The Budget
The budget is a fi nancial plan to
stay with in the price range that your
parents can aff ord. Th e initial budget
number is a starting point for your
parents to begin making fi nancial
arrangements.
Will be things you'll want want to
indulge in, and other party details in
which you'll need to cut back on.
Two of the best ways to stay stress free and Before
you get ahead of yourself by looking up places for
your reception, dresses and photographers, you
and your parents should really sit down and talk
about a planned budget. A budget is a planned
amount of money that can be spent on your party.
It could be that your parents have been saving for
this day since you were 10 years old, or they just
recently decided to start putting money aside.
Remember that all Quinceañeras come in diff erent
sizes and budgets.
Pa dr i n o s
WANTED
As I’m sure you’ve noticed planning a Quinceañera can get pricey.
There are so many things to take into account: from the reception
hall, to the dress, to the muñeca and jewelry. The best thing about
the Hispanic culture and tradition is that whenever someone
decides to have a big event like this or a wedding is that we can
count on our family to contribute. In other words, your Padrinos.
They contribute money or sponsorship that they don’t expect for
it to be paid back. It’s a mutual understanding that in the future if
they ever plan an event for themselves or their children, they can
come to you and your family for help as well.
What are “Padrinos”?
Padrinos are Godparents, not just the ones who baptize you but also
the ones who present you with sponsorship, gifts and blessings on
your special day. Remember in the beginning when we talked about
building a team for your event? Padrinos are a big part of this team. A
padrino or madrina can volunteer or be assigned a particular item(s).
They can contribute with money towards the total for that category or
the full amount.
Here are three things to consider
before you make a list of possible
candidates for padrinos:
• Do you and your family have a close
relationship with them?
• Are they reliable and you can count on
them
• Are they able to contribute fi nancially?
Approaching Padrinos
Communication is probably the most
important part when requesting help from a
madrina or padrino. You want to be clear about
what you would like and what you are requesting
from them. You and your parents can set up
a meeting .
Dont’ be shy. They are expecting you
to ask.
Padrinos play a major role in a Quinceañera.
Not only are they contributing fi nancially to
your party, but they are also sacrifi cing their
personal time to join your celebration.
When talking to friends and family members
about possibly being a padrino, consider
starting off with something like this:
1.- Begin the conversation by
acknowledging and thanking them for the role
they’ve played in your life. Example: “I want to
thank you for being like a second father/mother
to me and always supporting me”.
2.- Then, let them know that
you’ll be having a quinceañera and would like
their personal blessing. Example: “As you
know, I turn 15 years old next year and we’ve
decided to celebrate with a Quinceañera! And,
of course, we couldn’t celebrate this without
you.”
3.- Finalize by asking for their contribution.
Example:
“Because you are such an important
part in my life, I was
wondering if I could count
on you to be my padrino of
• Fewer guests means more funds to use _________________.”
towards decorations and party gift s
• Make your party "By Invitation Only"
• DIY (Do It Yourself): if you're creative
consider making your own decorations
instead of having them made.
• Padrinos can share the cost
• Some (not all) prices can be negotiated
THANK
YO U !
Photography by: De La Vega Studio / Salem, Oregon
14 QM Fall- Winter 2019