{"id":3901,"date":"2015-04-14T09:24:37","date_gmt":"2015-04-14T14:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2022-08-05T18:23:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T18:23:21","slug":"8-hot-trends-for-post-prom-and-graduation-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/8-hot-trends-for-post-prom-and-graduation-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hot Trends for Post-Prom and Graduation Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many students look forward to post-Prom parties almost as much as Prom night itself. And Senior Night or graduation parties are always memorable events that students want to be p-e-r-f-e-c-t. Give your students the best and trendiest post-Prom and graduation parties ever with these 8 hot ideas!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/feathers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3839\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Feathers-258x300.jpg\" alt=\"Anderson's Prom Feather Centerpiece Idea\" width=\"175\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Feathers-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Feathers.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. Classy and Classic D\u00e9cor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More schools and post-Prom party committees are using fresh, new ideas to decorate party spaces. While crepe streamer, centerpieces, and table skirting are still used, there are a lot of classy new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decorations<\/a> to accentuate your party space and dinner tables. Many of these classy ideas can be stored and reused for future school events.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Use fancy white and black feathers in crystal vases for an elegant centerpiece<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Beaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/curtains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curtains<\/a> are a fun alternative to metallic ones<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Extra-fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fabrics<\/a> give Prom d\u00e9cor a special sparkle<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3903\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PhotoProps-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons Prom Photo Ops and Props Ideas\" width=\"189\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PhotoProps-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PhotoProps.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Interactive Photo Props<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Give your students fun new ways to capture and share memorable moments during post-Prom or Senior Parties with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo Props<\/a>. Set up several Photo Scenes in a section of your party space, give them lots of props, hats, glasses, bow ties, etc., and let them snap tons of silly pics to post on social media.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Glow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While glow items are not necessarily new, they are getting even more popular\u2014and not just for \u201880s and retro post-Prom party themes. Use some of our unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/perfect-pairings\/glow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">glow<\/a> items for favors, novelties and d\u00e9cor for any post-Prom party or your Senior All Night Party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3619\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/BlueCandy-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons Prom Blue Candy Buffet\" width=\"228\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/BlueCandy-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/BlueCandy.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. Candy Buffets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Candy buffets became popular ideas for school events several years ago, and they are still as popular as ever. Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">candy<\/a> buffet for your post-Prom or grad party. They are easy to order for and set up; and the whole candy buffet will go over big time with your students. Candy be ordered in bulk in your theme colors so it\u2019s easy on your budget.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5.&nbsp; Movie Viewing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another trendy idea that goes well with a Hollywood party theme is movie viewing. Once your school has <strong>gotten the appropriate license to screen a movie<\/strong>, set up a huge screen and \u201ctheater\u201d where students can sit down, eat some popcorn, and watch their favorite celebs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/unique\/down-on-the-boardwalk-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3906\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Boardwalk-Theme-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons Prom Vintage Boardwalk Theme\" width=\"236\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Boardwalk-Theme-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Boardwalk-Theme.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. Vintage Carnival<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choosing a theme for post-Prom, Homecoming, or graduation parties is always fun, but does it seem like the same ideas get reused every couple of years? Change it up! Vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/carnival-and-circus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carnival<\/a> themes are super popular right now. Use decorating elements from our Down On the Boardwalk theme or Circus Spectacular theme to spark some inspiration for your vintage carnival theme.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7.&nbsp; Mixing Up Different Theme Elements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having trouble deciding on a post-Prom party or Senior Party theme? Why not have both? One example is to use decorating elements from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/casino-and-vegas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">casino<\/a> theme in one area and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paris<\/a> or movie viewing in another. Mix up decorating elements to give your students as much fun as possible for their special night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\/other\/2-in-burlap-ribbon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  alignleft wp-image-3907\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mason-jar-burlap-188x300.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons Prom Shabby Chic Burlap Mason Jar\" width=\"130\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mason-jar-burlap-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mason-jar-burlap.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">8. Rustic or Country Party Themes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the popularity of TV shows like <em>Nashville,<\/em> movies like <em>The Longest Ride<\/em> and <em>Footloose,<\/em> country western and rustic post-Prom party themes are becoming very trendy. Use decorations from our Prom On the Range theme for your party space. Or create centerpieces and favors using burlap fabric, mason jars and a little creativity.<\/p>\n<p>We can help make your post-prom and graduation parties special and memorable. Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">andersons.com<\/a> now for everything you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many students look forward to post-Prom parties almost as much as Prom night itself. And Senior Night or graduation parties<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[73,727,996],"class_list":["post-3901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-after-prom-ideas","tag-after-prom-party-ideas","tag-graduation-party-ideas"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3901"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6468,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901\/revisions\/6468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}