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October 9, 2012 | [ 225 ]

Quinceanera planning list

Your 12-month Quinceanera planning list

 

12 Months Before 

  • Select potential godparents (contributing sponsors)
  • Plan on number of guests
  • Collect magazines and catalogs for ideas
  • Make a planning notebook
  • Choose theme and colors
  • Contact church priest (Determine parish requirements, book date)
  • Ask for referrals for photographers, caterers, DJ’s, invitation printers, flower shops and bakeries (for such services it is usually best to work with someone you were referred to)
  • Research possible event sites for availability and security measures they offer

Consider reading: “Questions to ask when booking your Quince mass”

11 Months Before

  • Discuss budget plans with potential godparents
  • Visit event sites
  • Meet with caterers for tasting
  • Select style of invitation’ style
  • Decide whether you will purchase your dress or have it custom-made.

Consider reading: “The Hunt for the Perfect Reception Hall: Search, Compare, and Save“

10 Months Before

  • Select your Quince court (the number in the court is your decision, 7 couples are recommended.)
  • Select and book the following:
  • Bakery/cake
  • Caterer
  • Music provider (live band or DJ)
  • Photographer and video
  • Florist
  • Reserve event hall
  • Verify that church is available on event date and reserve
  • Order invitations
  • Select fashion designer if the dress will be custom-made
  • If you decided instead to purchase your dress, begin your search

Consider reading: “Are Your Quinceanera Invitations On Trend?”

9 Months Before

  • Visit fashion designer for formal dress selection
  • Meet with your entire court to discuss their physical attire (after selecting yours)
  • Select accessories
  • Select shoes
  • Purchase party favors and decorations (these can even be created by your family)

Consider reading: “The 3 types of Quinceanera dresses you need to know”

6 Months Before

  • Select and purchase “Last Doll”
  • Select and purchase the Bible
  • Reserve hotel rooms for guests
  • Reserve limousine

Consider reading: “Princess for a Day in Cinderella’s Carriage”

3 Months Before

  • Pick up invitations
  • Arrange rehearsal with court
  • Hair/makeup test-run

Consider reading: “Hunting for the perfect hairstylist for your Quince”

2 Months Before

  • Send out invitations
  • Verify details with your service providers
  • DJ and song list
  • Hair/Makeup
  • Final fitting for gown
  • Remind guests who have not responded (in order to avoid unnecessary expenses)

Consider any of these Quinceanera music playlists

1 Month Before

  • For a formal reception create seating chart
  • Write a speech or speeches (you may choose a poem for the church and a speech for the reception or vice-versa, or you may choose a song)
  • Ask your father or date of honor to write your speech
  • Verify final details with:
  • Florist
  • Bakery
  • Photographer
  • Priest or Pastor

Consider reading “10 Tips For The Perfect Quinceañera Toast

2 Weeks Before

  • Pick up gown
  • Perform hair/makeup test-runs
  • Avoid too many fatty foods, chocolates or other items that might keep your skin from looking its best

1 Week Before

  • Get plenty of rest and relaxation so you will look radiant on the day of your Quinceañera
  • Verify that you are not missing anything from your planning list

Day of the Celebration

  • Eat a good breakfast
  • Hair and makeup appointment(s)

Day after Celebration

  • Send out thank-you note

 

> Download our digital Quinceanera planning list here <

 

 

