How To Hold A Safe Sweet Sixteen Party
Turning sixteen means reaching the threshold of adulthood. No longer a child and not yet a grownup, sixteen is an exciting
time. When it comes time to celebrate the actual birthday, a sweet sixteen party can be fun and games for all. Depending
on the girl's background, the event may be a private affair for close relatives, a very social thing for a friend or twenty
from school and childhood or it could be a hot 'n' happenin' teen fest that reverberates throughout the community!
Whatever the style, a sweet sixteen party should focus on the birthday girl and be a day, or night, she will remember for
the rest of her life. Elegant Destiny does just that!
Security
Gate crashing can be a problem at parties for adolescents so when you send out invitations, consider including a pass that
must be presented upon entry. Ask invited guests to provide confirmation that they will be attending so that you can make
up a list to check off as they arrive. Security is something that parents often overlook as it can seem a little alarmist but it's
an excellent insurance policy that keeps the festivities fun and not vulnerable to overzealous mischief-makers. A sweet
sixteen party won't have the innocence of your little girl's fifth birthday but there's no need to invite trouble either.
Alcohol
Sixteen is when youths will experiment with all kinds of different things but keeping guests safe and healthy is a prime
concern for parents. Alcohol should be off limits to youngsters at a sweet sixteen party and provided only to adults over
the age of 21. Why not consider instead setting up a bar and making available 'mocktails', non-alcoholic versions of
grownup cocktails. Teen guests will love being offered fruit juices, sparkling grape juice and crushed ice served up in
fancy glasses. Have on hand plenty of supplies such as swizzle sticks, cocktail umbrellas and even glasses with
sugarcoated rims for extra authenticity. Make up sophisticated centrepieces to add another adult touch to the decorations.
Music
As well as choosing the decorations and favors, your teen is the perfect person to consult on the choice of music to be
played at her sweet sixteen party. Sure, it may not be your cup of tea but this is her day, after all. Let the kids dance the
night away to the tunes that mean something to them, but be conscious of the noise level. Too loud and you might be
inviting the attendance of people in uniform. It can be a great idea to inform your neighbors of the event in advance,
mostly as a measure of courtesy but also so they can plan around the noisy evening if they feel the need to. After all, this
is not your average housewarming party; teens love an energetic atmosphere and regardless of the volume of the music,
there's bound to be a bit of noise. You'll find if you clue your neighbors in beforehand, they'll be good sports about the
goings-on. Elegant Destiny only plays edited cuts meaning radio versions of todays more graphic music.
Supervision
As the organizers of the sweet sixteen party, you are responsible for the wellbeing of the young guests who will attend.
Plan on making one adult available per about five guests so that there is someone to keep an eye out for the duration of the
party. With hormones on high at this age, and a festive atmosphere running for hours, other parents will be reassured to
know that there will be adequate supervision.
It can be somewhat poignant when you realize your daughter is making the graduation from little girl in cute dresses and
pigtails to young lady in jeans and a stylish ponytail, but you should have a blast at her sweet sixteen party too. After all,
she'll always be your daughter and there are many more exciting milestones ahead.
Turning sixteen means reaching the threshold of adulthood. No longer a child and not yet a grownup, sixteen is an exciting
time. When it comes time to celebrate the actual birthday, a sweet sixteen party can be fun and games for all. Depending
on the girl's background, the event may be a private affair for close relatives, a very social thing for a friend or twenty
from school and childhood or it could be a hot 'n' happenin' teen fest that reverberates throughout the community!
Whatever the style, a sweet sixteen party should focus on the birthday girl and be a day, or night, she will remember for
the rest of her life. Elegant Destiny does just that!
Security
Gate crashing can be a problem at parties for adolescents so when you send out invitations, consider including a pass that
must be presented upon entry. Ask invited guests to provide confirmation that they will be attending so that you can make
up a list to check off as they arrive. Security is something that parents often overlook as it can seem a little alarmist but it's
an excellent insurance policy that keeps the festivities fun and not vulnerable to overzealous mischief-makers. A sweet
sixteen party won't have the innocence of your little girl's fifth birthday but there's no need to invite trouble either.
Alcohol
Sixteen is when youths will experiment with all kinds of different things but keeping guests safe and healthy is a prime
concern for parents. Alcohol should be off limits to youngsters at a sweet sixteen party and provided only to adults over
the age of 21. Why not consider instead setting up a bar and making available 'mocktails', non-alcoholic versions of
grownup cocktails. Teen guests will love being offered fruit juices, sparkling grape juice and crushed ice served up in
fancy glasses. Have on hand plenty of supplies such as swizzle sticks, cocktail umbrellas and even glasses with
sugarcoated rims for extra authenticity. Make up sophisticated centrepieces to add another adult touch to the decorations.
