If you're planning your quinceanera, in Austin, San Antonio, or anywhere, then you have already figured out how much time it takes to do! It's literally like an intro to wedding planning class! :) Quinceaneras require just as much time and effort as weddings from the planning standpoint. They're also very similar to weddings with the details and even the vendors you'll need to make your quince special! 

Luckily, as one of central Texas' leaders in the quince industry, we're here to help. We are a part of quinces, every month, all year long. We get to help many quinceaneras and their families, celebrate this pivotal milestone moment! We're always honored to be a part of these special moments. Also, Jason & Diana are certified wedding/event planners and have created their exclusive planning forms for ABDJs' clients. We noticed that many people struggle with the day-of-timeline, so we created this timeline to help. Simply download the timeline and fill it in with your info. 

As always, please feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help! 

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As certified wedding/event planners, we often work with many families to help them plan their event. Besides the timeline, ceremonies, picking the right songs for each moment, and announcements, we often get asked by people: "What do I tell female guests to wear to the quince?" It's a very popular question and not an easy question to answer.

If you haven't been to a Quince, Sweet 15 or Sweet 16 lately, then you wouldn't know that they're more and more becoming "mini-weddings!" The planning and preparation, the decor, the food, the outfits, and many other things, often take just as much time and effort as a wedding. Most quinces and sweets are planned about a year or more, in advance, just like weddings. That being said, the rules for attire are similar to weddings. Let us explain.  

Theme Colors 

If you're a guest, be sure to ask what the theme colors are, or at least what colors the court will be wearing. As a male guest, you don't want to wear a tie that's the same color as what the chambelan (person who escorts the guest of honor) or members of the court will be wearing. As a female, definitely be sure to not wear the same color(s) as the dresses of the court or the guest of honor (La Quinceanera). Male or female, you can certainly wear similar colors, but not the same. 


Appropriate Attire 

Many people don't know what to wear to Quinceaneras or sweet 15/16s. Again, a quince and/or sweet 15/16 is similar to a wedding, so it's a formal event. Leave the chanclas (flip flops) at home. :) Though you can wear "dressy" sandals, since you should be comfortable. Anything you'd wear to a wedding is suitable to wear to a quince or sweet.

Conventional suggestions for men are to wear darker colored suits or tuxedos. For women, evening gowns or cocktail dresses work well. Women should try to stay away from puffy dresses or clothing, since most quince and sweet dresses are usually puffy. To be honest, the rule for weddings is the same as quinces and sweets, people don't want to "upstage" the guest of honor. 

We have seen many younger guests wear jeans and a dress shirt (men and women), which is okay, as well. Formal works best, but if formal clothing isn't available, just dress up as you see fit. 

When it comes to Quinceaneras, we've got Austin, San Antonio, and central Texas covered. We are the #1 Sweet 15, Sweet 16, and Quinceanera DJs in the Austin area. We also provide our DJ and quinceanera photo booth rentals to numerous school events and proms for every district in Travis County, and many surrounding areas, too. The more school events we do, the more teen events we do, and vice versa. It's a great thing for us and we're proud to be the leaders in our market! As certified wedding/event planners, we'll also gladly help you plan the quince or sweet 15/16. We have created our helpful forms to make it easy for you! 

We hope this quick article has been helpful. As always, contact us with any questions and we'll be happy to help!

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You can buy tickets to the San Antonio Quinceanera Expo, online, for $8. The tickets will be $10 at the door, on the day of the event. Also, be sure to register for FREE prizes, for your Quince, at QuinceaneraExpos.com 

Austin's Best DJs & Photo Booths will actually not be at this event, this year, but we know a lot of our clients and perspective clients are searching for Quinceanera info, so we wanted to share this info with you. You'll be able to talk to all the vendors you will need, in person, at the expo. If you're looking to book an awesome Austin or San Antonio Quinceanera DJ, or a great Austin, San Antonio, or central Texas photo booth rental, contact us! 

​At the Quince Expo, You can meet and chat with Austin and San Antonio: 

Photographers, videographers, Quinceanera DJ's, bands, caterers, cake or bakery 
decorators, mariachis, jumping balloons or inflatables, limo services, party buses, tuxedo shops, bridal stores, jewelry Stores, choreographers, makeup artist, bartending services, florist, anything and everything else you can think of that you'll need for your Austin or San Antonio Quinceanera! Additionally, if you're searching for a great place for Quinceanera dresses, be sure to check out Mary's Bridal, for unique, affordable Quinceanera dresses! Be sure to check out our interview with Austin Quinceanera Dress shop, Ceremonias 15 and Bridal. 

We are always happy to help clients plan their Quince and/or Sweet 15, Sweet 16. Business owners, Jason & Diana, are certified wedding/event planners and gladly offer great tips and advice to help you plan the big day. As always, contact us if you have any questions and we'll be happy to help! Be sure to check out our Top Quinceanera Trends article, or 8 Great Planning Tips for Your Quinceanera article!


