| Wow! Time sure does go fast doesn't it? You | | | | place card holders at each guest's seat or |
| sure didn't expect 15 or 16 years to go by as | | | | butterfly key chains would provide your |
| quickly as it has. Seems like you were just | | | | guests with a thank you memento they can use |
| in the hospital, then bringing that adorable | | | | at home. |
| baby girl home to the nursery you set up so | | | | |
| carefully. Then she began walking and talking | | | | How about a tropical themed party? Starting |
| and next thing you knew, you were taking her | | | | with a "note" in a bottle announcing the big |
| to preschool and then kindergarten. Pretty | | | | event to the brilliant colors of the |
| soon, she'll be graduating from high school | | | | Caribbean, your event is sure to be the most |
| and heading off to college. | | | | talked about of the year. Have your guests |
| | | | dress in tropical tourist style - complete |
| Well for now, she's about to turn 15 or 16 | | | | with sunglasses. Place candles around in the |
| and wants to celebrate this big moment in her | | | | evening to give your guests the illusion of a |
| life with a party. Imagine the memories | | | | warm tropical night. Complete the theme with |
| she'll have from this important time in her | | | | traditional luau food such as pineapples, |
| life. She's no longer a child but heading | | | | coconuts, and oranges as a fruit tray. A |
| full speed toward becoming a woman. | | | | tropical punch drink accompanies goodies such |
| | | | as nuts and chips. The main course can be |
| One popular Quince and Sweet Sixteen theme is | | | | Shish kebabs made with your favorite steak or |
| the Cinderella fairytale theme. Your daughter | | | | chicken with fruit or vegetables in between. |
| has always been your little princess and | | | | The perfect party favor would be flip flop |
| creating the perfect fairytale party would be | | | | key chains, beach pail candles, or a seashell |
| so much fun. Take your decorating cue from | | | | photo frame that also doubles as a place card |
| the movies you've seen with princesses. | | | | holder. |
| Cinderella wore a blue and white dress. Baby | | | | |
| blue and white is an easy theme to recreate | | | | Will your party be held in the cooler winter |
| with bows, ribbons, birthday cake and more. | | | | months? Take advantage of the holidays and |
| Blue is also one of the most popular colors | | | | incorporate that theme into your party. Party |
| for the Quince court. Party favors for a | | | | in October? What fun a costume party would |
| Cinderella themed event would be carriage | | | | be. November? Use the beautiful colors of |
| candle favors or Cinderella's slipper | | | | chocolate brown, rust, and yellow to create |
| elegantly crafted from crystal. What guest | | | | decorations so beautiful you won't want the |
| wouldn't love to receive one of these party | | | | party to end. December? Decorate in the |
| favors? | | | | traditional Christmas or Hanukkah color |
| | | | schemes - sure to get the party rolling. |
| Butterfly themed parties are also very | | | | Party favors can also be tied to the |
| popular and allow you to be creative in your | | | | holidays. Autumn leaves bookmarks are perfect |
| colors. Is your favorite color orange? | | | | for October or November. Winter wonderland |
| Imagine all your decorations in a brilliant | | | | inspired gel candle favors would be lovely |
| orange with butterflies gracefully flowing | | | | gifts for December and January parties. |
| overhead. Birthday cakes designed with | | | | |
| butterflies that look like they've just | | | | We hope this article has given you a few |
| touched down for a taste of the sweet icing. | | | | ideas to help you plan the Quince or Sweet |
| Butterfly party favors such as butterfly | | | | Sixteen party dreams are made of! |