Your daughter’s 16th birthday is just around the corner. Time sure flies as you would have never expected that 16 years to go by as quickly as it has. It seems it was just yesterday that you brought that beautiful adorable baby girl home from the hospital. Even at that point, everyday passes by instantly as you tend to her with full of love and care. The next thing you knew, you were driving her to kindergarten and pretty soon she will be graduating from high school and preparing to head off for college.

The joy of watching your adorable baby girl grow up to become the sweet teenage girl she is now is definitely a rewarding gift for all mothers. In that process of growing up, you feel that it is your ultimate responsibility to accommodate all her needs and making sure that she is contented and receives all the love that she can get from her mother. Moreover, it is at this stage of 15 or 16 years of age that your daughter undergoes numerous changes physically, mentally and emotionally as a preparation for her to step further into her adulthood. Thus, what better way to rejoice this big moment of her life and also the special bonding between a mother and her daughter than throwing a wonderful and unforgettable sweet sixteen birthday celebration.

When you are planning to celebrate this milestone event, it is very important to respect the personality and self-image of your growing teenager and her desire to be treated as an adult. But at this age, you should also understand that she may still be young enough not to have lost the yearning to have lots of kid-like fun. Whatever you plans are, unless it is going to be a surprise party, make sure to let your daughter know what you have in stored for her. Involving her into the whole process of planning for the party will also make her feel important and that her ideas are truly appreciated. By doing this, you can be assured that you will be throwing the kind of party that will be able to fulfill your daughter’s desire and preferences.

In some places, it has become a timeless tradition that a Sweet Sixteen party is hosted as being an affair of ‘a wedding without the groom’. Similar to a wedding, this formal dress event is often held at a banquet hall with a huge attendance of guests, delectable catered food and beverages, expensive floral arrangements, table centerpieces and decorations, party favours for the guests, professional photographers and all the other formal details. On the other hand, there are also numerous inexpensive and affordable yet fun and exciting ways to celebrate your daughter’s sweet sixteen birthdays. In other words, the sky is the limit when you unleash your imagination and creativity in planning for an unforgettable sweet sixteen birthday celebration. At the end of the day, it is the thought that really counts.

Perhaps you can start off by deciding what type of party you will be throwing. Is it going to be a large catered affair, a tea party, a day at the spa, a trip to the theater or movie, a barbeque beach party, or even a slumber party? By deciding on this detail, you will also be deciding on the theme of the party. Once you already decided on the main theme, all the other details such as her party outfit, food and beverages, party decorations and sweet sixteen favours for the guests can then be chosen according to the theme. Next, decide on who will be invited for the party. Some teenagers prefer a big crowd while others may only invite closest friends. Let you girl decide on this. When you already decided on the number of guests who will be coming for the party, you can then determine the amount of food and also the number of party favours you need to prepare.

Sweet sixteen favours may seem diminutive but it is also one of the important details of the party. It is a way to convey your appreciation to those who attended the party and also act as a keepsake to remember the beautiful occasion. There is a wide selection of sweet sixteen favours available in the market nowadays that come in various types, designs and range of prices. If you browse through the numerous party favour websites on the internet, you will definitely find elegant, stylish yet practical sweet sixteen favours that will suit perfectly with your party. Among the most popular sweet sixteen favours are such as votive and scented candles, picture frames, keychains, bookmarks, manicure sets, jewelries, hair accessories, music CD, bath and soap favours and edible favours such as chocolates, cookies, candies and mints. When handing out these favours to the guests, make sure to attach them with a small note card with the name of the birthday girl, date and venue of the party and also a simple thank you wish.