16TH BIRTHDAY PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR SWEET 16 BIRTHDAY PARTY

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No one is quite sure how sweet sixteen parties were started, but some say it is linked to the medieval times when a young girl was presented to the court. At this time she would become eligible for marriage and given away by her father in a series of symbolic rituals.

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It wasn’t until the 1970’s that these parties turned into more of what they resemble today. Fun, food and games galore!

Here are a few popular trends that you may want to consider: 1. using social media to display photos of the birthday girl throughout her life 2. setting up a sweet 16 photo booth with props and backdrops

3. creating a balloon arch or balloon bouquet as a party focal point 4. decorating with 16th birthday-themed banners and garland

5. using bright and colorful tablecloth, plates, and cups to match the party them 6. filling the party space with 16th birthday-themed confetti or streamers

7. setting up a sweet 16 candy buffet with all of the birthday girl’s favorite sweets 8. playing fun sweet 16-themed games such as Piñata Smash or Pin the Tail on the Birthday Girl

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Whatever trends you choose to follow, be sure to have fun with it and make the party your own! Sweet 16 is a special time in any girl’s life, so make sure the party reflects that.

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