Planning a Great Quinceanera in San Francisco
2015 is upon us, and for many families, the coming year will mark their daughter’s 15th birthday and thus, her pivotal quinceanera. Planning for such a special event certainly takes time and plenty of research; if you haven’t planned for such an event before, the workload can seem overwhelming.
Angel Limousine would like to offer a short list of easy pointers for a streamlined planning process; everything from transportation to dress shopping will covered below.
We hope you find a tip or two that will help ease the stress of planning your daughter’s Quinceanera!
Make a Budget
Whether it’s wedding planning, party planning or organizing another special event, your budget is the first thing to consider.
Make a binder with a list of expenses and how much money you can allot towards this. Be honest about your limits; refusing to address the issue of a budget could have disastrous effects later on.
Once you’ve narrowed down your various budget restraints, you can make lists of possible photographers, venues, caterers and the like according to how much you’d like to spend.
Find the Best Dress
For many a young girl celebrating this milestone in her life, her chief concern is the dress. Because the Quinceanera is a once-in-a-lifetime event, finding the perfect dress is of utmost importance. Luckily, there are tons of great dress shops in San Francisco that will help you in your journey towards dress paradise.
- Bridal Project in Burlingame, California is an outstanding option for those of you looking for higher-end options in your quinceanera dress-shopping experience. From Vera Wang to Carolina Herrera, you can browse tons of great options for your upcoming party.
- Jinza Couture Bridal, conveniently located on Union Street in the heart of the Bay City, will provide similar high-end options in a luxurious and exclusive setting.
- Latin Bridal on Mission Street will cater to quinceanera needs exclusively; browse the dresses and accessories and get advice from the knowledgeable sales people.
Choose Transportation
On a night when your daughter wants to feel like royalty, it’s important that she’s travels like royalty.
Booking a pristine limousine to handle her transportation throughout the quinceanera festivities is an easy way to ensure that your daughter is safe and secure during her travels and will also enjoy the flash and pizzazz that a beautiful limousine will provide.
Finding an outstanding San Francisco car service, and book your vehicles as soon as possible. The longer you wait to book, the less likely it is that you can procure the cars that you want.
Research a Great Photographers, Caterers, and Venues
Another vital part of your quinceanera planning should be finding the perfect photography. San Francisco is full of talented photographers who have years of experience in capturing all of the important and memorable moments of your daughter’s special night.
Whether you research on line or you attend a quinceanera fair, setting a budget and communicating extensively with your daughter about the style of pictures she would like are important before choosing your photographer.
The same goes for caterers and venues; before you make any snap decisions, you should consult with your daughter on all aspects of the evening and keep your budget in mind. With a clear picture of expectations and limitations, you can plan more effectively.
What are some ways you plan to prepare for your daughter’s quinceanera in 2015?
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