This post is also available in: Spanish

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  1. Gomez ,Victoria says:
    June 10, 2013 at 12:59 am
    PLEASE SOMEBODY!! I'm dying to know the answer! When do I ask my court-maybes , if they'd like to participate! HHHEEELLLPPP!!
    Reply
  2. Joseph says:
    May 31, 2013 at 6:43 pm
    Hey I'm trying to celebrate my niece 15th birthday but her birthday is not until August 7 2015 is it to early to start planning
    Reply
    • Gomez ,Victoria says:
      June 10, 2013 at 12:53 am
      Well depends on how perfect you want it! Mine is in early November 2015, and I'm starting to plan, mostly little things though! Such as court of honor-maybes, dances I wanna do, finding padrinos/madrinas, choosing potential venues!
      Reply
  3. rachel says:
    May 14, 2013 at 1:29 pm
    If you found the dress you want online and filled out the "customized size" do you still have to meet up with a fashion designer?
    Reply
  4. Alondra says:
    April 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm
    well my 15 is in 8 months I haven't started
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  5. Elaina says:
    April 17, 2013 at 1:59 pm
    Ok I'm having my 15 but my limo waz canceled I can't find anyone for my twin brother I don't know wht to do anymore plz help
    Reply
  6. veronica says:
    April 17, 2013 at 12:28 pm
    would white and silver go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
    Reply
    • Marie says:
      May 20, 2013 at 3:24 pm
      I think white and silver go absolutely perfect!but if I were you. Would also add a color such as pink,blue,green,orange,etc. Whatever color you choose I'm sure it would be fanamanal ...have fun on the day of celebration !!!!!!!!
      Reply
  7. Jackie says:
    April 14, 2013 at 4:42 pm
    Is it okay to not have a court for your quince?
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  8. Kaci says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:59 pm
    Hi my name is Kaci .! i need help planning my quince my birthday is March 26. I wanna go traditional but i have no damas yet or boys! And i need tips i wanna ask this really Good friend of mine but i dont know a way of telling him please for my main Chambelan ..Help please /.\
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    • Marie says:
      May 20, 2013 at 3:28 pm
      Well if he is a good friend of yours just go up and ask him....lol just kidding:) Just try to create a small conversation about your quince and in the middle somewhere throw in the idea that you had about choosing him as your chambelan! Hope everything turns out right!
      Reply
  9. Kaci says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:52 pm
    Hi my name is Kaci .! i need help planning my quince my birthday is March 26. I wanna go traditional but i have no damas yet or boys! And i need tips i wanna ask this really Good friend of mine but i dont know a way of telling him please H E L P.!!
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  10. Anahi says:
    March 26, 2013 at 11:11 am
    i need help choosing a theme for a peach dress... the webite below: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/471326772/Jun_Mei_Q0045_Ball_gown_spaghetti.html and i also ned help finding another color that would go with it!!!!! HELP!!!!
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  11. Anahi says:
    March 26, 2013 at 11:07 am
    i need help to find a theme for a peach dress... and i need to find another color that would go with it also!!! HELPPP!!!!
    Reply
  12. Vonie Fernandez says:
    March 16, 2013 at 2:44 pm
    Help! I can't find a theme that woulb fit to this dress on the wegpage below: http://www.morilee.com/Quinceanera/quinceanera_vizcaya/88042 It's going to be the mint color. The problem is that I can't find a theme that fits with the lace neck. Help!!!
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  13. Jackie Valdovinos says:
    March 14, 2013 at 7:21 pm
    Im 14 and there's 5 months till my quince The problem is my mom won't let me have a court because both my parents don't have time to teach them the dances People have been saying I should do it myself or get a choreographer What should I do? Help please!
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    • maria says:
      March 15, 2013 at 7:09 pm
      well tell ur parents tht u want a court and if they still dont listen to u tell them tht u will do it urself.....
      Reply
    • karina says:
      March 15, 2013 at 7:44 pm
      you should get a choreographer but make sure you get him/her at least three months before because you will probably need time to pracitce and let the choreographer make up the dance! good luck!! and remmeber to have fun and dont let anything bring you down on your day because you will regret it! trust me i know!
      Reply
    • Vonie Fernandez says:
      March 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm
      I recomend to look for a coreographer if your too stressed.
      Reply
    • Karina Centeno says:
      March 17, 2013 at 1:55 pm
      I think you should do it yourself im turning 14 and im going to do it myself u should look up stuff then try making ur own
      Reply
    • Christina says:
      March 18, 2013 at 4:53 am
      My neices choreographer quit on her we had to make up or own in three weeks. We did. We picked our favorites from YouTube.
      Reply
    • Carolina says:
      March 18, 2013 at 11:41 am
      you should have a choreographer
      Reply
    • Elizabeth Rebozo Hanks says:
      May 6, 2013 at 10:24 am
      I asked (2) girls (friends of her brother)from the dance team in her high school if they wanted to earn some xtra cash they ended up joining the court. Try that.
      Reply
  14. Priscilla says:
    March 14, 2013 at 11:56 am
    I wanted to know how long before my 15 should I start planning? My birthday is on Jan 5th so if we start planning in April we will have 10 months. Is that enough time? I also need to know is it ok to not have my 15 on my birthday? The reason is because on my birthday it usually snows and is very cold so I was thinking about having it in the spring or summertime? NEED HELP! ASAP!!!!
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    • claudia hernandez says:
      March 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm
      if your birthday is on Jan.5 you would have time. It is okay not to have it on ur b-day cause it would be fine if you have it during the spring or summer but the consequenses will be it would be warm or hot and people will start getting sweaty and then you would also. but it is also to do it in feburary cause then it will be alittle bit warmer
      Reply
    • Elizabeth Rebozo Hanks says:
      May 6, 2013 at 10:25 am
      I started a year in advance - reserve the church & venue right away.
      Reply
  15. Priscilla says:
    March 14, 2013 at 11:49 am
    I wanted to know how long before my quince should I start planning? My birthday is on Jan 5th but if we start planning in April we will have 10 months. Is that enough time? I want to know is it ok if I don't have my quince on birthday? It's because it usually is very cold and snows on my birthday so I was thinking about having it in the summertime or springtime. Need help ASAP. Tnx :D
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    • Mariela Yesenia says:
      March 16, 2013 at 10:16 am
