NWR - College Grad Parties

kidlets2 · May 2012

FI's oldest son is graduating tomorrow from college. Is it the norm to have a college grad party??

BTW - FI is 13 years older than me. Not that it matters but thought I'd throw that in.

mbody · May 2012

I went to a few college grad parties for my friends. Not nearly as many as HS grad parties though. I didn't have a college grad party- although my mom kept mentioning it to me, but I poo-pooed it.

Edit: We did go to nice dinner and celebrate college graduations (my me, my bro, & sis) but didn't have a party. And my idea of a 'grad party' is a rented tent in the backyard complete with catered fried chicken and mostachoili.

mekiakoo · May 2012

FMIL wanted to throw a college graduation party for FI and me but FI wasn't very excited about the idea so it never happened.

I went out to a nice restaurant with my family though.

littlemoments324 · May 2012

I've been to one..and that was when I was in middle school...I've never really heard of them...I didn't have one for when I graduated..nor did I really want one...I think a nice BBQ or something would be nice though, especially if he was the first to graduate from college...but then that'll be expected for the others as well...maybe just immediate family..

LADY324 · May 2012

My mom threw a graduation party for me in her backyard with just my closest friends and family.

If you don't throw him a party I think it would be nice to take him out to a really nice dinner and get him a nice graduation gift. Graduating college is a huge accomplishment that I think should be celebrated big or small.

bells24412 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_nwr-college-grad-parties?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:5dbe39b1-f775-4410-9111-b446c47536c6Post:1c1593e8-ab19-4a05-b57a-f5fcf9a88012">Re: NWR - College Grad Parties</a>:
[QUOTE]<strong>My mom threw a graduation party for me in her backyard with just my closest friends and family.</strong> If you don't throw him a party I think it would be nice to take him out to a really nice dinner and get him a nice graduation gift. Graduating college is a huge accomplishment that I think should be celebrated big or small.
Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]

This.

bridetobe71412 · May 2012

I've been to both HS and college graduation parties. My mom had both for me and we also had a smaller family-only party at a steakhouse in NY when I graduated from law school.

I also went to a law school grad party that was similar to a wedding for my gay BFF (I think his parents were essentially having a wedding for him in the event he never is able to get married). It was really fun.

In any event, celebrate in some way but you don't need to throw a party. Maybe just bring him to dinner? I think that would be really fun!

butterflyjumper1 · May 2012

We had one with my parents, my best friend's parents, our grandparents and some close family members, plus my fiance and his family. It was not, by any means, a party - just some of our closest peeps celebrating together. This was the norm in my circle - to have small celebrations with family. I have never heard of having a big party/open house for college graduations - that is what we all did for high school.

ILoveToRobot · May 2012

They're very popular in my area/circle. It's normally a backyard BBQ like PP mentioned. I've always had a pretty good time. It's strange though because they usually come with VERY formal invitations but its a very informal gathering. How do you explain that? Like they always say that the invitation denotes attire but if I wore clothes to match a graduation invitation I'd look like an idiot... interesting.

Amanda1443994 · May 2012

All my siblings and I have had college graduation parties and I've been to them for all my friends as well. I don't think it's absolutely necessary but it would be nice to celebrate such an achievement.

Melissa.hylton · May 2012

Both parents.

[Deleted User] · May 2012

I had one last year but it was mainly for my family that traveled to come see me graduate. We had graduation type foods and just mingled with family I don't get to see all the time.

AllyG303 · May 2012

My parents threw me a college grad party.

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