| Turning 16 is a big deal. It means that you get to | | | | of different party themes. Other fun activities |
| drive and that you're heading closer to adulthood. | | | | include hiring a tarot card reader to tell everyone's |
| Make sure your modern coming-of-age ceremony | | | | fortunes, renting a limo to take everyone out on |
| is a memorable one by planning your party around | | | | the town, hiring a dance teacher to give a dance |
| a fun theme, using cool decorations, and having | | | | lesson that fits in with your theme, and having a |
| some fun activities in store. | | | | henna tattoo artist come in to give everyone |
| Sweet 16 Ideas | | | | unique henna tattoos. |
| Some surefire themes that will guarantee your | | | | When lighting the cake at sweet 16 parties, make |
| guests a good time are the luau theme, a wig | | | | it a memorable ritual by honoring 16 different |
| party, a masquerade, Mardi Gras, disco fever, the | | | | people who are important to the birthday guy/gal |
| car theme, and the princess theme. People in this | | | | and have each candle lit by a different person at |
| age range love to dress up, listen to music, and | | | | the party. Some songs that are time tested hits |
| dance so any party that involves getting into | | | | at teen parties are Can't Touch This by MC |
| costume will be a big hit. It's easier to plan your | | | | Hammer, Sixteen Candles by The Crests, and |
| party once you decide on an appropriate theme | | | | Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen by Neil Sadaka. |
| because decisions about decorations, centerpieces, | | | | Some sweet 16 ideas for decorations include using |
| food, music, etc. will come naturally after that. | | | | candy to adorn your home. For example, you can |
| For disco-themed sweet 16 parties, have your | | | | tie lollipops to ribbons and hang them from the |
| guests dress in funny 70s outfits and have a | | | | ceiling, use gumdrops to make garlands, and fill |
| great 70s soundtrack booming on your stereo. | | | | bowls with candy and place them all around your |
| You can decorate with a disco ball, strobe light, | | | | home. Candy decorations put the "sweet" into |
| fog machine, sparkly streamers, and hold a 70s | | | | sweet 16. If you are getting your driver's license, |
| dance contest complete with a prize for the | | | | make sure to commemorate the occasion with |
| winner. At a luau party the girls can dress up in | | | | fun car decorations. You can decorate your home |
| hula skirts and the guys can wear Hawaiian shirts. | | | | with posters of luxury cars and give your guests |
| You can serve delicious tropical punch, pineapple | | | | car key chains as party favors. |
| pork chops, teriyaki, and sweet potatoes. Make | | | | So there you have it. Incorporate these ideas into |
| sure you have leis to give to your guests and | | | | your sweet 16 to make it an unforgettable |
| decorate your home with tropical flowers and | | | | experience for you and your guests. Make sure |
| colorful streamers. Back yards are the best | | | | your party is colorful and crazy so everyone lets |
| location for a luau party. Find Hawaiian music CDs | | | | loose and has a great time. There are many fun |
| at your local library to play for your luau party. | | | | themes you can use for sweet 16 parties so get |
| Fun sweet 16 ideas for party activities include | | | | creative and find a theme that suits your |
| limbo contests and karaoke contests. These | | | | interests and those of your guests. |
| contests are versatile and can fit with a number | | | | |