Five Money-Saving Secrets For Your Quinceañera

The modern Quince anos celebration is getting expensive. Some studies show the average Latino family in the United States spends several thousand dollars on all the details. That's a lot of money!

But there are ways to trim expenses on the Quinceañera that most families never realize. The five below sometimes require a little more planning and coordination with your padrinos, but they're invaluable when it comes down to saving that all-important budget.

Find your ideal gown by shopping where the brides do.

Many bridal shows offer bridesmaids dresses and other kinds of formal gowns that are perfectly interchangeable with prom or Quinceañera dresses. By watching when these semi-annual or annual sales are in your area, you can find savings of fifty percent or more.

Plan to go to these shows early, and go ready to dig through bins and root for your perfect dress.

Hire a fiesta venue that can also cater your dinner.

Many special events venues offer catering on their grounds. As a way of enticing customers, they'll sometimes feature specials or exclusive deals for customers who get the venue/catering package. This will also give you the convenience of dealing with one business to handle two important aspects of your fiesta planning.

Rent your floral arrangements instead of buying them.

It's often cheaper to rent floral arrangements rather than pay full price for them. You can also ask your venue manager if they can recommend any local florists who offer discounts to their clientele.

Use the discounts your relatives already have.

Your grandparents probably qualify for senior citizens discounts at any number of businesses. You may also have relatives who qualify for government or military discounts or incentives. If you ask them and agree to provide the cash, you can rack up savings discounts on flowers, dresses, decorations, car rentals, and many more items associated with the fiesta.

Make sure when you ask your relatives and padrinos that they understand this is a special favor, and that you're providing all the money involved. You only need their help using their discount.

Serve dessert as a fiesta favor.

If you're planning to give your guests favors, you can save money on the cost of dessert by combining it with the favor. Items li    ke designer chocolates, cookies, and gourmet mints make delightful favors that remind your guests of your Quinceañera every time they use them. Many are baked to order by their suppliers and shipped directly to your event, so they're always bakery-fresh.