The Sweet Sounds of 16

Everyone says that the best parties are the ones that everyone dances at. No matter the genre or the era, music theme parties are the hottest theme parties around. So why not use music as your Sweet 16 theme?

Sweet 16 Music Theme Party Invitations
Your musical Sweet 16 party will get off to a great start with a personalized music invitation. From the Roaring 20's to Hip Hop, there is an invitation for every musical theme. You can also go with a more traditional Sweet 16 invitation, and hint at the music theme in your wording.
Backstage pass invitations are perfect for any music themed Sweet 16. You get to use your own wording, and choose from over seven designs. You can even get them laminated with a black lanyard, so your guests can wear them to the big event! We will also include a white padded envelope to mail these special passes!
If you want a completely unique invitation go with a personalized caricature invitation from Creations for You. These fabulous invitations are works of art to be treasured long after the party is over. And the caricature can be used again for your sign in board, centerpieces, even thank you notes. Semi-custom caricature invitations are another fantastic choice. Using art that has already been drawn, we can add a photo face or a caricature face and customize the message for you!

Sweet 16 Music Decorations and Party Supplies
Depending on the musical theme you choose, your decorations will be different. Take some time to look at the themes below and you’ll find each one has it’s charms. Have you always loved Pac-Man, Blondie and neon colors? Go with the 80's theme. Do you have a passion for pearls and feather boas? The Roaring 20's theme is for you. Is Elvis your homeboy? 50's rock and roll here we come! The good news is you have lots of options:

Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Party
Fabulous 50’s Rock and Roll Party
60s Woodstock Party
70s Flashback: Disco Theme
80s Theme- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
American Idol
Hip Hop Dance Club

Whichever theme you choose, keep two things in mind. First, make sure you have enough room to dance at your venue. If your having the party at home, (and you don't have a dance floor) be sure to clear some space in the house. Secondly, encourage your guests to dress for the theme. Once people are in “costume” you’ll find that inhibitions disappear and they are more willing to get out on the dance floor. We have recommended some wearables for every theme, so hand them out. Add some made for the dance floor decorations like glow jewelry or a mirror ball and the mood is set. Just click on your theme to see all of the fun options:

Roaring 20s Decorating411
50s Rock n' Roll Decorating411
60s Hippie Decorating411
70s Disco Decorating411
80s Party Decorating411
American Idol and Hip Hop Decorating41
Nothing gets the party started like good music and glow jewelry, trust us!

Music Table Decorations and Menu
Decorate your tables with music themed paper goods. If you are having a seated dinner, make fun seating cards by attaching a hangtag seating card to an inflatable microphone. Set each place with bottle of water with a personalized bottle label on it. Make silverware bundles by wrapping plastic silverware in napkins and using something fun and unexpected as a napkin ring:

20's - Pearls
50's - Guitar Beads
60's - Peace Sign Necklace
70's - Disco Ball Necklace
80's - Flashing Spike Bracelet
Hip Hop - Microphone Bling

Balloon bouquets made up of colorful latex balloons and a music note Mylar balloon are the perfect centerpieces. Scatter decade appropriate wrapped candy on the table top. Pop Rocks were huge in the 80's, and Smarties were a 50's favorite. Your local candy store should carry a variety of decade themed candy.
Don't forget to decorate your buffet, gift and cake tables as well! A few more balloon bouquets, metallic table skirts and metallic table cloths will do the trick.

Sweet 16 Music Party Games
Most of the activity at your party will take place on the dance floor. Beside dancing the night away, consider have a karaoke or lip-syncing contest, a dance off, or even an air guitar contest. Hand out iTunes gift cards as prizes!
Inflatable musical instruments are a fantastic dance floor giveaway that everyone will love to rock out with. Another way to make your dance floor rock is to give your DJ glow jewelry to hand out. A virtual message writer is afun prop for the DJ as well.
Another common activity at a Sweet 16 party is the candle lighting ceremony. Checkout out the Sweet 16 Candle Lighting Ceremony Guide if you need instructions. And don't forget to check out our complete list of Sweet 16 Party Games!

Sweet 16 Music Party Favors
The sweetest end to a musical Sweet 16 is sending everyone home with a party favor they will never forget! A delicious milk or dark chocolate candy bar surrounded by a personalized candy bar wrapper from Creations for You is a tasty way to end the festivities.
Another great party favor is a custom CD with your party playlist. A CD cover that coordinates with your invitation is a great favor for a music themed Sweet 16. Send us an e-mail for more information!

Have a great time at your Music Theme Party Sweet 16!