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Party Ideas
16F
I'll ask my main questions about this at the end.
I had a party for my 16th birthday last November and it went well. The only problem was it started out a bit boring because out of the 25 people i invited, only 17 were able to make it, even though 17 still seems big it was just sortof quiet at first and it started to get better once i set up guitar hero in my living room and when we started eating and talking and listening to music and playing guitar hero and stuff. I'm thinking of having another party at my house for my 17th birthday in November and I'm thinking about it now because I like to plan ahead. I've made a tentative list of people to invite and based on the possible date of the party, I'll assume that hopefully 20-25 people will be able to make it, maybe more depending on who I start talking to more once school starts. Now I'll start getting to the point. I need some good ideas to ensure that there's no awkward quietness at all when people show up. There will not be alcohol under any circumstances, it's just not happening, so that rules out any drinking ideas. I want to make my living room look cooler, last year I just made my "L" shaped couch straight and had the regular high-hat lights on, it looked kindof static, and the kitchen and dining room already look fine. so here are my questions
1. What are some cool was I can decorate, to make it a not awkward and partyish environment? and that's not too expensive?
2. What food or drink (not alcoholic, as I mentioned) ideas can I use that would be fun for a party? I know that dinner will simply be pizza but other stuff like snacks and drinks and whatever.
3. It'll be November, but considering it's not too cold would it be a good idea to let people hang out outside if they want?
4. The past two birthday parties I've had, two of my friends slept over. There are about 12-14 possible girl that could sleepover this time. Is it ridiculous to have that big of a sleepover at 17? Should I just stick to the two girls and maybe 2 or 3 others?
5. Any other good ideas like things to do during the party and such would be appreciated. Note that my parents will be home, so ideas based around that. Nothing to cheesy, but nothing too insane either.
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alrightt. my 17th brithdaay is gonna be here in 2 months, so i think i'd know what's in and what's outt at this agee :]
1. you can have like balloons. okay not like the weird balloons that you buy at party city, but ones that you just blow up by yourself. its easy cheap and nothing too "partyish" or "babyish" you can have some a little deflated so they are on the floor, and you can have some tied with ribbon hanging from the ceiling. also just putting confetti on the tables and stuff is a nice touch. nothing too fancy, yuh know. keep it simple.
2. have you ever heard of a thing called shirley temple ? and a roy rogers ? you can make it yourself. i found you a link..
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... shirley temple instructions
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they're really easy to make. also, you could just get the regular drinks like sprite, mountain dew, and coke and all of that. and for snacks and stuff, just do the whole chips thing. popcorn, dortios, cheese puffs, salsa and chips ... yuh know, the regular stuff.
3. if its not too cold, yeah have some chairs set up and stuff, and a stereo or ipod thing out there, just incase anyone needs a fresh breath of air. not a bad idea, just let them do what they want, yuh know ?
4. yeahh i dont think the whole 14 girl sleep over thing would be such a great idea, keep it down to a maximum of 4 people. that seems better suited for our age haha.
5. you should definetly do a game of truth or dare. thats aways fun at parties and it gets people laughing and socializing. you could also do a test tasting thing. where a few people have to be willing to have a blindfold oin their mouth and people put food in their mouth and they have to guess what it is. [just make sure no one has any allergies hahaa] also just play musci, chill and maybe have a funny movie playing.
everything will turn out fine. parites like this are always better low key and not "out of hand" or "over the top" keep it simple :] and dont over think it. they'll have fun. good luck ! hope i helped. xxo. :]
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