      well I think youll need a little more time because if you want everything perfect youll want to make sure that everything is good and youll need to find that dress and if you choose to have damas there dresses also. hoped this helped
      Reply
  16. Marlyn says:
    March 5, 2013 at 10:50 pm
    ok so i had never wanted a quince before and i mean EVER. but all my friends are having theirs so i want to have mine but the problem is that my birthday is this april. would it be bad if i dont have it on my birthday? and btw its going to be super small so it wont take a lot of planning or money.
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    • gaby says:
      March 10, 2013 at 10:54 pm
      No. it is fine mine is 2 months after my actual 15th birthday but honestly if you aren't going to have a church or vals you can do it in 2 months just get a dress that is already at the shop to avoid the time waiting for it to come and get everything ready asap.
      Reply
  17. miriam says:
    March 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm
    ok so one of the girls at my school got the same theme as me .. but i already bought everything for that theme what should i do???? please help
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  18. carolina says:
    February 22, 2013 at 6:44 am
    my mom doesnt want to do my sweet 15 just because i have a boyfriend what should i do? breakup with him or do my sweet 15? I need help
    Reply
    • Sarah says:
      March 5, 2013 at 11:48 am
      dont break up with him. if your mom is worried only invite him. dontmake him your chamberlain.
      Reply
    • gaby says:
      March 10, 2013 at 10:32 pm
      My mom felt the same way . somehow I convinced her . she got to know him and saw he was a great guy and decided on letting me have one him being my chambelan de honor .
      Reply
  19. Carolina says:
    February 21, 2013 at 12:14 pm
    Im goign to be 14 this month and my mom is planing not to do my 15 just because I have a boyfriend :P So what should I do break up with him in order to have my 15 or forget about having them? Because since i was 10 I've always dreamed with it but i dont know what to do :'( i need help any suggestion sr tips or anything
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    • Hilda Gabriela says:
      February 22, 2013 at 5:25 pm
      Parents usually have a good reason behind the decisions they make. If your mom has stated her case, you have to respect her decisions. Ask yourself whether or not 10 years from now you will regret not having a Quince simply because you chose to have a boyfriend instead.
      Reply
    • Nikki says:
      February 23, 2013 at 6:36 pm
      If u really love him... you wouldnt even ask yourself that question. And he loves you he would probbalby get his feelings hurt by reading that.
      Reply
  20. catherinee says:
    February 10, 2013 at 2:24 am
    Im going to start planning my 15 but i dont now ehat theme to choose for the season of my birthday
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  21. paola says:
    February 6, 2013 at 6:47 am
    hi im 13 and in 1 month im goign to be 14 I want to know if I should start planing in my 15 or not. My mom says she is not sure if she is going to do them because she says she's not sure. So should I start planning?
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  22. gabriella says:
    February 4, 2013 at 6:17 pm
    hi,im 13 yrs old and i dont know how soon i should be planning my quince my mom dosent know anything about it and i want to try to start planning it but im not sure how to
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  23. terry says:
    February 2, 2013 at 6:35 pm
    i am turning 13 in march and my mom is planning to make me a quince but she is paying for everything her self. should i start planning everything or is it to early.
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    • ariana says:
      February 10, 2013 at 12:13 pm
      Its never to late to start but you could also tell friends or family members to help by.puting the cake or something simple dont worry your dream will come true...
      Reply
    • Mikayla says:
      February 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm
      To early for you. I am 13 but I'm turning 14 in March which isn't to far away and when I first turned 13 I wanted a quince I started looking at dresses online and everything. You still have a year before you will be 14. Just wait until then trust me.
      Reply
    • Aundria says:
      February 10, 2013 at 4:20 pm
      yes you should because im 14 and my quinceanera is in 5 months and im in a hurry to do everything the earlier the better! (:
      Reply
    • Jessica says:
      February 12, 2013 at 7:49 am
      I think 2 years before your big day is perfect. Start looking at halls now as they usually only do Open Houses once a year and offer good specials that day. Depending on when you will have it, some months book very quickly. Also, if you will be having out of town guests, this way you can let them know to ‘Save The Date’ in advance.
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  24. shorty says:
    February 2, 2013 at 2:38 pm
    i have 3 daughters and my first daughter i didn't make her a quinceanera cus she left with her boyfriend so i didn't make her one. and itold my 2 other daughters if you ever have a boyfriend i wont make you a quince.
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    • shorty says:
      February 2, 2013 at 4:19 pm
      my daughter is gone be 13 in march should i start planning her quince since i am gone pay for everything my self.
      Reply
    • CristinaCee says:
      February 17, 2013 at 12:56 pm
      hi, im 14. i know your a mother and your first daughter left with her boyfriend but i mean were in the age when girls start dating. my quinceanera is in 2 months i have been with my boyfriend for 1 year and 4 months now. my parents have met him, talked to him and bonded with him. he's going to be my chambelan i think it would be nice for every girl to go thru something like this on her day.
      Reply
  25. Catherine says:
    February 2, 2013 at 11:10 am
    I need themes and help on planning
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  26. Rachel says:
    January 29, 2013 at 8:12 pm
    Oh yeah and for the mass can I only have one person be my godparent or does there have to be two
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  27. Rachel says:
    January 29, 2013 at 7:44 pm
    Hi my quince is in september. I'm really having a hard time finding a choreographer and I'm not very creative so I can't make up my own dances. I was wondering if you know any great choreographers in the bay area in ca that are willing to travel to the valley or if you know any in the valley and that don't charge so much.
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    • gaby says:
      March 10, 2013 at 10:40 pm
      You should ask your court maybe one of your damas or chambelanes have the secret talent to choreograph it for you . I am choreographing my own and my bestfriend's . ^-^
      Reply
  28. Kiara says:
    January 29, 2013 at 3:25 pm
    My quince is on Novemeber 30,2013 and everything is going really well but I'm having trouble picking out songs for the father daughter dance and the traditional dance. Any one have any suggestions? I know it really early but i want to have everything perfect so I'm starting to get EVERYTHING organized.
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    • Jessica says:
      February 12, 2013 at 7:52 am
