of greenery in a bunch of sizes to be placed everywhere at your party.

15. Taco Theme

16. Glitter Cake Topper

Let's keep the glitter going! This fully customizable glitter cake topper is perfect for the people who are planning to have the traditional cake for their high school graduation party.

17. Add Gold Elements

Gold elements are a great addition to any high school graduation party. This simple bowl of gold wrapped Hershey kisses is so simple, but goes really far in terms of your decorating!

18. Layered Tissue Paper Background

Here's another super cheap graduation party backdrop idea! The simple fringed, layered tissue paper looks so elegant, and you can even go further and add a custom gold phrase or name.

19. Themed Candy High School Graduation Party Decorating Ideas

Layered colored candy in a clear vase is functional decor that people can snack on! You can usually find some clear vases from thrift stores for a great price, too.

20. Graduation Year Confetti

Using confetti as table scatter around your graduation party centerpieces adds a great element. I love how bold and glittery the confetti listed above is, too.

21. Tissue Paper Decorations

Tissue paper decorations are super affordable, and they usually come pre-assembled like the ones listed above. These are amazing high school graduation party decorations for empty corners or for hanging from the ceiling.

22. Photos on String Lights

Picture displays that are at night or in a darker area of the venue benefit greatly from these string lights! These lights are also so cute to use in a dorm room, which makes them perfect to invest in for the graduation party.

23. co*cktail Bar

Why not have a co*cktail bar at your high school graduation party? If you want to be extra fancy, you could even decide on a signature co*cktail to feature on your display.

24. Water Bottle Labels

Yes, even your water bottles can be decorated! In fact, I've seentons of these at high school graduation parties, and they always add such a cute touch.

25. Create a Memory Wall

Decorating your photo backdrop by asking people to write a memory on it, or sign it, is such a cute idea! In the pin posted above, the people decorated a simple black backdrop with metallic paint or markers to create that abstract art at the top.

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