Graduation Invitations

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Finding the Perfect Design

Start your search for personalized graduation invitations in one of four ways:

1. Photo-Based Invitations: If you have beautiful photos of your graduate, celebrate them with photo invitations. Use Minted's Find It Fast™ tool to preview your photos in various designs quickly.
2. Favorite Style: Choose grad invites from a wide range of unique styles created by independent artists. Whether your graduate prefers botanical, modern, geometric, or humorous designs, you can find the perfect match.
3. School Level: Celebrate milestones from elementary to post-graduate levels with curated selections of high school, college, and graduate school invitations.
4. Color Palette: Sort designs by color to match your party theme, school colors, or the graduate’s favorite color.

Customizing Your Grad Party Invite

Once you’ve selected your design, it’s time to personalize your graduation party invitation:

• Format: Choose from postcards, flat cards, or folded cards. You can also go for classic 5” x 7” cards, grand-sized 6” x 8” cards, or petite 6" x 4.25" cards.
• Foil: Add a premium touch with Minted’s hand-pressed foil on thick cardstock. Customize the foil for names, schools, or graduation years.
• Text: Adjust font size, color, style, and alignment to make sure all details are displayed perfectly on the grad invite
• Custom Backer: Use the back of the card for extra details, year-in-review moments, or an education timeline.

Who to Invite

Celebrate this milestone by inviting family, classmates, teachers, mentors, and coaches. Also extend invitations to close family members of classmates, as they may be in town for the graduation.

Remember to send thank you cards to every person who attends your graduation party.

When to Send

Send out graduation invitations 4-6 weeks before the event for out-of-town guests, or 3-4 weeks for local guests. This timing allows everyone to plan accordingly.

Essential Information

Include these details on your graduation party invitation:

• Graduate’s name
• School and majors/honors
• Time, date, and location of the party
• RSVP instructions and deadline
• A message of gratitude from the graduate
• (Optional) Clarify “no gifts” if not desired

Graduation Party Themes

A cohesive theme can make your party memorable. Some fun ideas include:

• Favorite Book: Design the party around your graduate’s favorite book with themed decor, cakes, and quotes.
• New Places: Celebrate the graduate's next destination with themed food and decorations.
• Classic Black and Gold: Use elegant black and gold elements for a timeless look.
• Dreamscape: Create a whimsical atmosphere with cotton-candy stands, balloon clouds, and wishes from guests.

Graduation Party Activities

Liven up the celebration with engaging activities:

• Photo Booth: Capture memories with customized props.
• Trivia: Test guests’ knowledge about the graduate with fun questions.
• Toast: Honor the graduate with a heartfelt toast, prepared in advance.

For more from Minted, explore our custom graduation announcements, graduation gifts, thank you cards, and dorm decorations.

1. What types of graduation invitations does Minted offer?

Minted offers a variety of personalized invitations, including photo-based, foil-pressed, and designs by independent artists that cater to different preferences and styles.

2. Can I customize the text on my graduation invitations?

Yes, you can adjust font size, color, style, and alignment to personalize the text, ensuring all details are perfectly displayed.

3. What printing options are available for graduation invitations?

Minted provides options such as foil-pressed cards in different colors, pearlescent or signature card stock, and different SilhouetteTM Shape card forms.

4. Can I include a personal photo on the invitation?

Absolutely! See one or more photos in various designs quickly and select the best one.

5. When should I send out graduation invitations?

It's recommended to send out invitations 4-6 weeks before the event for out-of-town guests and 3-4 weeks for local attendees.

6. Does Minted offer matching thank you cards for graduation invitations?

Yes, Minted offers matching thank you cards. There are also matching card inserts that can be included with your graduation invitation—they are perfect for adding a note about a graduation party or a quick thank you.

Add a special touch to your invitations and cards with our elegant stationery accessories. Elevate your card with a wax seal, colorful envelope liner, or other beautiful customization. Also, don't forget about our stylish graduation party decorations and signs, designed to make your celebration unforgettable.

7. How can I ensure my invitation design is unique?

You can choose from various colors, shapes, fonts, and individual artist designs to create a one-of-a-kind invitation. Also, certain products can accept Design Requests for a more personalized design.

8. What information should I include on a graduation invitation?

Include the graduate’s name, school, majors/honors, party details (time, date, location), RSVP instructions, and possibly a message of gratitude.

9. What are popular designs?

There is a filter for “Trending” so you can see what designs are trendy and popular. For example, designs that include crests and monograms are popular design theme for graduation invitations.

10. Does Minted offer any special promotions for graduation cards?

Yes, Minted sometimes has promotions for graduation cards. You can also sign up for a Minted More membership and enjoy a discount on graduation cards and all Minted products all year round.

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