How to Plan a Sweet 15
- 1). Discuss and determine the budget for your sweet 15 party with your parents. Write the total budget at the top of a piece of paper; then write the categories of items you will spend the money on, such as food, decorations, an outfit and ceremonial items.
- 2). Write the guest list, especially whom you would like to be in your court of 14 couples. The number of guests affects your budget. Trim the guest list if necessary.
- 3). Sit down with your priest or pastor and your parents to discuss the spiritual aspect of the party. Decide on any traditions and religious ceremonies to include in your celebration. Common religious rites are scriptural readings, prayers or hymns. List the ceremonial items to purchase, if any.
- 4). Pick a theme for your quinceanera. Choose a theme that reflects your family, your tastes and how you want to enter into your adult life. Explore creative themes as well as more formal ideas to adjust for your budget.
- 5). Select a venue for your sweet 15. Options include a dining hall, a church multipurpose room or even your backyard. Choose a venue based on your theme, your budget and the capacity of the space.
- 6). Decide with your parents if you want to have your sweet 15 catered or if the family wants to make the food. Your budget and amount of people set the parameters.
- 7). List the items you want to purchase under the appropriate categories of decorations, invitations, outfit and any other applicable categories. Divide the remaining budget after the ceremonial items, venue and food are covered between those categories to stay within your budget.