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Graduation Party

Next Stop: UTA

An Orange & Blue At-Home Graduation Celebration for a Future UT Arlington Maverick

Event Type

Graduation Party

Location

Houston, Texas

Guest Count

30 Guests

What We Handled

Concept & Creative DirectionCustom SignageBalloon InstallationCatering CoordinationBar Setup & StaffingEntertainment BookingDay-of ManagementVendor CoordinationLinen & RentalsPhotography CoordinationFull Breakdown & Cleanup

The Celebration

Maverick Bound

Orange, blue, and plenty of school spirit transformed this family home into a graduation celebration honoring one major milestone & an exciting next chapter at UT Arlington.

The Backyard

Home, Completely Transformed

The backyard became party central with lounge areas, bold balloon installations, custom signage, and celebratory details extending the experience from inside the home all the way to the pool.

The Details

From Panther to Maverick

Personalized details connected where he’s been with where he’s headed, celebrating his St. Pius X years alongside the orange and blue of his future at UT Arlington.

The Menu

A Spread Worth Celebrating

A colorful graduation spread kept guests coming back for more, with fresh bites, crowd favorites, and playful presentations woven into the orange-and-blue theme.

The Experience

Leave Your Mark

An interactive guest station gave friends and family a chance to add something personal to the day, creating a keepsake from everyone who came to celebrate what’s next.

The Event Film

See it come to life.

The Gallery

Every moment, designed.

The Entertainment

The room stayed moving.

A surprise changes the whole room. Choose moments guests will still bring up after the party.

01

The Headliner

TEMPORARY TATTOO ARTIST

Gave guests custom temporary tattoos for a playful, personalized party keepsake.

02

The Surprise

SHRINKY DINK STATION

Let guests design their own colorful creations to shrink, take home, and remember the celebration.

03

The Energy

CARICATURE ARTIST

Created one-of-a-kind portraits for guests, doubling as entertainment and a take-home favor.

Life at the Party

The energy, caught in real time.

Guest reactions, dance-floor moments, and the details that made the room feel alive.

The Investment

What does an event like this cost?

This investment reflects the full-service planning and production scope Poppin Social managed for this celebration, including creative direction, design, vendor coordination, and event-day execution.

Scope note. The figure shown reflects the Poppin Social scope for this celebration. Venue, catering, and other event costs vary by project.

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$35,000+

Starting Investment

30 Guests

This Celebration

Built to Brief

Planning Approach

Full-Service Production

Poppin Social Scope

The Menu

At The Table

Next Stop: UTA

Welcome to a graduation celebration hosted by Poppin Social in Houston, Texas.

01 / Passed Bites

A Little Something to Start

Bourbon-glazed salmon bites, salmon crostini, fresh fruit and basil shooters, veggie hummus cups, teriyaki meatballs, and mini avocado toast offered something for everyone.

02 / Pasta Bar

Made Your Way

Penne, fettuccine, and bow tie pasta were paired with Alfredo, pesto, marinara, and dietary-friendly sauce options, plus chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and an assortment of toppings.

03 / Signature Mocktails

Cheers to What's Next

Blue Horizon, Maverick Sunset, and The Next Chapter brought blue raspberry lemonade, tropical citrus, and strawberry lime flavors to a colorful alcohol-free bar inspired by the graduate.

04 / Dessert

The Sweet Send-Off

An assortment of delicate macarons gave guests one last celebratory bite, a sweet finish to an afternoon all about the graduate's next chapter.

Poppin Social Experience Story: Next Stop: UTA

Poppin Social Experience Architecture

Poppin Social provided experience architecture for this vibrant graduation party in Houston, Texas. The team transformed a family home into a spirited milestone celebration featuring a bold orange and blue color palette. The backyard design included comfortable lounge areas and striking balloon installations surrounding the pool. Guests enjoyed a custom pasta bar and signature mocktails like the Maverick Sunset. The experience was elevated with interactive entertainment, including a caricature artist and a temporary tattoo station. Our comprehensive event design ensured each agreed detail, from the St. Pius X tributes to the UT Arlington theme, celebrated this significant next chapter beautifully.

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