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Sweet Sixteen Celebrations are often portrayed in movies as big, expensive affairs. Something along the line of a Quinceañera or even a wedding reception.
That is great, and if you have the budget for that sort of teen party, the sky is the limit! You may even hire a party planner to help manage all the details of a large affair.
Not everyone is in that situation, and I think no matter what your budget, everyone is always looking for something creative and memorable.
This website offers lots of ideas for teen parties, both large and small.
If you are just now starting to plan your party, read thru the party ideas listed below. Sometimes it can be really helpful to read about other people's parties.
The ideas at the bottom of this page were submitted by site visitors who will tell you all about their sixteenth birthday party, including any teenage birthday party games they played, decorations, and party food ideas.
to get lots of teen party ideas for your 16th birthday celebration. That page will have ALL the ideas you need!
Teen party ideas are always tricky, because you want to do something that you and your friends will enjoy. Finding out what works (and doesn't) can be a big help to everyone who is trying to plan out their own teenage birthday party.
So, whether your party was big, small, or somewhere in between, give up all the details!
Ideas of things to include could be:
Ready? Here you go!
Do you have some great ideas for celebrating a 16th birthday? Share it!
Click below to see ideas for sweet sixteen celebrations from other visitors to this page...
Denim and Diamonds
We had a Denim and Diamonds theme for my 16th birthday party. The idea was for everyone to wear jeans, but also wear our "diamonds" (anything that sparkles) …
Derby Sweet 16 Not rated yet
Here is a great party idea from a friend who loves horses! The invitation includes all the details:
....AND THEY'RE OFF! Down the stretch its Emily's …
Derby Sweet 16 Not rated yet
Here is a great party idea from a friend who loves horses! The invitation includes all the details:
....AND THEY'RE OFF! Down the stretch its Emily's …
Country Club Party Not rated yet
I wanted to have one of those big and fancy 16th birthday parties at a county club or hotel, but my mom was really worried about how much money it was …
Twilight Birthday Party Not rated yet
I'm having a Twilight birthday party for my 16th. Some friends are staying over and I'm gonna have red and black decorations and chess pieces. We'll play …
My Sweet Sixteen Not rated yet
For my sweet sixteen my friends and I had a scavenger hunt around town. It was really fun because some of the clues were really hard. But we figured them …
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