Planning a Graduation Party

Before I could blink my second child graduated from High School. She has worked very hard and overcame some unexpected obstacles during her Senior year. So we want to really celebrate her achievements with her friends, our family and friends. We decided we are going to do a Brunch in her honor. It's going to be a casual Dairy Buffet. My goal is to have everything prepared in advance so I can also enjoy visiting with all our guests. Being organized allows me to prepare and only have one or two minor snafus (need extra ingredients...). I also have started using electronic or email invites, it saves time, money and natural resources. I started sending them out five weeks in advance and as my daughter gives me her list. My next task is to compose a Menu and then use it as the basis for my shopping list. I use spreadsheets that I can save and use as a starting point for future events. Since the party is in honor of the Graduate, I will let her have input on creating the Party Menu I will start preparing the Menu three weeks before the Graduation Event. Graduation Brunch Menu Bagels Lox White Fish Cream Cheese Butter Sliced Tomatoes and Onions Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Avocado French Toast Casserole Spinach Quiche Graduation Cake Watermelon Slices Lemonade Iced Tea with Lemons and Mint This is my starting Menu but I may adjust it as the date gets closer