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A Sweet 16 Birthday Party is a celebration for a young girl who is coming-of-age, to officially commemorate their voyage into womanhood. In the Hispanic community this tradition is celebrated on the 15th birthday and called a Quinceanera. Quite simply it is a special time for family and friends to get together and see what a beautiful young woman the guest of honor has grown to be. Despite some reality shows like My Super Sweet Sixteen where the parents are extremely wealthy and shower their daughters with extravagant parties and luxury items. Most girls don't have those kinds of parties but they are special, they usually different from other birthday parties and they are showered with lots of love, attention and yes -- special gifts.

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Sweet Sixteen celebrations date back to the 1600s in England. This wasn't just a time for young girls to transition into womanhood -- this was actually their début into society and they were officially being "put on the market" for marriage. There are also many traditions that are found at most Sweet 16 parties in the United States. Today on the Charming Chick blog we are going to feature a few of them. If you have any special Sweet Sixteen party ideas or traditions that we haven't covered, be sure to leave a comment  and share it with us. Now let's get started...

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The Shoe Exchange and Crowning Ceremony

The birthday girl is escorted into the reception area where she is presented with a new pair of high-heeled shoes and a dazzling tiara. Her flat shoes or ballet style slippers are removed by her father or grandfather and he slips on her new high-heeled shoes, which symbolizes her walk from childhood into womanhood. In addition to the shoes a tiara is also carried in as well. The father places it on her head letting her know she is princess for the day but she is growing up and becoming a woman.

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The Candle Lighting Ceremony

The candle ceremony is a great way to include friends and family into the Sweet Sixteen festivities. 16 tapers, votives or even tea lights are set out in a decorative arrangement. The birthday girl lights the first candle symbolizing her transition into adulthood. Then parents, siblings and other close family members light candles 2-7, close friends light candles 8-15 and if the birthday girl has a boyfriend or close male friend he will light the 16th candle. Each person says something sweet or tells a story about the guest of honor.

Sweet Sixteen Toast

After the cake is cut the father of the girl, her mother or another close family member or friend gives a toast. They recall significant moments in her childhood and share pearls of wisdom with her. This may also be the time when she is presented with a special gift.

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Father-Daughter Dance

For her Sweet Sixteen party, the birthday girl chooses a song that is sentimental and significant to she and her father. The Father-Daughter dance symbolizes the girl  becoming more independent; and the father is acknowledging that his little girl is growing into a young woman.

At Charming Chick we have many special personalized jewelry items that would make the perfect Sweet Sixteen keepsake; as well as several fantastic favors, decor and momentous for the Sweet 16 party.

Charming Chick is announcing our biggest sale of the year -- our End of Year Clearance. We have dozens of deeply discounted items to choose from and some items are priced as low as $.99 so it's is definitely worth checking out. We want to clear out these clearance items to make room for new ones. Quantities are limited so you'll want to take advantage of these prices before they are gone. Today we are featuring just a few of the items we have on clearance. Be sure to check out our entire selection.

This stunning, hand-crafted crystal bracelet features only the finest Swarovski Crystal beads, genuine sterling silver spacer beads and toggle. The attached elephant charm is also crafted of of genuine sterling silver. Each bracelet measures about 7.25 inches and comes in a gift box free of charge, which makes it the perfect gift for someone special. You are sure to admire the beauty and superb quality of this gorgeous bracelet for years to come. Regularly priced at $24.99 - it is now ONLY $8.99 (at the time of this posting). Only a few left so order now. Ships in just 24 hours.

This personalized tote bag is perfect for any girl-on-the-go! It is ideal for toting books, workout clothes, overnight toiletries, teacher's school supplies, and much more. The tote bag is made of 100% cotton natural canvas with pink accents, and pink embroidery and a single slash pocket lies between the colored handles. The tote bag measures 18.5 inches wide by 13 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Handle measures 12 inches from the top of the bag. May be embroidered with a three letter scripted monogram or block initials at no additional charge. This tote was regularly priced at $26.99 but it is clearance priced to $16.99 (at the time of this posting).