      Are you wanting a Spanish or English song? I really like Tim McGraw’s “My Little Girl’.
      Reply
    • Victoria says:
      February 16, 2013 at 9:03 am
      My quince is the next day from yours im planning too and todally agree with you on planning ahead.Here are some selections i really love. Butterfly kisses-Bob carlisle Isent she lovley -stevie wonder Have I told you latley -Rod stewert
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    • Claudia Hernandez says:
      February 24, 2013 at 1:47 pm
      you can also do beauty and the beast by celion dion and peabo bryson
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    • Camia says:
      February 24, 2013 at 4:59 pm
      For mine I picked " Hero " by Mariah Carey.... but I think you should listen to a bunch and write down the one's you like best then pick from those. It's your personal preference.
      Reply
  29. Nicole Soria says:
    January 28, 2013 at 2:07 pm
    Hi, what is your best friend suppose to be? What is that roll called?
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  30. Mikayla Rodriguez says:
    January 25, 2013 at 9:51 am
    So my quince is in July which means i have less than 6 months. I already ordered my dress, the doll, the autograph book, the photo album, the pillows, the champagne glasses (the brindis), my crown, the cake server, the bouqet, and the candle&Bible. My main thing is finding a cheap hall and limo but i need help figuring out my speech. I understand spanish fluently and i also speak it pero its hard to write what i say. Since most of my family is from Mexico and understand spanish more than enlish, im going to be saying it in spanish. Any advice on how to write the speech??
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    • paola says:
      February 6, 2013 at 6:50 am
      I think you should write it in English and translate it but you should write how you are grateful of having wonderful parents, and how they make your dream come true. Also give thanks too everyone that helped you. I hope it helps
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    • Quinn says:
      February 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm
      Write it as you would talk to them, saying thanks and keep it nice and simple
      Reply
  31. Blanca Armenta says:
    January 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm
    OK i am helpinmg out a friend do her 15 and i now know everything that i need but i just have one problem her mom cant read in english. so does anybody know how to make this in spanish so i can print it and give it to her please i will need this ASAP.
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  32. GordoLover! says:
    January 22, 2013 at 6:35 pm
    ok...so are u supposed 2 have 14 girls or 14 boys...or wat?!
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  33. Marlen says:
    January 21, 2013 at 10:05 am
    Hey My 15s are in 6 months and i dont know what to do first. I already have my dress and i have the church reserved.! What do i do next?
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  34. Brenda says:
    January 19, 2013 at 8:51 pm
    So im turning 13 this year on May 17 and I reallyy cant wait for my quince. Should I start thinking on what I want or is it too ealry ? I want to start thinking of who will be my padrinos but im not sure if its too early . I want to be 14 already ! :(
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    • Ariana says:
      March 16, 2013 at 10:21 am
      well its to early to book everything but you csn start choosing what you want and talk to your parents where you want it and when and where youll get your quince dress. and if you have damas there dresses also but you should start booking everything about a month or two after you turn 14 so the date you want wont be taken.also if want a banda/dj etc. you can book them with time . that's what I did and it turned out GREAT
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  35. Clarissa says:
    January 18, 2013 at 11:54 am
    Hello I am planning my daughters quince she will be turning 13 this march but do you have a sample letter format to ask padrinos for sponsors?
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  36. Beatriz says:
    January 11, 2013 at 8:26 am
    Hii, My birthday is in 2 months!!! so im getting really low on time :S But im not shore what things i need to book and what to do. What you do during a quince? Whit so little time that i have whats the most important?? I don't really know that much about it because i live whit my mom but shes swedish and all the Latin american traditions and so come from my dads side(hes Cuban)but i really want a quince so i would appreciate any advice :)
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    • Hilda Gabriela says:
      January 11, 2013 at 9:42 am
      Hi Beatriz. Start by downloading our Quinceanera Planner from the homepage of Quinceanera.com. It's on the right hand side of the page.
      Reply
      • Beatriz says:
        January 12, 2013 at 7:03 am
        Hii, Thanks for the tip :) i have looked through the guide and it had some really help full tips but i wonder what you actually do during a quince?? Because im not that shore what you do :) like step by step :P
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      • biancah says:
        January 22, 2013 at 3:29 pm
        I suggest since you're birthday is in 2 months, to have a sweet 16. A quinceaneñera take about 1-2years to plan, If you do it in 2 months that isn't enough time. My birthday is in may 10th therefore my party was scheduled to be on the 25th of may this year, but thats 4months away so my parents moved my party date to november 2nd because it's more time to plan the perfect quinceañera and not just a huge mess. that things you will need is to rent a hall/ballroom, church ceremony, cake, catering, dress,tiara, bible, your guy escorts, photographer, filmaker, limosine (if wanted), the last doll, dj ect. It's very expensive although if you have padrinos it'll be less expensive. during a quince you greet ur guest, give thanks to your parents for everything, eat, do the vals dances with ur escorts (you might want to contract a dance teacher which would be about $1000) and last but not least dance your booty off! have fun, enjoy your night I mean YOU ONLY TURN 15 ONCE!! don't let nobody brung you down on ur special night :)
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  37. Itjustme says:
    January 11, 2013 at 12:37 am
    So my 15 is in two more years not exactly may 4 2013 im going to turn 14 should i start planning already i need themes too please help thanks ^.^
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    • biancah says:
      January 22, 2013 at 3:31 pm
      yes start planning your quince! because a year before theres also other girls turning 15 the year after and they start taking all available spots, so start planning ur quince NOW! it takes about 1year to plan a quince .
      Reply
  38. Sandra M. Briones says:
    January 10, 2013 at 9:33 am
    Hello....I read through most of your posts and comments. I came across a post about downloading a QUINCE PLANNER? I don't see it. What is the website? What link do I click on? HELP?! LOL! Thank you!
    Reply
  39. Taija Edwards says:
    January 9, 2013 at 6:45 pm
