How to Plan the Perfect Sweet 16: Mom’s To Do List

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Planning a Sweet 16 can be stressful, especially if you don’t know where to start. Knowing which steps to take and when is vital in planning the perfect day for your daughter, so why not get a head start and use these pre-planning tips to set you on your way.

1. Decide on a date - Choose a date that works for everyone. Your party doesn't have to fall exactly on her birthday. Consider holidays and plan accordingly to guarantee a full house.
2. Who will be attending? – Depending on your daughter’s preference, you will have to figure out how many people you’ll be expecting. Decide whether the party will be intimate with just close friends and family or a big, elaborate bash. 
3. Select your venue – Picking a location for the big day can be difficult and time consuming. Now that you know how many people you’re expecting, pick a venue that will be comfortable for everyone while keeping your budget in mind. 
4. Send save-the-date notices – Planning a party months in advance calls for a save-the-date notice to remind guests not to plan anything on your special day. 
5. Select and order the right invitation – Once you've established the date, venue, and guest list, order an invitation that’s sure to make your party pop.

We at Zacharys are here to help make the big day and party planning process all that much easier. Our planners will work with you to coordinate and carry out every detail of your Sweet Sixteen, including decorations, entertainment, and menu options. Services also include valet parking for your guests, chachcka party packages, and photographers and videographers to capture every moment.

Turning 16 is one of the most important days in a girl’s life and Zacharys wants to make it as memorable as can be. Call us at 516-794-9770 to plan your party today.

Plan That Summer Party Now

Here are some great ideas to keep the guests at your Summer Party satisfied!

Have a Sundae Party! Too hot to bake and turn that oven on? Celebrate your summer party by setting out various types of ice cream with plenty of toppings for everyone to enjoy.  Use fortune-tellers, or those folded-paper staples of childhood to serve your toppings in.

A Community Garden Potluck Party What better way to get a taste of everything? Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to a community party where various unforgettable dishes will be served!

A Punch Bowl Ice Bath Instead of keeping your drink cool by constantly adding ice cubes and watering it down, try this trick. Slip one container inside another and put ice between the two. This will ensure your guests will constantly taste the deliciousness and natural flavor of the punch!

A second use for flower pots Clean any extra flower pots you may have laying around the garage or yard and put them to good use! Use them as protector’s to any food you may be serving at the party and keep those insects away! 

Preppy Napkin Rings Add a personal touch to your dinner napkins by using grosgrain ribbon and D rings to give your napkins something special.