Make your own paper? That’s right! You can customize handmade paper using a variety of materials ond colors. You can, but should you? That’s another question entirely. If you’re thinking of making the paper for your Quinceanera invitations you really need to consider the time involved. Making paper can be a fun hobby, although there are lots of steps and it is time consuming. In addition to a special box called a “deckle”, a list of supplies includes:
Blender
Rolling Pin
Flat workspace
Kitchen sink with stopper, or large plastic tub
Kitchen Towels, or rags
Paper Blotters
nylon screen
sponge
leaves, moss, glitter, or other decorations
Paper – you can use old envelopes, papers, newspapers,
So while the product can be beautiful and fun to create, your Quinceanera invitations are just one part of your sweet 15 celebration that you are planning. You have so many details that you’re planning with your family, and your time may be better spent on other details. If you like the idea of using handmade paper for your Quinceanera invitations, you can often buy it at your local art supply or craft store. WIth papers including materials such as petals, leaves, and grass, your invitations are guarnteed to be unique, and can be a fun project, and a nice keepsake from your Quinceanera.
This video shows a very nice Quinceanera celebration. It shows how white can be used to present a theme of elegance and formality. Invitations to this Quinceanera were likely simple, yet formal, using basic white, or perhaps a black or silver ribbon on white cardstock. A black & white portrait could be used beatifully in the invitations for this Quinceanera, and would be a great way to create absolutely unique Quinceanera invitations. What do you think would be the best Quinceanera invitations for this theme?
Whether you use stock Quinceanera invitations, print-your-own-verse style (such as those Quinceanera invitations presented on this site), or go completely hand made, you’ll need to decide on the wording or verse for the invitations. To complicate the issue, you may have guests who are not bilingual, and providing Quinceanera invitations in English or Spanish, as appropriate to your guest is a nice touch.
In previous posts we’ve talked about the wording of Quinceanera invitations. We’ve recently had some questions regarding wording in Spanish for Quinceanera invitations, so here’s an example to get you started.
Sr. y Sra. Raymundo Morales
tienen el honor de invitar
a usted y a su apreciable familia
a la celebración de los 15 años
de su hija
Laura Morales
Padrinos de Honor:
Sr. y Sra. Juan Samaniego
Chambelán de Honor: Manuel Morales
La santa misa en su honor
se llevará a cabo
el sábado veintinueve de septiembre
dos mil siete
a las tres de la tarde
Iglesia Santa Maria
Figuring out how many invitations you’ll need for your Quinceanera is not brain surgery, but careful planning can save you some money. If you order too many you’re wasting money, but if you order too few and have to but “just a few more” you’ll waste even more money.
As a rule, you should send just one invitation per household that includes parents and children under 18. If there are singles 18 years or older in the household, consider them independent adults and send them their own Quinceanera invitation. Using this rule of thumb will help you to not over-order or get too few. You’ll want to plan on ordering a few extra for last-minute guests that you’d like to invite to your Sweet 15 celebration, and a few for keepsakes. Printing your own Quinceanera invitations lets you make the invitations unique an can save some money. If you’re printing them yourself plan on just a few extra to cover any troubles your printer may give you. It’s always cheaper to order a few extra in advance than to have to place an additional order later.
If you’ll be sending invitations to multiple people at the same address, there are a few things to keep in mind. Specify both members of a married couple (i.e., John and Mary Ramos). If you’re inviting their children as well, you may address the outer envelope to the parents and include the first names of the children on a line below the parents’ names on the inner envelope. Two envelopes are not required, so if you’re using one envelope the children’s names must be included below the parents. If a couple is unmarried but at the same address, place each name on the envelope on a separate line. If the couple does not live together, use two separate invitations.
So you have your date firmed up and you’re excited to tell everyone about your upcoming Quinceanera. Your Quinceanera invitations are printed, your invitation list is finalized, and you want to make the announcement formally. And you’re sure that everyone else will want to mark the date on their calendar and share your excitement with you during the next eight months leading up to your Quinceanera… I mean, It’s never too early, right?
Take a deep breath, collect your thoughts, and for the time being, keep that cap on your special Quinceanera invitation addressing pen. While it’s great that you’re prepared so far in advance, eight months is a very long waiting period, and indeed, too far in advance to mail Quinceanera invitations. While it’s alright talk about your Sweet 15 to your family and friends, formal tradition and etiquette suggest that six weeks in advance is about right. Anything less that one month in advance gives too short notice, and anything longer than three months is too long.
This timing is important not just for your guests, but it helps you to be organized as well. Figuring out the amount of food, the number of tables, place settings, and other items included in your Quinceanera celebration depends on official responses to your invitations, and you don’t want to be dragging that on for months. A 6-8 week window helps make sure your guest list is reliable, and those who say they’ll come will actually come. It’s enough time for your guests to make plans, but not so far in advance that your celebration could slip their mind.
So keep those Quinceanera invitations in the drawer for now. Share your excitement, but keep it ‘unofficial’. Keep in touch with your family & friends as usual, and let them know you’re excited. You can even let them know to expect an invitation to your Sweet 15 if you like (although you can’t change your mind later after making this verbal commitment). Just remember to bring out those envelopes when the time is right.
Once again on the topic of Quincera themes, here’s a video that’s very nicely done, showing an example of an Aladdin-theme celebration. Not sure if it’s at Disney, although it’s clear that the Quinceanera is a high quality occasion. The theme’s complete, including the Sultan, and even a magic lamp!
It’s fun to imagine the possibilities for invitations to this Quinceanera. They could include anything from Disney images, to formal scrolls, or even include a little “desert sand” (gold glitter or real) in the invitation envelope. The invitations really set the tone of the celebration, and a little imagination can go a long way!
Make your own paper? That’s right! You can customize handmade paper using a variety of materials ond colors. You can, but should you? That’s another question entirely. If you’re thinking of making the paper for your Quinceanera invitations you really need to consider the time involved. Making paper can be a fun hobby, although there are lots of steps and it is time consuming. In addition to a special box called a “deckle”, a list of supplies includes:
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