A pivotal moment in the life of any adult or young adult, graduation signifies success, achievement, and all the hardwork it took to get you there. If a loved one or a member of your family is about to graduate this summer, why not celebrate with them by throwing them a party or treating them to something really special?

Depending on the person who’s graduating, you can customise your celebrations to suit them. So, whether they’d prefer to do something small or go all out with a big celebration, here are a few ideas that’ll make this moment really special.

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Why celebrate

Before we get into the gift ideas, many people might be wondering ‘Why celebrate at all?’ For anyone who has graduated, they will know how much work it takes to get to the graduation podium. To get there, you have to sacrifice an awful lot and focus solely on your studies. Celebrating this marks the end of these sacrifices and welcomes in the good times.

It’s also a great excuse to get the family back together. Life being what it is, you’ll know how difficult it is to organise a get-together, so take this opportunity, get dressed up, and have a jolly good time. 

Celebrate together

Graduation isn’t the same without your fellow students. All of you have worked hard to get to this point, so invite them all so you can celebrate your combined achievements together.

It could be something lowkey like a picnic in the park or something rowdier like a festival where you can really let your hair down. Whatever you choose, get everyone involved!

Give gifts

If you’re the proud parent or partner of a grad, why not mark the occasion with a beautiful gift that they will treasure forever? When it comes to graduation etiquette and the kind of gift you want to give, think about what is most meaningful to the grad. If they like pretty things, gift them with a stunning pair of diamond earrings. If they’re not one for those kinds of things, you can treat them to an experience.

Regarding the budget, that’s also up to you. If you are a close relative like a parent or sibling, you might want to spend a little more. As for more distant relatives, spending £20 or so is perfectly acceptable.

 Take a trip

There’s no better way to mark the end of a stressful period than with a nice, relaxing holiday. Whether you decide to go away with your family, friends, or even coursemates, choose your destination with the kind of holiday you’d like in mind. From non-stop partying to adventure holidays and relaxed days at the beach, Europe is packed with incredible destinations.