I CAN'T FIND RIGHT DRESS for my Sweet 16, HELP ME!!!

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SWEET 16 Planning:  Dresses

by Anissa Fuentes, DJ Assistant!

Ladies,

Having trouble finding the perfect dress?
Can’t decide between a full length, formal gown or a short sassy dress? What material? Or color?
Well here are some advice/tips to keep in mind when picking the perfect dress.

1.       The dress equals the mood of the party.

The length and style of the dress set the mood for the entire party. If one goes with a full length gown with a full skirt, the tone of the party will be more formal and sophisticated or a short, sassy skirt creates a relaxed, club type atmosphere. Depending what you for your party, narrows down the style of dress you want.

Sweet 16 Dress

Fun Sweet 16 Dress!

2.       Be unique

Find a dress that makes you stand out, one that’ll turn heads when you walk into the room, one that makes you sparkle like the star you are. If at first you can’t find the dress you want, don’t give up and settle, keep searching until you find the right one.

3.       Keep your theme in mind.

Match the dress to theme; after all it is your party. If the theme is pretty in Pink, don’t wear a Blue or Black dress. After all, you chose the theme.

4.       Bring some help.

When going dress shopping, ask your friends and family to come along, let them help and keep an open mind. After all you never know what the perfect dress will be. Your friends and family want you to find the perfect dress as well, they can also tell you what makes you look amazing and what doesn’t. Don’t take the criticism the wrong way, just take their opinions and SHOP!!!!


If you still need help please contact us!
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Planning your Sweet 16! Advice from the DJ and Planner!

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Rock like a Rockstar with J-Dog the DJ from Phoenix Sweet 16

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Phoenix Sweet 16:

The Overview of a Sweet 16

The challenge with Sweet 16 is that sometimes people don't know where to start.  My hope is that this blog will give you a starting point.  Of course, if you have questions or if you just need someone to bounce ideas off of, please contact me.

Planning an #epicsweet16 takes work, coordination and planning.  I look forward to working together with you to ensure that your daughter has a special, unforgettable, #EpicSweet16.  I've created five questions/comments for you to consider when creating the overview of your event.

Questions to help you get Started with your Sweet16

1. What is the date of the Sweet 16?  

The first thing you need to do is to pick the date!  I actually suggest picking three different dates as possibilities.  Take a look at both your personal calendar and the school's calendar!  Epic Sweet 16 parties are great events, and you'll want all your friends and family to attend, so it's important to not schedule your special day on the same day as homecoming.  It's tradition to have a Sweet 16 up to 365 days after your Birthday.

  2. What Weather can you expect for your Sweet 16?  

When planning an outside Sweet 16, it is essential to keep the weather in mind!  Arizona has very hot summers which can last through October! Just because the  sun goes down, doesn't mean it will be cool.  Remember, if you hire a DJ or a band, all electronics may be damaged by excessive heat!  It's not a bad idea to check the average weather for that 30 days.

If you're planning your event in the winter, I recommend someplace warm and dry.  Your guests will thank you!

3. Who is invited to your Sweet 16?

The Sweet 16 is always a mix of friends and family of all different ages.  I recommend inviting some of the adults that you have known for a while, such as your relatives and family friends.  This makes it fun for everyone!

How many should be invited?  I recommend at least 75 people, but no more than 200.  Numbers should be discussed and agreed upon between you and your teen.  This is also important when looking at venues and food, as well as ensuring that you have adequate space for the event.

4.  Vender for the Sweet 16:

The location of the Sweet 16 and facilities is key for a great party!  The location should be comfortable and convenient for both you and your guests.  An excellent location supplies adequate space for meals, DJ/Entertainment, photography, and social gathering.

5  How long is the event?

A typical Sweet 16 is about 4 to 5 hours.   The event begins with the gathering of the guests who wait for the anticipated arrival of the Guest of Honor and concludes with the final dance.  Here is a sample schedule:

5:00pm Gathering of Guests
5:45pm  Grand Entrance
5:50pm  Father/Daughter Dance
5:55pm Food is served.
6:00pm Photo booth opens.
6:00pm Dance Begins
8:00pm  Parent(s) Speech
8:15pm  Sweet 16 Cake Time
8:30pm Dancing Resumes
9:50pm Last Dance

If you have any questions or need assistance in planning your event please contact us!
info@phoenixsweet16dj.com

Party like a Rock Star! DJ Event for the 56th Squadron Christmas Party!

DJ for 56th Squadron stationed at Luke Air force Base

Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park AZ

We are honored to serve as the DJ for the 56th Squadron on Friday the 13th!   It was a great setup and they worked very hard to make the theme come alive!  I decided it was time to bring out the black lights which allowed the decorations to really pop!  

Friday the 13th Theme!

I love a great theme and love working with a client on helping them improve the experience!  This party we added uplighting and brought out the black lights to give it a great glow!  I love the new truss with cranks, no more heavy lifting!  

J Dog DJ Setup at the Wigwam Resort!

Getting down w JDog the DJ!

