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• Method 1 of 3: What kind of party?
• Method 2 of 3: Planning the party
• Method 3 of 3: Preparing for the party
• Tips
• Warnings

Congratulations on your fourteenth birthday! Is your birthday party coming up, but not sure how to celebrate this day? Below are some ideas and suggestions to get you started.

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Method 1 of 3: What kind of party?

1. If you feel like you are too old for a standard birthday party, make sure you don't throw a traditional party. Instead, invite your best friends, girlfriends, and family members over for cake and a nice dinner. If you have something bigger in mind, read on quickly.
2. Choose a theme. One of the hardest parts of celebrating a birthday is deciding what to do. Here are some ideas:
   • Theme party (Hawaiians, Hollywood, etc.)
   • Spa party (at home or at a professional spa and wellness center)
   • Makeover Party (Help People Who Don't Know How to Dress Well)
   • Go shopping (go to the mall nearby with your friends)
   • A movie party (watch a movie at your home or at the cinema)
   • A karaoke party (use your own karaoke machine or go to a karaoke bar)
   • Use a game show as the theme (Idols, Expedition Robinson, Wie is de mole ?, Holland's Next Top Model, etc.)
   • Go to an amusement park
   • Go horseback riding
   • Organize a dance party (at home or at a community center)
   • Go rollerblading or ice skating
   • Organize a beach party
   • Go to a concert
   • Go to a sports game (baseball, football, rugby, etc.)
   • Go bowling
   • Laser gaming
   • Party in a disco, rent a disco for example
   • Outdoor campfire (warming marshmallows, sleeping in a tent, etc.)
   • Mud fight, food fight, etc.

Method 2 of 3: Planning the party

1. Set the date. Set a good date for your birthday party. You would be wise to set a date around your actual birthday, although this is not necessary. Try to have your birthday party on the weekend, or at least on a Friday night. Another good option is a day when you don't have to go to school. Be careful when your birthday falls on the summer, spring, or Christmas holidays, as some friends may be on vacation then. Also be aware of other parties scheduled for the same period. You want to avoid that the people you have invited have to choose between your party and someone else's party that is held on the same night.
2. Choose the location for your party. The location is where the party will take place. If you're going to have the party at home, your house is the venue, it's that simple. However, if you are going to laser tag or organize a dance party, you should rent the venue in advance to avoid any problems on the day of the party.
3. Know who you are inviting. Determine who you want to invite to your party. Do you want to invite only girls, or only boys, or both? How many people do you want to invite? Do you want to invite five to ten of your best friends, or everyone you are in class with? Discuss this with your parents and make sure they agree with your final decision.
4. Send the invitations. You could handwrite the invitations, invite your guests via email or text message, you could call them or tell them in person. You could also use a free online service for creating invitations, think Evite, for example. However, don't forget that some unsafe websites can cause uninvited guests to your party.

Method 3 of 3: Preparing for the party

1. Buy the food. Plan what you need in terms of refreshments. You don't want to starve your guests at your party. If you choose to serve only snacks, go for chips, candy, pretzels, soda, juice, fruit, chocolate, etc. You can also serve small snacks such as sausage rolls or cubes of cheese. If you plan on serving your guests a real meal (lunch or dinner), you could have pizza, sushi or Chinese delivered or take everyone to a restaurant. If you want to serve breakfast to your guests, make sure you have pancakes and / or waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, etc. at home. Also, don't forget to get some sort of dessert at home. Think of cake, cupcakes, brownies, cake, ice cream, etc.
2. Provide decorations. Decorating the location of the party isn't necessary, but it can make a difference. It's more important if you're hosting a themed party, but it's always nice to put up small decorations, even if it's just a few balloons. Decorate as much or as little as you want (and as much as your budget allows).
3. Provide entertainment. You don't want your guests to get bored, so provide some entertainment. You can keep it simple and put on music, or maybe a movie, it depends on the type of party you have organized. You could also hire live entertainment (singing and / or dancing) to really kick-start the party. If you want, you could also hire a DJ to help you with the music. This is the best option if you are planning to host a dance party. You could also prepare or prepare a number of classic games. Think about:
   • Twister
   • Truth or Dare
   • Scavenger hunt
   • Karaoke
   • Spin the bottle
   • Triviant
   • Hints

Tips

• Do not start the activities until all guests have arrived. This is with the exception of people who arrive extremely late, don't let your party be ruined because they are late.
• Plan enough activities. Most activities are over faster than you think.
• Do the things you want to do! Don't make choices based on what other people want.
• Have fun and don't let anyone ruin your day. Today is your day.

Warnings

• Make sure no one is left out and that everyone is having fun.
• Always pay attention to your guests and be aware of any food allergies in good time, so that you can take this into account.
• Take the age of your guests into account and make sure the appropriate drinks are served.
• Be careful with the movies you watch. You are now fourteen years old, but this does not automatically mean that movies suitable for ages fourteen and older are suitable for every guest.