How to Word Sweet 16 Party Invitations

The last thing you want on a sweet 16 invitation is a mistake, so use a computer program with spell check.

Turning 16 is a milestone birthday. Sweet 16 birthday parties can be large affairs full of relatives and lots of friends, small events for the teens closest friends, or that fall somewhere in between. Set the right tone for the party by using the right wording on your party invitation. A very formal event calls for ceremonial wording designed with an elegant font. Casual parties can get away with funny poems written especially for the birthday girl.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Pen
• Computer
• Word-processing program
• Thesaurus (optional)
• Rhyming dictionary (optional)

Instructions

1. Make a list of things the teen used to enjoy doing as a child. Make another list of things they are looking forward to as a 16-year-old and beyond. These lists will become your reference point for when you are deciding on the wording for the sweet 16 party invitation.

2. Use a thesaurus or rhyming dictionary to extend your list with creative words or rhymes. A rhyming dictionary can be found in the reference section of the library, or you can use a free online version like RhymeZone.

3. Fill out the main party details. The time, date and place should be clear and concise. Add any other pertinent details such as what the guests should bring or wear to the party. If you are throwing a surprise sweet 16, the invitation should reinforce the fact that it is a surprise several times. You should also clearly state how guests should RSVP without letting the birthday girl find out about the party. You can include a work email or request that they send a text to your personal cell phone.

4. Open a document on your computer. Type in the essential party details. Fill out the rest of the invitation using the information and rhyming phrases gathered from brainstorming. For example, you can use something like this, "We have some big news the world should be told! Our beautiful princess is turning 16 years old!" or "Goodbye to braces, pigtails and toys! Hello, driving, parties and boys!"

References

• Invitation Consultants: Invitation Wording Sample

Resources

• RhymeZone: Rhyming Dictionary