    Hey guys I need help. I am not having a quince. But I am doing a Spanish project where I am a quince planner ~ Its super fun, but I don't know a thing about quinceaneras. This checklist helped me out a lot! (Thanks) but if you guys don't mind sharing with me what you all did as far as Colors, Catering, and do you guys happen to have any ideas on what church would be good?(: Thank you guys I appreciate the help. and I hope all of your actual quince's work beautifully <3(:
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  40. sillyme says:
    January 7, 2013 at 6:08 am
    Aey i dont know what to do! My quince is in 6 monts and my mom is slaking it.and i dnt got my main chambelan yet:/
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    • Hilda Gabriela says:
      January 9, 2013 at 9:49 am
      Sillyme, you need to step on it and choose a chambelan asap. He'll need time to get fitted for his tuxedo and time to learn the waltz. If a friend isn't available, consider asking one of your male cousins or a brother if you have one.
      Reply
  41. Chiisana says:
    January 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm
    My quinceanera is coming up in less than 13 months (: ! . I'm only 14 and I'm SUPER excited <3 .
    Reply
    • Hilda Gabriela says:
      January 9, 2013 at 9:07 am
      Hello Chiisana. Congratulations on having a Quince! Do you plan on incorporating any of the 2013 party planning trends that we featured on our homepage a few days ago? The popcorn bar seems fun!
      Reply
  42. Alexandra Lopez says:
    December 30, 2012 at 12:24 pm
    HEY girls, im about to be 14 in couple more days and im having a quince in one more year with my best friend and we are only having boys. Having a Quince is to much stress. and I think we need help....... ?????????
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    • Hilda Gabriela says:
      January 9, 2013 at 9:03 am
      Hi Alexandra! You should start by downloading our Quince planner, it's on the homepage of our site. It's a great planning tool for sticking to a timeline.
      Reply
  43. Kim Aguirre says:
    December 30, 2012 at 3:06 am
    So i turned 14 on May 3, 2012. My mom wants to throw me a sweet 16, but i want a quince. I finally convinced her of letting me have one but i don't think there is enough time to plan it, if i have it on May 4, 2013. Any advice or suggestions?
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    • Stefany says:
      January 8, 2013 at 9:30 pm
      If it possible try talking to your godparents and tell them if they still going to help you and if so try planning everything fast but slow down!!If you dont want to do it fast then just dont it or arrange another date (:Im having a 15 in october 19 2013 and im starting plan everything now so I wont be in a rush !! Sincerely, Stefany Mulgado
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  44. Jessica says:
    December 29, 2012 at 11:17 pm
    Well im 14 and have 6 months left for my quinceanera but i havent planned anything what am i supposed to do first most important my dress my guest list or my court?
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  45. Selena says:
    December 28, 2012 at 12:11 am
    Hi... well im 13 and everyone is telling me to have a quince but my dad says its a waste of money.... when i am 14 all my tias will expect an answer, and i want to say yes, but not get my dad mad. And i really really want to have one, and everyone says that if i dont have one then i will be the only girl who doesnt have a quince, because i am the next one to have one. What should i do?
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    • Janitze says:
      December 29, 2012 at 10:26 am
      I am also 13 and really want my quince as well. Well explain to your dad that the sponsors/ your tias will help you with most expenses if they are. Try to cut down on some things so both sides are satisfied. C:
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    • Play-Tia says:
      December 31, 2012 at 3:22 pm
      I promise you, as a teen girl, you will find your Dad will continue to think a lot is a waste of money. Looking back +++ years, I'd have to say, "He's right"! BUT!!! you have to go for what is important to you and your Quinceanera is something that has cultural, religous and social traditions you will remember for a lifetime. Be thoughtful in your planning, not greedy and unreasonable (don't go all MTV Sweet 16). Make sure you plan a special dance with him and GOOD LUCK!
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    • Juliana says:
      January 1, 2013 at 2:15 pm
      U should have one. A quince is something to remember for your whole life and it is something that introduces you to womanhood. Ur dad probably doesn't want to see his daughter grow up.
      Reply
    • Faby says:
      January 1, 2013 at 8:44 pm
      i think you should go for it mine is in november and i am sooo excited i been wanting a quince since i was a little girl. you should tell your dad that a quinceanera is not a party its a tradition for all latinos. And that a quinceanera is a special day from when you turn into a young women. Good Luck!
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    • Maria says:
      January 2, 2013 at 9:07 pm
      tell your dad that if he gives you one then you wont get a car till your 20 years old -OR- if that doesnt work then tell him that you wont go over $4000 dollas
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    • Bernice says:
      January 2, 2013 at 10:51 pm
      You should do whatever your heart tells you. Not what people tell you to do. Its your choice and it will be fun plsnning I would know because im having one this year in nov.
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    • maria says:
      January 3, 2013 at 2:34 am
      hi umm well i have the same situation like you well what i have though about is to sit down with my parents and talk about it SERIOUSLY and make sure you have a final answer you might have to give up allowances or other stuff but it is worth it for your special day
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    • Jessica says:
      January 3, 2013 at 4:43 pm
      Honey, Have Your 15 It's Just Once in a life time am having mines c:
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    • Mariaangelica says:
      January 4, 2013 at 3:15 pm
      Hola . Mija you should have a quince, if your father will get mad explain to him that all the God parents will basically pay for everything. But make sure you show him you know what you are talking about. For example tell him what the padrions will do etc. But you should say yes! Everyone should have one, and in life money will be wasted
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    • yesenia says:
      January 5, 2013 at 5:12 am
      Hi well I say have one because other people are going to be telling you about theirs and then you are going to regret litsening to your dad do what makes you happy and I tell you all that money that's going to be used will be worth it hope I helped:)
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    • Claudia Hernandez says:
      January 5, 2013 at 1:15 pm
      Just tell your dad its a mexican tradition and it symbolizes you becoming a woman and it will be a night you'll never forget.
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    • onedirectionlover says:
      January 5, 2013 at 5:33 pm
      Okay ya thats tough but if your dad finds it to be a waste of MONEY? Maybe tell your aunts that if they really want it you to have it that they must help you financially.Hope it helps:)