Music
As well as choosing the decorations and favors, your teen is the perfect person to consult on the choice of music to be
played at her sweet sixteen party. Sure, it may not be your cup of tea but this is her day, after all. Let the kids dance the
night away to the tunes that mean something to them, but be conscious of the noise level. Too loud and you might be
inviting the attendance of people in uniform. It can be a great idea to inform your neighbors of the event in advance,
mostly as a measure of courtesy but also so they can plan around the noisy evening if they feel the need to. After all, this
is not your average housewarming party; teens love an energetic atmosphere and regardless of the volume of the music,
there's bound to be a bit of noise. You'll find if you clue your neighbors in beforehand, they'll be good sports about the
goings-on. Elegant Destiny only plays edited cuts meaning radio versions of todays more graphic music.
Supervision
As the organizers of the sweet sixteen party, you are responsible for the wellbeing of the young guests who will attend.
Plan on making one adult available per about five guests so that there is someone to keep an eye out for the duration of the
party. With hormones on high at this age, and a festive atmosphere running for hours, other parents will be reassured to
know that there will be adequate supervision.
It can be somewhat poignant when you realize your daughter is making the graduation from little girl in cute dresses and
pigtails to young lady in jeans and a stylish ponytail, but you should have a blast at her sweet sixteen party too. After all,
she'll always be your daughter and there are many more exciting milestones ahead.
Five Fantastic Sweet Sixteen Ideas
Things you may not have thought of
Turning sixteen is the perfect excuse for a big celebration. If you're planning something special for your teen, you might
like to consider something other than a backyard bash with punch and chips 'n' dip, and some CD's playing on the stereo.
There are tons of sweet sixteen ideas that go beyond the norm; some that can be relatively inexpensive, some that are
simply inspirational! For many girls, this is the birthday to end all birthdays and it can be a challenge to come up with a
concept that delights. As sweet sixteen ideas go, a busy mother can be an entertainment champion in her daughter's eyes
… with a little creative encouragement.
If the cost of the party has not entirely blown the budget, and you're thinking of a unique gift idea, how about something
that will last long into the future, and which will have sentimental value for the rest of your daughter's life. Long ago,
charm bracelets used to be quite a fashion item and although they are less popular now, they are a lovely sweet sixteen
idea because they allow you to start your daughter's collection with a charm that's just perfect … a number 16 will be a
happy reminder of when she received the gift.
Things you may not have thought of
Turning sixteen is the perfect excuse for a big celebration. If you're planning something special for your teen, you might
like to consider something other than a backyard bash with punch and chips 'n' dip, and some CD's playing on the stereo.
There are tons of sweet sixteen ideas that go beyond the norm; some that can be relatively inexpensive, some that are
simply inspirational! For many girls, this is the birthday to end all birthdays and it can be a challenge to come up with a
concept that delights. As sweet sixteen ideas go, a busy mother can be an entertainment champion in her daughter's eyes
… with a little creative encouragement.
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for more... - Hotel sleep over - Invite the birthday girl's two or three closest friends to bunk down in sophisticated luxury at a
beautiful hotel for the night - with your supervision of course! Enjoying room service breakfast in thick, fluffy
robes is the icing on the cake. This is one of the best sweet sixteen ideas to make a teen feel like the grown-up she
is becoming. - All-day pampering - Again, best for a small gathering. Invite a handful of your teen's closest friends over for a
visit from a mobile salon and treat everyone to a day of pampering with manicures, facials and lunch. Prepare a
'high tea' with dainty cupcakes, exotic juices, crust-less sandwiches and little sweet tarts. Everyone gets to enjoy
an atmosphere of style and sumptuousness. - Karaoke night - This is where the pace picks up. Invite girls and boys and have the house - or reception hall -
decorated like a nightclub. A disco ball, cool lighting effects and a hired karaoke system will put everyone in the
mood to try their voices out on the microphone. Guaranteed to be a hit! Make it a costume party and give prizes
such as CD's for things like most funky costume, best singer or best impression of the original artist. You can even
play trivia games with questions about famous singers. You'll find that all the guests will have a fantastic time and
that's what the best sweet sixteen ideas are about. - Mother/daughter vacation - There's no reason why your daughter's sixteenth birthday has to be a traditional
party. If the two of you enjoy a close friendship as well as the mother/daughter bond, you could spend the money
on going away on vacation together. Try a short cruise, a weekend at a health spa or just lazing around on a beach
reading romance novels. That way, you both get to enjoy some recreation instead of exhausting yourself with party
planning. Hey, how about attending the Oprah show audience together? Just make sure you register for tickets well
in advance of the big day! Now that's a brilliant sweet sixteen idea.
If the cost of the party has not entirely blown the budget, and you're thinking of a unique gift idea, how about something
that will last long into the future, and which will have sentimental value for the rest of your daughter's life. Long ago,
charm bracelets used to be quite a fashion item and although they are less popular now, they are a lovely sweet sixteen
idea because they allow you to start your daughter's collection with a charm that's just perfect … a number 16 will be a
happy reminder of when she received the gift.
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