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Graduation Announcements
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on November 9, 2011
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Our oldest daughter will be graduating from HS in May. She came home from school on Monday with the order form for announcements, thank you cards, name cards, cap and...
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- Not crafty. There are so many ways to do this online for a variety of prices. Check out vistaprint for instance. I also like tiny prints and expressionary, but a l ...
- Lot of people I know have just designed a photo "card" at Walgreens or something and mailed them. Usually it doubles as an invite to the graduation party. They have ...
- I love your idea of the Xmas card. Even cheaper would be to make them into postcards so that the photo is on one side, announcement and address on another. I am sure ...
Graduation Announcements
Asked by D.K. from Oklahoma City
on May 17, 2007
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I am just wondering what exactly what is expected when one receives a graduation annoucement. We have received 5 in the last 3 days. Typically, we would give 50.00 for...
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- I would say, FEEL LOVED. If that many people are requesting your presence on their special days, that is something to be proud of. To be thought of and loved like th...
- We had a son graduate from high school last year and sent out announcements. We did not expect gifts at all, but he did get gifts from $5 to $25 from people. Nothing...
- Hi D., Well I would say go to the ones that are family and give those kids the $50, then go close friends and drop it to $25 and the others $10 or $15, are ...
Graduation from Preschool - Announcements Right Thing to Do?
Asked by W.S. from Chicago
on May 28, 2008
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As an older mama of a pre-schooler, there was no graduation when my middle son finished pre-school (and my oldest didn't go to pre-school). We are proud of our four-y...
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- I agree with Lena. It would look like you were fishing. I know I would feel that way if I received a formal announcement. I think you should email the pictures to...
- Everyone likes pictures - even if you want to buy some business card magnets at Office Max or Office Depot and attach a wallet size picture to it, so that people can p...
- My personal opinion is that preschool graduation is ovet the top and unnecessary. Our daughter just "graduated" too, next year Kindergarten. So, that graduation will...
Etiquette Queston About Birth Announcements
Asked by R.R. from New York
on July 9, 2009
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I will hopefully be delivering my second child at the end of this month. I plan on sending out birth announcements to friends, family and business colleagues. I absolu...
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- if you have everything you need, then just state that on the announcement. ie.. we are excited to share the news with you of the arrival of our little bundle of joy....
- Hi R., You could say "in lieu of gifts, please donate to (your favorite charity)" perhaps a charity that helps children. A.
- In celebration Please send all gifts to your favorite charity....thank you.
Graduation Pictures
Asked by K.C. from Raleigh
on May 28, 2009
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I have 2 sons ages 5 and 4. My 5 yr old will graduate from kindergarten next week. He attended preschool and also had a graduation ceremony from preschool. My 4 yr ...
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- if you have been teaching him then make up a diploma for him (im sure you can find one online to print) and do pictures maybe even have a few family members over to ce...
- This message may sound harsh, but life isn't fair. I personally think that having pix taken of the 4-year-old in cap and gown is absurd. He may feel left out or dece...
- I don't think I'd use the cap/gown (for the same reason you feel hesitant about it - they weren't actually 'his' . . . ), however he's old enough to ask HIM what he'd...
College Graduation Etiquitte
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on April 14, 2009
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Who should be invited to out of town college graduation? Who will be responsible for hotel charges/ meals?
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- I wouldn't invite any relatives to the ceremony. Have his party at home where everyone can attend. If it is really important to someone to be at the ceremony, they w...
- I haven't dealt with this but I think it would be nice to have the siblings and grandparents there and paying for the grandparent's hotel room, if monetarily feasible,...
- Wow--what college is that where each graduate has that many tickets? Be sure to check on this before you invite. Goodness, I think 6 hours is a long way to travel if...
Graduation Questions- I Don't Know How This Works!
Asked by C.D. from Columbia
on May 5, 2011
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Hi everyone! My daughter is graduating soon and I am trying to get the announcements sent out, but I need some etiquette advice! One question is, do graduating seniors...
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- I agree with Victoria W.
- Not having consulted an etiquette book on the matter, I would say that: 1) You do not need to send announcements to fellow graduating seniors. They are well aware of...
- I am in the same boat. My son graduates in June. I have the announcements in my car ready to mail out today. I don't know about you but that stuff ISN'T cheap!!!! ...
Party/Gifts For an 8Th Grade Graduation?
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on May 29, 2011
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My daughters graduate from 8th grade the week after next. I had not intended to have a party (for a few reasons). My plan was to attend their graduation with a few clo...
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- Hi K., I am a bit late responding. I am amazed how parents want to through such a huge party for 8th grade. My son is graduating at the end of June and we are having ...
- My brother has his 8th grade graduation on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything about parties or gifts. We are attending the ceremony, then taking him and a couple friends...
- Our school has an awards ceremony for the 20% of kids (although anyone can attend) receiving an award. Afterward is a dance/party for the class members only with teac...
Is a Graduation Gift Required?
Asked by H.A. from Waterloo
on May 15, 2008
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Hi all! Getting into graduation season, I really thought I only knew one kid who was graduating (our neighbor kid down the street, who is such a gem). But then I start...
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- If you don't know them much, I'm assuming you wouldn't be going to the party. In that case, I don't think a gift is required. I think a congratulations card will suf...
- I don't like graduation parties. I think the grad is usually only worried and thinking about how much money am I getting. I've seen kids easily get over a grand in a f...
- I've never been one to feel obligated to give gifts myself, but I do think it's nice to send a card with your heartfelt congratulations, and nothing more. If you're g...
High School Graduation Gift Etiquette
Asked by S.W. from Phoenix
on June 11, 2008
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Alright I need to hear from some of you, I have received 2 High School graduation announcements and am not sure what the proper gift would be. One is a friend's daugh...
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- Hi Shelley- My husband is in the ministry, so we know tons of people, and everyone invites us to everything, graduations, weddings, etc. Unless they are close family...
- Hi S., I had 4 sons graduate HS and go on to college. An elderly neighbor would always bring them a beautifully packaged Parker pen or pen set. They used them all t...
- This may sound weird, but my favorite graduation gift was a laundry basket and some detergent that I got from a friend. I was going away to college and definitely need...
