Any one whos has every had a sweet 16 or big party any advice? My sweet 13!?!
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OK..take a deep breath>>you can get through this: a good party needs a happy, relaxed Hostess.
Let's get the food suggestions out of the way: the finger foods (appetizers that are good and hearty):
Keep in mind these are more sophisticated than what your young guests are used to eating....:D
Flaky Reuben Bites: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/flaky-r…
Prosciutto Potato Poppers:
http://www.ivillage.com/prosciutto-potat…
Sausage Stuffed Mushroom caps:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/racha…
btw: mushroom caps fit nicely in deviled egg trays (can get them at party store)--
Deviled Eggs is another good appetizer food.
Savory Parmesan Bites:
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/savo…
Cheesy Broccoli-Cheddar Appetizers:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/broc…
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp:
http://puffpastry.com/recipedetail.aspx?…
Gouda and Apple Puff Pockets:
http://www.puffpastry.com/recipedetail.a…
You can also have a Layered Pizza Dip (serve with bagel chips):
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/laye…
And of course a Buffalo Chicken Dip (it IS New York, after all): serve with fresh celery sticks and crackers:
http://www.buffalochickendip.com/
Other suggestions: cocktail hots warmed together with 1 small jar of French's mustard (regular mustard) and 1 small jar of mint jelly....have toothpicks.
Put foods you make on nice platters...sprinkle sequins, confetti on table...have candles on table
DECOR: hang some metallic curtains that are cut around the room. Flashing lights, disco ball, bubble makers is good. Chocolate fountain for cut up fruits (pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, honeydew, marshmallows and pretzel rods standing up in a glass cup)....have skewers standing up in a cup...have small dessert plates and napkins fanned out. Fountain should have its own area. Keep a small wastebasket nearby for guests to dispose of picks, etc.
Serve mocktails or have a punch (many recipes online for flavors you want)....punch should have its own area, too.
Music: It goes without saying the first choice is a Grammy award winner: Empire State of Mind with JayZ/Alicia Keys>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6…
other artists: Flo-Rida "Club Can't Handle Me"
Bruno Mars
Taio Cruz
Train "Hey Soul Sister"
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance" and others (she has a new one out)
Black-Eyed Peas "I Got A Feeling" and others
Rihanna
Trey Songs
Katy Perry
Chris Brown...and many more....just check Billboard for current songs...don't be afraid to play songs from the 80's....great music
Give your club a name ....Studio 13 or something like that....fill the room with balloons with ribbons hanging down from them...have bunches of other balloons with glow sticks inserted before blowing up for interesting effect. Spray balloons with craft glitter spray for glitz. Print invites out to look like tickets to get into your club....have some feather boas around....for girls to have fun with...tell guests to dress for clubbing....and have fun!! Don't worry so much!
live in NY state