Your daughter's sweet sixteen is a milestone birthday, and you want to throw her a party that she'll never forget. If you're planning a backyard bash, here are 16 ideas to make it extra special.
1. Set up a photo booth. This is a great way for guests to capture memories of the night. You can create a simple photo booth with a backdrop and props, or you can rent a professional photo booth.
Photo Booth Rental Companies | Prices |
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ShutterBooth | Starting at $500 |
Photo Booth Planet | Starting at $400 |
Snapshots Photo Booths | Starting at $300 |
2. Hire a DJ or band. Live music will help to create a fun and festive atmosphere. If you're on a budget, you can also create a playlist and rent a sound system.
DJ & Band Prices | Pricing |
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Wedding Wire | Starting at $600 |
The Knot | Starting at $500 |
GigMasters | Starting at $400 |
3. Set up a food bar. This is a great way to keep guests fed and happy. You can offer a variety of foods, such as pizza, burgers, hot dogs, chips, and dips.
Food Bar Catering | Prices |
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EZ Cater | Starting at $10 per person |
Grubhub | Starting at $15 per person |
Uber Eats | Starting at $20 per person |
4. Create a signature drink. This could be a fun and refreshing cocktail or mocktail. You can also set up a non-alcoholic drink station for guests who don't want alcohol.
Signature Drink Ideas | Prices |
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Virgin Mojito | Starting at $5 per drink |
Strawberry Daiquiri | Starting at $6 per drink |
Paloma | Starting at $7 per drink |
5. Set up a s'mores bar. This is a classic summer treat that everyone loves. You can provide all the ingredients and let guests make their own s'mores, or you can hire a s'mores attendant to help out.
S'mores Bar Catering | Prices |
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S'mores Up | Starting at $10 per person |
S'mores Station | Starting at $15 per person |
S'mores Heaven | Starting at $20 per person |
6. Rent a bounce house or water slide. This is a great way to keep kids entertained. You can rent a bounce house or water slide from a local party rental company.
Bounce House Rental | Prices |
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Jump Around | Starting at $100 per day |
Bounce City | Starting at $150 per day |
Inflatable Kingdom | Starting at $200 per day |
7. Set up a movie screen. This is a great way to end the night on a relaxing note. You can project a movie onto a screen in your backyard, or you can rent a projector and screen from a local party rental company.
Movie Projector & Screen Rental | Prices |
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AV Rentals | Starting at $100 per day |
Event Rentals Unlimited | Starting at $150 per day |
Party Rentals Plus | Starting at $200 per day |
8. Create a bonfire. This is a great way to warm up on a chilly night. You can build a bonfire in your backyard, or you can rent a fire pit from a local party rental company.
Bonfire Pit Rental | Prices |
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Fire Pit Rentals | Starting at $50 per day |
Bonfire Central | Starting at $75 per day |
The Fire Pit Guys | Starting at $100 per day |
9. Set up a tent or canopy. This is a great way to provide shade from the sun or rain. You can rent a tent or canopy from a local party rental company.
Tent & Canopy Rental | Prices |
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Tent City | Starting at $100 per day |
Canopy Central | Starting at $150 per day |
Party Tents Unlimited | Starting at $200 per day |
10. Decorate with lights. This is a great way to create a magical atmosphere in your backyard. You can string lights around trees, bushes, or along the fence.
Lighting Rental | Prices |
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Event Lighting | Starting at $100 per day |
Party Lighting | Starting at $150 per day |
Lighting Unlimited | Starting at $200 per day |
11. Hire a photographer or videographer. This is a great way to capture the memories of the night. You can hire a photographer or videographer to take photos or videos of the party.
Photographer & Videographer Prices | Prices |
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Thumbtack | Starting at $100 per hour |
GigMasters | Starting at $150 per hour |
Bark | Starting at $200 per hour |
12. Give out party favors. This is a great way to thank guests for coming. You can give out party favors such as candy, glow sticks, or sunglasses.
Party Favor Ideas | Prices |
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Oriental Trading | Starting at $1 per favor |
Party City | Starting at $2 per favor |
Amazon | Starting at $3 per favor |
13. Create a playlist. This is a great way to set the mood for the party. You can create a playlist of your daughter's favorite songs, or you can hire a DJ to create a custom playlist for the night.
Music Streaming Services | Prices |
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Spotify | Starting at $9.99 per month |
Apple Music | Starting at $9.99 per month |
Amazon Music | Starting at $9.99 per month |
14. Make a cake. This is a classic sweet sixteen tradition. You can make a cake yourself, or you can order one from a local bakery.
Bakery Prices | Prices |
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The Cake Boss | Starting at $100 per cake |
Carlo's Bakery | Starting at $150 per cake |
Duff Goldman's Charm City Cakes | Starting at $200 per cake |
15. Set up a dance floor. This is a great way for guests to let loose and have some fun. You can rent a dance floor from a local party rental company.
Dance Floor Rental | Prices |
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Dance Floor Warehouse | Starting at $100 per day |
The Dance Floor Store | Starting at $150 per day |
Party Dance Floors | Starting at $200 per day |
16. Hire a babysitter. This is a great way to make sure that your daughter and her friends can enjoy the party without having to worry about younger siblings.
Babysitting Services | Prices |
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Care.com | Starting at $10 per hour |
Sittercity | Starting at $15 per hour |
UrbanSitter | Starting at $20 per hour |
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