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Your Quince Countdown
Tip: Print this checklist and hang it somewhere you look every day!
photo by: Johan Gerber
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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