Start your graduation festivities off on the right foot by picking out the perfect graduation invitation to set the tone for your celebration! We’ve collected some awesome graduation invitation ideas to inspire and excite you when it comes to planning your graduation party!
Not having a party? No problem, most of these ideas are easy to adapt to make beautiful graduation announcements. Congratulations Graduate!
Graduation Invitations
Graduation is a huge accomplishment and you deserve to be celebrated! Whether you graduate from high school, college, grad school, trade school, your GED program or any other course, a graduation is a BIG milestone. Not everyone will choose to have a party to celebrate, and in that case most of these invitations can be easily adapted into graduation announcements instead.
But if you do choose to have a party, dinner, brunch, virtual party or any other gathering for your friends and family to celebrate you, you’ll want to find the perfect way to invite them to your celebration! There are a lot of choices when it comes to graduation invitation ideas. You can order off of any large card company website, but I really like to encourage people to shop with small businesses whenever possible.
That being said, if your looking for some more budget friendly graduation invitation ideas, don’t go anywhere! We have you covered in this list too! Check out the end of this article for some awesome easy money saving hacks and DIY ideas for graduation invitations that will still wow your guests.
If you’re looking for more graduation party ideas then be sure to read our posts on Graduation Photo Booth Ideas, Graduation Party Food Ideas, and Graduation Cupcake Ideas.
20 Graduation Invitation Ideas
Okay you’ve made it this far, with no more delay check out this list of the best graduation invitation ideas for your graduation celebration. We’ve collected ideas ranging from newsletters about the grad, DIY’s classy and simple, Varsity style and so much more. There is a little something for everyone on this list, check it out and see which card style suits you best!
Classic Gold Invitation
Personalize this invitation here.
I love this simple and elegant gold and white graduation invitation idea. It’s always good to keep in mind what card design will look best with the photos you had taken. Also, some schools only allow ticketed guests to attend the graduation ceremony. (Especially with Covid.) So be sure you know your school’s policy before listing the ceremony on your invitation to 50 of your closest friends and family. 😉
Modern Graduation Invitation
Find this modern and clean graduation invitation here.
This simple black and white graduation announcement and invitation is perfect for a college or graduate school student, but would work for any graduation. Sometimes less is more, and if that feels like your style then this may be the card for you.
Grad Cap Invitation
Create your graduation cap invitation here.
Looking for something with more of a handcrafted DIY essence, (without ACTUALLY having to do it yourself? LOL) Check out these fun graduation cap invitation ideas for graduation parties. It looks cute, yet classy and is a nice non-traditional option for your graduation invitations.
Graduation Newsletter
Create your own graduate newsletter here.
I love this graduation newsletter idea. Update your friends and family with a newsletter updating them on your latest accomplishment, your plans for the future. This graduation invitation ideas is a great option for parents to write and send out about the graduate or for the graduate to write and send out themselves. Either way your loved ones are sure to enjoy hearing the latest news from your life.
Vellum Layered Invitation
Find these beautiful layered invitations here.
Looking for something that really stands out? These vellum layered invitations are so unique and cool! They also make it so that the photo you send is able to be kept and framed by your loved ones without having all the text from your invitation printed on it.
Personalized Painting Invitation
Pick out your features and order your invitations here.
Decided to opt out of senior photos? Or maybe you’re planning on doing photos at your graduation, but want to send a graduation invitation out in advanced? How about a personalized digital art to commemorate your accomplishment. How cute is this card option!
Personalized Digital Invitation
Personalize your digital art invitation here.
Another personalize digital art invitation. So stinking cute, I’m obsessed! This one has a little bit of a different vibe Than the first one, but the same awesome ability to customize it and make it perfect for you!
Graduation Program/Announcement
Create a graduation program to announce your accomplishment here.
Love the idea of the graduation newsletter but want to give MORE of a life update? Check out this awesome magazine spread/ graduation program idea. I love this idea for those who aren’t able to have the traditional in person party, but still want to update everyone on their accomplishments, and what they are planning to do next. This is also the perfect graduation invitation ideas for sharing some more casual photos from your time in school.
Digital Art with Balloons
Personalize your own card here.
