Sweet 16 Party Contest Extended

Hey Girls! Do you want to win a fabulous celebration in your honor? We bet you do. So what would you do to get it?

Always Fabulous Events only wants you to write a short essay. That's it. Pretty simple, right? 

We are extending the Sweet 16 Party contest for another month to give you more time to get your entry in to us. We must have your entry by April 15.

Get the details here. Be sure to follow all of the rules so there is no chance to be disqualified.  

The winner will be announced on April 30. 

Win A Fab Sweet 16 Party

ATTENTION ABINGTON, UPPER DUBLIN, UPPER MORELAND, AND HATBORO/HORSHAM PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 


Always Fabulous Events wants to throw you a Sweet 16 party! 


One very lucky girl will win a fabulous party for up to 50 friends and have her story featured on our blog.


Here's what you have to do:

• Write an essay explaining how your education will empower you to achieve your goals for the future. 
• Must be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 500 words long.
• All entries must be emailed to info@alwaysfabulousevents.com between March 1 and March 31, 2012. 
• Please include your name, school name, home address, and date of birth with your entry.
• This contest is open to girls who are or will be turning 16 years old in 2012 and attend high school in one of the above mentioned school districts.  
• The winner will be announced right here on our blog on or after April 15, 2012.
• The date of the party may not correspond with the winner's actual birthday and will be based on mutual availability.

Music will be provided by Cutting Edge Entertainment. 

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Cool Mitzvah or Sweet 16 Favor

Nylon Shoulder Bag Favor

Sale ends August 1st! Our most popular bar mitzvah favor. Great for carrying clothes, books or sports gear, the two-straps can be carried over one shoulder, or both shoulders like a backpack. Each nylon "Nike style" drawstring bag comes in your choice of bright colors and measures 13.5" x 18". Just find your favorite themed design, choose an ink color and we'll add your name and mitzvah date to create your one-of-a kind favor. Wondering what your personalized graphic will look like? No problem! You'll have the chance to approve your design before we print your favor.

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Sweet 16 Masquerade Party

>Photo from Control Your Destiny

If done right, a masquerade party can be mysterious and exciting.


Carry your party theme through to your invitation.

Clearly state the dress code on the invitation to make sure everyone understands the formality of the event. Let the guests show off their creativity with their costumes or simply provide a variety of masks for the guests to choose from when they arrive. (Note: Decorating masks may be a fun DIY project for the guest-of-honor and her besties a day or 2 before the party.)


Keep the decorations under control so it doesn't end up looking too much like a Halloween party. A black and silver color palette works well for the masquerade theme. Add a splash of color with a jewel-toned accent like amethyst (purple), garnet (red), or emerald (green). A little glitter helps to create a less childish ambience without being too adult.

Centerpieces can be made with masks, feathers, and/or candles.

Venues to consider include banquet halls, hotel ballrooms, country clubs, or historical mansions.

Serve finger foods so you don't take any time away from the fun. Serve a variety of non-alcoholic beverages like soda, punch, and "mocktails".

The birthday cake can also mimic the masquerade theme either by topping the cake with a mask and feathers or by sculpting the cake into the shape of a mask. And... you can never go wrong with a chocolate fountain.

What's Up... Today?

Hey... I am usually writing about stuff that is going on in the fabulous world of weddings and parties, but I wanted to make this one a little more personal.

What's up with Always Fabulous Events today?

I am working on a Sweet 16 party that is scheduled for mid-May. We are planning a nightclub theme. Currently, we are looking for a venue. We have looked at 3 very different places so far and we have 2 more to see before we make a decision.

I am also helping friends plan a baby shower for a young lady I watched grow up (security blankie and all). I still can't believe she is all grown up and ready to raise a family.

My brother is also expecting his first child this month. This will be my first time being an aunt. I'm so excited!

Winter seems to be a popular time for spa parties. We have had done 3 this season and have 2 scheduled in January. A little "girl time" never hurts. A couples' spa retreat would be cool to do in February.

Speaking of February... we have a multicultural wedding celebration at the end of the month. The bride's family is Caribbean and the groom's family is from London, but the couple is as American as anyone born here. They are having a big party on Saturday night and an elegant ceremony and brunch on Sunday.

