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