| Candle lighting is when the young lady calls | | | | go two different directions here. |
| up those girls most important to her to light | | | | |
| a candle. Usually, she writes a paragraph | | | | Some kind of casino night, like "play |
| about each and reads it, then calls them up | | | | gambling". You can set things up several |
| to the dance floor usually where a table sits | | | | different ways. This can be researched on |
| with, in this case, 14 candles (one for her). | | | | line by searching casino party events. The |
| The theme candle lighting to go with the | | | | main focus is playing the games (craps, |
| party. For instance, if it's an Oscar theme, | | | | poker, black jack) and then you can have |
| we write it like an Academy Awards show and | | | | prizes for the most fruitful winners (1st, |
| give each person a mini film statue, etc. | | | | 2nd, and 3rd place). |
| | | | |
| And speaking of awards...a Hollywood theme as | | | | Since your daughter likes Sinatra and classic |
| a coming out is sophisticated (they dress up | | | | movies, you could have a Rat Pack themed |
| and nicely, too) as well as young and fun. | | | | party. After the party has simmering down, |
| It's an easy theme to pull through. | | | | those interested could stay and watch the |
| | | | original 1960's or the 2001 version of |
| Themes: | | | | "Ocean's Eleven". Another thing would be if a |
| | | | few of the girls want to have a sleep over |
| I tried to focus on your daughter's interests | | | | after the main party is over, make it a |
| as well as the broad age group of those | | | | double feature and watch "Ocean's Twelve" |
| attending. The following might work as some | | | | too. Music played at the party could be from |
| possible ideas for your party. A 1950's | | | | any of the original rat pack members- Sammy, |
| Party- invite guests over for a sock hop | | | | Frank, or Judy Garland. |
| themed party- poodle skirts, leather jackets, | | | | |
| 1950's and early 1960's music (Time Life has | | | | Vegas Party Invitation Ideas: |
| a great collection you can order). | | | | |
| | | | What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas |
| Be sure to serve ice cream sodas for dessert! | | | | |
| You can also turn your back yard in to a big | | | | Shhhh...? Mums the word! ________________ |
| screen movie theater (reminiscent of a | | | | turns 16! The party's almost begun |
| drive-in)by renting a large screen and | | | | |
| Proxima projector from your local equipment | | | | So, please come and join us for some drinks, |
| store and show the movie "Greece" or | | | | munchies, and fun! |
| "American Graffiti". Have stacks of blankets | | | | |
| for your guests to sit on out in the lawn and | | | | Location, Date, Time, RSVP |
| lots of popcorn, warm pretzels, and candy, | | | | |
| for everyone. | | | | These are pretty general, but just the same, |
| | | | they might help to get your creative juices |
| Invitation Ideas: | | | | flowing. Music, food, and dress are easily |
| | | | matched with the following. |
| 16 Candles Make a Lovely Surprise! Please | | | | |
| join us in surprising _______ as she turns | | | | General Themes: |
| Sweet 16! | | | | |
| | | | Mardi gras, roaring 20's, Hippies/Flower |
| 1950's Style! Location (i.e. Smith's Sock Hop | | | | Power, Scavenger Hunt- separate guests into |
| Central) | | | | teams. Clues can be based upon different |
| | | | stages in your daughter's life. Karaoke |
| Date, Time, RSVP | | | | American Idol competition, Outdoor Movie (as |
| | | | described above with out the 1950's theme), |
| Las Vegas Theme Party- Play off the "What | | | | Kiddy Party- some things you are never too |
| happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" slogan. | | | | old for. Pull out all of the kids' favorites, |
| There is a great web site to visit and | | | | egg on a spoon races, water balloon fights, |
| download/purchase things from, Dice, chips, | | | | pin the tail on the donkey, bobbing for |
| cards, available at your local party store | | | | apples, dropping the clothes pins in the |
| (or on line) could have a lot of different | | | | Mason jar. Such can be fun for all ages and |
| items and paper plates, napkins, etc, for you | | | | bring back some great childhood memories for |
| to decorate with around this them. You could | | | | everyone. |