Sweet 16 celebrations are a time for love and family tradition. Here are a few traditions to incorporate into your upcoming Sweet 16 celebration:
The Father-Daughter Dance
Also performed at weddings, the father daughter dance is a way to celebrate a father and his all-grown-up daughter! Have the birthday girl choose a song that is special to her and her dad.
Shoe Ceremony
Similar to the Cinderella fairy tail, this ceremony features the birthday girl trading in her flat shoes for high heeled shoes, often presented by a father, grandfather, uncle or any other significant male. This is a symbolic transitioning from childhood into womanhood.
Tiara Ceremony
This ceremony is similar to the shoe ceremony, except the male brings a tiara instead of shoes. The tiara is placed upon her head to symbolize her becoming a woman. Many families blend this ceremony with the shoe ceremony.
Candle-Lighting Ceremony
This ceremony (similar to the unity candle ceremony at a wedding) features 16 tapers to set out on a table in pretty votive cups. The birthday girl could light her first candle from one large candle that symbolizes her parents or family. The first candle is for the girl's parents. The second candle is for brothers and sisters. These can be substituted for any family member if the birthday girl is an only child - many families incorporate a 17th candle for luck.
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