North Carolina State University is my beloved alma mater thus I had to kick off the university graduation party board posts with red and white!
Create your tablescape with large round cherry colored plates by Jollity & Co. Top them with Daydream Society’s frenchie striped dessert plates in candy apple red. Tie it together with a cherry cup and the frenchie striped large napkin topped with a strutting Tuffy beverage napkin! Go with simple red plastic cutlery.
We recently purchased this contact chalk paper roll to use as a table runner and I loved how it turned out. It comes with regular chalk and a chalk marker. I used the marker to write things like “Why not us?” and “GO PACK!” on ours to celebrate the Wolfpack men’s and women’s basketball teams in their 2024 NCAA Tournament runs! Two final four finishes for Wolfpack Nation- we are so proud! I love all things custom and this is the ultimate way to customize your table runner! I placed the adult-sized foam finger in the center of our table as a centerpiece, but a couple of mini foam hands plugged into a beautiful red and white flower arrangement would be so fun! My children love the mini pennant flags. I attached balloon sticks from Amazon to make them easier to hold. These could also be used in a floral arrangement.
I love the landmark platter from Wolfpack Outfitters. Your graduate will love being reminded of the memories made at each of these landmarks! While I am a fan of professional balloon installations for big events, if you opt to DIY, these Tuffy face balloons filled with helium and tied with ribbon would be a nice option. You could also add a handful of them to a balloon arch- that is what I did for our tournament party!
I wanted to leave you with a gift idea for your graduate. I chose sharp looking tumblers in black and white! I have several Simple Modern tumblers and can attest to their quality. I love how easy they are to wash. I am partial to the old Tuffy proudly engraved on these tumblers too- so glad NC State has fully brought him back! Happy graduation to my fellow alumni and forever and always GO PACK!!!
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Here’s a flashback to my happy ending in red and white! My family sure looks great in red!
