For many girls, having a sweet sixteen party is second only to their plans for a future wedding. Whether you are planning a sweet sixteen party, or a Quinceanera, here is a guide that will allow you to make it a day to remember.
- Deciding on a date and time: Depending on when the actual birthday is, scheduling a date and time for the party can be a challenge. Consider holidays that may keep friends and family away. Find out if anyone else is planning an event during that time and take it into consideration. You can choose between the weekend before, and the weekend after the actual birthday, any day of the weekend from Friday to Sunday, and between an afternoon or evening event.
- Deciding on a venue: This party is a large event in a girl's life, but you need to be budget-minded, too. You should try to be creative when it comes to picking a location for the sweet sixteen Party. Besides the usual party hall, which you can get for a bargain if you can be flexible with the time and date, you can choose many other places. Consider using your home and yard (rent a tent), a church banquet hall, a local park, community center, or restaurant. You can also call your local parks and recreation office to find out about little-known facilities that may be in your community.
- Who and how many people to invite: Some birthday girls want a big party, some want a small. Take into account your budget and the girl's personality. If she is normally shy, do not invite everyone she knows and the entire family. If she is outgoing, you need to invite more than a few close relatives and her best girlfriends.
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Author: Andrea Hermitt