2 Daughters

Hey first 2 help u a little u need 2 know wen ur gonna have ur daughters quinceaneras. Den u need to find padrinos for all the stufff, den need to find the chambelanes and damas if there going to have chambelanes and damas. Or just chambelanes!!! its usally better wit chambelanes and damas. Then need to find the person who is going to show ur daughters vals,and show how to dance wit their father at least just one song. The person who is going to show ur daughters their vals they need to help ur daughters choose their songs to dance wit their father. & u or/and ur daughters need to figure out how the salon is going 2 be decorated. Well dats all i can think of right now but if u need more things to help u wit ur daughters quinceaneras then just type back here!! THANX
Luv, BERTHA
A.k.a LIL"DREAMER!!!!

One to Two Years In Advance:
• Set the date
• Book the event site (i.e. Church, banquet facility, etc.)
• Book the priest/minister (if applicable)
• Determine your budget
• Choose a theme (this can be anything from a flower, a recent movie release or based on a hobby of the honoree).
• Choose the colors (see below).
• If financial resources allow it, hire an event coordinator who specializes in Quincea??s.
• Book the church - don`t forget to book a rehearsal so you, your court and family can have a walk-through before the big day.
• Assemble a preliminary guest list. Decide on Sponsors - who is paying for what.
• Book the reception site (for a variety of event location options, click here).
• Book caterer, if reception location does not offer on site catering.
• Book the entertainment for the party: DJ, band and / or mariachis.
• Book transportation for the quincea??, her court of honor and family from church to reception.
• Book photographer and/or videographer (be sure and check with the church on their policy about filming in the church).
• Research bakers and select cake for reception.

Nine Months In Advance
• Begin Planning Ceremony.
• Begin Planning Reception.
• Announce your Quincea?? in the local newspaper.
• Order invitations.
• If you are having your dress made, line up a dressmaker.
• Hire a choreographer or dance instructor to help you with your waltz during the reception.
• Decide if you want a full or half Court of Honor and choose the members.
• Decide on rental equipment needed (if applicable) to reception: tent, chairs, tables, linens, dance floor, staging, etc.
• Secure rental equipment with local rental company.
• Choose attire of Court of Honor. Choose your Honor Escort.
• Purchase invitations.
• Purchase decorations.
• Purchase party favors.
• Meet with Priest or Minister to discuss the ceremony and your preferences.

Four Months In Advance:
• Finalize guest lists.
• Touch bases with all your vendors to go over details: photographers, florists, musicians, caterer, etc.

Two Months In Advance:
• Address invitations and announcements.
• Mail them 6-8 weeks prior to event.
• Make appointments for hair, makeup and nails.
• If you are not having a dress made, now is the time to purchase your dress. Send invitations.

One Month In Advance:
• Have a formal quincea?? portrait done in quincea?? gown.
• Purchase gifts for Court of Honor.
• Select the music for the main waltz with the Escort of Honor at the reception.
• Hire a choreographer to work with you on practicing this waltz.
• Have final alterations complete on dress (if necessary)

One week before:
• Contact guests who have not responded.
• Give final count to caterer and review final food, beverage and set up instructions.
• Give photographer and videographer a list of shots you would like included.
• Give all musicians the lists of music for the ceremony and reception.
• Make a list of all the items you need to take to the church (candles, gifts, rosary, Bible, anything pertinent to the ceremony itself).

The Day Of:
• Be sure you eat something prior to the ceremony. This will be a long day and it may be a while until you get to eat at the reception.
• Have hair, makeup and nails done.
• Have someone keep an emergency kit with an extra pair of panty hose, clear nail polish (for runs), band-aids, makeup, and a mini sewing kit.
• Take payments for vendors and bring extra cash for tipping as necessary.
• Get your checklist of items needed for the ceremony and reception and make sure you have everything before you leave.
• Relax and have fun!

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