quinceanera planning
1 to 2 Years Before Your Quinceanera:
Determine your budget.
Set the date for your Quinceanera.
Book the church. (Don't forget to book a rehearsal so that the quinceanera, her court of honor and her family can have a walk-through before the big day.)
Book the priest/minister. (if applicable.)
Book the reception site.
Book caterer if reception location does not offer on site catering.
Book the entertainment for the party: DJ, mariachi, and/or band.
Book transportation for the quinceanera, her court of honor and family, from the church to the reception.
Book photographer and/or videographer. (Make sure and check with the church on their policy about filming in the church.)
Research bakers and select cake for reception.
Determine your party theme or style. (This can be annything from a flower, a recent movie, or based on a hobby of the honoree.)
Choose the main colors.
Put together a preliminary guest list.
Decide on sponsors/padrinos. (Who is paying for what? )
Make a list of potential escort, damas, and chambelanes.
Nine Months Before the Quinceanera:
Begin shopping for your Quinceanera dress and accessories.
Decide on your honor escort and court of honor.
Choose and order the damas dresses and accessories.
Choose and order the chambelanes formal wear.
Hire a choreographer or dance instructor to help you with the quinceanera waltz during the reception.
Book rental services need for the reception such as tent, chairs, tables, etc.
Meet with ceremony officiant to discuss the quinceanera ceremony and your prefences.
Six Months Before the Quinceanera:
Choose and order Quinceanera Invitations.
Purchase decorations for the Quinceanera celebration.
Decide on and order quinceanera party favors .
Draft ceremony and reception outline.
Reserve hotel rooms for out of state guests.
If needed, find who will do alterations on your quinceanera dress.
Three Months Before the Quinceanera:
Finalize guest list.
Start addressing all quinceanera
Determine your budget.
Set the date for your Quinceanera.
Book the church. (Don't forget to book a rehearsal so that the quinceanera, her court of honor and her family can have a walk-through before the big day.)
Book the priest/minister. (if applicable.)
Book the reception site.
Book caterer if reception location does not offer on site catering.
Book the entertainment for the party: DJ, mariachi, and/or band.
Book transportation for the quinceanera, her court of honor and family, from the church to the reception.
Book photographer and/or videographer. (Make sure and check with the church on their policy about filming in the church.)
Research bakers and select cake for reception.
Determine your party theme or style. (This can be annything from a flower, a recent movie, or based on a hobby of the honoree.)
Choose the main colors.
Put together a preliminary guest list.
Decide on sponsors/padrinos. (Who is paying for what? )
Make a list of potential escort, damas, and chambelanes.
Nine Months Before the Quinceanera:
Begin shopping for your Quinceanera dress and accessories.
Decide on your honor escort and court of honor.
Choose and order the damas dresses and accessories.
Choose and order the chambelanes formal wear.
Hire a choreographer or dance instructor to help you with the quinceanera waltz during the reception.
Book rental services need for the reception such as tent, chairs, tables, etc.
Meet with ceremony officiant to discuss the quinceanera ceremony and your prefences.
Six Months Before the Quinceanera:
Choose and order Quinceanera Invitations.
Purchase decorations for the Quinceanera celebration.
Decide on and order quinceanera party favors .
Draft ceremony and reception outline.
Reserve hotel rooms for out of state guests.
If needed, find who will do alterations on your quinceanera dress.
Three Months Before the Quinceanera:
Finalize guest list.
Start addressing all quinceanera