Things You'll Need:
- Invitations
- Party location
- Party favors
- Traditional Quinceanera gifts
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Step 1
Determine a date. If you are lucky enough to reserve a party location on the date of her birthday, great! If not, choose a date that is as close to her birthday as possible.
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Step 2
Choose and reserve a venue. Visit different banquet halls, ballrooms and restaurants with the guest of honor to find the perfect location. Reserve the space as soon as a decision is made.
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Step 3
Get the invitations. Have the birthday girl help you choose the invitations. If you cannot find Quinceanera invitations in a local store, go to the Quinceanera-Boutique website to find them.
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Step 4
Send the invitations and be sure to give your guests plenty of time to respond. Send invitations at least 3 weeks in advance.
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Step 5
Pick a "Quinceanera Court." Have the guest of honor make up a list of people she would like on her Quinceanera Court. Do this far enough in advance for those selected to be fitted for dresses (for girls) and suits (for boys).
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Step 6
Plan the menu. If the food is to be catered, discuss the menu with the caterer. If the Quinceanera is at a restaurant, discuss the menu with the executive chef to plan the food items and the general manager to discuss prices.
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Step 7
Choose party favors to thank guests for attending. Make sure the favors include the guest of honor's name and date of the Quinceanera by having the information imprinted on a ribbon that is tied around the party favor or on the box in which the party favors are contained.
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Step 8
Plan to give the traditional Quinceanera gifts of a tiara, a bracelet, ring or a pair of earrings.
