Sweet Sixteen Party Themes & Ideas
Turning 16 is a big event in a teen's life, so it's no wonder teens and their parents spend so much time trying to plan the perfect party to celebrate the milestone. Planning a great Sweet Sixteen party means coming up with a theme that reflects the personality, hobbies and interests of the teen. Everything from the invitations and décor down to the music selection and party favors must create a memorable experience. Does this Spark an idea?
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Candy Shop Party
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Purchase a selection of your child's favorite candy and use it to decorate your home or venue for this theme. Large candy cut-outs can also add to the décor. Use candy as centerpieces for the tables, by filling large vases or bowls with assorted items. During the party, have guests put together gingerbread houses and decorate them with assorted candy. Set up a candy buffet, equipped with buckets of candy, scoops and decorative treat bags guests can use to take their candy home.
Pampering Spa Party
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Invite attendees to a local spa or set up a spa area in your home. Offer professional massages, pedicures, manicures and makeup application. Serve sandwiches, fruit and vegetable platters, cupcakes, tea and lemonade. For favors, gift attendees with lip gloss, miniature nail polishes, fingernail files and body lotion.
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Slumber Party
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For a low-key party, invite a couple of guests for a slumber party at your home or rent a hotel room in the city. Stock the room with age-appropriate movies, makeup, hair products, manicure and pedicure items, journals, pens and music. Order take-out or go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. For party favors, gift guests with personalized pillows.
Scavenger Hunt Party
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Put together a scavenger hunt in your town and invite your child's friends to participate. This adventure-filled Sweet Sixteen theme teaches kids the important of teamwork and keeps them active for good portion of the celebration. With permission, hide clues in local businesses, at neighbors' houses and even outside. A favor for this type of event could be a T-shirt that says "I survived the scavenger hunt," with the date and your child's name.
Rock Star Party
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Rent out a club or lounge in your area and give your teen a rock star party equipped with a disc jockey or live band. Audition local bands to perform small sets during the event. Give attendees glow sticks and wrist bands. Serve simple foods like pizza, chicken fingers, French fries and other favorites teens will enjoy. As a favor, give each guest a gift card to purchase music online and a personalized compact disc filled with the birthday boy or girl's favorite songs.
Tea Party
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If you'd like to plan a formal event, organize a small tea for no more than 20 guests. During the party, have someone speak to the teens about proper etiquette at a formal tea. Incorporate games and prizes into the lesson to keep attendees engaged. Serve finger sandwiches, tea, lemonade and pastries. As a favor, give each guest a small, inexpensive piece of jewelry.
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