Sweet sixteen birthdays are a big deal for many. It\u2019s the age that marks the first real transition from a young teenager into early adulthood. That\u2019s why for so many families in Ottawa, it has become a tradition to really highlight this birthday and make it extra special. When it comes time to plan it out, well, it\u2019s not hard to imagine the pressure and stress it can also create for the parent.<\/p>\n
If you have a sweet sixteen to plan for, here are some factors to consider ahead of time to assist you in making it the perfect celebration for your special teen.<\/p>\n
Once the guest list is complete, finalize it with your teen to make sure it makes sense for your venue. Any good party hinges on the number of people attending, and it\u2019ll help you determine the exact amount of food, party favours and any other details you\u2019ll need to plan for. Get this finalized as soon as you can to move forward with the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n After finalizing the guest list, choose an appropriate design for the invitation cards, whether it\u2019s in print or digital. It should tie into the general theme of the party and provide guests with all of the relevant info they\u2019ll need. This can include dress code, date, time, location, parking details, menu details, and any specific instructions they\u2019ll need regarding the venue or any planned activities. Make sure it clearly outlines an RSVP deadline so you can know exactly who will be attending the party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The weather can change quite suddenly, so you want to be prepared. If you\u2019re planning to host the party outdoors, always have a backup plan in case the forecast changes. Discuss your options with your venue of choice. When hosting anything outdoors, it\u2019s always recommended to do so with the option of having an indoor section as well. That way, you can have an immediate backup space already set up as part of your initial plan.<\/span><\/p>\n To prevent teens from being glued to their screens, plan some activities that will get them up out of their chairs and interacting face to face. Something simple like having a karaoke machine or competitions for a prize can quickly liven up the room and get everyone engaged and having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite the fact that every single teen has a smartphone and will likely snap a ton of photos throughout the event, it\u2019s worth hiring a photographer who can capture some of those special moments to look back on. Sweet 16 is a big milestone for teens, and it\u2019s one that\u2019s worth having professional photos of that can be placed into a frame instead of looking through social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re wondering where to host a Sweet 16 party in Ottawa, St. Elias Centre has you covered for hosting all of life\u2019s momentous occasions, including your teen\u2019s special day. Our modern venue offers flexible space, in-house catering, and all of the audio-visual equipment you\u2019ll need to keep those teens entertained. Contact us to learn more today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sweet sixteen birthdays are a big deal for many. It\u2019s the age that marks the first real transition from a young teenager into early adulthood. That\u2019s why for so many families in Ottawa, it has become a tradition to really highlight this birthday and make it extra special. When it comes time to plan it …Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-party"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=473"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1128,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions\/1128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Send Out the Invitations<\/span><\/h3>\n
Plan for the Weather<\/span><\/h3>\n
Plan Some Engaging Activities<\/span><\/h3>\n
Find a Photographer<\/span><\/h3>\n