Sweet Sixteen, New York dreams & a future as big as Manhattan — one unforgettable evening in McKinney, Texas.
By Kareena · Birthday Girl
A Note From the Guest of Honor
As I celebrate my birthday, I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought me here. Every laugh, every challenge, and every cherished memory has shaped this moment — and I'm so grateful to have amazing people like you by my side.
Looking forward, I'm filled with excitement for the adventures ahead. Life is a beautiful journey, and it's even more meaningful with the love and support of friends like you.
So let's celebrate, share some joy, and create more unforgettable memories together. Here's to the next chapter and all the wonderful moments yet to come!
With love & celebration ♡ — Kareena
“Our brightest light, at sixteen. Just the beginning.”
— The Birthday Times
◆ What to Expect ◆
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Live DJ
Dancing from dusk till the last song
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Vogue Photo Corner
Capture the magic, cover-star style
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Gourmet Indian Dinner
Plus desserts & handcrafted mocktails
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16 Candles Ceremony
A heartfelt tradition for the birthday girl
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Your presence is the only present — no boxed gifts, please
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When
Saturday, May 166:00 — 11:30 PM
Where
La Cour Event VenueMcKinney, Texas
Attire
Black & White SparkleIndian or Evening Formal
★ Family NoteImmediate family — please arrive by 5:00 PM for family portraits.
6:00PM
Outdoor Arrival
Arrivals & Welcome
Guests arrive. Check in, grab a welcome mocktail, and start the night under the open sky.
6:00PM
Outdoor Cocktail Hour
Vogue Photobooth & Art Gallery
An outdoor cocktail experience with handcrafted mocktails, appetizers, and live music. Pose for the Vogue photobooth, take in the art gallery viewing, and mingle before the night begins.
6:00PM
Photo Op
Courtyard Photos with Kareena
Capture a moment with the birthday girl in the courtyard.
7:00PM
Ballroom Opens
Doors to the Ballroom
The ballroom doors open. Make your way inside and find your spot — the main event is about to begin.
7:15PM
Grand Entrance
Kareena's Entrance
Lights dim. The DJ drops her song. The birthday girl makes her grand entrance — sixteen, sparkling, and ready to celebrate.
7:30PM
Toasts & Performances
Words, Performances, and Live Music from Family & Friends
Speeches, toasts, and live performances from the people who know Kareena best — featuring a duet from Kareena and Riya, words from family, and a heartfelt segment from her closest friends.
8:30PM
A Special Moment
Kareena's Speech & 16 Candles
Kareena takes the mic for a few words from the heart. As she speaks, sixteen candles are lit by sixteen of the most important people in her life — one for every year.
8:35PM
Family Moment
The Mob Family Dance
A big group dance to celebrate — extended family and close friends invited up to the floor right after the candle ceremony.
8:40PM
Cake Cutting
Cake Cutting & Happy Birthday
Candles on the cake are lit. A chorus of Happy Birthday. Kareena cuts the first slice — cake and dessert tables open for everyone.
8:45PM
Dinner Service
Gourmet Indian Dinner
Buffet opens by table — a curated selection of gourmet Indian dishes, plus the dessert table for the sweet-toothed.
9:15PM
Group Photo & Dance Floor Opens
DJ Set & Dancing
All guests gather outside for a big group photo, then back in for the main event. The dance floor is yours — DJ spinning until the last song.
11:30PM
Final Curtain
Last Song & the Send-Off
DJ announces the final song. One last group dance, parting favors for the road, and a toast to sixteen — to memories made and to all the road ahead.
