So you are graduating,! It must be a very hectic as well as a busy time for you. There are lots of things and tasks that needs to be finished in order to tie up around campus.

Exams are taking up a lot of your time. But the fact is that it's the time to cherish and put out a graduation announcement to celebrate your accomplishment and share it with your loved ones.

Since you are a beginner, addressing the envelopes can be a difficult task for you. Just keep this thing in mind that while writing the address address it in a formal way. It is recommended that one should use a full title rather than short names. Implement the use of Mr. or Mrs. and the full name of the recipient. You can be a little informal inside the announcement card.

If you are sending the graduation announcement to a very close relation, then there is no need to be that formal. You can use Grandma or Grandpa, etc.

You must know as to when you are suppose to send the announcement as it is an important issue. Make sure that you send the cards 15-20 days before the graduation date.

This would give your guests ample time to make plans to attend your party. This would further provide them with ample time to call and congratulate or send their wishes to you.

Just keep this very important point in mind that ONE MUST NEVER EXPECT GIFTS AT THESE MOMENTS!

Graduation announcements are not request for gifts, so there is no need to expect gifts from those to whom you send an announcement.

In some cases, it has been seen that close relatives and family members may present you gifts or throw a party for you. If you do receive gifts, then make sure that you send them proper thank you notes, so that they don't feel bad.

Sending graduation announcements is a very nice way to celebrate your achievements and at the same time it becomes a moment to send your respect to those who helped you along the way.