Sweet 16 parties are a common celebration.
Sweet 16 parties are a common celebration for girls in the United States. These parties are usually extravagant and involve all of the birthday girl's friends and family. However, they can also be held as smaller celebrations with only the birthday girl's closest friends. There is a variety of fun party ideas for you to consider when throwing a sweet 16 birthday party. Does this Spark an idea?
Cosmic Bowling
Many bowling alleys offer cosmic bowling at night. This is when the entire alley is lit with brightly colored black lights. Alleys also offer birthday party packages that include bowling for the group, pizza or hot dogs, sodas, and a private party room. This is a fun and playful party idea that is appropriate for both sexes. Decorate the private party room with tablecloths, streamers and balloons in the birthday girl's favorite colors. Give the guests glow-in-the-dark bracelets and necklaces as favors.
Backyard Luau Party
A backyard luau party is another fun idea that is appropriate for both sexes. Turn the backyard of your home into a tropical luau with lei flowers, palm tree cutouts and tiki torches. Have grass skirts and silk leis for all of the guests upon arrival. For food, try out a Hawaiian barbecue recipe such as pineapple chicken alongside a tropical fruit salad filled with pineapples, mangoes and kiwis. Offer mocktails to the guests, as many of them will be under the legal drinking age. Virgin strawberry margaritas and pina coladas are easy to make and taste great without alcohol. These drinks will also fit the theme of a Hawaiian luau. To celebrate the birthday girl, have a Hawaiian flower crown made for her using real flowers to wear during the party.
Casino Night
Turn your living room or basement into a Las Vegas-style casino for the birthday girl and her guests to spend the evening in. Decorate the room using red, black and white tablecloths, balloons and streamers, alongside playing-card-themed cutouts. Arrange different games around the room, such as craps, blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em. Party rental companies offer roulette tables that you can lease for the night. Give each guest a set amount of playing chips at the start of the party, and offer small prizes that they can trade in their winnings for at the end of the night.
Girls Only Spa Night
Have the birthday girl invite her closest female friends over for a night of pampering and relaxation. Set up different spa stations for pedicures, manicures and facials. If your budget allows, have a massage therapist come to the party for an hour or two to give each guest a massage. Rent a variety of romantic comedies for the girls to watch after the spa treatments are over.
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