A masquerade ball is a good sweet 16 party idea.
When your teen reaches the age of 16, a way to celebrate this coming of age is by throwing your teen a sweet 16 birthday party. Times are changing. Teens nowadays want parties they are proud of and enjoy with their friends. Make the celebration more memorable by choosing a birthday party theme that everyone, including you, will enjoy. Does this Spark an idea?
Hollywood Party Walk Of Fame
Make your teen's sweet 16 birthday party a Hollywood theme party. Purchase posters and hang them on foam boards all throughout the venue, whether it is in your home or a party hall. A Hollywood theme party is ideal for nighttime so that your teen and her guests can show their glitz and glamour. Make your teen and the guests walk the Hollywood walk of fame by placing stanchion and ropes to the main entrance. Use a roll of red carpet, or several pieces of red carpet runners taped together, for the grand entrance. Drape a white or black fabric on a wall to serve as a backdrop for the photo shoot with the "paparazzi." Add strobe lights or halogen uplights to brighten the way. Drape black and silver tablecloths over each table. Matching black or silver chair covers for the chairs will complement the tables. Use silver place settings, and decorate the location with silver and black balloons to blend with the color scheme. A band or disc jockey will give the party more life. Playing a video montage of your teen on the projection screen will make it seem like everyone is watching a motion picture with your teen as the main star.
Luau Theme Party
For a more relaxed atmosphere, your teen may prefer an island theme such as a luau party. Pull off this theme outdoors, whether in your backyard, or at the pool or beach. Decorating a wet bar by using hay or straws will make it look like a tiki bar. Stake bamboo light torches into the ground. Use bright colors that you normally see in an island setting, such as bright orange, yellow, green and blue. Ensure everyone who attends wears island clothing, such as a Hawaiian shirt, floral summer dress or swimwear. Serve island drinks, fruit cocktails, salad, open-faced sandwiches, hotdogs and barbecue.
Masquerade Ball
For a formal theme, choose a masquerade ball. Everyone who attends the masquerade ball will don evening attire, such as gowns for girls and suit and tie for boys. Each person wears a mask, preferably Venetian mask, to complete the attire. If you can afford it, hire an orchestra to play waltz and classical music. If you are on a tight budget, a band or disc jockey playing classical music will do. Decorate with jewel tones, such as emerald green, topaz blue and ruby red to evoke the Venetian masquerade theme.
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