In the book Twilight, Alice goes all out to plan a special birthday party for her friend Bella. While Alice’s party is a bit over-the-top with a large elaborate cake, lots of candles, and probably some pretty impressive party treats, Bella knows that Alice really cares for her and is showing it through this elaborate event.
Planning Girl Birthday Parties
Start by calling in reinforcements. Contact two or three of your daughter’s best friends and set up a surprise party planning date. Make it special by meeting at a coffee shop and treat the girls while you work together to plan a special event.
Let the girls know that you want to do a Twilight theme and you need their help. This is helpful for two reasons, first these girls will have insight into what your daughter would enjoy for her party and second, these girls are now personally invested in making sure this party is a success. Keep in mind you are the adult, you set the budget, the number of people attending, and make the final decisions on activities, but let the girls help you make the guest list, choose the menu, and plan the activities.
Teen Birthday Party Invitations
Teens need to know what is expected of them, and what is in it for them, when invited to an event. Invitations can range from the classic paper card stock variety, electronic e-cards, or text message. Besides the basic information of date, time and place, let the guest know about special planned activities. Having a vampire costume contest, a dance or a Twilight Scene It competition will give teens something to look forward to besides cake and ice cream.
Teen Birthday Cake
Cake and ice cream are an expected part of birthday parties. Cake decorating enthusiast will have fun creating their own Twilight inspired birthday cakes or may choose to buy edible Twilight cake toppers from e-bay. But for those who find cake decorating daunting most cake shop are happy to make the perfect Twilight cake for your birthday celebration if you bring them a picture of what you would like.
Other options include having a cupcake tower, which is nice because it makes it easy for teens to serve themselves and allows for different flavors to be offered. For those looking for something more sophisticated or out of the norm offer a chocolate fountain with red fruits for dipping.
Twilight Gifts
Choosing the perfect birthday gift for the Twilight fan can be a challenge. The jacket Bella wore in the movie New Moon is the Billabong Hannah Jacket and could be the perfect unique gift for your teen. Girls who enjoy glamour and make up will love the new cosmetic line designed specifically for Twilight fans available at Twilight Beauty. A Twilight journal, jewelry, or sound track can also make a great gift.
Personalized Party Favors
Make your teen’s birthday party a memorable event by providing personalized Twilight T-Shirts as a party favor. Café Press has an amazing selection of fan inspired Twilight shirts or you can have your party planning crew create their own unique birthday specific design. Party favors are a great way to end a party and will help guest remember what a great time they had celebrating a very special event.
Jamie Hobbs - Jamie Hobbs has been working as a freelance writer since 2008. Graduating with a BA of Education in 1998, Jamie went on to become a ...
