How far in advance do you send graduation announcements?
two weeks
It’s acceptable for graduation announcements to arrive two weeks prior to two weeks after your graduation date. Remember, that’s just the timeline for sending the announcements. Give yourself ample time to collect all the addresses you need, as well as shop for, choose and order the stationery.
How many weeks before graduation should I send announcements?
Graduation announcements should be sent out at least two weeks before the event. If they don’t include an invitation, you can send them up to six weeks after the event. You may also consider sending out a save the date email three months before the ceremony to ensure loved ones can attend.
What do you put on the back of a graduation announcement?
WHAT DETAILS TO INCLUDE
- A PHOTO OF THE GRAD. If you’re sending your announcement after graduation,you can include a photo of the graduate in their cap and gown.
- THE GRAD’S FULL NAME. It may seem obvious but don’t forget to include your grad’s name!
- SCHOOL NAME.
- PARENTS’ NAMES.
- MAJOR OR DEGREE.
- GRADUATION YEAR.
- BACK OF CARD.
What is the purpose of graduation announcements?
Announcements inform recipients of the accomplishment and do not include an invitation to the graduation ceremony or, typically, an invitation to a party. That’s why they are traditionally mailed after the ceremony has taken place and can be sent out between the day after the graduation to up two weeks later.
What do parents give for high school graduation?
A gift of $25 is perfectly fine, and $50 would be very generous, but that would probably be the upper limit. Parents bear most of the responsibility for giving monetary graduation gifts. Parents should plan to give their son or daughter $100 to $200 or more.
How do you ask for money in graduation announcements?
Place a line at the bottom of the invitation similar to, “Your presence is a deeply appreciated gift; if you wish to help (graduate’s name) set up (his or her) first home, monetary donations will be deeply appreciated.” Accept other forms of monetary help.
What is a high school graduation announcement?
Graduation Announcements are cards used to announce you academic achievement and are different to Graduate Invites, which are the actual invitation to the actual ceremony, reception or party.
Do you put valedictorian on graduation announcements?
Most other people will find it in poor taste. The exception to this rule is when the graduating student is valedictorian, salutatorian, graduating with honors, or is receiving an honor that is directly related to the graduation ceremony or the type of diploma they will receive.