10 Tips to Save Money On Your Quinceanera

1. Instead of renting a ballroom in a hotel or fancy restaurant, save money by hosting the party at home or in a public place, such as at a beach, park, or historical site. Recreation halls, such as those owned by the VFW or American Legion, can also be cheaper to rent. They just need your decorating magic to look fabulous!

2. Some girls choose to go back to their family's native country and party there. It makes you proud of your roots, it can be cheaper because of currency exchange rates, and it's like a homecoming-not just for you, but for the entire family.

Sweetheart Hand-Made Flower Ball Gown Floor-length Tulle Dress

3. Pick A Dress You Can Reuse For Prom. Consider a "convertible" quince dress, which has a detachable skirt, so you can wear the dress without the full skirt to your prom. If the skirt isn't detachable, you can still ask the tailor to shorten the skirt, or attach the bodice to a different skirt. Or you can buy a dress under 100 in online store like violetdress.co.uk.

4. Skip the salon! Have a madrina of hair and makeup-a fashionable aunt or big sister-style you instead. Get inspiration from Pinterest or your favorite celebs!

SPF facial moisturizer

5. Make your own scrub by mixing some oatmeal and honey together. Paste it on your face and let it dry for a bit. Right before it dries completely, gently rub it into your skin so it removes dry, dead skin cells. Rinse and apply an SPF facial moisturizer.

6. Make Inexpensive Centerpieces With Picture Frames. Make copies of your favorite prints at the store or from your own printer and put them in the frames. Place them in the middle of each table. You could have 14 or 15 tables each displaying photos from a different year of your life.

7. Balloons are cheaper and just as colorful! Tie balloons to the back of chairs. You can also tie balloon bouquets to colorful shopping bags filled with tissue paper, and use them as centerpieces.

8. Serve Homemade, Traditional Food. Create a menu of your family members' favorite homemade dishes. Use colorful plastic plates and napkins, and serve the food in pretty baskets decorated with ribbons in your quince color!

9. If you don't want to spend a ton of cash on a professional photographer, remind loved ones or members of your court to bring their cameras. You'll get pictures from every angle and a great variety of candid shots! Also, since everyone will Instagram the night away, come up with a fun hashtag for your party.

Quinceanera invitation cards

10. Printing your invitations at home can save you money. Design the invitations on your computer and then buy a pack of blank greetings card, like the ones hallmark.com sells, $10.99 for 20. Save on response cards by having guests RSVP electronically, either over the phone or via email!