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    • Mari says:
      January 6, 2013 at 8:06 am
      If its really you who wants one then I would say talk to your dad and tell him how important it is for you to have one... maybe do it with your mom or other family member for moral support. Good luck!
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    • Ali says:
      January 6, 2013 at 11:58 am
      You won't be the only girl without one. And remember, in the long run it will give you great memories....only if it won't hurt your family financially. If you REAALLLY want one, try to get as many details (padrinos, borrowed dress, etc.) that will make it cheaper for your father. That way he can see that you really care about helping him save $ and still get a nice XV. Good luck!!!
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    • L. Hndz says:
      January 7, 2013 at 2:14 pm
      You don't have to but many regret it after cause they didn't have a big Bday bash and it only happens once.
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    • elizabeth says:
      January 7, 2013 at 7:55 pm
      I think you should have your quinceanera regardless of what emotion your dad will be. Imean , come on. It's YOUR birthday , not his.
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  46. Jacky says:
    November 28, 2012 at 2:24 pm
    Hi Im Jacky And Ami Me Vale Madree Lmao Jk Im Bored Me Faltan 2 Years But i Got My List:)
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  47. Julissa Hyden says:
    November 23, 2012 at 6:07 am
    I'm 13 ill be 14 on March 24th . I'm black & salvadorian ! I really wanaa have a quince but I can hardly speak Spanish . Help me please . I really wana have my quince but, my papi says I don't learn Spanish in the next 6months I can't have a quince . HELP ! What do I do ?
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    • Jacky says:
      November 28, 2012 at 2:17 pm
      Dont You Have A Mexican Teacher Or helper At Your School Ask Her/him For Private Lessons in Spanishhh
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    • mel says:
      November 29, 2012 at 8:02 pm
      Learn the words you will need for that night but you don't have to know spanish to have a quince tons of girls don't know spanish and still have one. Goodluck!
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    • suze says:
      December 2, 2012 at 5:24 pm
      I can help u if yu want
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    • onedirectionlover says:
      January 5, 2013 at 5:36 pm
      Well I do in fact know spanish and im mixed it just depends on your culture well I recommend that if u really want it learn the basics like thanks and thank you for coming to just interact with your quests:)
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  48. Karen says:
    November 12, 2012 at 12:28 am
    HELP ME PLEZE my parnets are throwing me a quince in 1 year and their rushing towards it and they want me 2 choose a theme but i cant decide which 1.HELP ME Pleze i need some advice
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  49. Brenda says:
    November 11, 2012 at 9:47 pm
    well i just wanted to wish all u girls out there good lucky plan because i know how u guys feel it is very stressful bye :)
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  50. elizabeth gonzalez says:
    November 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm
    what do i do when i cant find any more guys to be my chambilanes? please help cause i need to know what i can do to complete my court
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    • mel says:
      November 29, 2012 at 8:07 pm
      Some girls don't always have a complete court so they have girls as singles and mixed with couples. It looks fine bc the flower girl and boy are normally as singles as well.
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    • Dolowes says:
      December 10, 2012 at 1:03 pm
      Same thing is going on with me I can't find no more chambelanes but don't stress it.Some Quinceaneras have the traditional way 15 Chambelanes and 15 Damas some just wan't it with special friends. If you can't decide who should be your chambelanes please think twice and decide who you really want to be in your court and a person that will be worth it, such as friends or family. Hope I helped (:
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    • Ali says:
      January 6, 2013 at 12:01 pm
      Another style I have seen is 7 couples and you are the 15th person.
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  51. Alejandra says:
    November 4, 2012 at 1:49 am
    Hey guys! I need so much help and I would appreciate if you would comment below. I'm just starting to plan my Quince. I'm going to have it in July (2013) And I don't know what all I'm suppose to do with the dances. Like, how many dances do you have with your chambelanes? I already have my chambelanes picked out. When do we need to start rehearsing? How many dances do we do? I know there's a father/daughter dance. But what is a surprise dance? Please help, thanks (:
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    • Tania says:
      November 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm
      from going to many quinceaneras their was mostly a surprise dance and the farther and daughter dance AND thats it from what i remember. hope i helped you in some way and good luck :D
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    • mel says:
      November 29, 2012 at 8:10 pm
      Its your choice thr isn't a specific amount you should have .. Its your choice. Father daughter dance for sure (butterfly kisses is a good song for that) then you can do the $1 dance as well ... And your signature court dance is also your surprise dance if you'd like .. You can make it a mix. Techno cumbia is a good song .. Antonita .. Or a cool grease song .. Make the boys look cool and the girls totally smitten with the boys moves .. Always a crowd pleaser. Good luck!
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    • Claudia Hernandez says:
      January 21, 2013 at 7:36 pm
      for the father/daughter dance do beauty and the beast by peabo bryson and celine dion,and the circle of life by elton john.Hope i helped, :-]
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  52. Julia says:
    November 1, 2012 at 7:47 am
    my quince is like 2 years away and i still havent asked my parents if i can have one how should i ask them?
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    • Lacey says:
      November 11, 2012 at 7:24 am
      Whenever you want! My Aunt started me on "planning" for my Quince since i was 10! But if I were you I would start "looking" at dresses find one you like then tell your mom to come look. When she see's it you should tell her "Hey, I've been thinking about a Quince?"
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    • mel says:
      November 29, 2012 at 8:13 pm
      Let them know soon. The sooner the better for saving funds and getting sponsors.
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  53. Maria Andrade says:
    October 31, 2012 at 5:58 pm
    Omg my quinces is comming up in two months. everytime i think on how close its getting it gets me even more nervous. especially because my dance rehearsals aren't going too well cause every week there's always one chambelan that's missing and we only practice once a week. and we haven't even gone to get their tuxedos yet. but i just really hope that they get it together and they learn the dances because i really want my it to come out good cause all my family and friends are going to be there.
