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