Your Quince Countdown

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1 year before

• Set a date and mark it on the calendar!
• Book the ceremony and after-party locations.
• Choose your dream theme or color scheme.
• Bling or budget? Calculate the costs with your parents.

6 months before

• Avoid dress stress! Order your glam gown and your mom’s ensemble now.
• Pick your damas and chambelanes and keep them in the loop. (Send them e-cards on MisQuinceMag.com!)
• Talk to padrinos about contributions.

3 months before

• Pick out dresses for damas and get them ordered.
• Purchase (or start making) decorations and favors.
• Check out tuxedo styles for chambelanes.

2 months before

• Buy your tiara and other accessories. Try on your gown and schedule alterations if necessary.
• Select music. Choreograph and practice dances with both your court of honor and your dad.
• Tell guys which tuxedo to order and where.

1 month before

• Book two hairstyling appointments — one to practice with the tiara and another for the real deal.
• Have your damas fitted for their dresses.

2 weeks before

• Fend off foot agony! Walk around in your quince heels.
• Double check that all tuxedos have been ordered.
• Make sure damas pick up dresses.

1 week before

• Be wrinkle-free! Have your gown pressed and pick up the crinoline underskirt, if rented.
• Remind guys to pick up tuxedos.
• Get a mani/pedi a day or two before the big event.
• If you are expecting your period, be prepared! Get the 411 at beinggirl.com.

The big day!

• Eat breakfast!
• Enjoy your superstar quinceañera!

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