In between events, I am back at the Bridal Event to help brides-to-be with their DIY projects and answers to their planning questions.

I am very confident that 2010 will be FABULOUS! I'm looking forward to it.

This Card Box is So Fabuluxe!

This couture keepsake card box from So Fabuluxe! is a handmade treasure for a fashionista bride or diva-licious debutante. It is absolutely a conversation starter.

Paper Rose Table Numbers

How cute are these table numbers from Advantage Bridal? They come in pink or lavender roses. Perfect for a garden reception, Sweet 16, or bat mitzvah.

Rent Jewelry Like the Celebs Do

Adorn Brides rents fine jewelry for weddings and other special occasions. Throughout our site you’ll find elegant wedding jewelry made from genuine precious metals, diamonds and pearls… timeless pieces that will ensure you look your best with the finest bridal jewelry on your wedding day.

Sweet 16 Party Invitations

These are a sampling of the invitations available from Always Fabulous Events. Visit our invitation store to view the full selection.

Once Upon A Time...

... there lived a beautiful young princess named (insert your name here).

If your Sweet 16 or Wedding theme involves castles, horse-drawn carriages, and tiaras, take a look at these fabulous ideas to bring your vision to life.

Petite Castle Cake Topper

A romantic style castle in just-right proportions. At 3.5" tall and 2.5" wide this fits nicely on a small cake top or on larger cakes as a sparkling accent among flowers or decorative icing. Set on a mirrored base, this topper is made from handblown crystal with gold accents for maximum sparkle and heirloom quality.

Fairytale Placecard Holder

Step back in time with a silver plated, detailed placecard holder perfect for your fairytale event. Each silver plated crown placecard holder measures 5.25" high and makes a cute memo or photo holder after the wedding. (Note: This can double as your favors or can be used to hold the table numbers.)

Happily Ever After Candle Wedding Favor

A fairytale favor to celebrate your "Happily Ever After", this carriage shaped candle arrives beautifully packaged in a clear gift box topped with a white bow. Each pearlized wax candle measures 1.5" tall, 2" wide and 1.25" deep and will burn for two hours. Box measures 4.5" tall, 2.25" wide and 1.25" deep.

A Sweet 16 Video

Fabulous Sweet 16 Parties

Every girl wants her Sweet 16 to be the best party EVER! Always Fabulous Events knows how to throw the party of her dreams from the planning to the production. We'll find the perfect location, the best food, and all of the special touches.

We use the hottest DJs in the Philly area to get the party jumpin'. If you want a night club effect, they will bring the lights. If you want other entertainment, we will hold auditions for you to select the perfect talent.

Your invitations will be uniquely designed based on our collaborative vision. Take a look at this one we did earlier this year. This is just one of the many possible themes we can bring to life for your party.

In addition to designing your invitation, we will also design the look and feel of the event space to exceed your expectations. Whether you want balloons, flowers, draping, or special lighting, you can trust us to bring out the fabulosity. Just look at what we did with this space.

Give us a call to talk about your dream day.

Sweet 16 Fabulosity

I happened to come across a photographer's blog post about a Sweet 16 party in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The theme was FABULOSITY (from the book by Kimora Lee Simmons). She had a diamond-shaped cake on a sparkly revolving cake stand accented with a big diamond paperweight. The birthday girl showed up to her party in a Rolls Royce. Her guests were treated to henna body art and it looks like her favors were bottles of Baby Phat perfume (at least for the girls).

{Henna: Photo from Sara Murals}

For henna artists in the Philadelphia area, go to http://www.hennadesigner.com/


Off Topic Side Note: Did you know that Kimora has launched a Fabulosity line of clothing for JCPenney? I guess this is her lower-end version of Baby Phat.

80's Inspired Sweet 16

Always Fabulous Events created the concept and design for this 16th birthday party for twin girls, Samie & Patrice. They wanted a nightclub feel with a cool gimmick. We went back to the 80s... an interesting theme considering these girls weren't even born until 1992.

They loved the DayGlo night club idea which we carried from the invitations thru the decorations and dress code. Even the cupcakes were frosted with neon colors. The tables also held glow-in-the-dark centerpieces. Oh... I can't forget all of the glow sticks, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

The kids really impressed me with their 80s style interpretations... well, at least the girls.

Red Carpet Sweet 16