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Quinceañera Planning Timeline — 12 Months Out

A month-by-month planning checklist starting 12 months before the event. What to book first, what to leave until later, and how to avoid the common panic at month 3.

How Much Does a Quinceañera Cost in 2025

A full breakdown of quinceañera costs by category. Average US quinceañera runs $8,000-$25,000 depending on region, guest count, and whether padrinos sponsor major items.

Padrinos — Godparents Who Sponsor the Quinceañera

Padrinos (godparents) sponsor specific parts of the celebration — the dress, the venue, the cake, the tiara. Sponsoring a quinceañera is a deep honor and responsibility in Latin American tradition.