Felicidades on your upcoming quinceañera! This special event will be one to remember. But before you can have the party, you have to plan the party, and that takes a lot of time, effort, and money. If you have a tight budget for your quinceañera, don’t worry. We’re here to reveal four things you can DIY to save money without giving up any core parts of the event.
The Decorations
No need to spend thousands on Instagram-worthy venue decorations when you can make them yourself (with the help of your family, of course). Consider these main categories:
- entryway
- table settings
- photo booth
- lighting
By DIYing these things, you can save serious money and perfectly tailor their appearance to your vision. You might consider filling mason jars with fairy lights and synthetic flowers as dainty centerpieces. Then, you can string these fairy lights around the venue to sprinkle their soft charm and warmth everywhere. As for your photo booth, it can be as simple as a metal frame draped with a beautiful fabric you get from a thrift store and adorned with some balloons in your theme’s colors. Finally, save these balloons to make an entryway arch that will set the mood for guests entering the venue.
Some of the Food
Depending on how large your guest list is, you might be able to DIY the whole menu. Maybe your abuelas can help you prep dozens of platters of shareables, like street tacos, sliders, fruit cups, and the like. As for dessert, you can make easy desserts with Voortman Bakery cookies by dipping them in chocolate or arranging them creatively on tiered stands.
Your guests will remember amazing food, and preparing some items yourself adds a personal touch they’ll appreciate.
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Hair and Makeup
Professional hair and makeup services can cost hundreds of dollars, but with some practice and the right products, you can achieve stunning results yourself.
Start practicing your look months in advance. Watch YouTube tutorials specific to quinceañera styles and experiment with different techniques. For an extra special touch, consider coordinating your makeup palette with whichever of the symbolic quinceañera dress colors you’re wearing.
You can also just recruit talented friends or family members who excel at hair and makeup. If they’re willing to help, this is an affordable way to meaningfully involve loved ones in your ceremony.
Photography
Hiring a professional photographer costs thousands. Though a professional will capture the best photos of your event, a loved one can take perfectly wonderful ones as well. If you have a photographer in the family, then that’s even better. If not, consider giving every guest a disposable camera to snap photos throughout the night, or have them take photos on their phone and upload them to a shared drive afterward. Being on a budget doesn’t have to dash your quinceañera dreams. By DIYing these things, you can save money while still staying true to who you are and what matters most to you. Plus, the time you spend creating these details with your loved ones becomes part of your quinceañera story—one you’ll smile about for years to come.
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