The food was great and the room and we had a great time Rocking the night away as the DJ at the Wigwam Resort!  I loved the decorations!  The theme was a blast and it was one amazing night! 

Contact us and we can tell you how to help you plan one amazing party!

http://www.jdogentertainment.com

Ashely's Sweet 16

Phoenix Sweet 16 DJ Setup!

Sweet 16 @ Country Club DC Ranch

SWEET 16 

Country Club at DC Ranch

I had a great time as the DJ celebrating Ashley's Sweet 16 last Friday!  It was a little cold, but everyone came outside and danced!

The Country club at DC is a great venue!  I am looking forward to visiting it again, especially in the spring.

SWEET 16:

Dancing the Night away!

The girls danced the night away!  I used the Phoenix Sweet 16  simple package but it was just what the doctor ordered!  The black light gives out an amazing coverage!





























Contact us for your next amazing Sweet 16 Party!

The Difference: Creating an Epic Sweet 16

Sweet 16s are designed to be an Epic Celebration!   This requires planning which prepares the guests for this experience.  One of the great underutilized tools is a theme!  

Theme

Themes are Awesome!   I love themes for two reasons. The first is it gives direction to your guests and the second is it given vision to the party!

A theme clearly communicates what type of event will take place and how to dress.  A masquerade theme will inform the guests that is a formal event and a Black-light Highlighter party will be a more casual event.  Keep in mind that both theme do state how one is to dress.  A masquerade event is a dress to impress, while the black-light highlighter party requires all guests to wear thick white t-shirts and jeans.   Both are great events but have a completely different feel 

Good theme communicates:

• Type of Event:  Formal or informal
• Type of Clothing:  Tuxedo, Formal dress, or Jeans & T Shirt.
• Extra prop such as a masquerade Ball  you need a mask or Mad Matter: you need a Hat.
• Remember always  have extra props for the teen who had a little trouble with the theme.

Sweet 16: Party like a Rock Star!

Yes, it does take a little extra work but it will be well with it.

Decoration: 

The theme gives guidance  to the decoration.  It helps to keep everyone on the same page and  allows  everyone understands that all items/decoration needs to fit into a shared vision.

DJ

A great DJ will enhance your theme.  When you give the DJ enough notice he will be able to help support the theme. It may include uplighitng, or suggesting where to find the special prop!
One event was based upon the Emmys therefore we purchased a Red Carpet Runner. It was a great way to support the theme.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.  We can guide you on picking a theme which is an essential step in creating  your daughters Epic Sweet 16 Event.

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Planning your Sweet 16-- From Scratch!

I just received a call from a parent about planning a Sweet 16.  The only problem is that she wants to host it is in five days!  I recommended holding the party in a month to give us some time to plan the event!

It is important to remember that there is no rule stating that you have to have it on the person's Birthday or even on that weekend.  Therefore plan a week that would work best for you.  If your child birthday is in the middle of finals, wait till finals are over. 

Then find a location to host the event!  While your backyard might be the cheapest route, it is not always the best value!

Keep in mind:

• Setup & Clean up?
• Neighbors:  Are they OK with you having a party? 
• Food:  Will you organize catering? 
• Room:  How much space do you have?  Is there an area for eating?  Is there room to dance? 

The next task is find a Sweet 16 expert!  The person will help you with invitations, Theme, Entertainment, and planning of the event!

While it is possible to not have a theme, I highly recommend having one.  There are a couple of reasons:
1.  It sets the mood  for the night.
2.  It gives the guests instructions for how to dress for the night.
3.   The theme creates an amazing ambiance for the event.
4.  DJs are able to help support the theme with lighting

If you need ideas for a theme check out Phoenix Sweet 16dj

Final decisions:
1.   Send out invitations with start and end time!
2.  Book all the venues/ vender's
3.  Organize food/ hire caters.

For help with your Sweet 16 Event Contact me

The Sweet 16 Experience!

The guest of honor has arrived!  She can feel her new high heels pressing into the carpet as she hears friends cheering for her.  It feels like this should be a chapter out of a Cinderella story. Everything is perfect, her friends, the dress, and her family.  She is so happy that everyone is there!  She is then escorted by her brother to the middle of the room. It is there that  her mom approaches and places the Tierra in place.  The daughter is then Then her Dad escorts her to the dance floor for a Father Daughter Dance!  She can see  all her friends watching and then she notices the pictures of her growing up!   She remember how her friends and family always stood by here.

She looks around and can't believe how wonderful the room looks.  She did pick the masquerade threme but she never imagined it would look so beautiful.  Her mom did an amazing job. The room is accentuated with red uplighting and she can see the message wishing her a Sweet 16.  She never thought she would see her name projected on the dance floor. 

She was told to put instructions in her invitations and she was very grateful she did.  All her friends dressed up and bill who said he would never wear a suit, came dressed up.  She loved all the difference masks.  Then the room transition from elegance to a club feel with black lights and laser show.   It was so much fun dancing with her friends!   The cake was great!  This year she decided to do something selfless, she asked her friends to do a service and take a picture.  This was her gift, besides she didn't need anything.  She already had the perfect night!