![]() ![]() Finally, I prepared all the food myself! I think you know by now that I love to cook and whenever we have a party, the food is always homemade. ![]() I also shopped through Rakuten and got additional money back. You can often find promo codes just by searching the name of the company + promotional code. Invitations: I purchased invitations online but used a promotional code to get a really good deal. I found that the kids were more focused on socializing with each other too.Ĥ. Keeping our budget in mind, we didn’t have to spend the extra cash on booking a DJ. Gabrielle made her own music playlist and streamed our own music. I also made several types of cupcakes and displayed them cupcake stands. I tried to have a variety of sizes vases so it look visually pleasing when it was all arranged. Buying in bulk always saves a little money. ![]() I bought the assorted candy in bulk to at our local wholesale club. To make it cost-effective, all the clear glass apothecary jars, vases and glass containers of various sizes that held the candy were purchased for next to nothing at a local thrift shop. This was a BIG hit! There is nothing like teenagers loading up on tons of sugar. The highlight of the party was a candy bar and Chocolate Fountain that I set up. Because it was a pool party, most of the kids stayed outside throughout the night anyway.Ģ. Hosting Gabby’s party at home was a no-brainer. We are also fortunate enough to have the space to do it. Gabby wanted to have a pool party-themed party. Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Sweet 16 Celebration!ġ. Here’s some ideas that I used to make the event a smashing success and keep our budget in check. On a recent evening in July, 30 friends came over to celebrate Gabrielle Sweet 16 and enjoy an evening of fun. It also was the most budget-friendly choice for us since renting a venue was not an option. Luckily she has a summer birthday so having a pool party here at our house was the perfect fit. We are also “do it yourselfers” (is that even a word?), meaning, we like to prepare the food and handle all the planning detailsourselves. ![]()
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