The Party Thai

We were all so excited about graduation, that I decided to throw a big party for my son. I wasn’t really sure what to do for a graduation party since I’ve never been to one and I never had one myself. When I graduated, we just had the family over for cake and coffee, but, I wanted to have much more of a celebration than that for my son. We’re so proud of him, and he worked so hard to make it through his high school years with the best grades possible.  He took his education very seriously, and I’m glad he did. He’s already getting offers from colleges for the next semester. So, I wanted everything special, from invitations to graduation favors. But, I wasn’t sure where to start, so I just asked my sister for some advice.  She said I could probably get some ideas from the internet. I can’t believe I didn’t think of that myself. You can find almost anything on the internet.

   I found a lot of graduation party ideas, and ways to decorate that sounded pretty cool for the kids his age. So, I started by having invitations printed out in his school colors and waited for their RSVP to come back.  After I knew how many kids were coming, I started checking out table and chair rentals (cause we’re doing this in the back yard) and planned the menu, which consisted mainly of pizzas and submarine sandwiches, and of course, a graduation cake with a cap, gown, and a little diploma. I got all that done plus had the drinks taken care of, but when it came to the music, I decided to enlist the help of a couple of his friends. They suggested a DJ, but that was a little more than I planned on spending, so I told them to just pick out their favorite tunes and they could use the stereo, since the speakers will reach outside anyway.

   After the food, refreshments, cake and music was taken care of, I started looking for decorating ideas. I decided to go with the school colors, since that’s what I did for the invitations. There were a lot of decorating ideas on the internet that were very helpful. I really liked the one about displaying his school pictures since he was in elementary school. So I got a cork board and had every school picture since pre-school on there. It really looked great. Now all I had to get was the graduation party favors for all of his guests. When I told my sister I had everything under control, she asked me what type of favors I had for the kids. I had completely forgotten to get them, so there I was, shopping again when I thought I was done.

   There were a lot of favors to choose from, and I wasn’t quite sure what to get them all. At their age it’s hard to tell what they would like to have. But since a lot of them are planning on going to college and I know they can all read, I decided to get little graduation book markers. I think that was a pretty good graduation party favor. They all seemed to like them. At least that’s what they told me. I was so worried about this party going well, but it turned out just fine. One thing I’ve discovered about teenagers; give them lots of food and refreshments and music loud enough to give the headless horseman a migraine, and you’ve got yourself a successful party.  

   Someone having a birthday party, or maybe that teenager in your life has just graduated and you want to have a celebration for him or her? Parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also be a lot of work when it comes to planning out the perfect festivities. It not much different from bridal showers and baby showers.  They all need a guest list, invitations, food, refreshments and more.  One thing all parties have in common is favors. Anyone that throws a party or a wedding reception knows that party favors are a big hit.  From little kids birthday parties to baby showers, party gifts have become a given. Party favors are a way of showing your appreciation for your guests caring enough to share this day with you. Favors are your way of saying thank you.

   For kids birthday parties you could have each child a favor box filled with little colorful candies,( this is proven to be a favorite), or maybe a small toy, like a car for boys and a bracelet for the girls. If you are having a baby shower, you can get some wonderfully unique favors and have them put in pink or blue favor boxes, or possibly ABC block containers with a pacifier tied to the ribbon.  There are many ideas to go with, when it comes to party favors, for every kind of celebration.  Having your festivities on the beach? You’ll find exquisite beach party favors depicting a wonderful time in the sand and surf. Or maybe you’ve decided on a garden party surrounded with the scent of lovely flowers.  What ever location you decide on, you’ll be able to find just about any type of party favor you want.

   There are also fantastic favors for the guests at your wedding reception. With all the themes there are today for ceremonies and receptions, you’ll find there are just as many favor suggestions, to go along with them.  Beach receptions, winter wonderland receptions, and even storybook receptions.  Planning on a gorgeous autumn wedding and party?  You’ll find such unique wedding favor ideas that are just as colorful and delightful as the season. Every bride wants her guests to feel important, because they are. They are there for you on the most important day of your life and you want a way to show them how much they mean to you and how much you appreciate their love and friendship.  The giving of wedding party favors is one sure way to let them know how you feel. There are adorable picture frames, beautifully decorated candles and holders, and mini picture albums that would make wonderful thank you gifts, or you may want to choose colorful favor boxes filled with delicious little candies. There are so many select choices for your friends and families.

   Make sure your gifts are packaged in beautiful themed favor boxes, for instance, if you are having a winter wonderland reception, you may want to look for boxes or tags that are also of a winter scene, such as snowflakes, sleds, snowmen or anything that goes along with that particular season. It also helps to add to the décor of your elegant reception tables.

   It doesn’t really matter which theme you choose, or if you don’t have any particular theme in mind and you decide to go with a traditional ceremony and wedding party. You can find almost every possibility there is for the perfect unique wedding party favor for each of your guests. It’s just a little keepsake of the most wonderful wedding reception they’ve ever attended.