8 Spectacular School Formal and Graduation Ball Themes

There’s nothing more exciting than graduating from school, university or college!

Graduation is an important milestone in every young person’s life and is something that deserves to be celebrated. The best graduation parties start with a tonne of anticipation and end with a collective sense of pride and possibility. To help make this happen, consider choosing a theme that our in-house event stylists will bring to life through colour schemes, decor and even themed food and drinks to match the occasion.

Make the most of our picturesque locations and stylish venue interiors for all your Instagram snaps and add some styling upgrades like ice sculptures, photo booths and life-sized props for a truly memorable experience.

To get you inspired, we’ve brainstormed eight spectacular school formal and graduation ball themes fit for a black-tie event.

1. 1. Masquerade

      Maintain a little mystery as your guests arrive in black tie attire, masks and flamboyant accessories. Include moody lighting, flickering candles and candelabras as table centrepieces.

   2. Black and White

      A sleek and sophisticated theme that mimics Truman Capote’s famous 1966 black and white ball in New York. Use black chairs and tables cloths with standout white centrepieces.

   3. The Great Gatsby

      Rock your best 1920s inspired look while sipping on retro mocktails. Our glamorous Hyde Park venue is a no-brainer for Gatsby inspired events.

   4. Go For Gold

      Gold décor, gold dresses, gold everything. Style this event as OTT as your budget allows adding dramatic lighting to enhance the effect.

   5. Hollywood Glamour

      Oscar-worthy formal wear and a red carpet entrance will make your guests feel like stars. The lush interiors of our Hyde Park Ballroom provide the perfect setting for this theme, as does the Hollywood theatre inspired La Boheme in Western Sydney.

   6. White Party

      Elegant and luxurious, white-themed parties have a long association with socialites and celebrities. Decorate tables with white linen, smart silverware, pillar candles and mason jars, and add an all-white flower wall for ultimate impact.

   7. Starry Night

      Launch your guests into a glittering galaxy by dressing up your space with dim lighting and fairy lights galore. Simple flower centrepieces are all you need to make this theme pop.

   8. Tropical Luau

      School’s out, summer holidays are in! Wear bright Hawaiian prints, flower garlands and grass skirts and relax into island time with palm fronds, pool chairs, pineapples and tiki huts.

Got some great ideas in mind?

Here’s what to do next:

1. 1. 1. Browse our Sydney Venues and make a shortlist of your preferred spaces.
      2. Find out more about our current packages and promotions for school formals and graduation parties.
      3. Enquire online to connect with a dedicated Doltone House Coordinator and start getting those party plans underway.

Dates book out early during school formal season, so be sure to get in quick!