Quinceañera planning checklist
Print it, stick it on the fridge and tick it off as a family. Pair it with the party planner to get the exact dates for your celebration.
12 to 18 months before
- Set the date and the budget as a family
- Book the church or ceremony and the reception venue
- Book the photographer, videographer and DJ or band
- Choose the padrinos and the court of honor (damas and chambelanes)
- Choose her colors and theme
- Start shopping for the dress
6 to 8 months before
- Send the save the date
- Book the caterer and the cake
- Reserve a hotel block for guests who travel
- Start choreography rehearsals for the waltz and surprise dance
- Order the dress, the tiara and the shoes
3 months before
- Publish the website invitation with the RSVP form
- Book flowers, decor and the photo booth
- Plan the program: mass, entrance, waltz, toast, traditions
- Choose the last doll, the shoes for the shoe ceremony and the gifts
6 to 8 weeks before
- Send the video invitation and printed cards for elders
- Start collecting photos for the slideshow
- Confirm the menu and the cake design
- Final dress fitting
3 weeks before
- RSVP deadline: chase the late replies
- Give the final head count to the venue and caterer
- Make the seating plan
2 weeks before
- Finish the slideshow and download the MP4
- Confirm the timeline with every vendor
- Prepare envelopes with vendor tips
The week of the party
- Test the slideshow on the venue screen
- Pack an emergency kit: safety pins, sewing kit, phone charger, snacks
- Rehearse the entrance and the waltz one last time
After the party
- Send thank-you messages to guests and padrinos
- Share the slideshow video with family who could not come
- Back up all photos and videos in two places
Find templates for every step in the quinceañera collection.