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Graduation announcements can be a great way to spread the word about a very special day. Whether the celebration is for your son, who is graduating from high school or your daughter, who is graduating from college, it is fun to show pride in their accomplishments by sending out beautiful notices to your friends and family.

Start by getting an idea of how many announcements you will need to print. Flip through your holiday card list or check your address book and make a quick list of names and addresses for the mailing. You may want to add a few neighbors to the list as well.

Once you have your list it is time to turn your attention to the announcement itself. You will want to decide if this will be just a simple announcement or a combination announcement and invitation. If you are throwing a party for the graduate, consider whether or not you will want to invite everyone on your list or just a select few. That can help you shape the content of the mailer. You may even want to do two separate mailings; one for the graduation party and one that just announces the graduation.

Coming up with a design is the next step. Do you want to do a photo announcement or one that features a design and text only? Since graduates typically do not get their cap and gown until shortly before the event, it may be difficult to get a picture of them in their graduation outfit. Still, you can always take a photo of them in front of the school, or use a portrait or candid picture if you like.

The last step is deciding what type of text you want to include. You can keep the announcement simple, or do something on a more personal note, such as sharing a favorite quotation or phrase about achieving goals. You may even want to mention something about what the graduate’s future plans will be if the next step in their lives is already apparent.

Once you have an idea of who you will be sending the announcements to and what they will look like, it is time to place your order. Vistaprint.com offers a quick and easy upload process, as well as professional full-color printing, so you know that your design will look terrific. Envelopes are included in the order, and if you like, you can upgrade them to match your design as well. Everything can be completed in just a few simple steps, and then all you have to do is sit back and wait for the announcements to arrive.