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Bay Area Grad Glow Up; Cool Extras to Celebrate Your Senior
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items Celebrate your graduate with all the little touches that make senior season feel unforgettable. This list is filled with my favorite Bay Area “extras”—from local vendors I love for custom cookies, photo moments, and keepsake gifts… to thoughtful surprises, memory-making ideas, and unique gifts that go beyond the party itself. Whether you’re planning...
The CUTEST handpainted banners! Made by a local high schooler herself! Perfect for all of those Grad parties you'll be throwing!
MADE BY MIA🎀💐💌🪩 (@made.by.miarod) • Instagram profile
Jellycats are still ALL THE RAGE…. and these are the MOST adorable custom stuffies! Such a perfect gift to give!
Tati Collective (@tati_collective_) • Instagram profile
These are the most perfect custom gift for the girly grad….. and/or his or her mom! Completely custom- and tarnish free!
Preppy Boutique (@preppyboutique.co) • Instagram profile
I obviously had to include myself as your go to Senior photographer!
Jenn Hoffmann Photography | Bay Area Family Photography
Barb is my go to custom cookie lady! She made me the most awesome set for my graduate son last year! Get on her calendar early- she WILL be fully booked!
Barb Gotz-Empty Nest Bake Shop (@emptynest.bakeshop) • Instagram profile
She does the best custom grad cakes and cupcakes!
Jenn's Cupcakes and Parties (@jennscupcakesandparties) • Instagram profile
This is a fun way to “Dress Up” a cash money gift! I just put this in a cellophone bag and wrapped it up with some ribbon- and then threw it in a gift bag!
Ranfashiong Graduation Money Holder Cash Gift
I have worked with Alicia countless times (for some many different projects & products) and have never been disappointed! She has so many great options for gifts! I love the beer glasses and tumblers for the guys… and you can throw in cash with it if you'd like!
Bizzy B Designs | Alicia Baccei (@bizzybdesignz) • Instagram profile
South Austin Lane is one of my go to gifting shops…. they have some of the most perfect personalized grad gifts! One of my faves for the girls is the clear stadium purses (and you can include extras like cash, gift cards, etc as your budget allows). And for the boys, the blankets are SUPERB! My son has his in his dorm room!
Graduation Gifts
For the girls who don't want to mess up their hair…. for either cap/gown grad pics or acutal graduation!
Graduation Cap Headband, Anti-fall Hair Band
This is a fun gift if you have a larger budget!
Zhanmai College Gift Card Book 7x5 Inch
I made these for my son Freshman year. Gave them to him at drop off. I made sure he was able to store them in his lock box under his bed (as some had cash and gift cards). I DID have to remind him to open them throughout the year!
Open When Envelopes College, 162 Ideas!, Set of 20
My good friend makes these and they are perfect for both Graduation and Senior pics! They're so beautiful!
The Blooming Tassel