Let your teen celebrate in style with a budget-friendly 16th birthday party.
Most teens look forward to their 16th birthday party with an energetic enthusiasm. For a truly memorable day, the milestone birthday must be celebrated with friends and an amazing party. Unfortunately for parents, these birthday parties can become expensive. However, with a bit of planning and creativity, you can hold a successful 16th birthday party on a budget. Does this Spark an idea?
Backyard Bonfire
If your yard is large enough, host a backyard bonfire for your teen's 16th birthday party. Although these parties are simple and uncomplicated, many teens love this kind of laid-back celebration. Serve hamburgers, hot dogs, chips with various dips, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Use the bonfire for roasting marshmallows for s'mores. Hang paper lanterns and strands of lights from tree branches to create a festive atmosphere. Play the teen's favorite songs by hooking his music device up to the stereo or computer speakers. Rather than serving a traditional birthday cake, create one out of stacks of doughnuts, as shown on the Beauty and Bedlam website; the kids can pick their favorite flavors out of the stack. If you are feeling generous, allow campers to brings tents and sleeping bags and spend the night in your yard.
Games Galore
If your 16-year-old spends a hefty amount of time playing video games, this gaming party will surely suit his interests. Clear a large space for the party and remove any breakable keepsakes from around the room. If you have multiple televisions in your home, move them to this one room. If not, nicely ask your friends and family members to lend you their televisions for the day. Depending on the number of party guests, aim to have at least five or six TVs in the room. You will also need plenty of seating; sofas, folding chairs, computer chairs, beanbag chairs and pillows all work well. Between your son and his friends, arrange to have multiple gaming systems (Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox) at the party. Dedicate one television for movies and set the gaming systems up on the other televisions. If party guests bring their own games, clearly mark them with their names to avoid confusion. Decorations are unnecessary; simply provide an array of video games and movies. To keep the party easy and budget-friendly, serve pizza, chips, soda and cookies.
Hollywood Party
Turn your teen into a starlet for her 16th birthday by hosting a Hollywood party in your own home. On the party invitation, ask guests to dress as their favorite celebrity. Transform your living room or basement into a chic Hollywood suite by covering sofas and chairs with crisp bed sheets in gray or navy. Spray paint cardboard stars gold and silver and hang them from the ceiling for a glittery effect; put up movie posters. Purchase a few yards of red fabric and create your own red carpet into the house. Ask siblings or family friends to act as paparazzi, photographing and interviewing party guests. Serve appetizers, such as mini cheeseburgers, mini tacos, fruit kabobs and cocktail shrimp. Serve non-alcoholic beverages in plastic champagne glasses and splurge on a stylish birthday cake for the birthday girl. Show popular movies and play Hollywood trivia. Provide a swag table with guest party favors. Budget-friendly swag ideas include plastic bead necklaces, costume jewelry, crazy sunglasses, lip gloss and feather boas.
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