Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Cynthia Roesner asked:






Aaah, the 16th birthday is quite a milestone in a teenager’s life.  What better way to celebrate it, then with a Sweet 16 bash!  Here are some great ideas and a helpful checklist to assist with planning a party to remember.

Checklist for a SWEET 16 Party:



Determine number of guests to invite.



Choose a theme



Choose a party location (home, banquet hall, etc.)



Choose a party menu (scroll down for some examples with recipes)



Purchase invitations and mail out at least 2 weeks prior



Purchase decorations and party favors



Choose party attire



Schedule appointment for salon for morning of party for hair/makeup



Order birthday cake and catering if applicable.



Ask friends and family to help with decorating and set up



Create a party tunes for cd player or ipod.



Salon for hair and makeup



PARTY!



Other great tips and ideas:



try a theme: luau, bowling, fiesta, pool party, a pyschedelic 60′s bash, or even a Mardi Gras theme!



Serve non-alcoholic cocktails garnished with cherries, orange slices, and the like



Hand out feather boas and tiaras to girlfriends as party favors



Create party music for your ipod using itunes.com or hire a dj



Set out disposable cameras for tabletops for great candid shots for your scrapbook!



Hire a professional to teach party guests a particular dance, ie: Bollywood Indian, Salsa, Belly Dancing, Hula Dancing, etc..



Hire a fortune teller, Caricature artist, or even a henna tattoo artist…



Order a cake using an image from when the guest of honor was a small tot.



Serve fingerfood, such as, chocolate covered strawberries, seven layer taco dip, potstickers, mini pizzas.



Have a blender handy for making up non alcoholic drinks and smoothies, garnish with mini umbrellas and fruit.



Don’t forget your camera!  What a fun scrapbook it will make!



For more great Sweet 16 party ideas, party supplies, and unique party favors, visit It’s A Party-ful Life!.



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