Choosing a Party Date

Picking a date for your Sweet 16 party is your first major commitment. Check your personal calendar and your school calendar for major school functions. Although you may not be involved, some of the people on your invitation list might be.

Select a weekend closest to the big day!

Be sure to check with neighbors. You don’t want to have a party at the same time. Parking could be a problem.

When you think about the date, also think about if you would like to celebrate in the morning, the middle of the day, or the evening. Again we encourage you to be different.

We recommend a three or four-hour window for your celebration. 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm for a brunch

12:00 noon - 3:00 pm for a lunch

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm for an evening event

Out of town guests?

As soon as you’ve picked your date, let out-of-town family and friends know so they can plan a trip. A postcard or phone call will do. You will probably follow up with a formal invitation closer to the date.