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Quinceanera
Planning
Useful list that will help in the intricate task of
planning a quinceanera! Planning a quinceanera requires a
great deal of
organization!
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
invitations.
- Touch bases with
all vendors such as the photographer, florists,
and musicians to go over any details.
- If you have not ordered your
Quinceanera dress, make sure to do so as soon as
possible!
Two Months
Before the Quinceanera:
- Begin mailing quinceanera
invitations.
- Make appointments for hair,
makeup, and nails.
- Start preparing your speech to
thank your family and guests.
- Choose and prepare programs.
(Optional)
One Month Before
the Quinceanera:
- Have a formal Quinceanera
picture taken with your quinceanera dress.
- Purchase gifts for court of
honor.
- Select the music for the main
waltz during the reception.
- Finish any final alterations
needed on the quinceanera dress.
One Week Before
the Quinceanera:
- Contact guests who have not
responded.
- Confirm guest total with caterer
and review final food and beverage selections.
- Prepare reception seating chart
and/or placecards.
- Give photographer a list of
shots you would like included.
- Give musicians a list of music
for the reception.
- Make a list of all the items
your need to take to the church. (candles, gifts, rosary,
bible, etc..)
The Day of the
Quinceanera:
- Decorate ceremony and reception
sites. (if neccessary)
- Have hair, makeup, and nails
done.
- Prepare reception seating chart
and/or placecards.
- Make sure to eat a healthy
breakfast prior to the ceremony. It might be a while before
you eat again at the reception.
- Have someone keep an emergency
kit with an extra pair of pantyhose, band-aids, makeup, and
mini sewing kit.
- Get your checklist of items
needed for the reception and ceremony and make sure you have
everything before you leave.
- Relax and Have Fun! It's your
Quinceanera!
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