This year is about celebrating a teen's milestone birthday: a sweet sixteen! A sweet sixteen is an important coming of age party that recognizes an individual's growth and achievements while approaching young adulthood. However– sixteen also comes with a lot of responsibilities including a driver's license and the SATs, so your teen deserves a fun party in the meantime. Celebrate in style with these sweet sixteen party ideas before it's time to get serious about life's big responsibilities.

Sweet 16 Themes
When it comes to sweet sixteen theme ideas, it's important to choose a theme that fits your kid perfectly. Think about some of your teen's favorites. For example, their favorite hobbies, favorite color, or maybe even their favorite destination. The options are endless, but these are a few standout sweet 16 party themes.

1. A Night In Paris
For this special occasion, what could be more special than a night in Paris themed party? Say hello, or more appropriately, “Bonjour” to this perfectly sweet sixteen. Trés chic! Paris is a very romantic destination so bring that feel back to your birthday celebration with some Parisian décor. Think Eiffel Tower, hanging lights, a café scene and of course a birthday banner. You'll also want to pick out a color theme for the party that the décor ties together. Excite your guests with a night in Paris themed birthday invitation that has Paris and happy sweet sixteen all over it. This charming sweet sixteen theme will have all your guests looking forward to attending your birthday bash.

2. Beach/Pool 16th Birthday Party
Nothing says sweet sixteen party like pulling out your favorite bathing suit and catching some rays with your girlfriends. Let your friends know a sweet sixteen they can't miss is about to be underway with some cute pool party invitations. The invites will set the mood for the party and excite all of your guests. Detailed with sand and a beach ball these invites will serve as the perfect prelude to a memorable day. With this warm theme, there are endless options for party décor from beach towels to balloons– this party is sure to bring the sand, sun and fun! Layout beach towels in the sand or by the pool and blow up a couple of summer floaties that also double as easy birthday party decorations. A pool party sweet sixteen is a great way to incorporate the beach even if you can't go.

3. Tiffany Blue Themed
The ever famous Tiffany & Co. luxury jewelry retailer makes a great party theme. Crowned with a white ribbon, the ever-recognizable Tiffany blue box is an international symbol of style and sophistication. Think a Tiffany blue box birthday cake, light blue balloons, streamers and the birthday girls very own logo. Whether you're picking up a cake or making your own, a square blue tiffany box is easy to make. Frost with light blue and lay over a big white bow atop the cake for a Tiffany party feel. Easy party decorations include streamers and balloons, you can definitely find them in the perfect Tiffany blue hue and it's as simple as placing them around the party venue. It's all about the little details when it comes to party planning.

4. Black And White Ball
What's not to love about black and white decor? A sleek black and white birthday cake has sweet sixteen written all over it. Better yet, create a dessert table or station to set up somewhere at the party. Besides the beautiful birthday cake you can also fill clear jars with black and white colored candies. Other tasty theme related treats are chocolate fountains. Add two fountains, one with dark chocolate and the other with white chocolate to really bring the black and white to life. Also think black and white balloons and streamers. If you will be serving dinner at the party then you can also add black and white table cloths to the tables. If black and white isn't enough for the birthday girl you can also add in a design to the party décor. Think stripes or polka dots.

5. Outdoor Movie Party
An outdoor movie party could make the ultimate sweet sixteen theme for a movie obsessed teen. Hanging up all their favorite movie posters and string lights, rent an old fashioned popcorn machine and soda dispenser, and rent all their favorite flicks. This relaxing party theme is sure to be loved by the birthday kid and friends alike. You may also want to include rounds of movie trivia or movie bingo.

With all of these sweet sixteen birthday party ideas, themes and more we hope you are inspired and well on your way to planning a super sweet sixteen birthday party.