Things You'll Need:
- Card stock or specialty paper
- Embellishments
- Pictures
- Computer and printer
- Magazines
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Step 1
Work out the party basics. Decide when and where to have your Sweet 16 party. Determine whether you'd like your party to follow a theme such as a tea party or beach party. Figure out whether your Sweet 16 party will be a formal or casual event. All of these factor into the type of invitation you select for your Sweet 16 party. The party's details can be worked out later, but knowing the basics determines the type of Sweet 16 invitation to create.
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Step 2
Select invitation wording. Write unique, creative wording playing off the theme or type of party you're hosting. Try different phrases to determine which one fits your party's style. Formal events require formal wording such as "We request the pleasure of your attendance." Settle on informal wording for afternoon parties or more casual events. Use something like, "help us celebrate" or "join the celebration." Incorporate the guest of honor's name into the wording so guests know who the party is for.
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Step 3
Sketch a design and write down ideas. Look at examples of pre-printed invitations for inspiration. Check magazines for ideas. Select a color scheme for your party to use on the invitations. Think about embellishments or graphics to use on the invitations, especially if you're having a themed Sweet 16 party. Consider using pictures from your childhood on the Sweet 16 invitations.
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Step 4
Buy materials to construct the invitations. Select card stock or specialty paper with a pre-printed border to use for your invitations. Make sure the paper coordinates with your party's color scheme. Know how many guests you plan to invite so you can buy the correct amount of paper. Choose embellishments matching the party's theme or coordinating with your color scheme.
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Step 5
Design the invitation on your computer. Choose fonts matching your party's style. Use calligraphic fonts for formal events and fun, unusual fonts for casual parties. Select a font color matching your party's color scheme. Print one invitation to make sure the margins and text are correctly aligned. Fix any mistakes and repeat until the invitation meets your approval. Print the remaining invitations.
