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Hosting a teen party may seem like a daunting task, but if you manage it right, all you have to do is supervise your teen in planning their own party blowout for fun, memorable celebration your teen will thank you for.

It's always a good idea to start planning at least several months in advance. First, talk with your teen and get them involved at the start by writing down the number of guests and setting a budget. Party planning is the ideal teachable moment for teens who will gain first-hand knowledge in all the nitty-gritty details that go into putting on a successful party bash, whether it's a graduation, a Sweet 16 birthday or other important celebration.

From there, begin scouting out party venues and, depending on your budget, how fancy or upscale you want it to be. For Sweet 16 birthday parties, you may not want a party as elaborate as, say, an MTV My Super Sweet 16 party, but you might consider a cheaper option by hiring a DJ over a live band, or having a large buffet setup over a more expensive sit-down dinner. Besides local restaurants, also think about unusual party places available at museums and galleries, resorts, country clubs, community centers or even charter boat party packages.

As always, it pays to shop around for the best venue at the best price so, again, planning early is all-important. When it's time to send out invitations, further cut costs by asking your teen to invite their friends with a popular e-invite website where they can send date, time and location details with a click - for free!

If Sweet 16 birthday gifts are distributed on the big day, also make sure you make arrangements with friends or neighbors to help carry home the birthday loot!

Otherwise, one you've book your venue and send out the invitations, relax and let your hand-picked party venue do the work of providing a memorable setting for your special teen (and their friends), and a stress-free party celebration for the grown-ups ...

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