21 budget-friendly college graduation party decoration ideas socollegiate, February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Need some college graduation party decoration ideas that won’t break the bank? I’ve got just what you need. These decor items are budget-friendly, super cute, and very unique! 1. Graduation year balloons These inflatable graduation year balloons come in 12 different colors, so you’re sure to find one that works for your school colors. It comes with an inflating straw, but you will need to get a helium tank to fill these with helium so that they float. 2. Personalized cupcake toppers Handcrafted by a small business in Indiana, these cute cupcake toppers can be personalized to your liking! 3. Grad party decoration kit Want the most bang for your buck when shopping for college graduation party decorations? You need this kit! It comes with: 1 banner 24 hanging swirls 15 paper tassels 4 star-shaped foil balloons 4 number balloons (graduation year) 2 graduation sashes 1 backdrop 30 latex balloons 1 gold ribbon 1 pack of glue dots 2 foil fringe curtains This is a crazy good deal! 4. Grad hat plates This set of 24 graduation cap plates are made of plastic and are durable. Great for chips, dip, chicken wings, or anything else you decide to serve up at your grad party! 5. Graduation cap wine/champagne bottle toppers (set of 4) These are ADORABLE! These felt grad caps go on top of your wine or champagne bottles for the perfect college graduation party decor. 6. “Educated AF” banner Gotta love a little humor! This irreverent banner measures 9.8 feet across. 7. Black and gold balloon centerpiece I love how elegant these centerpieces look. This comes with two pieces. You do have to assemble, but it is very simple. 8. Balloon arch kit With 130 balloons, you’re definitely going to want to buy a helium tank for this one! But imagine how grand your entrance will be to your party. 9. Gold disposable silverware with fancy napkins Not gonna lie, I used gold plastic silverware like this for Friendsgiving, and it was a huge hit! They look super fancy, and the napkins almost feel like linen. But everything is disposable, making for easy cleanup. 10. Paper straws with graduation hats Sip in style with these 24 gold-and-white graduation straws. You do need to do a teensy bit of assembly, as it comes with clear dot stickers to attach the paper cutouts of the graduation caps to the straws. 11. Black and gold tablecloth A classy tablecloth like this one can instantly elevate your graduation party decor. Plus, it’s waterproof, so spills can easily be wiped off. 12. Gray “Congrats Grad” tablecloth If you’re looking for a tablecloth that’s a little less formal, consider this option. You can choose from seven different colors. 13. “Congrats, grad” disposable cups These sturdy 16-ounce plastic cups come in a set of 50. 14. Gold star garland/banner This 130-foot gold star banner is the perfect way to add sparkle to your graduation party! Hang it in an archway or against a big wall as a backdrop to your dining table. 15. Grad hat/diploma/star banner If you want a more graduation-themed banner, check out this one! It has stars plus scrolls and graduation hats. Perfect! 16. Confetti party poppers Add an instant burst of fun to your college graduation party with these confetti cannons! They’re about a foot long and come in a pack of six. 17. “We are so proud of you” letter balloons Remind your college grad of how proud you are of them with these letter balloons. They come in four different colors, but I especially love these rose gold ones. 18. Rose gold lawn decorations Continuing that rose gold theme…how CUTE are these lawn decorations?! They’re weather resistant and come in a set of eight pieces. 19. Gold and black lawn decorations Okay, okay, if rose gold isn’t your thing, how about gold and black lawn decorations? Elegant and timeless. These are also weather resistant and come in eight different color choices. 20. Light-up “GRAD” balloon boxes These stunning college grad party decor comes with 33 balloons and four light strips. But please note, it does not come with batteries. 21. Create a DIY photo booth! Don’t drop hundreds on a professional photographer when you can set up a DIY photo booth right in your own home! Get this sparkly backdrop. Set up a ring light tripod that holds a smartphone. Use someone’s iPhone or other smart phone as the designated photo booth camera. Later, you can upload all the photos in a Dropbox or Google Drive folder and text or email the link to all of the attendees. Uncategorized