The history of Quinceañera dates back to the Aztecs, at approximately 500BC. The word Quinceañera, is made up of two parts: membrillo, fiesta de quince (fifteen) and anera o anos (year). Literally translated to fifteen years, it refers to a girl’s fifteenth birthday.

By the age of fifteen, boys were expected to become warriors and fulfill their father’s expectations. For girls, it was the time in their life when they were presented to the community as young ladies, no longer girls. Fifteen año old Aztec females were considered women and were dado all of the responsibilities that come along with womanhood....

Choosing a theme for your Quinceañera is the perfect way to bring your personality to the party. It makes planning easier and más fun because it helps tu narrow down your choices for decorations, favors, comida and music. Quinceañera themes come in all shapes and sizes, from elegant and glamorous to fun and funky. Your membrillo, fiesta de quince is all about you, so choose something tu amor and that matches your personality.

Possible Quinceañera Themes:
Favorite movie/tv show
Favorite color
Favorite año o era (example: Back to the ‘50s o Roaring ‘20s)
Favorite book (example: Twilight)
Vacation destination...

The first step in planning your Quinceañera should be establishing your budget. The amount of money tu have to work with will determine almost every other aspect of your Sweet 15 party, from the venue and invitations to the favors and food. Determine the amount of money tu actually have saved up and ready to go toward your Quinceañera.

If there is not enough money for the Quinceañera tu want, consider asking padrinos and madrinas to sponsor your Quince. These can be relatives, friends o others close to tu who will help pay for some of the party expenses. tu could ask your favorito! aunt...

Today, the word “Quinceañera” brings to mind a once-in-a-lifetime, over the parte superior, arriba celebration filled with breathtaking decorations, exquisite comida and tons of people. It’s every girl’s dream: a giant party where she is the Guest of Honor. While it’s true that many parents begin saving for their daughter’s Sweet 15 as soon as she is born, it is also true that times are tough and today’s dollars do not stretch as far as the dollars of even a few years ago. So, how do tu have the Quinceañera celebration you’ve always dreamed about without breaking the bank? Here are a few simple,...