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  54. Rosalinda Herara says:
    October 28, 2012 at 4:34 pm
    I am mixed with spanish and Black and my parnets aregue about if i should have my quinces or a sweet 16... i want my quinces!!! any one hav a suggestions?
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  55. Marissa Escamilla-Flores says:
    October 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm
    I have 6 more months to finish planning. I have a lot more to do . Hope i get it done
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  56. Lupita says:
    October 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm
    This will be very helpfull for my quinces ..... my quince is still 2 year away :) but it wont hurt planning ahead :P
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    • Dolowes says:
      December 10, 2012 at 1:06 pm
      It won't but believe me when you get to that last year and last month from your quince believe me your special day will go fast (: It is very stressful when you get to the 6 months D: but don't stress it take it slow (:
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  57. Nayeli says:
    October 9, 2012 at 11:47 am
    I have the full 12 months but planning is hatd
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  58. Laura ;) says:
    October 7, 2012 at 11:08 am
    Hey guys My Quince is October 5,2013 I have a whole year to plan it bur I dont know what to do first and how to plan it . HELP PLEASE btw I already talked to my parntes and they said yes but we havent done any thing
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    • melissa says:
      November 4, 2012 at 10:34 pm
      try using the guide that is up there in my opinion its better to 12months before the site 9 months finalize the guest list and court . and so on im 7 or 8 moths away from mine its kinda hard but you'll get through it..
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    • Vanessa says:
      January 27, 2013 at 6:43 pm
      My quinceanera is also october 5 ,2013 i jave some stuff planned i cant wait , im so excites ! (:
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  59. vasilisa says:
    October 4, 2012 at 9:51 am
    I only have 4 months for my quincenera and the only thing i have our my dama's and chambelanes, and some padrino's.
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    • izzy says:
      October 17, 2012 at 5:24 pm
      omg so want a quincenera but my parents don't have much money :( i am 5 years away from my quinces but i am still worried. my cousin is already planning it!!
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      • melissa says:
        November 4, 2012 at 10:37 pm
        try to start to save up and nine or a yr before try to get padrinos the list thats up there will help you on your quinces (:
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      • amy says:
        November 8, 2012 at 6:05 pm
        wow 5 yars away iam 6moths away girl dont worry i would say start looking in to your quince 1 or 2 years ahead of time, do what the list says is a prefect example hope this helps :)
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    • melissa says:
      November 4, 2012 at 10:36 pm
      its okay my friend planned her quince in 3 month wich is basically now you should start looking for dresses,djs, sites, and so forth try to find peple who will help you (:
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  60. Arianna says:
    September 30, 2012 at 11:50 pm
    Hey guys my quinceanera is in 6 months! A d I barely started trying to plan it. But now that I'm really looking into things I'm seeing how expensive things my turn out. I'm hoping that there's a way y'all could help me try to lower the expenses. Like what can I do to save some money so we wont have to cancel it. Please help me my quinceanera is my dream and I don't wanna loose it. Please help!!
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    • Maria Andrade says:
      October 31, 2012 at 6:03 pm
      You can get padrinos for some stuff so your parents don't end up paying for everything. like for my quinces i have padrinos for the reception, the DJ, and the Band.
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    • melissa says:
      November 4, 2012 at 10:31 pm
      what you can go is ask for padrinos and i know how you feel im about nine months away from mine ask people your close to,to help you.
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  61. lupita nervous wreck says:
    September 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm
    hey girls, my quince is in a little less month and a half, I'm so close to canceling it because even though we planned a year before, we didn't/haven't started doing anything besides get the church and dress. i know stupid huh?? and since my oldest sister and older brother are the ones that are planning it and now my sister says that she doesn't want to get involved, however, my mom and dad said that they weren't going to do anything from the start. ouch. oh well at least i'm still getting omehing
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  62. Stephanie says:
    September 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm
    I need a good SPANISH daddy/daughter dance song! Anyone know of one ? Btw my 15 is in 6 months >.<
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  63. Vanesa G. says:
    September 7, 2012 at 2:52 pm
    my quinceanera is in a year and this is surely going to help me ! ( :
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    • andi says:
      September 11, 2012 at 7:09 pm
      hey my quince is next year to any tips on the theme for th suprise dance im to exited to think oh and all the girls out there wish ya all a great quince its like a dream to see my self in a big dress to oh and those tips on the surprise dance will really help
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  64. Jessica says:
    September 6, 2012 at 10:45 pm
    Hey gurlz my quinceañera is this month(: im so excited but i still need one more chambelan And i dont know who to ask the is three more weeks of practice!! Please help thank you<3
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    • josselin says:
      September 8, 2012 at 12:52 pm
      hey um i want to answer you because i see you need help and you can try to get a friend or a cousin or a family friend that is close to you and try to practice with him everyday or if you cant find anyone you can let the girl be in certain dances well i hope this helped and have a great quinceanera :) and if you have any tips for me because my quince is next year and your welcome have fun :D
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      • Vanessa says:
        January 4, 2013 at 11:32 am
        You could trust the young lady to find an escort of her own...maybe a brother or close cousin of hers. Someone she can depend on and be comfortable with.
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  65. Carolyna says:
    August 31, 2012 at 8:43 pm
    Thanks! This is sure to help, I am going to start planning my quince soon so I needed the advice.
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  66. Cristela Fuentes says:
    August 20, 2012 at 6:36 pm
