Best Places for a Sweet 16 Birthday Party in S.C

Turning 16 is a major event in any child's life. They look forward to this day as the awakening of their adulthood, the crossing over from being a child to becoming an adult. It's definitely a day that should be celebrated in a very big way. I suppose that's why us parents start planning for that special day in our child's life, almost from the time she's born. We want it to be extra special for them, a day they will remember forever.

Most of us think that planning a party is really simple, and sometimes it can be. Until you began to plan a party that has to be bigger than the wedding of Princess Diana. My oldest daughter is almost 20 now, so I've been through that sweet 16 thing one time already. But soon I will be sharing that special day with my youngest daughter and I want it to be very special for her, a day she will never forget. In planning a party there are a million tiny details to take care of. From the cake and the decorations to the location for the party.

My oldest daughter had her sweet 16 at the Venue in Travelers Rest, S.C. We had nearly 150 relatives so I had to pick a location that would hold everyone.

The Venue was the perfect place. It's a little more expensive than some of the other options I had but we had numerous relatives flying in from out of town and this was perfect because there are many neighboring hotels in the area and the airport is only a 10 minute drive from the location site.

The Venue can accommodate between 60 and 250 people. It has a huge balcony where your guests can mingle and talk, a stage that is perfect if you're planning on hiring a band or some other form of entertainment. A huge dance floor where all the teenagers can get together and dance to the music from the D.J. your daughter will be sure and want you to hire. It is equipped with a catering area where you can have food brought in and served to your guests, tables, chairs and even a few decorations. The Venue has several different party packages starting with their most popular package which includes 4 hours of party time for 50 guests, decorations, wreaths on the doors, candles on every table, a skirted table for the presentation of the cake, tables for all the guests and food for 50 people. This package starts at $4,200.00. They also have a much bigger facility that can hold many more people, this is called the Renfrew. And if you plan on having more than 250 people you may want to consider the bigger location. You can check them out at http://2venues.com/thevenue.

The Spartanburg Expo Center is another great location for a large birthday party. They have 3 event spaces and over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. They are located on Pottery Rd. in Spartanburg, amid the scenic and majestic foothills of South Carolina. There are several hotels nearby so lodging for your out of town family members should not be a problem. The Expo Center is equipped with friendly staff who will be happy to assist you in planning your event. There are also many rooms that are available overnight. To check out pricing and availability visit www.spartanburgexpo.com.

The Country Hearth Inn is another wonderful and much less expensive, location for a party. I chose this location for my daughters 12th birthday and everyone had a blast. The Country Hearth is located in Spartanburg, S.C. on Pottery Rd. and will be more than happy to accommodate all the guests in your party. They strive for a friendly, intimate atmosphere, a place where you'll feel right at home. The hotel has an indoor heated pool and open atrium with multilevel walkways that allow you to view their fountains and wishing well. Everyone in your party will enjoy the tropical atmosphere from the pool and hot tub. They also have a very nice tropical terrace restaurant and poolside bar, where you can relax and enjoy a mixed drink while the kids are in the pool. You will be treated to an excellent customer service experience while enjoying all their amenities like the free continental breakfast, exercise room and sauna. They also have a limited number of environmentally friendly Ecorooms, which use less energy and fewer disposable items. And of course, don't forget the poolside game room with games, pool tables and snack machines. This is the perfect birthday party location with rooms that start at just 70.00 each but they require you to have 1 room for every 5 people. You can visit them on the web at www.countryhearthspartanburg.com.

Frankies Fun Park is another great option for a simple but fun sweet 16 birthday party. The fun park has tons of rides and go carts for the kids. They also have a concession snack bar with all the latest and greatest kids favorites. For birthday party options they will provide free passes to the rides, cake, pizza and party favors, this starts at $14.00 per person and they can accommodate as many as you have.

The Glendale Outdoor Center is located in Glendale. S.C. and will be happy to help you plan a birthday party centered around rock climbing, kayaking or mountain biking, whatever your Childs preference may be. A party room is available where you can bring In decorations, snacks and the cake. After lunch and presents they will treat those in your party to the adventure of your choosing. You can get more information by visiting their website at www.setgols.org.
These are just a few of the wonderful party locations that are available in the Carolinas. To check out more ideas www.scpartylocations.com.