Sweet Themes for your Sweet Sixteen

When a girl turns 16 it’s cause for celebration. It’s no news that a Sweet Sixteen party is probably the most meaningful party of your teenage years. The theme is a huge factor in structuring a Sweet Sixteen party. Everything from the invitations to the Sweet Sixteen dress the birthday girl wears is based off of the party’s theme. Below are some unique Sweet Sixteen party themes.

• Anything But Clothes Party – This is a great theme is you’re looking to be creative. On the invitation let your guests know they have to create an outfit for your party from anything but clothes. Encourage them to get creative by throwing in some pictures of you dressed up in examples or ideas, like curtains or body paint. Make sure you make it known that the examples you’ve used aren’t allowed!
• Highlighter & Blacklight Party – Let guests know to wear a plain white long or short sleeved shirt and a pair of dark pants they don’t mind getting ruined. At the door supply guest with a choice of two highlighters in colors like yellow, orange, pink and green. The room should be lit only by blacklights.You can set out items that glow under blacklights like glow sticks, glow necklaces, and white or neon clothes. You can tape garbage bags on the walls and paint them with tide or even color your hair with highlighters. If you supply a DJ, while dancing, guests can use the highlighters to draw on each other.
• America’s Next Top Model Party – During this fashionable blowout you can have guests dress up and bring along one or two changes of clothes. Everyone can compete in challenges like photo shoots and catwalks. Choose a few adults to act as a judge panel.

These are only three of the many Sweet Sixteen party themes to choose from. Whether you want a laid back bash or a swinging event you’ll be sure to find the theme and Sweet Sixteen dress to suit your style. Just remember, this is a once in a lifetime event so make it memorable!