| If your teenager is anything like the teenagers on | | | | red carpet entrance and photographers acting as |
| MTV’s ‘My Super Sweet 16’ you’ll need | | | | ‘paparazzi’ to make your guests feel like super |
| to take out a second mortgage on your home to | | | | stars when they enter your party. You might even |
| afford their party. In reality, sweet 16 parties are | | | | consider your own awards ceremony for ‘best |
| becoming more sophisticated, but you don’t need | | | | dressed’ ‘best smile’ ‘smartest’ and |
| to break the bank. Here are a few fun, hip ideas for | | | | whatever else you can come up with. |
| stellar party invitations and spectacular sweet 16 | | | | High tea |
| parties | | | | For a truly unique experience, ditch the glitz and glam |
| Book, television, movie themed party | | | | party altogether. Gather your ‘young ladies’ with |
| There are lots of great pop-culture icons that would be | | | | a party invitation for high tea. This elegant affair can be |
| perfect for a Sweet 16 party invitation and theme. Get | | | | a chance to enjoy the company of a few close |
| your guests excited for a vampire party with a | | | | friends without the crowd and loud music. It may seem |
| ‘Twilight’ theme. Or reach the fashionistas on | | | | low-key, but that is the whole point. Keep things mellow |
| your list with a hip ‘Gossip Girl’ party. Whatever | | | | and really treasure the time you’re spending with |
| your teen is idolizing at the moment can be a great, hip | | | | your sweet 16 and her best girlfriends. |
| theme for their party. For best results, ask the birthday | | | | Menu based themes |
| girl before you commit to a theme or invitation. Styles | | | | Maybe your teen loves Chinese food? Or can’t go |
| can change so quickly, make sure you’re not | | | | two days without a Mexican treat? Whatever her |
| planning for something that is ‘so yesterday.’ | | | | favorite food, create your theme around a robust |
| Rock and roll party | | | | ethnic menu. If pizza and pasta are on the menu, |
| Your rock and roll fantasy sweet 16 starts with a | | | | create an Italian bistro for your party. Get out the |
| rockin’ invitation. Send out VIP backstage passes | | | | sombreros and a Mariachi band for a fun fiesta. Or |
| with your party invitation and you’ll have guests in | | | | pick a luck red Chinese birthday invitation to celebrate |
| the party mood in no time. Ask the birthday to pick her | | | | with your favorite Chinese food. |
| favorite songs for dancing and for playing. You might | | | | Whatever theme you choose make sure you get the |
| want to have some ‘Rock Band’ cued up for | | | | OK from the birthday girl, it’s her party, so it should |
| an awesome party activity. | | | | be everything she wants and more. Beyond that your |
| Formal Hollywood party | | | | job is just to make sure you both have a great time. |
| Give your teen and her super-glam friends the star | | | | You only turn sweet 16 once – make it extra |
| treatment with a formal Hollywood themed party. Start | | | | special!! |
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