Get creative with ideas for a 16th birthday party.
A girl's 16th birthday is a symbolic event -- it traditionally marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood. A birthday this important deserves a big celebration. There are countless ways to celebrate a 16th birthday, but the best bet is to ask the birthday girl about her ideal party and plan around her dreams. Does this Spark an idea?
'80's Themed Party
The '80's brought into the mainstream crazy music and even crazier fashions: leg warmers, stone washed jeans, big hair. If your birthday girl loves the '80s, consider throwing a '80s-themed bash for her 16th birthday party.
Clear out a space in your home (or rent a party room), play only '80s music, put '80s television shows and movies on your TV and serve fun refreshments. To make it even more fun, insist that guests dress in '80s-style clothing.
Makeover Party
Many girls start to pay more attention to their appearance around their 16th birthday as they worry about the approval of peers. Consider treating your birthday girl and her closest friends to a makeover party at a salon or spa. A makeover party can be anything from a professional makeup application to a full-service spa treatment with manicures, pedicures and facials. Afterward, take the party to the birthday girl's favorite restaurant so they can show off their chic new looks.
Hollywood Party
If your birthday girl is infatuated with celebrities, throw her a Hollywood party where she gets to be the star for the evening. Rent a party hall or room and decorate the inside with movie posters and photos of celebrities. If you're creative, you can even design a star with your birthday girl's name on it, like those found on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Put a red carpet out front for guests and the birthday girl. Ask guests to arrive early so the birthday girl can make her grand entrance in front of her "fans." Consider renting a limo for the grand entrance and hiring photographers (or ask friends and family) to take "paparazzi" photos of your birthday girl.
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