My daughter is turning 13 and her bday is May 17 and she has no idea what she wants as her theme! She said that she wants a huge party to celebrate her teen years, but she doesn't know what to do! I want to make it a good party, but we have a budget. She wants to invite our family and have friends, both guys and girls, and she wants some of her friends to sleep over. She doesn't want it at home, but our city hall is $2,000 and I don't have much money because of my bills. Please help me! Any suggestions:)
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Of course your child wants a big, expensive party to "celebrate her teen years." She may also want a Lamborghini when she starts to drive, and a Alexander McQueen dress for senior prom. I'm assuming she won't get those, so why start a precedent?
If her teen years turn out to be pretty great, they'll be some of the best memories of her life. If they don't, having a huge bash won't do any good.
I'd suggest asking her to invite only her best friends. Choose a venue that's within your budget but they have to dress up for. This should be an elegant "do." Choose only gifts that are appropriate and tasteful, not stuffed toys or "Made in China" junk. Explain that this represents leaving childhood behind, and the huge gang of friends she wanted to invite would just act like kids and ruin it.
Don't forget the red roses.
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