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Grad party...for myself?
After 8 years spent in college, I am (FINALLY) about to graduate. I want a celebration of that fact that I am done, but I feel uncomfortable throwing a party for myself. I would like have a casual get together party outdoors, just celebrating that I'm done and thanking people for standing by me, but I am fighting that feeling of "HEY LOOK AT ME, LET'S CELEBRATE ME!" that comes with throwing myself a party.
Obviously I am a grown woman who lives with H, and my parents played no part in "getting me through college", so they wouldn't be throwing the party (which is typically who hosts). Should I just scrap the large gathering idea and celebrate with Hubbs, or is it proper etiquette to invite people over to celebrate an adult's graduation?
Re: Grad party...for myself?
This. Just have your DH be the official host.
This. Just have your DH be the official host.
dh can throw the party for you (even if you plan it).
Congrats!!
It's a huge occassion, and I'm sure your family and friends would love to celebrate your accomplishment.
Have DH put his name as the host -- or, just leave the host's name off and make it sound like it's being "thrown" by a group of people: "Come join us to celebrate msSpina's graduation from..."
You can have a party! When I got my AA last year my husband wanted to throw a party and I said no wait until I get my BA and then we will have a big party. I know all my friends are excited about it already and it's not near time yet for me to be done! It is a HUGE accomplishment and needs to be celebrated regardless of who throws the party!
When I got my doctorate, we did the exact thing pps are suggesting. I planned it and cooked for it but DH sent out the evites and was the official host. No said anything about it so I'm assuming that was acceptable to everyone.
You can word the invite like "Susan just graduated and is excited for a life free from exams and overpriced textbooks! Join us for drinks and dinner to help us celebrate!" that would help you avoid the weird feeling plus help your guests understand that no gifts are expected. It's more "Whoo hoo, I'm done!" than "Look at me!"
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For my second degree, this was also my case. I hope that you have a great party! Congrats!
This. If you want to have a party for yourself the invitation needs to be coming from DH and implying that he is the host and the one who is getting everyone together for the event.
Its fine to have a party for such an occasion. Are you sending out actual invitations or using an e-vite? If you are concerned with proper etiquette, it isnt proper etiquette to have an invitation coming from only you, to celebrate you. Just a simple change of wording like:
"Join us for a BBQ
to celebrate "insert name" graduation from "insert college"
Time, Date, Location
RSVP to: "insert DH contact information"
Hope you have a great party!