Graduation season is right around the corner, and whether you’re celebrating a high school send-off or a college milestone, you want your party to stand out. One easy way to bring a little extra flair and unforgettable atmosphere? Dry ice. With its signature fog effect and versatility, dry ice can transform your graduation party from ordinary to extraordinary.
At Baker’s Dry Ice in Jackson, MI, we love helping families and event planners get creative. Here are a few fun and dramatic ways to use dry ice at your graduation party:
Fog-Filled Centerpieces
Looking for an eye-catching centerpiece that goes beyond balloons and flowers? Try placing a small bowl or glass container inside a decorative vase or jar. Fill the inner bowl with warm water and a few small chunks of dry ice. The fog will spill out like magic, creating a mystical effect that draws attention without overpowering the table.
Bonus idea: Add color by placing LED lights or glow sticks underneath the container for a glowing, otherworldly look—especially great for evening parties.
Dessert Table Drama
Your dessert table is already delicious—now make it dazzling. Use dry ice to create fog under cake stands, around cupcake towers, or inside glass bowls of candy. For safety, keep the dry ice contained and out of direct contact with the treats, but allow the fog to cascade across the table like a sugary dream.
Grad Cap Cake Tip: Place a small container with dry ice inside a hollow section of a graduation cap cake stand for a fun visual twist!
Smoking Mocktails & Punch Bowls
Want to impress your guests with drinks that look like they came from a science lab or wizard school? Carefully drop a small piece of dry ice into a punch bowl or use food-safe dry ice cages in individual drinks. As the fog rolls out of the cups, your guests will be snapping photos and coming back for seconds.
Important safety reminder: Never serve dry ice directly in a drink that someone might swallow. Always use tongs and follow safety guidelines when handling dry ice.
Whether you're throwing a backyard bash or a formal graduation celebration, dry ice is an easy and affordable way to make it feel extra special. Just a few pounds can turn your party into a fog-filled wonderland that your grad—and your guests—will remember for years to come.
Need help figuring out how much dry ice you’ll need or how to use it safely? Reach out to Baker’s Dry Ice in Jackson, MI! We’re happy to answer your questions, offer advice, and help make your event truly unforgettable.
