Quinceañera Planning Checklist

Jan 25

Quinceañera Planning Timeline Checklist

Planning a quinceañera is much easier when you break it down into manageable steps. This updated timeline walks you through what to focus on each month so nothing important gets missed.

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12–18 Months Before

☐ Set overall budget
☐ Choose quinceañera date
☐ Start guest list draft
☐ Choose event theme and colors
☐ Research and book venue
☐ Research photographers and videographers
☐ Book photographer and videographer
☐ Ask padrinos (if applicable)

11–12 Months Before

☐ Book church or ceremony location (if having Mass)
☐ Start dress shopping
☐ Choose court of honor (damas and chambelanes)
☐ Book DJ and or event coordinator

9–10 Months Before

☐ Order quinceañera dress (custom dresses need extra time)
☐ Choose décor style and centerpieces
☐ Book makeup and hair artist
☐ Begin dance planning

8–9 Months Before

☐ Finalize court of honor
☐ Start dance practices
☐ Choose cake and catering ideas
☐ Book additional entertainment (photo booth, surprises, etc.)

7–8 Months Before

☐ Order invitations
☐ Choose shoes and accessories
☐ Plan traditions (crown, doll, last shoes, etc.)
☐ Schedule Save the Date photoshoot (optional)

6–7 Months Before

☐ Send save-the-dates (optional)
☐ Book transportation if needed (limo or party bus)
☐ Start playlist ideas
☐ Schedule pre-quince photo session

5–6 Months Before

☐ Send invitations
☐ Book cake baker
☐ Confirm catering
☐ Start dress fittings

3–4 Months Before

☐ Track RSVPs
☐ Finalize décor vendors
☐ Plan seating layout
☐ Continue dance practices
☐ Plan photo shot list (optional)

2 Months Before

☐ Final dress fitting
☐ Final RSVP push
☐ Confirm vendor timelines
☐ Create full day-of schedule
☐ Confirm photography timeline
☐ Confirm transportation