Sweet 16 Party Ideas
For many girls, the sweet 16 party is going to be one of the highlights of their childhood (or the quinceanera at 15). It’s a time to go all out to create the most amazing birthday bash you can possibly manage.
If you’re searching for unique sweet 16 party ideas then you’ve come to the right place.
Sweet 16 Themes
Playing with themes is a great way to help set your sweet sixteen party apart from the one that all the other girls will be having this year.
If your daughter’s birthday is in February then you could go with a Mardi Gras theme, complete with beads, masks, and hurricane mocktails. Serve up some po-boys and, as they say in South Louisiana, “you be laughin’.”
If you have a winter child, then a winter wonderland sweet sixteen theme can be a wonderful choice.
You can also center the party theme around your daughter’s favorite colors, or you can go with hobbies. Sweet sixteen glow parties are also all the rage this year.
Sweet 16 Party Ideas at Home
Some parents compete to try to make their sweet sixteen parties more and more outlandish. They rent giant venues and treat it almost like a wedding.
Yet you don’t have to do that to make the day special. Collaborate with your daughter’s friends to set up a surprise party at home and the day can be just as meaningful. In fact, this may be your last chance to really set one up: after they turn sixteen it’s almost impossible to keep a party a secret.
Sweet 16 Birthday Ideas on a Budget
Save a lot of money by keeping the party in the home, but really punch up the theme to make it festive. Cook all of your own food.
Do those two things and you’ll honestly tackle the two biggest expenses associated with sweet sixteen parties.
If you’re crafty, consider making some of your own decorations as well. If you can’t, don’t worry. Decorations are rarely very expensive and you can do a lot of creative things with a very small budget.
Sweet 16 Party Decorations
Balloons, napkins, plates, and confetti that say 16 or have ones and sixes on them are easy to find. If your child’s friends would enjoy wearing them there are also headbands with the number 16 on the bopper. You can make your child queen for a day with a tiara or a sash.
Adding a balloon arch where teens can take photographs and selfies is always a big hit.
Put together a rocking playlist and clear some dance floor space, too! If you can, enlist your birthday girl’s BFF to get the playlist made and to come up with ideas for activities. They’ll have a better idea of what your daughter will want to do than you will, and can help you ensure that none of the festivities embarrass your child for being a little too young or a little too stodgy.
Don’t miss your chance to throw the party of a lifetime!
While putting together a sweet sixteen party can seem intimidating it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really show your child you care. Don’t be afraid to brainstorm some ideas or to think outside the box a little bit. You might find the right ideas on Pinterest or after talking to your child’s friends.
Once you know what kind of sweet sixteen party you’re going to be putting together, don’t wait! Head on down to Paper Plus at 1629 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA to get all the supplies you’ll need to throw an amazing party.
