An open house is an everyone s invited party friends, relatives, neighbors, your parent s friends, whomever. Open houses are typically held in the afternoon, and light refreshments are the general rule. Open houses can be held in your home or a local restaurant, hotel or club. Parents and graduate should stand together to greet their guests as they arrive. Open House cards can be inserted in your Announcements or mailed separately.
Graduation parties are for close friends, acquaintances and special guest.
You and your parents should decide whether to invite children of close friends or relatives. If you choose to invite them, address invitations to Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and Family. Invitations should be mailed separately from graduation announcements. Remember to give the invitee the option not to bring a gift. Make it clear whether or not a meal is planned, especially if the party is in the evening.