10 unique graduation announcement
ideas & trends

We have seen arches universally be a popular theme across many announcements and invitations this year. This trend is also happening in the graduation cards. This design element can be achieved through cropping the picture to an arch shape like this Geo Duo by Pixel and Hank. Another option is to choose an arch card shape to the design. Twinkle by Stacey Day is a good example of a design that works really well with this trending card shape.

This creative graduation announcement idea allows students show off how far they have come. This is not only talking about achievements, but also the challenges and harships that happened along the way. In highlighting this journey, we are also remembering all people that motivated them and inspired them.

Make a statement with a graduation announcement featuring bold typography. With news this exciting, why not make your graduation announcement shout it from the rooftops? We offer an assortment of designs with body copy like “graduate” and “class of 2023.” We also have a collection of designs that let you highlight the graduates name using bold fully customizable fonts. For a really memorable announcement, add custom foil to your graduate’s name making it pop with real foil.

SHOP GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Now is the time for the class of 2023 to shine. What better way to make them feel special than with a foil-pressed graduation announcement or party invitation? Minted offers the largest assortment of foil colors to choose from. Options include gold, silver, rose gold, glittery gold, glittery silver, bronze, black, ice blue, red, and green. We also now offer mix-and-match foil, which allows graduates to pair any of these gorgeous foils with a custom card background color. For example, pair a forest green card with gold foil to highlight your school’s colors in an elegant and personal way. Make your announcement even more special by adding these foil colors to any customizable text like the grad’s name, school year, or area of study.

SHOP FOIL-PRESSED GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

The preppy look is a classic style that originated in the Ivy League schools in the United States during the 1950s. A good start for this style is to plan your photo outfits. Polo, oxford shirts, khakis, blazers in traditional colors like grey, navy, white, beige are some options.

For a preppy card, choose a graduation announcement design that is not flashy or overly trendy. The card should look simple, clean, but polished. Some patterns, such as stripes, checks, and plaids, can also add a unique accent to the card. Since this style emphasizes quality, choose thicker cardstocks like Minted's DoubleThick paper to elevate the overall look and feel of the card. Finish off with a wax seal on the envelope for a classic touch.

SHOP PREPPY GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

And what a hassle it was this year! The tassel is a special icon when it comes to graduation. Worn on top of the cap (or “mortar board”), the graduate repositions the tassel from the right side to the left to signify the transition from one chapter to the next. Include this important icon in your graduation announcement and choose a foil color that ties to your school colors. Some of our favorite designs featuring tassels include Tassel Arch by Corinne Malesic, Fringe by Lauren Chism and Minimalist Tassel by Stacey Meacham.

Show off your sense of humor with a Minted design featuring funny sentiments. Some of our favorites include:

• "someone graduated"
• “Doctor in the House”
• “I graduated. It's kind of a big deal.”

If you are earning a special certification or higher education degree, Minted has graduation announcements with clever copy uniquely suited for these special achievements too: Earning a master’s degree? “ Mastered It” is a playful way to announce this achievement.

Classic designs emanate elegance. In the case of choosing a classic graduation announcement card, the key is to keep it simple and draw the attention straight to the grad picture. Play around with the foil color or card shape for an elevated feel.

Finish off with a wax seal on the envelope as a classic and special element to the whole suite.

SHOP CLASSIC GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHERE TO GET STARTED

1. Get the graduation pictures taken.

Whether you hire a professional photographer or kindly ask your friends to take shots for you, this is a big milestone that definitely needs to be captured. Get some tips and photo ideas with the whole family and closed friends.

2. Personalize a graduation announcement and/or invitation design.

Browse unique grad announcement design and personalize the template with your pictures, name, school, etc. If you are unsure which design will best complement your photo, use Minted’s easy photo-styling service for free. Simply text your photo to 22737, complete our brief style survey, and our team of Minted design stylists will text you back 5 graduation announcement designs selected and styled with your photo for free!

3. Upload your recipient list for a free envelope addressing.

Each Minted's grad announcement and invitation design comes with envelopes in a matching style. We also offer free recipient addressing on the envelopes. Simply upload the recipient names with their addresses to your Minted account.

4. Check out and be excited for your order to come to your door.

Once your cards come, you can easily assemble the main card and the insert card to the envelope. Put the stamp and mail them.