Decorate with Advice. Graduation marks a big step. Offer up advice to your grad as you wish them future success. Ask guests to fill out advice cards and decorate your party space with them.

The age group doesn't matter—a graduation party is all about celebrating a new phase in life. You can do that with a slew of grilling recipes or a comforting casserole that feeds a crowd.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is graduating from high school, but she does not want a party. I would still like to send out graduation cards to help celebrate her achievement, but I don’t know ...