Okay last digital art one, (I swear!) I am just obsessed with these personalized digital art cards. They are so cute and personalized and a great solution if you don’t have time to get graduation photos taken, or you just prefer not to send your photo out to everyone. These are a really classy and unique option.
Simple Announcement
Order this beautiful simple announcement here.
Another beautiful clean and simple style for our list of graduation invitation ideas. I love the delicate text and straight forward party details on the back.
Crisp and Clean Graduation Invite
Add a pop of color with this graduation card design. I love the one photo design with the clear ‘class of’ component. It’s crisp and clear and will look great on your friends and family fridge or bulletin board.
Varsity Style Invitation
Personalize your varsity style invitations here.
Are you looking for more of a varsity style invite? This is a good option for an athlete or anyone who is a fan of the style. This fun card stands out from a lot of the traditional graduation announcements I’ve seen.
Wood Grain Invitation
Order this invitation with your photos here!
Another awesome invitation idea. You can order these wood grain invitations from the seller above, or take inspiration from this simple design and create your own DIY invitation on your computer. See our 18th idea near the bottom of the list for an easy money saving hack for printing your own invitations!
Single Photo Graduation Party Invitation
Order this single photo invitation here.
Classy, simple and elegant. This one is perfect for a college, trade school or grad school graduate. But again if its your style you can totally use it for a high school graduation as well. I love this mature option for a graduation invitation.
Athlete Senior Night & Graduation Invite
Another awesome design for an athlete. (OR ANYONE! Seriously there are no rules, choose whatever design fits you!) I love that this one includes a senior night game or game invitation before the party. This could also be a great place to invite guests to a senior theater, choir, band or other performance. Your graduation is all about celebration you, your accomplishments and the passions you discovered in school!
Colorful Graduation Invitation
Order this beautiful and vibrant graduation invitation here.
Looking for more vibrant color than you’ve seen above? Don’t be afraid of bold pigmented cards! I love this navy and gold option for ideas for graduation invitations.
Tips for Graduation Invitations
- Make sure to have high resolution copies of your senior photos ready to upload if you are using an invitation that includes photos. You don’t want to end up with blurry cards because you uploaded a lower resolution photo.
- Graduation Invitations can be sent as invitation to ceremonies, parties, online/virtual parties, and just as announcements! Do whatever feels right for your situation and works for you. You can still enjoy sending announcement cards, even if you cannot hold an in person party right now.
- If you’re on a tight budget, we have some awesome graduation invitation ideas to work for you, check them out! When it comes down to it, there are lots of options to make your graduation invitations perfect and special, no matter your budget.
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DIY Graduation Invitations
You can create DIY Cards at home. Just take inspiration from the ideas in this post, and your favorite ideas online and start crafting! Don’t forget to budget for stamps and envelopes unless you plan to deliver invitations yourself.
Print Your Invitations as Photos
You can create your own template on your computer, and upload it as a photo file to a photo printing service and print the invitation as one sided “photos.” I’ve personally chosen this route for both my college and high school graduation. It’s easy to do on a website like Canva, or PicMonkey, or even paint or publisher on your computer! They look just as nice on your friends and family fridges, and save you quite a bit, especially if you are sending a lot of cards out! Just make sure the resolution quality is high enough so your invitations aren’t blurry!
Send Graduation Postcards
Another option to cut costs is Sending postcard graduation invitations. You will save on postage (postcard stamps cost less than regular stamps), and on envelopes!
Electronic Graduation Invitation
Create your mobile friendly digital invitation here.
This is a great option for any graduation party, were in the 2020’s after all! Who doesn’t use a mobile phone! This is also the perfect route if you are having a virtual party, it just makes sense, virtual party=virtual invitations. It’s defiantly cheaper and if your tech savvy or have a canna account your can totally DIY this invitation to save money!
More Graduation Ideas:
- Graduation Photo Booth Ideas
- Graduation Party Food Ideas
- Graduation Cupcake Ideas
- Graduation Money Gift Ideas
- College Graduation Party Ideas
Be sure to pin the 20 Graduation Invitation Ideas post for later on Pinterest so you can get back to it!
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