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