Graduation is here and that means finding the trendiest graduation party backyard ideas of this year!
We love finding graduation party ideas and after going through our posts, we realized we haven’t made one yet on backyard ideas. So that’s exactly what this post is.
These graduation party backyard ideas are perfect for any grad who is throwing their party outside in a big yard or small yard. We have stuff from food ideas all the way to balloon ideas!
10+ Budget-Friendly Graduation Party Backyard Ideas For 2024
1. welcome sign
Trust me, the lasttttttt thing you want is people calling you every 5 minutes asking where the party is and if they are in the right place! So we highly recommend you have a welcome sign telling people they are in the right place.
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2. College fund Sign
Many people (including myself) just give money as a graduation gift so make it easy on them with this college fund QR picture.
3. hang pictures of the grad
If you have pictures of the grad growing up and are comfortable with showing them, use them as decoration. They can go up the driveway like the inspo above and show the grad aging with each step.
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4. table cloth
Depending on your budget, you may not want to spend hundreds on outdoor decor just for the tables. Trust me, we get it. So we recommend buying some table cloths from Amazon cause they come pretty cheap!
5. balloons & more balloons
Balloons are the best (& cheapest) decoration to use for any party.
You can just get a tank of air and a set of balloons in the color you desire.
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6. photo displays
This is probably my favorite graduation display I’ve seen online.
You can see the older version of the graduate to the left and the younger to the right. How beautiful is that?!
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7. Self-serve drinks
Graduation parties can get pretty expensive so try to save where you can.
You can create a beverage stand and have all of these drinks out in a row so people can see all of their options.
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8. plates & napkins
Again, you do not need to buy glass plates and more silverware just to host a graduation party. Amazon has tonsssss of graduation plates sets that you can buy for pretty cheap.
9. get creative with the decorations
How freakin cute is this donut stand?!
I love the unique touch it can bring to a graduation party especially if your grad is not a big fan of cake or cupcakes.
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10. balloon box
I recently saw these on the front porch of this graduation party I went to and it was so cute (& really cheap)!
11. pasta bar
Thinking about what food to buy for the party can be hard but that’s why I love ideas like this pasta buffet. It’s simple and has enough options that everyone will love it!
12. taco bar
If you or your guest are not pasta lovers, then do a “Taco Bought a Future” theme with tacos.
Both options are budget-friendly and guaranteed to shine!
13. add Marquee letters
If you have a large backyard, I would highly recommend looking into this large sign.
It’s perfect for taking pictures and showing off the grad’s milestone!
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14. sweets stand
I am one for sweets like on my birthday I want a cake with rainbow sprinkles and buttercream frosting – the more sugar the better.
I know this party isn’t for me but if you’re graduate is the same, stock up on cupcakes and set up a huge stand for them!
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15. set up a photo booth
Another great addition to a graduation party is a photo booth!
I love how this one includes the name and has a classy look to it. You could put “grad” in balloons or the year you’re graduating.
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