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If you're considering booking Zilker Clubhouse for your Austin wedding, quinceanera, or event, you've come to the right place! :) We have direct experience from two sides. First, as wedding DJs and photo booth providers, and second, as guests at an event there. So here are our thoughts, based on our experiences. Oh, and no, we were not paid to write this. We're simply trying to help anyone who is considering this venue for their wedding or event. 

I like to start with the cons, simply to get them out of the way. I want to end on a positive note! :) 

Now, let's get to the pros of booking at Zilker Clubhouse. There are a few great things about booking here! Let's discuss these. 

1. Affordable - First and foremost, most of the city venues are VERY affordable, in comparison to other comparable sized venues. Zilker Clubhouse is only $1050 for City of Austin residents, and $1450 for non-residents, for an all day rental. They do ask for a refundable $300 damage deposit, which makes the total $1350 and $1750, but just be sure to not damage the property, or violate any rules, and have the venue cleaned up before the rental period is over, and you'll get that $300 back! Also, if you're not a resident and you have a family member or friend who is, simply ask them to reserve it for you! :) You'll also need to get a sound permit for your band or DJ, which is $20. 
2. Size - Though it isn't the largest venue, it can accommodate 150 guests, which is the average size of most weddings/parties. The indoor space is about 1200 square feet, and the outdoor patio space is about 2,000 square feet. This is a pretty good amount of space if you utilize both areas. 
3. Kitchen - Zilker does have a kitchen area, which is helpful, especially for DIY weddings. Just know that the stove is for warming only, and you should not count on using it to prepare meals. They also have outdoor grills, if you need them, which is a plus!
4. Tables and Chairs - This is a very good perk. Some venues do not provide tables and chairs, which means you'll have to spend more to rent them. Zilker Clubhouse offers 25 six ft tables (rectangle), 3 six ft round tables (good for cake, a head table, or sign-in/gift table), and 150 metal folding chairs. You'll need to rent or buy chair covers, if you want a more elegant look. 
5. The View - Last, but certainly not least, this venue has one of the most amazing views in Austin! The pictures you'll take with the Austin skyline will look amazing! This alone, is why many people book Zilker Clubhouse! 

Overall, the Zilker Clubhouse is a great venue, if you know what you're getting. Check out more info and read the complete list of details about renting Zilker Clubhouse in this PDF. We hope this has been helpful! As always, feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help in any way that we can. 

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Now that you've got the main parts of your quince at least booked, it's time to focus on one of the best parts, choosing a great Quinceanera theme! What theme are you looking for? A Disney theme has been very popular for 2018 and upcoming 2019 Quinceaneras. We've seen "Beauty and the Beast" Quinces, "The Little Mermaid" Quinces, "Frozen" Quinces, and many others! You don't have to have a theme, of course, but many love the idea! 

Choosing a theme comes before choosing your Quinceanera dress, because you'll need to choose a color that goes with it. There are plenty of great places to choose a quinceanera dress. In California, one of the most popular places is Moda 2000. They have an online shop with tons of colors and styles to choose from. Looking online helps you save time, since you can narrow down your favorite styles and colors, before going to the shop.

In Texas, you can simply visit Mary's Bridal Store, for tons of great Quinceanera dress options, as well. Though they're located in the Houston, Texas area (Stafford, TX), you simply have to enter your zip code on their store locator site, to find stores closer to your area. There are many stores for you to be able to try on your dress. 

After you select the perfect dress, you can then focus on decor. You can choose your matching colors for the table linen, add centerpieces, add uplighting, perhaps add a custom-made monogram with your name or quince logo, and much more! 

Overall, these are the top 5 tips to help you get started on planning the perfect Quince! Of course there is a lot more to do in the months before your Quince, but these are the 5 things to do to ensure your Quince goes just the way you want it to. If you're too busy to plan the quince, consider hiring an event planner to help you along the way. Planners can be very helpful and take our all of the stress of planning. Your job will simply be to show up and have fun! If you're curious about new quince trends, check out our article, 2019 Quinceanera Trends, for lots of great info on the latest trends, new dress styles and colors, and more! 

Also, an easy way to talk to all of your vendors for your quince, at once, is to attend the Austin/San Antonio Quince Expo, this February. Simply click the link for more details. A great thing about attending these expos is that vendors really want to book as many events as possible, that day, so you'll often be able to get great discounts! As always, contact us if you need any info and we'll be happy to help!

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Wow your guests as soon as they step in the door by transforming the venue with new, unique decor. A fun way to do this is by creating statement floral balloon garlands. FTD has 3 floral balloon garland tutorials to help you personalize your decor. Just pick the one that fits your theme and give it a try! The tutorials make it simple to easily create your decor by breaking it down in a few, easy steps. 
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We also noticed that many Quinceaneras opted to have themes, paired with music from the theme. We did many Quinces with a Beauty and the Beast theme. Sometimes, the Chambelan de Honor (the Quinceanera's escort) even dressed up exactly like the beast, with a Beast mask/headpiece! It was awesome! We played most of the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack, as well, for the different ceremonies.

Other Quinces are also discussing other Disney movie themes, like Cinderella, The Little Mermaid (the court is even dressing up as characters from the movie), and Frozen! 
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