Planning a Quinceanera? Let's Get Stated

Arranging a large celebration like a Quinceañera can seem to be an overwhelming project. Unless, you spend time in the beginning to outline your entire celebration the same way professional event planners do.

Professional party planners have their own methods and secrets on how to have a great event and stay in control of the entire planning process. .

The most important secret for having a great celebration is to make sure you use good planning and organization methods and tools. It might sound boring because celebrations are supposed to be fun. However, the best way for you to make sure you have your dream Quinceañera filled with only beautiful memories, avoiding the nightmare stories you hear people talk about. Follow the recommended steps and go for it.

Let's Get Started:

• It's a good idea to use a planner especially designed for a Quinceañera celebration. It will help make your planning work much easier. When you use a specially designed Quinceañera planner it will help prevent costly and embarrassing mistakes from happening.



• Next, set up a meeting with no distractions for the immediate family to share ideas, the budget, the size of the celebration, and most important what does the Quince celebration mean to each person in the family. (Incase you didn't get your Quinceanera planner yet- take notes during the meeting)



• The Quinceañera rite-of-passage celebration tradition dates back to over 500 years ago. Getting the family involved with the planning of the Quinceañera celebration will assist each family member to appreciate their heritage more than ever before and enjoy being part of the planning process.



• Once the budget, the amount of money available to spend on the celebration is decided. Then it's time to calcualte how much money should be allocated for each category. Refer to the guide below.



• Many Latino families follow the tradition of honoring God Parents, family members and friends by having them participate in your special day by gifting either money or items to be used your Quinceañera celebration. This tradition of sponsorship is helpful in today's economy. However, be careful when asking people to be a sponsor. More than likely they have their own budget challenges too.



• Use the following chart only as a guide as to how much money should be allocated for each category of your Quinceañera celebration:

52% - Food, beverage and banquet hall.

18% - Photographer and/or Videographer.

5%   - Flowers

3%   - Cake

5%   - Quinceañera dress and accessories.

 3%-18% - Music (depending on whether live band, DJ or both)

3%   - Invitations

5%-10% - Miscellaneous.

Each category can be changed. It all depends on your choices and services you decide upon.

Tips:

A great party isn't about how much you spend on it. It's all about how well everything comes together in the end. Careful planning is important, especially with a limited budget.

•  Good planning and good choices eliminate: disappointments,   heartache and wasted money.



•  Once you have your budget in place and you have an idea as to how much money you can afford to spend in each area. It's now time to set up meetings with vendors you want to check out.

Following and maintaining your Quinceañera planner might seem more  like a homework assignment. But, you will be very proud of yourself when your guests are leaving after your party is over.  And each guest says to you, 'your Quinceanera was the best celebration I have ever attended'.