Who is named as the host on a quinceañera invitation?

Traditionally the parents, sometimes together with the padrinos. A modern invitation can be written in the quinceañera's own voice. Either is correct, so choose what fits your family.

Should the invitation be in English or Spanish?

Write it in the language most of your guests read with ease. For a mixed guest list, go bilingual and keep the lines short, so grandparents and school friends can both follow it.

How do I tell a family how many seats they have?

Use a reserved-seats line with the number, in the language that family reads. It is polite, it is clear, and it lets you plan the tables without awkward phone calls later.

Can relatives in another country open a Blast invite?

Yes. The invite is a link, so it travels by WhatsApp, text or email, and relatives open and watch it in a browser with no app to install. To RSVP, a guest enters a name and a phone number. The form currently expects a 10-digit number, so relatives whose number is from another country may need to reply to you directly.

Quinceañera Invitation Wording, English and Spanish

What to include

The full name of the quinceañera.
The names of the parents or the hosts.
The date and the time of the Mass or ceremony, if there is one.
The time and place of the reception.
Both addresses, when the ceremony and the party are in different places.
The dress code, and the theme colors if you want guests to avoid them.
Padrinos and the court of honor, if you wish to name them.
An RSVP deadline and how to reply.

Formal wording in English

"With the blessing of God and her parents, Carlos and Elena Ramírez, Sofía Ramírez invites you to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. Mass on June 14, at 3 pm, at the parish church. Reception to follow at the banquet hall."
"Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Torres request the honor of your presence at the quinceañera of their daughter, Valentina. July 19, at 5 pm, in the hotel ballroom, 200 Park Avenue."
"Together with my parents and padrinos, I invite you to share the joy of my fifteenth birthday. Isabella Morales. August 9, at 4 pm."

Modern wording in English

"Fifteen years of Camila! Join us for a night of dinner, dancing and celebration. May 23, at 6 pm, at the community hall. Please RSVP by May 2."
"She's turning fifteen and we are throwing a party. Come celebrate Lucía's quinceañera on September 6, at 7 pm. Formal dress."
"Save the date for Daniela's quinceañera. October 11. Details to follow."

Wording in Spanish

Traditional invitations mention God's blessing and the parents first. Use "usted" for a classic tone ("tengo el honor de invitarle", "acompáñenos"). For a warmer one use "tú" ("acompáñanos"), or "acompáñennos" when you address a whole family.

"Con la bendición de Dios y de mis padres, Carlos y Elena Ramírez, tengo el honor de invitarle a celebrar mis quince años. Sofía Ramírez."
"Acompáñanos a celebrar los XV años de nuestra hija Valentina, el 19 de julio a las 5 de la tarde."
"Hace quince años llegó a nuestras vidas una bendición. Hoy queremos celebrarla con ustedes. XV años de nuestra hija Camila."
"Misa de acción de gracias a las 3 de la tarde en la parroquia. Recepción a continuación."
"Favor de confirmar su asistencia antes del 1 de junio."

Bilingual invitations

If your guests speak both languages, you don't need to translate every line. A common approach is a Spanish opening, the details in English and a Spanish closing. Dates, times and addresses are easy to read in either language.

"Mis XV Años. Please join us to celebrate Sofía Ramírez on June 14, at 5 pm, at the banquet hall. ¡Los esperamos!"
"Con mucho cariño, we invite you to the quinceañera of our daughter Lucía. September 6, at 7 pm. Favor de confirmar antes del 16 de agosto."

Lines for the details

Dress code: "Formal attire" or "Vestimenta formal".
Colors: "Please avoid wearing rose gold, the color of the quinceañera's dress."
Reserved seats: "We have reserved 2 seats in your honor" or "Hemos reservado 2 lugares en su honor."
Gifts: "Your presence is the best gift" or "Su presencia es nuestro mejor regalo".
Padrinos: "With thanks to her padrinos, Jorge and Ana Delgado."

Save the dates and the RSVP deadline

A quinceañera is a large event, and many guests travel for it. Invitations go out six to eight weeks ahead, earlier than for most parties, and if family is coming from another state or country, a save the date three to four months before gives them time to book.

Set the RSVP deadline three to four weeks before the party. Halls and caterers need a final count early, and you need time to plan the tables and the reserved seats.

Reaching family far away

Grandparents, tíos and cousins in another state or country are the hardest guests to reach by mail and often the ones who matter most. Blast is an animated video invitation with music that you send as a link by WhatsApp, text or email, so relatives abroad get it the same day as the neighbors. Guests RSVP from the invite without an account, with no limit on their number, which gives the hall its count on time. Blast is free to create and send.