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June 30, 2018 by: Courtney Whitmore

Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Tons of Sweet 16 Party Ideas from themes to decorations!Sweet 16 Party IdeasIt’s been awhile since I shared themed party ideas, so alas, it’s all about Sweet 16 Party Ideas today!

I discovered my love for parties from my own Mom (who now works with me full-time at Pizzazzerie), and she hosted quite the epic Sweet 16 Party for me when I was growing up. It was complete with a gorgeous pink dinner party complete with a little silver bell for me to shake whenever my friends or I needed anything. I was on cloud 9!

I know how much fun it is to have a fabulous Sweet 16 Party, so I wanted to share some “sweet” ideas if you’re hosting one soon. Hopefully you’ll find LOTS of Sweet 16 Birthday Party inspiration!

Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Let’s start off with one of my favorite party elements, cute signage! I love this yellow Sweet 16 Party featured on Catch My Party from Xpression’s Floral & Event Design. Chalkboard signs are a GREAT way to display Happy Birthday for the birthday girl along with a cute rhyme or saying! They also make a great photo booth prop.

Sweet 16 Party Sign

Here is a printable Sweet 16 Birthday Party Sign from SimplyFetchingPaper on Etsy! I love that you can download the digital printable and have it printed yourself. You could create the entire party theme around this sign above by sticking to peachy pink flowers, desserts, and decor!

Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Think outside the box with the theme! While I love a good “sweet” candy-themed Sweet 16, I love the Boho Themed Party that my friend Tori styled for her daughter when she turned 16. It is stunning!

Sweet 16 Party Themes

  • The classic “sweet” theme (candy/desserts) – Set up sweet treats with bags for all the guests to create their own favorite treat mix!
  • Boho Theme (see above photo) – I adore this modern theme!
  • Parisian/Night in Paris Themed Sweet 16 – Go with a pink/black/white color scheme, all things Parisian! Serve up macarons and eclairs.
  • Fashionista Sweet 16 – Let the girls decorate their own tank tops, host a “fashion show”, make a dress or shoe cake!
  • Beach/Pool Themed Sweet 16 – This is perfect for summer birthdays, big pink beach balls, cute personalized drink cups etc.
  • Tiffany & Co Blue Themed Sweet 16 – Use the “Tiffany” blue along with black and white, watch old classic movies, etc.
  • Hollywood Sweet 16 – Get dressed up, watch old Hollywood movies, set up a popcorn station
  • Under the Stars Sweet 16 – set up a camping theme party with s’mores, movie projector, etc.
  • Black & White Glam Sweet 16 – Keep it all black and white, fill the room with black and white balloons, serve up sweet treats, etc.
  • Tropical Luau Sweet 16 – Pass out flower leis, serve up fruity tropical mocktails, watch beachy movies or go to a pool
  • Glow in the Dark Sweet 16 – Get a fun glow light, black light jewelry, create a dance party set-up
  • Spa Sweet 16 – set up manicure/pedicure and make-up stations, pass out cute spa-themed favors

More Cute Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Sweet 16 Cake

You can keep the cake simple by adding a gorgeous topper like this one from Letters To You! Make your own or ask your grocery store for a simple white buttercream cake. Then adorn it with a topper like this one or fresh blooms. I have a similar cake idea in my book that’s perfect for milestone birthdays!

sweet 16 cupcake toppers

I love these Sweet 16 cupcake toppers, which is a miniature version of a larger cake topper. These are perfect for adding on top of simple cupcakes, party food, appetizers, etc. Find them here on Etsy!

Sweet 16 Birthday Party Invitation

If you’re looking for an invitation, definitely check out this cute Sweet 16 Invite! If you want to keep budgets in mind, then you can always opt for a digital invitation.

Sweet 16 Luau

For a colorful theme that’s perfect for summer birthdays, I love this Sweet 16 Luau themed party! The gold mylar balloons are perfect (head to the party store, you can usually find them in silver, gold, and magenta).

Sweet 16 Chalkboard

Sixteen year olds LOVE to capture photos and memories, so I love this hand-lettered chalkboard idea to create a hashtag for the party so friends can all share their photos and videos of the Sweet 16 party! Then, the birthday girl could print the photos and create a keepsake book of her milestone birthday.

Sweet 16 Birthday Cookies

Sweet 16 Party Decoration Ideas

  • Photo Booth (set up a fun DIY photo booth with hanging fabric, garlands, and balloons)
  • Balloons! Large mylar 16 balloons are a must-have for the special occasion!
  • Making DIY Tassel Garlands are one of my favorite ways to add festive flair whether you’re having the party at a venue or at home!
  • Favors! Even if it’s something as simple as an iced sugar cookie (find the ones shown above here), set up a little favor table with extra balloons and decorations. All the guests will feel special grabbing a treat as they leave. Coordinate the icing colors to your party colors.

 

 

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Comments

  1. lyndsay says

    May 27, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    this was very useful, it gave me some good ideas for my sweet 16 thanks so much!

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  2. Alice Carroll says

    April 23, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    Thanks for the tip about using tassel garlands as decorations for the venue. I’m planning my daughter’s 16th birthday and since a lot of her schoolmates would be invited, I think it’s only fair that I find an impressive venue for her. I hope I can find a venue near a lake or pretty much any body of water with a good view.

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  3. kyla r jackson says

    August 6, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    I am turning 16 next year and in order to know how much we need to save I have to start planning now but I have absolutley no idea what theme I want I was born in 06 so I was thinking about a y2k theme but now im not sure do you have any idea on how I can figure it out.

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  4. Donna Brown says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Thanks for sharing the idea in such a beautiful way.This month my younger brother’s birthday . I hope the information you provided will be very useful for me.

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