Prices Spent For Our Quinceanera So Far

Here is a list of the amounts we are spending on different things. I hope that when you start planning your daughter's quinceanera, you will be able to find things at decent prices as well. I think things are going great so far, and just think, only 4 weeks left until her special day!
1. Hall, $400. plus $100 clean-up fee
2. Dress, $ 359.
3. Band/DJ $800
4. Security for party $200
5. cake serving for a little over 200, $385. that is with delivery fee
6. limo service for pick up and drop off $175 plus tip for driver
7. choreographer services, $ 450
8. paper products for serving food and drink, $50
9. invitations, done ourselves, $60
10. arch, undecorated $10.

I have been buying ivy bowls for my decorations, tulle at 40% off at Joan Fabrics, ribbon, blue marbles for the ivy bowls, and silk flowers all at 50% off through Hobby Lobby, and haven't figured out the cost spent on that yet. But there's my list. What do you think? Although it's alot of money, we really did find alot at great prices.

Limo Service For A Quinceanera?

As easy as it might sound, to search for a limo service for your daughter's quinceanera, it truly was not an easy task for me. I have found that there are so many companies out there, all racing for the buck these days. Many companies were competitive, but most of them were very high in price. As you will find out, most companies are very reasonable during the week days, but quinceaneras are on Saturdays, most of the time and that means a 4 or 5 hour minimum, and some companies even wanted a 6 hour minimum. I just could not afford a 5 or 6 hour minimum. What would the teens be doing in a limo for 6 hours? I just didn't want to even think about it. I searched around really good and was able to find a smaller company, with several vehicles and owned and operated by the same man and finally settled on him. He was willing to let me have the limo for less than the 5 hour min. and after much checking into several different companies, I settled on his services. He sent the contract to me through fax, what we had agreed upon was correct and I am really looking forward to giving my daughter a limo ride for the first time to her quinceanera. Beware of the companies that give you a price for something and then when you call them back, the price has changed. Always ask what type of vehicle you are getting a price for and how many people it holds.

Do Today's Teens Expect Too Much?

Wow, what a million dollar question. The answer, of course, is yes. Most teens are so used to having everything that they want, that sometimes it's hard to keep up with the "wish" list. I do agree that in today's times, there are a whole lot more to want. There are multiple electronic gadgets and that cell phone is a "must." I think that it all depends on your particular situation. My daughter has things, not everything that she wants, of course, but a good portion of the things on her "want" list. The more that my daughter makes good choices in life, the more likely she is to keep her electronics things. For me, it has been a good incentive tool in her making good grades in school, keeping her room clean and washing her own clothes and keeping up with her bedsheets and blankets. What tricks and tools do you use to keep your teens in check? Do today's teens deserve all that they get? I would have to say some don't, but my daughter has really done a great job at earning what she's got. I think that if I were to give in to all that she wants, she would have no reason to work for anything. Heck, once they get grown and out on their own, they have to learn how to work for what they have. I am just trying to show her that it's not always easy to have everything without some sort of work involved.

5 Weeks Before The Quinceanera

I went out today and bought the outfit that I am going to wear so that I don't have to worry about it at the very last minute. I have been so caught up lately getting things done that I didn't want to leave it for last....and then be in a panic with nothing to wear. Right now there are sales everywhere. I have the cake order secured now, the doll has been picked out and purchased. My daughter is adding a hip-hop to her dance so we got the outfit for that today as well. I have found a company for the limo ride after much search and finding prices so I need to put a down payment on that next to hold for us. Other than that, after this, it will be down to getting the table top decorations finished and the arch decorated, and keeping up with the boys to make sure they are paying something on their tuxes. I am going to put my hubby's suit in the cleaner sometime within the next couple of weeks too. What else am I missing? Hopefully nothing.

Choreographers For Your Quinceanera

Is a choreographer important to your daughter's quinceanera? I used to think maybe not, but now, I have a different opinion. I think that after being at tons of quinceanera parties and watching the dances, it sure does make alot of difference in the dance of the court. One thing to be watching for with choreographers is to make sure you get someone who is really good with the kids. Sometimes, especially if you have a super large court, the kids get to talking and don't always listen like they should. We are very fortunate that we have only 7 couples in all, making the choreographer's job a wee bit easier to manage. Make sure that you either get someone who's recommended from someone you know, or if you have found several, interview them to see what all they offer. I am very happy with our choreographer and I feel as though our dance is going to turn out wonderfully. He is strict, but he is very into his job and helps those who aren't getting the dance moves as quick as some of the others. Make sure you get a contract of the price and what all is offered for that price. And, if you find that your daughter's court of honor would rather do their own dance, that's ok too.