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I have 10 best friends, and I am friends with most of the girls in my grade. Should I invite them?

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Yes. You should invite whoever you want to be there on your special day. Remember, it's not about the amount of people, but about how much the people mean to you and the reasons you want them there.

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Is 40 people too big for a sweet sixteen party?

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No, that sounds like a great amount of people!

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How long should a Sweet 16 party last?

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However long you can book a space is fine. Also, consider how long each activity you plan might be. Usually, a party lasts a few hours.

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I am having a sweet sixteen party this summer in August, and I am inviting most of my friends from school, but I don't have any of their phone numbers, so I don't know if they are coming to my party.

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Do you have anything else you can use to contact them with? Try finding their emails, or ask your mom to contact their moms to pass along the word.

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How do I make my party unforgettable?

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Try inviting your best friends and booking a band you like to listen to. Invite people you really like. Having fun with your friends will make the party unforgettable.

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What if I want to print shirts?

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Then get someone who makes them, many places do. All you have to do is design the shirt and give it to the company that will make them.

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Can I rent a venue with a credit card?

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It would depend on what venue you want to rent. Ask the owner for payment information.

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How many guests should I invite? Would 100 be enough?

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It depends on how much room there is, how many seats, how much food, and so on.

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Can I rent a limo to take us to a hotel, or is that too much?

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Yes, you can. Limos are definitely not too much for a sweet 16 party!

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Is it okay to wear a prom-like dress to a sweet 16?

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Of course! It's one of the prime examples of an opportunity to wear just such a dress. Can you find out beforehand what type of party it will be? What will the other guests be wearing? If they're all in jeans, or worse--onesies--then you may look out of place. But if you feel like wearing a prom dress - go for it, it will make you look great!

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Can I get presents on my sixteenth birthday?

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Of course you can! You just have to tell people what you want.

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Is inviting my crush a good idea?

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Yes, it is your choice. If you really want to, tell them how you feel.

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Could there be a dance in my sweet 16? And is it religious like a quince?

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Of course, there can be dancing. However, it is not religious like a quince. It's more of a ritual thing.

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Can boys have a sweet 16?

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Yes, they can. Although it is mostly celebrated by girls, boys could still do it.

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Am I allowed to get presents on my sixteenth birthday?

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Birthdays are an excellent day to receive presents. Traditionally, most people in most cultures give gifts on birthdays. However, it does depend somewhat on your parents. If they don't allow it, then there'll be no gifts. It also depends on the type of party. At eighteen, if you all go to a club, most won't really bring a present because then you have to carry them in your hands all evening. One way to make sure you get presents is to announce a "present-unwrapping-ceremony" on your invitation. Then every guest invited will be sure to bring you a present.

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Can you do a combined party with your best friend? Or even two of your best friends?

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Yes! Sometimes it is the most fun to celebrate with your best friends! And more people can come because it is for two or three people. And it can be more cost effective if you all split the price.

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What can I do if I am having a party on a budget?

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You can alter these suggestions and find cheaper alternatives to what was mentioned in the article. You can customize it to fit your needs and desires.

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What are some examples of activities to organise for a sweet 16?

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You could have such games as: Musical chairs, karaoke, a lip synch contest, dancing contest, truth or dare balloon pop, fashion show and limbo.

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Is 150 people too many for a sweet 16 party that is shared between 2 people?

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No, not at all! Sweet 16 parties are supposed to be big and fun! The more the merrier!

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Do I have to grow up when I turn 16? I'm not ready for any of that stuff.

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Don't worry about. Nothing too big will change. Your parents will still love you no matter what. Getting older is an accomplishment and you have more knowledge to use in the world. And legally, you're still a child until you're 18, so there's still plenty of growing up time left!

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Is 6 months in advance too early to plan? And how much is a venue for a sweet sixteen, on average?

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If you're planning a really big party with lots of people, 6 months is ideal. You'd need less time if the party is a small one though. It also depends on you; if planning ahead so much helps you to cope with the many things needing to be done and stops you from feeling anxious about it, then 6 months will give you lots of breathing space. If you are renting a place, and buying food as well, it might cost up to $500. It does depend on where you are though and what the catering, seating, music, etc. arrangements are. It can be easy to spend thousands if you go all out but if you're careful, you can keep the budget lean.

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What if I want to have just a small get-together?

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Just call some friends over, get some cupcakes and chill. The party doesn't have to be big or elaborate for you to have a great time.

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Do you have to wear a dress?

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No, you don't have to wear a dress. If your party is fancy, a dress might be a good idea, but otherwise you can wear whatever you want to.

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