Graduation Announcements | Graduation Party Invitations

Hey Class of 2024, it’s time to announce your huge achievement! Your high school or college journey has been uniquely yours and now, it’s time to celebrate in style that’s as amazing as you are. You’ve persevered and your graduation day is finally coming which means one thing – it’s time to throw a heck of a celebration. Announce it and invite everyone who has supported you on your Class of 2024 journey with the best graduation invitations! The invites are Pear Tree are sure to fit your personal style, school colors, and even your senior photos.

Parents – honor your 2024 grad with a custom graduation card that’s full of senior photos, personalized style, and details about how you plan to celebrate, and what the future holds for them. The key to creating a unique graduation party invitation with photos is to have fun with it! If you’re having a specific theme – whether it’s a BBQ, extra fancy celebration or a backyard party decorated with cute photo décor – we promise you’ll find cards that match your style. From funny to heartfelt to elegant, browse every design until you land on the perfect fit for your graduate.

How to Create Photo Graduation Announcements

Okay, let’s talk photos. Everyone who receives your custom graduation stationery is going to want to see all of your senior portraits so be sure to add a bunch to your custom cards. Our senior graduation announcements with multiple picture and photo collage options are especially popular and let you share every single beautiful image.

If you want to create a simple but unique graduation announcement, choose a design that features just one photo, or a card that has no photo at all. These more traditional and formal designs feature great elements like graduation caps, gold foil details and more.

Perhaps your grad wants a personalized graduation announcement that’s a little more fun? Choose a card that holds a cute element like a snapshot theme or a funny quote like “Finally!”

If you’d like, your grad announcement can double as your party invitation too – all our cards are double sided and packed with space for your personalized party or open house details. Pear Tree’s graduation announcement photo cards are custom printed with your very own personalized wording, colors, fonts and more.

Some of our most popular graduation announcement designs for the Class of 2024 include inspirational quotes and sayings. These designs sum up just how proud you are of all your grad has endured this year. Be sure to also honor them by putting a Class of 2024 yard sign in your yard for all to see! Share their accomplishment in a way that lets everyone who passes by know that a very special senior lives here.

Do I Need to Mail Graduation Party Invitations?

In a world that’s gone digital, mailing grad invites might not feel like a priority. But, we recommend that you do, and for so many different reasons.

Your graduation party invitations also double as the announcement of your graduation, and help you spread this exciting news with friends and family who have lent their support through the years. Everyone will love getting a real paper invitation in the mail and proudly sticking it on the refrigerator.

Creating a photo grad party invite is also an excellent way to show off your beautiful senior portraits. Imagine how delighted everyone will be to hold a photo of your smiling graduate!

Even if you have loved ones who you know won’t be able to attend your graduation party, you can still send an invitation. People will want to send a gift, and receiving an invitation will remind them to do so!

Graduation Announcement FAQs

Sending a graduation announcement isn’t something you do very often. If you have questions about etiquette and timing, we’re here with answers

Do I need to include a photo on my graduation announcement?

No, you don’t have to include a photo although it’s an easy and fun way to add your own style. We offer graduation announcements and party invitations with and without photos.

Should I send an announcement for a college graduation?

Yes! College graduation is a huge milestone in your life. Extended family members and friends you don’t see very often will especially appreciate receiving the update. If you choose to celebrate with family members and close friends, they would love to receive an announcement that doubles as an invitation.

Can I get online graduation announcements delivered quick?

Fast! Most orders leave the facility within 1-3 business days. Check out our Shipping & Delivery page for more details.

Who should we mail graduation announcement to?

If your graduation announcements are doubling as party invitations, send them to friends, family members, teachers, coaches, etc. — basically anyone who has been a part of or made an impact on your life. Just be sure to adhere to any restrictions your party venue might have on number of attendants and keep your budget for food and beverages in mind.

You don’t need to mail announcements to all your grad’s friends (unless you’re close friends with their family, of course). But, if you grad wants to give their friends a party invite, our mini graduation announcements are pocket-sized and designed to be handed out at school.

How long after my graduation should I send announcements?

First of all, you don’t have to wait until after your commencement to send a graduation announcement card. You can send them a couple weeks before your graduation date.

If you choose to send your grad announcements after you graduate, we recommend sending them as soon as possible, but no later than four weeks after the graduation.

What’s the difference between an announcement and an invitation?

Grad announcement cards simply let your loved ones know about your major achievement! This is one time in your life you definitely have bragging rights, so go for it.

Grad party invitations actually invite others to the graduation ceremony and/or your party. Most of our designs double as both an announcement and invitation.

What are Popular Graduation Party Themes?

The best way to create unique cards for your graduation open house is to make an invite that’s personalized just for you.

Our graduation party invites can be changed to include the colors, fonts and wording that you choose. With over 80 hues to pick from in our personalization tool, you can match your school colors, or make a design that fits your personal taste. You can even match the colors to the photos you’re sharing on your design. The end result is a custom, one-of-a-kind invitation that you’ll be so excited to mail out.

Some of our most popular graduation party style and themes include:

Elegant and sophisticated styles

Classic themes that include graduation hats and tassels

Trendy graduation themes for 2023 like arches, rainbows and earth tone color palettes

Then and now themes, that focus on photo through the grad’s childhood

Sports themed graduation parties

Send Unique Graduation Party Invitations

Want to invite with a unique style? Check out our trifold graduation party invitations. These folding grad invites are a favorite for a very good reason. With three double-sided panels, you have room for everything you want to include – photos, open house details and even extras like academic achievements and future plans can be shared on these wow-worthy cards.

If your grad wants to invite a whole bunch of friends, consider creating mini graduation party invites just for them to hand out! These cheap grad invitations are pocket-sized at just 2.5” x 3.5”, but don’t be fooled by their smaller size because these invites make a big impact. The affordable price and small format make them the perfect for handing out to school friends.

Other ways to make your graduation party invites extra unique is to choose cards with luxury details. Create a foil-stamped card in your favorite metallic color like gold, silver or even rose gold! Or, personalized a gorgeous ribbon booklet. These stunning party invitations tell their story with photos, custom wording and so much more!

Do You Have Joint Graduation Party Invitations?

Yes! In fact, joint graduation parties are becoming more popular each year.

We have graduation party invitations designed just for twins that can be used for friends or high school sweethearts too. The best format for a joint party are trifold or gatefold invitations that have lots of room for photos and personalized wording.

What Should We Include on Our Grad Party Invitations or Announcements?

Your graduation party invitations should include these basics:  

The grad’s name

Time, date and place of the grad party

RSVP information, if you’re requesting it

It’s also common to include:

The name of the grad’s high school or college

Their graduation year

The date of their commencement ceremony 

If you want to add some really fun extra details, you can add:

Special accomplishments, like graduating with honors

Shout outs on extra-curricular activities

The grad’s future plans!