Do you know a girl turning 16 this year? This is a beautiful Sweet 16 sterling silver charm makes an ideal gift. It is crafted of genuine .925 sterling silver. It measures about one inch wide and 5/8 of an inch tall. This Sweet 16 charm is the perfect size for any necklace, bracelet, earrings, anklet, etc. and includes one sterling silver link with this charm so that you can easily attach it to any custom jewelry item you choose.  This item was regularly priced at $7.99 band is clearance priced to $2.99 (at the time of this posting).

We have many wonderful clearance items to choose from so take a look at our selection today to take advantage of these amazing prices.

Sweet Sixteen Cake Topper

Is your little girl, soon to be Sweet Sixteen? Time goes so fast! What sort of a party, or event will you have to commemorate this milestone in her life? This is - after all - the birthday that signifies her change from being considered  little girl -- to becoming a young woman (of, course she'll always be your little girl though).  

Sweet Sixteen Signature Pillow

There are many fun, and creative ways to throw a Sweet Sixteen party. Some parents choose to do something  simple - and elegant - like taking the birthday girl to a very upscale restaurant, to celebrate. She can get  all dressed-up and really begin her journey into young womanhood in a special way. 

Some teen girls want to have a big party (most often their first co-ed party). Other girls may prefer a spa day with some of her closest friends. And still others may prefer a trip or special outing. Keep in mind that she is after all a teenager -- and teenagers have definite ideas about how they want things. The very best idea would be to include your daughter in the preparations and planning of her sweet sixteen festivities.

For instance you might think it's would be really great to do a slide show with all the cute photos of her growing up. However, if you were to do this, she may be completely mortified - or she might not - but it's a gamble. You might think a Justin Bieber themed part would be perfect because he's all she talks about -- BUT the day of the party, her Bieber fever may have fizzled.

Cinderella's Carriage Favor

If your daughter does opt for a party, you'll want to know if she wants a theme of any kind. Having a theme, is certainly not a requirement for having a successful sweet sixteen party, but it is something that many girls like to do. Some girls will love to have a princess themed party complete with tiaras and lots of -- bling. Other girls may prefer a party that is sports, pirate, 80's, or red carpet themed. It can be a party that reflects things she's passionate about like the environment, or just something she absolutely loves -- like candy.

At Charming Chick we have many items to help you plan the perfect party. Click HERE to check out our complete line of Sweet Sixteen items. Be sure to visit us often, because we are always adding new and exciting products!

A Monogram Cake Topper, is the perfect way to add the crowning touch, to any cake. If you are looking for something to grace the top of a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion cake, a monogram, or even a single initial -- can tie really the whole thing together. When you add a monogram topper(s) to a cake it will personalize it even more, and is a fantastic way to show the guest(s) of honor, how much you care.

These Swarovski Crystal Letter Cake Toppers are very popular with today's brides. They are stylish, elegant and with genuine Swarovski crystals that adorn each letter -- they have just the right amount of -- bling as well. The letters can be arranged in any fashion. In addition to letters A-Z, there is also a heart and ampersand available. Each letter measures 3 inches tall and comes with a 2.5 inch spike to hold the letter securely into place.

This Crystal Monogram Cake Topper is stunning as well. The decorative grooves, and crystals, really set off each piece and make for a dazzling presentation. The font is elegant and the style is timeless. Each letter is 5.5 inches tall and has a pick at the bottom which makes it slide easily - and securely - on the cake. This topper is available in letters A-Z.

Our Silver Monogram Cake Topper is available in two sizes. The large measures 4.5 inches tall and the small measures 2.5 inches tall. They also come with a pick to secure it into place at the top of your cake. These toppers are the hottest trend in weddings and can easily be used to make any cake, extra special. These toppers are available in A-Z and numbers 0-9 as well. Using the numbers is a perfect way to commemorate a special anniversary or birthday.

Monogram toppers a fun, stylish and special. Click HERE to view our wide variety of cake toppers.