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Quinceañeras : Planning Your Quinceañera
Second only to her marriage, a young lady's Quinceañera is one of the most special days of her life. While each family has its own ideas about how to handle the event, the following suggestions can help make the process a litle bit easier.
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The traditional gown is white or pink, floorlength (and trainless), snug on top and wide at the bottom with a bell-shaped skirt. A headpiece is typically worn and should include the theme color.
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You can choose to have your attendants buy a dress you have selected, or sometimes they make their own according to your wishes. If you decide that the damas should make their own dresses, make sure to select the pattern and fabric.
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The color and themes you choose should coordinate across every aspect of the Quinceañera; Choose your color(s) carefully and early to help avoid problems later.
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Church halls are a popular choice for many, but they are often small in size. Hotel ballrooms and private reception facilities are a great choice for larger receptions, but usually come at a higher price. Ask a bridal consultant about reception facilities in the area.
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In addition to a DJ or a band during the event, Mariachis are often selected to perform at the event.
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This is often the "big ticket" item and many bakeries are specialists at making cakes for Quinceañeras. It should be fairly easy to locate such a bakery in your area for this.
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This court consists of 14 damas (female attendants) and 14 chamberlanes (male attendants), one representing each year of her life so far. She is typically escorted by her father or another male relative.
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The Quinceañera or her family are responsible for picking the tuxedo style for the male attendants and registering the styles at a tuxedo shop. Hundreds of young women trust us with their Quinceañeras each year, and we hope you will too.
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To help capture this important event, many families choose to hire both a photographer and a videographer.
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Since Quinceañera expenses can be costly, it is customary to ask for help. Madrinas and padrinos frequently act as sponsors and usually choose an area they would like to help with, such as the entertainment or cake.
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Invitations should be mailed 4 to 5 weeks ahead of the event.
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