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Reader — and birthday girl! — Nikki writes, "I'm planning to have a sweet sixteen birthday party. I don't want to overdo my decorations, and I don't really know what I should decorate with other than colorful streamers and lanterns."

Very exciting, Nikki! Make this birthday extra sweet with a candy theme. It's colorful, inexpensive and easy to set up. Here's all you need:

• A candy buffet! Fill a table with bowls, platters and canisters of your favorite candies, along with scoops and tongs to pick them up. 
• Create candy garlands by stringing gummy candies with a needle and thread. Back in the day, we also used to create gummy necklaces to wear — and snack on.
• Fill vases with jelly beans, Red Hots or Skittles for bright pops of color.
• Sprinkle wrapped candies down the center of your table like a runner.
• Hang individual lollipops from the ceiling with ribbon, just above your guests' heads.
• As the party winds down, put out cellophane or sparkly silver goody bags so guests can bring home leftovers.

Read our Sweet Sixteen Party Guide for more ideas for party themes, decorations, activities and more. And have a spectacular birthday!

Comments

Is is me or does that sound like candy decadence lol

I really like the theme... think i might even "borrow" it for my cousin's surprise bday next month!

This is an excellent idea. Thank you so much for all your great ideas (mine are so boring) lol

I think I'm going to do this for my daughter's sweet sixteen! Thank you so much for this wonderful post.