Celebrate your grad without overspending! This list is packed with the best affordable decorations, food ideas, supplies, and tips to throw an epic graduation party on a budget. Whether it’s a backyard bash or a community hall event, these picks will...
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Invitations and Announcements
Inexpensive Graduation Decorations That Wow
Cheap & Stylish Tableware for Large Crowds
Fun & Affordable Grad Party Entertainment
Easy & Affordable Food and Drink Ideas
Budget Friendly Party Favors for Guests
Invitations and Announcements
Announce your grad’s big day without spending a fortune.
Link to your favorite free/cheap digital invite platform.
Invitations | Design, print, or post online invitations
Link to a cute editable grad announcement template.
Announcement Kit
Inexpensive Graduation Decorations That Wow
Decorate like a pro without the professional price tag.
Link to a colorful balloon kit from Amazon
Balloon Arch Kit
Dollar Tree has some decent stuff for economic prices.
Hanging Streamers & Party Wall Decorations
Easy, DIY photobooth for your party.
Photobooth Background kit
Don't forget the props for your DIY photobooth!
Photo Booth Prop kit
Cheap & Stylish Tableware for Large Crowds
Practical and festive supplies for big parties on a budget.
Available in different colors to match your grad's high school or college
Graduation Decorations Set - Congrats Grad Banner & Balloons Kit
Bulk disposable tableware, also available in multiple colors.
Graduation Decoration Class of 2025, 350PCS
Essential for serving food to your guests.
18 Pcs Black Plastic Serving Utensils Set
Fun & Affordable Grad Party Entertainment
Simple fun = big memories for your grad and guests.
Parties live and Die by the music, so make sure you put on your playlist on one of these!
JBL Go 4 - Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Every yard party needs yard games to keep the fun going
GoSports Ladder Toss Game Set with 6 Bolo Balls & Carry Case
Fun and cheap entertainment, this grad trivia was a hit at my son's party.
Graduation Trivia Game, Fun Graduation Party Game ...
Easy & Affordable Food and Drink Ideas
Feed your guests without draining your wallet.
Everyone loves Jimmy John's and these bundles make it so easy, you don't have to mess with cooking and presentation. JJ's delivers too.
Jimmy John's Catering Bundles
Who doesn't love tacos? Taco bar is an affordable and delicious way to feed a large crew without spending thousands.
Taco Bar Serving Set
These are great because you will get a lot of re-use value out of them. We bought them for the grad party, and use them every time we host BBQ's/parties, etc.
mustry 1 Gallon Glass Drink Dispenser Set of 2
Budget Friendly Party Favors for Guests
Send guests home with a small but thoughtful thank you.
Easy to make, cheap to buy and a nice personal touch for your grad and their guests.
Personalized Graduation Class of 25' with Photo Milk Chocolate M&Ms
I love Etsy and the personalized affordable party favors they offer. These keychains are a creative way to say thanks to your guests.
Graduation Keychain Party Favor
Personalized thank you cards are also a nice personal touch for saying thank you. Walgreens has an easy to use interface for you to design yours.
