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    ← All event typesTypical lead time: 9–12 months

    Quinceañera planning process

    Coordinate the Mass, court of honor, waltz and fiesta.

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    Step by step

    1. 1

      Foundation

      12 months out
      • ✓Book church Mass date
      • ✓Book reception hall
      • ✓Choose padrinos and court
    2. 2

      Vendors

      6–8 months out
      • ✓Order dress
      • ✓Book DJ, photographer and caterer
      • ✓Start waltz choreography
    3. 3

      Details

      1–3 months out
      • ✓Send invitations
      • ✓Order cake and recuerdos
      • ✓Rehearse waltz and ceremony

    Pros you'll need

    Sample day-of timeline

    • 2:00 PMMass / blessing
    • 6:00 PMGrand entrance
    • 6:30 PMFather-daughter & court waltz
    • 7:00 PMDinner
    • 8:00 PMDancing

    Tips

    • Start waltz practice at least 3 months ahead.