The sweet 16 event is a very important event in a young lady’s life. It is a coming of age party that many cultures around the world celebrate. In the U.S., the sweet 16 party is a very popular party that is celebrated with a very fancy party. 

There are many ways to celebrate a sweet 16 event. Folks can have a small gathering with close friends and family. Other folks can have a large party with many guest. No mater which route you take a sweet 16 party needs this:

!. Select a theme that shows off the birthday girls personality. Ideas are like a masquerade ball or a beach party.

2. Invitations that fall in the theme of the party. Make it eye catching.

3. Pick a venue that can fit your guests: banquet hall, ballroom, or backyard.

4. Decorate your venue with up lights, balloons and other decorations that fit your theme. Maybe consider getting a professional decorator.

5.  Consider doing appetizers and full meals. Be prepared since some folks cannot eat specific foods.

6. A birthday is not a birthday without the cake. Alternatives can be cake pops or cupcakes. The dessert can fall under the theme.

7. Entertainment: This should be number 1. This will make and break the celebration. Make sure you get a dj to provide the sound track of the memorable event.

8. Make sure your send out information on the dress code so your guests will follow the theme or dress formally.

9. Party favors so folks can take something memorable home such as candy bags or personalized items.

10. Have a guest book so guests can sign in and leave messages behind. It will be a good way to keep track of your guests so you can thank them for attending your event.

11. Photo booths can be added for fun pictures.

12. Set up a gift table so there is an area for the gifts.

13. Speeches: Allow time for family and friends to give speeches and share their wishes for the guest of honor.

Trivia: Everyone loves trivia. A Trivia host would need a PA system and a projector to display their questions. Different departments will face off with other departments to show their intelligence. Or better yet mix up the teams so different staff members can work with other members they would not typically work with. (www.Brainstormer.com)

DJ: The Dj can bring the party to the corporate event. They can include the lights for the dancing portion and also provide the music for the soundtrack of the night. Also they can provide the PA system for the host of the corporate event. (www.bwadj.com)

Karaoke Set Up: Some Djs have a Karaoke add on and can host the Karaoke event. Send the dj your list of retro hits so they are prepared. Team members can sing duets or in bigger groups. Make sure your dj brings multiple microphones for the karaoke singing.

Karaoke on Roids! Rockaroke: A basic Karaoke set up may not be enough. In the South bay, die hard Karaoke singers will get on stage and sing with a band behind them. (www.eventyoda.com/bay-area/events/rockaroke)

Escape Room: Groups of Coworkers are locked up in the room and they have to put their minds together to solve puzzles that help them escape the room. No man is an island and this activity gets everyone engaged since there is a time limit and puzzles to figure out.

Winchester Mystery House Scavenger Hunt and tour: Located in the heart of San Jose is the Winchester Mystery House. Garden Scavenger Hunt. The team look for clues on the grounds. It also includes a tour of the mansion. (www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/group-tours-team-building/)