Q: Ana,
I need a list of the thing that i need sponsors for. Can you give me some ideas? I also need some catalogs on Damas dresses. My quinceanera is in 4 months and I really have nothing. Please help!

Jasmine

A: Dear Jasmine: Many families ask close friends and relatives to be padrinos or sponsors for the Quincea?era. Traditionally, the padrino helps the girl by gown, bracelet, ring, earrings, tiara, Bible or Rosary, the catering, music, decorations or invitations for the ceremony and reception. You may also consider asking padrinos to help with other accessories such as tiara tiara pillow, kneeling pillow pillow, cake knife and serving set, the toasting glasses, a photo album, guest book, the the last doll, scepter or favors or candles for the church. Go to our website: www.uniquelyquince.com and you can see all the options available and get an idea of the selection and the costs. Make a list of your padrinos and have an idea of what you would like to ask them to sponsor. Then go speak to them and let them know that you would be honored if they would be your padrino and that you would like them to sponsor a specific item. Remember to recognize your padrinos in the invitation and in the ceremony itself. For general information about the Quince tradition, go to the articles section of our website. Here is a link to an article that will help you understand the tradition. There is also a planning guide to help you understand what you need to do when. Go to our gown gallery and you can see some of the newest styles for Quince dresses and where you can buy them. Best of luck in your planning! Remember to send us pictures of your special day!

Ana