How to Send Graduation Gifts & Photos
11 September 2025 | Editor's Pick | Most Popular | Tips and Guides
Step by Step Guide to Send Graduation Photos and Gifts
Graduation is an exciting time of the year for both the students, and the family and friends celebrating their success! In this guide we’ll offer some tips for shipping graduation photos to people that might want them, and for sending gifts to recent graduates!
Choose the Type of Graduation Gift
Around this time of year you’ll see gift shops full of graduation-themed presents - from tiny teddies in robes and hats, to ‘Congratulations’ chocolate bars! Choosing the perfect gift all comes down to who you’re shopping for.
Are they staying away from home after uni? Then maybe a household item.
Are they continuing on with further study? You could send some fancy stationery, or personalised supplies.
Or maybe you just want something to show you’re proud, like some jewellery or a keepsake
Package Your Graduation Photos Securely
If you’ve received your graduation photos and you’d like to send some to family members, or friends, then you need to make sure they’re packaged safely so they arrive looking their best.
Parcel2Go works with reliable couriers that will work hard to keep your parcel safe, but there’s no harm in preparing beforehand!
Graduation photos can be flimsy, so make sure to use hard-backed envelopes, or wrap your photos in bubble wrap!
Why Graduation Photos and Gifts are Worth Sending
Graduation photos are a great way for friends and family to commemorate the day, and a graduation gift is a special keepsake to remind a graduate of all the hard work they put in! Graduating isn’t something you do often, so it’s nice to take up as many opportunities to celebrate this as possible!
Popular Graduation Gifts to Send
Personalised Graduation Photo Frames
It’s often nice for a graduate to keep a graduation photo for themselves, but the frames they come with can be a little bland. Frames can be decorated with names, phrases, or even images representing the successful graduate!
Graduation Photo Albums and Books
A great opportunity for a graduate to commemorate their achievements is with a photo album or book. Collect photos from the day of graduates surrounded by friends and family, and put together the memories! With all of those photos, sometimes moments can get lost, so a gift like this helps to remember how special graduation is.
Unique Graduation Photo Gifts for Grandparents
It’s no secret that a lot of grandparents like to display pictures of their grandchildren graduating, but there are more options for photos than you might think! Take a look at some of our ideas below, and remember to package your photo gifts safely – you can check out our guide for sending fragile items to make sure your photo gets there in one piece.
Photo Blocks
Photo blocks are decorative, transparent pieces that home a photo – they’re often filled with glitter, or personalised with a name or message. These are a great option for grandparents wanting to celebrate their graduates; compact, pretty, and easy to display!
Plaques
Plaques are similar to photo blocks, often featuring a graduation photo or personalised illustration. However plaques are usually thinner, and feature intricate engravings! These are a great option for grandparents with a lot of graduates on display, as they are compact enough to display alongside others. Not only that, but the engravings make for an elegant and stylish alternative.
Calendar
What’s a better personalised gift than a calendar? They’re useful, aesthetic and can be a great place to celebrate recent graduates! Grandparents can put these up anywhere in the house, with a new celebratory photo every month – they can even mark down the dates of the next graduation!
Choosing the Best UK or International Courier
We understand that graduations can’t be attended by everyone, and friends and family want to be able to show their support, no matter the distance. Parcel2Go offers plenty of shipping options with our reliable couriers, both within the UK and internationally. Get a quote for your parcel and try out our exclusively low prices – now you can deliver with ease and get back to celebrating!
Should You Choose Drop-Off or Collection?
Many of our couriers offer either a drop-off or collection service, catering to the needs of anyone that might be wanting to send a graduation gift, or photo. You can read our helpful guides and decide which delivery service will be best for you!
Track Your Parcel for Free with Parcel2Go
We are happy to offer free tracking for all of your deliveries. All you need is your reference number, which can be found in your confirmation email once you’ve ordered your delivery!