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by Michael Kabel
If you've already begun planning your Quinceañera celebration, you know that the costs of all the food, decorations, and entertainment can be frighteningly expensive. One recent study revealed that, on average, most Latino families spend as much as ten thousand dollars on their daughter's Quinceañera. That's a lot of money!
With so much going into the costs, many Quince girls are choosing to go the Do It Yourself route (DIY for short.) The do-it-yourself attitude has become all the rage in recent years. Television shows, books and magazines that show how to take care of everything from your wardrobe to your wedding to your house have drawn huge audiences. By using a little style and creativity, your Quinceañera can join one of the hottest trends of the decade, because you create your own expression.
Here's the five best ways to make sure your DIY fiesta comes out just like you want it:
Have A Clear Quince Fiesta Vision
You probably wouldn't take a long road trip without a map, right? Before you start buying the material for your decorations and getting all the accessories for the party, keep in mind what you want the finished product to look like. Unfortunately, making it up as you go along usually ends in disappointment, or at least less satisfaction than you'd hoped. Make a "map" of your finished vision beforehand, so you'll be able to realize what you want.
Keep Track of All Your Ideas
Many DIY experts choose to use a journal to write down and revise all their thoughts before the actual construction begins. You might want to follow this course, using a simple composition book that you won't mind marking up with lots of drawings and random thoughts.
Explore What the Experts Think
All those cable television shows are like raw Quinceañera planning material just waiting to be found and used. Check out decorating shows on HGTV, The Learning Channel, MTV's My Super Sweet 16 and countless others to get a feel for how to decorate without spending a bundle.
Get the Best Value for the Supplies
You'll probably find most of your supplies at the big crafts stores, including the fabric and accessories to make your fiesta venue decorations. These stores have sales and coupon offers several times a month, too, so you'll be able to save even more money.
It's pretty important to have all your supplies assembled before you start putting everything together. You'll lose time (and energy!) going back and forth to the stores.
Budget Your Time Carefully To Avoid Stress & Time Crunches
You probably won't have the army of helpers like you see pitching in on those designer makeover shows. What you miss in manpower, however, you can make up for by starting early. Getting a head start means preparing the decorations well in advance. It also gives you the chance to do something over again, if you don't like the final outcome of any particular project. As a really nice bonus, you'll also avoid the stress that comes from feeling rushed as your Quinceañera date draws closer.
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