I would like to throw a party for my 37 year old friend who is graduating from college. Is it okay to throw a party and who should be invited? Should there be gifts allowed?
2007-01-04 10:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by M _ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Absolutely throw them a party if that is OK with them. You will need to find out from them if that is what they want, and if so, who to invite. They will have family and school friends they will want there and maybe work colleagues and neighbors too. If they are married invite the spouse and the kids -if you are planning a kid friendly party. But most grad parties should be kid friendly.
People will bring gifts it is perfectly fine and should be appreciated. Since you are the hose the guests might ask you for ideas for gifts so ma bye ask your friend for some ideas to share with the others. Good gifts could include things related to the major or personal interests, picture frames for the Grad Pic, a small crystal or a bookend, etc. Have some good food and stuff and maybe some cameras for people to take pics with and then you develop them for the graduate.
M&M's can be ordered to customize the print on the candy, that's a nice touch too...http://www.mymms.com/customprint/
Maybe theme the party around the major if applicable? Sounds like fun!
2007-01-04 11:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by spitfin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very thoughtful of you to hold a graduation party for your friend and you should go ahead and do it.
Who should be invited? Anyone who is part of the honouree's life. That includes good friends, family members, and perhaps fellow students.
The mention of gifts at all regarding an invitation is inappropriate. A gift is something that is bestowed voluntarily. If guests wish to provide a gift, then that is their decision. And those who don't, that's their decision as well. Both are socially correct.
And although you didn't mention it, please do not solicit funds to assist with financing the party if that is something you were considering. There is nothing worse than asking people to help chip in for a social function. It's like charging admission. Should people offer to help with costs, then that is another matter.
2007-01-04 18:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume it´s the same for anyone else graduating from college. The age doesn´t matter. Invite his family (parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents if alive) and friends. Gifts and monetary donations would be okay.
2007-01-04 18:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Double 709 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should throw a party that your friend will enjoy. But keep it appropriate! Gifts are allowed, but not expected.
2007-01-04 18:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Whatver he or she would like.
2007-01-04 18:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