20 Graduation Photo Centerpiece Ideas
Pictures are the best way to celebrate the graduate, and these graduation photo centerpiece ideas are thoughtful and easy to make. Add them to your list of Graduation Party Ideas.
If you think “easy decoration ideas” means hanging up some paper streamers and that’s it, then keep reading! You can make some really simple decorations that are also super thoughtful too!
It turns out, the secret to making decorations stand out and mean more is to use photos.
You can use the photos on the dinner tables, the gift table, or to celebrate the person graduating on a table full of photos and memories.
Scroll through the list of ideas and feel free to use them in your graduation party.
In fact, you can click through to each idea to find the list of supplies and even the exact steps to take so you can replicate that idea.
Why Use Photos
Why do people hang up so many photos at graduation parties?
Since the graduation party is a chance to celebrate all their hard work, photos are the perfect way to capture the highlights from their life that led up to this moment.
The photos can be used to look back at the happiest memories. They can also be a way to say “Look how fast time flies!”
People also make graduation photo centerpieces because they are a really easy way to express love and support. As the person graduating looks at all the pictures, it’s easy to feel love and happiness.
Plus, if you’re struggling to come up with a party theme, photos can be the easy choice! Pick a color as the main theme and let the photos be the focal point.
With all of the photo products out there (and I listed a bunch of my favorites) you don’t have to do very many arts and crafts.
This will free up your time for other party planning tasks.
Must-Have Centerpiece Supplies
Before you start gathering up all the photos you can find, decide which centerpieces you want to make. Browse the list below and pick out your favorites.
Some are products that you can buy. Others are projects you can make.
Once you have a few favorites, make a list of the tools and supplies you’ll need. Every idea in my list is linked to the full tutorial.
Generally speaking, most photo centerpieces will need at least one (or a few) of the following supplies:
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- Photo Paper
- Heavyweight Cardstock
- Mason Jars
- Silk Flowers
- Buckets Or Vases
- Cricut or other Cutting Machine
Remember to search Etsy if you have time. You can probably find a crafty person online selling what you don’t have time to make.
You don’t have to make the photo centerpieces for them to be meaningful. In fact, photo candles can be something that they take with them and treasure for years to come.
Graduation Gift Ideas
Now that you know which centerpieces you’re going to use, it’s time to think about the gifts, too! Here are some lists that will save you a lot of time and searching.
- Graduation Gift Ideas For Friends
- Cheap Graduation Gifts: Heartfelt To Fun
- High School Graduation Gifts Teens Will Love
- College Graduation Gifts To Celebrate Their Achievements
- The Best Graduation Gifts To Give
You’re sure to find the perfect gift in one of those fun lists.
Are you ready to see the full list of graduation photo centerpiece ideas? Here you go! Click through to your favorites!
Graduation Photo Centerpiece Ideas
For a memorable centerpiece, gather some of your grad's favorite photos from throughout their school years and display them in unique ways. Consider creating a photo collage using mini frames, arranging them in a decorative vase, or even incorporating them into a DIY photo tree centerpiece.
Learn how to make personalized candles with your favorite photo on them using an easy packing tape transfer! This gorgeous handmade gift can be made in 15 minutes for under 5 bucks.
These glittery grad photo frames are super easy to use as table centerpieces. Just add your favorite pictures and place!
You can use old cans to create these simple table centerpieces. Add cardstock behind photos and adhere to sticks to place inside the cans.
You can add some flare to photo centerpieces but personalizing them to your graduate. Share a movie poster, a album cover, or something else they love while sharing their photo with it.
Utilize cans or jars for this photo centerpiece. Add various photos on sticks to your jars/cans. You can even add a battery operated tealight candle inside for an added touch.
Share those photos of your graduate when they were younger and their achievements as they graduated. A fun way to showcase moments with the party.
This is a new take on the classic mason jar centerpiece. Use twine to attach a small round picture of your graduate to each centerpiece and allow family take them home at the end of the event as a keepsake.
If you have sports players that are graduating, add photos of them playing along with their numbers for a personalized touch.
All you have to do for this beautiful centerpiece is add your photos and display!
You can purchase your picture frames and paint them or buy ones already in your desired colors. Add balloons or floral elements behind the frames for an added flair.
You can make these from reinforced tubing or paper towel rolls!
Display more than one photo in these bucket centerpieces. Add floor decor, tassels, or other filler elements to complete the look.
Take a regular hoola-hoop and paint it a solid color. Use greenery or regular twine and string from one side to the other. Add your photos along the twine. You can do this on a smaller scale with embroidery hoops.
Apply your photos on the outside of glasses and add a battery-operated candle inside for that glow.
This luminary is made with picture frames! See how you can create your own custom centerpiece and keepsake all in one.
Decorate your mason jars with confetti of their school colors and photos with backgrounds in the same colors.
Use thicker frames to create this photo centerpiece and add a small mirror at the bottom. You can add glitter letters and numbers to complete the look.
You only need regular candles for this DIY. You can find solid colored candles for this project at your local dollar stores for a lower cost. Find your favorite photos and start crafting!
Paint mason jars in solid colors then add your favorite photos. Seal your photos with a top coat and add flowers to your jars to complete the centerpiece.
These photo centerpieces are easy to assemble and place at any graduation event!
I hope you enjoyed this list of graduation photo centerpieces. If you did, pin it to Pinterest so you can find it later.
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