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Graduation party checklist — from cake to photo wall

Graduation celebrates years of hard work, and a great party comes down to small preparations. Share the list with your friends and family using a room code so it is clear who brings the cake and who brings the speaker. No sign-up needed.

In short

A graduation party needs a venue, invitations, a graduation cake, buffet food, drinks and ice, balloons, decorations, graduation caps, a photo wall with props, a speaker, a playlist and a guest book. Find out the ceremony time and leave a gap after it so everyone can rest and change. Ask the venue before using confetti, and give a friend the job of taking photos.

20 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.

What's on the list

General

  • Guest list
  • Invitations
  • Venue
  • Graduation cake
  • Buffet food
  • Ice
  • Plates and cups
  • Napkins
  • Balloons
  • Decorations
  • Confetti
  • Graduation cap
  • Photo wall
  • Photo props
  • Speaker
  • Playlist
  • Guest book

Sweets & snacks

  • Snacks

Drinks

  • Drinks

Cleaning & household

  • Trash bags

Tips

  • Find out the ceremony time and plan the party with a gap after it, so everyone can rest and change.

  • Ask the venue before using confetti, since many places ban it; paper or biodegradable kinds are safer.

  • Ask a friend to take photos in advance, because the graduate and family will be in every shot.

  • Put the guest book by the entrance with a pen tied on; messages left for later usually never get written.

How it works

  1. 1. Open your room

    Tap the button and the items land in a fresh room. No account, no email, nothing to install.

  2. 2. Share the code

    Send the room code or the link to the group; everyone's on the same list in seconds.

  3. 3. Finish it together

    Who's buying what shows up instantly; bought items get ticked, so nobody buys the same thing twice.

Frequently asked questions

When is a graduation party usually held?

Usually the evening after the ceremony or on a weekend. It helps to leave a gap between the ceremony and the party so everyone can rest and change.

What food do you serve at a graduation party?

Buffet-style finger food that people can eat standing up usually works best: mini sandwiches, savoury snacks, fruit, cake and sweets, with cold drinks alongside. A buffet makes eating and chatting easier with a big crowd.

How do you set up a photo wall for a graduation party?

A plain or graduation-themed backdrop, balloons and props such as caps, glasses and signs are enough. Pick a spot with good light and appoint a photographer in advance, so the graduate can be in the pictures too.

Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.