    Hi,Well my quinceanera is in 3 years. I have 2 grls for the damas and 2 boys for the camberlines i know that im starting to soon but,im so exited! I know that when it is time for my quinceanera im going to be scared but, what kind of theme should i get? I wanted to get a limosine because i saw alot of ppl getting them it looks awsome i love limos!
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    • lauren says:
      September 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm
      dont get to exicited just yet lol wait till about a year before . right now im planning mine now for april 6th. you have plenty of time to find one. just go with your fave colors then go from there.
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    • josselin says:
      September 8, 2012 at 12:55 pm
      Hello well i am excited as your but my quinces are next year so i am supper excited and its never to soon to be planning a quince and here is a website that have a lot of themes and hope you like it http://www.joyfuleventsstore.com/s-3-quinceanera-themes.aspx
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    • andi says:
      September 11, 2012 at 7:13 pm
      hey cristela first i loe the teme of buterflies because you can like put a light inside the 3d butterflyso that way they can stand out in the nigt and sweetie you shouldnt make plans wit damas and chambelanes so soon cuz you guys can have problems later on in the future any way wish ya luck on that early planning
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  67. Francine Luna says:
    August 5, 2012 at 11:59 am
    Heyy girlys ^_^ My 15 is next month so nervous, what should i do, and I'm gonna get measured into my dress this week, I feel like it won't end well, i need help
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  68. Jessica says:
    August 5, 2012 at 9:13 am
    Hey Thanks this did help me alot! I am 2 months away from my quince am only having 3 chambelanes NO GIRLS! But i need one more chambelan and i dont have any cousins, my mom its suggesting the son of her friend but i dont know him? Should i ask him or who else do i ask? HELP ME PLEASE!!! and i need a guy by this friday??
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  69. Smiley Delgado says:
    July 19, 2012 at 12:44 am
    Hey qurls, Well my Quince is in 2 years yet i dont know which theme i should pick i really want to start planning now since it betters early than late well if you can help me choose a theme it would help a lot!!:D Thanks
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    • Jari says:
      July 28, 2012 at 1:07 pm
      I Think You Theme Should be Of Who You Are Dont Pick A theme That Is Totally Different From You Pick Someinq That Describes You
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      • LIZ`` says:
        August 31, 2012 at 5:30 pm
        A under the sea thing; and have like a blue dress. . .and wear like a flower in your hair. . .and bright lipstick, and blue eyeshodow
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    • Jocelyn says:
      November 3, 2012 at 5:23 pm
      I wouldn't recomend planning so early,lemme tell you I was like you. I could not wait for my quinces to come. I had a notebook organized with all of the ideas i wanted to incorporate into my party and everything.But a lot happens in two years, especially in the transaction between a tween to a teen. Now that my party is a year away, I look back at that notebook and fell like all those ideas that I had back then are dumb and childish. Besides, fashion trends also change, so who knows? Maybe by the time your time comes the trend will be something crazy like I dunno, horse-drawn carriges?
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  70. DIana Murillo says:
    July 12, 2012 at 6:13 pm
    I really want my quinces but i dont know if i should have my quinces i only have 7 months left all my friends are saying that i should have them because your only 15 once so i need help should i have my quinces or not???? PLEASE HELP!!!
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    • priscilla says:
      July 19, 2012 at 7:26 am
      i think you should ! not an expensive one but you should ! so you could look back at this great memory. also its when you become a women etc. i really want mine and mines next year but you should.
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  71. Luisa Trejo says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:42 pm
    Thanks for all the tips i had no idea how to start planning my quinces and mostly with all the pressure that my family is starting to put on me.
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  72. Luisa Trejo says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:40 pm
    Thanks for all the tips because i had no idea how to start planning my quinces.
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  73. Delia Fraire says:
    July 2, 2012 at 2:09 pm
    What do they call the young girl that excepts the doll from the quinceanera ( changing of the doll- last doll)
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  74. Gabriella Rodriguez says:
    July 2, 2012 at 7:16 am
    I only have 10 days for my actual quince. I don't have much money and I really don't know what to do. I have a dress, higheels, and I am going to buy my tiara at the mall because i have no money it's 20.00 and i don't eve have a boy to dance with or how to dance. PLEASE REPLY ANYBODY WHO CAN HELP ME OR GIVE ME ANY TIPS BEFORE THE 6TH OF JULY. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH. :)
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    • Gabriella Rodriguez says:
      July 2, 2012 at 7:17 am
      MY bad i meant i dont know how to dance or have any boys to dance with HELP!!!!!!
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    • Jocelyn says:
      November 3, 2012 at 5:29 pm
      It's probably a little late now, but Zumba really helps. You can learn how to loosen up and dance plus, it's a workout, so it helps you shed those last 10 pounds before your quince. For the chambelanes, do you have any cousins, brothers, any relatives that are kinda your age? they would prob. be glad to help!
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  75. Maria Romero says:
    May 10, 2012 at 7:53 am
    Do anyone know any good song to play for the father and daughter dance?
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  76. Yesenia Nares says:
    April 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm
    What do i do if i only have 4 months and im berly starting to plan it! Help me please!
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    • Gabriela Alvarado says:
      April 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm
      Hi Yesenia, Don't worry, you can still celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. You just need to focus on these steps. If all you have left is four months... 1) talk to your parents to see how much you can spend 2) Make an announcement right away! 3) Get an idea for a theme 4) Decide where to have the party 5) Determine who your chambelan and court will be 6) Reserve the church and venue 7) Buy the invitations 8) Shop for your dress! 9) Rehearse with your court. You can do it Yesenia! Good luck.
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  77. Jessica Valencia says:
    April 11, 2012 at 11:02 pm
    Thanks For The Tips My XV Is In 2 Years And I Just Needed Too Know What To Do And This Really Helped Thank You Very Much And Wish Me Luck (;
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