From simple graduation party centerpieces made with a small vase and black ribbon, to fun ideas like yard signs, photo props, or fairy lights strung over the buffet table, there’s no better way ...

Graduation cap • Purchase a large white graduation cap ($4.99) at Party City, 2560 Lemay Ferry Road and hot-glue photos of your graduate on the cap. Scatter markers around for guests to sign.

From the invites to the decorations to the food, a lot of planning and preparation goes into the perfect graduation party, and it can be overwhelming if not organized. Try a basic checklist.

Hall rental, invitations, catering, decorations, music and favors aren’t just the makings of a wedding reception — they can all be graduation party expenses.

The 25 best graduation ideas to DIY and celebrate the graduate on their new chapter in their life. The ideas are Instagram-worthy and won't break the bank.