29 Apr Tips for Printing Graduation Announcements and Invitations
Are you ready for graduation season? Now that spring is here, it’s time to start making plans to celebrate! Once you’ve set a date for the party and planned a few details, it’s time to get printing. You’ll need to order your graduation announcement cards, invitations, and signs well in advance. Our print experts share a few tips on how to design and print graduation announcements that truly celebrate this major accomplishment.
Design Tips for Fantastic Graduation Announcements
- Find a great photo to use on the front. People will want to see a photo of the smiling graduate on the invitation. It could be your high school student’s senior photo or a shot of them posing in their soccer uniform. Or you could find a photo that’s related to their future career. For example, if you’re celebrating a college graduate who majored in biochemistry, choose a photo where they’re working in a lab coat, conducting an experiment. Also, be sure that your image has the right quality for print.
- Use accents. Pick something meaningful to your graduate and personalize the design with an accent that shows off their talents. Are they a musician? Into sports? A great cook? Instead of having a cap and tassels as an accent, consider a graphic with more relevance to your graduate’s personality.
- Repeat the design with each piece. Select a basic template and carry that theme through all the different pieces you print. This will make your graduation announcements match your invites as well as your thank you cards. And if you design all three at once, you can get them all printed at the same time!
- Include all the important details. Make sure date, time, place, and any other relevant details are easy to see. Consider including a QR code if you have a Facebook invite or a website. Link to more information you want people to know, like weather expectations, dress code, activities, food, etc.
- Share a fun fact or two about the graduate! For example, if they just accepted a position as field ecologist, why not let everyone know? Did they lead their football team to a championship? Or earn a scholarship to a prestigious university? Celebrate their accomplishments in your graduation invites!
Tips for Printing High-Quality Graduation Announcements
While online printers do offer lower prices, their quality usually matches the price. You’re also severely limited in your options for custom designs, premium paper, or special finishes. Not only will you have to wait for shipping, if anything goes wrong, chances are you’ll be talking to a chat bot and not a print expert.
In contrast, your local print shop can offer expert advice and help you choose the best finishes, card stock, and embellishments for your customized invitations. If there’s any type of problem with your print job with a local shop, you are guaranteed to speak with a real person who’s also a print professional!
Local print shops also offer higher quality paper and printing options. Choose from premium cardstock and select specialty finishes like embossing or foil stamping. You can always be sure that your color choices will be represented in their true shade. Pick up your order in person to save time and money on shipping!
Print Your Graduation Announcements Locally at Mousegraphics in Tempe
Looking for a high-quality print shop near you? Bring your designs to Mousegraphics! By opting for a local print shop, you’re choosing higher quality printing, personalized service, and endless opportunities for customization. Give us a ring, we’d love to help you make your graduation announcements and invitations as beautiful as they can be!
Images used under creative commons license – commercial use (03.31.25). Photo by Himal Rana on Unsplash.