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October 29, 2026

Quinceañera invitation wording, in English and Spanish

What a quinceañera invitation includes, from the Mass to the padrinos, with sample wording in English and Spanish, formal to fun, and when to send it.

A quinceañera invitation does more than most party invitations. It often announces a Mass and a reception, thanks the parents and the padrinos, and has to read well for every generation in the family, sometimes in two languages. Here’s what to include, wording to borrow in English and Spanish, and the timing that works.

What to include

  • The quinceañera’s full name, often with her middle name.
  • Her parents’ names, usually as the ones inviting: “Together with her parents” or “Sus padres”.
  • The padrinos, if the family is naming them. Some invitations list the main padrinos (de honor, de velación); others thank all of them on a separate card or page.
  • The Mass or blessing: church, address and time, if there is one.
  • The reception: the hall or home, its address and the start time.
  • The dress code, especially if it’s formal or has a color theme.
  • How and when to RSVP, with a date about three weeks before.
  • A note on kids or plus-ones, if the count is limited.

When to send it

Send quinceañera invitations six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for guests traveling from out of town. A save-the-date three to six months out helps when the court of honor (the damas and chambelanes) and family from far away need to plan.

Sample wording in English: formal

Together with her parents, [Parents’ names], [Full name] invites you to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. Holy Mass at [time], [Church], [address]. Reception to follow at [place], [address].

With the blessing of God and the love of her family, [Full name] requests the honor of your presence at her Quinceañera, [day], [date], at [time].

[Parents’ names] and the padrinos [Padrinos’ names] invite you to join us as our daughter [Name] celebrates her fifteen years.

Sample wording in English: warm and modern

Fifteen years of [Name]! Join us for her quinceañera, [day], [date]. Mass at [time], party at [time]. Wear your dancing shoes.

Mis XV: [Name] is turning fifteen, and she wants you there. [Date] at [place].

A princess, a party and a waltz you won’t forget. Celebrate [Name]’s quinceañera with us on [date].

Ejemplos en español: formales

Con la bendición de Dios y el amor de mis padres, [Nombre de los papás], tengo el honor de invitarte a celebrar mis XV años. Misa: [hora], [iglesia], [dirección]. Recepción: [hora], [salón], [dirección].

[Nombre de los papás] y mis padrinos, [nombres], tienen el gusto de invitarlos a la celebración de los quince años de [Nombre], el [día] [fecha].

Hay momentos que se viven una sola vez. Acompáñame a dar gracias a Dios por mis quince años, el [fecha] a las [hora].

Ejemplos en español: cálidos y divertidos

¡Llegaron mis XV! Ven a celebrar conmigo el [fecha] en [lugar]. Trae tus ganas de bailar.

Quince años, un vals y toda mi familia. Te espero el [fecha] a las [hora].

Mis XV no serían lo mismo sin ti. ¡Nos vemos el [fecha]!

Lines for the practical parts

  • RSVP: “Please reply by [date] so we can save your seat.” / “Favor de confirmar antes del [fecha].”
  • Dress code: “Formal attire. Our colors are blush and gold.” / “Vestimenta formal.”
  • Adults only: “We love your little ones, but the reception is for adults and the court of honor.” / “Evento solo para adultos.”
  • Gifts: “Your presence is the best gift.” / “Tu presencia es el mejor regalo.” If the family uses a money box (lluvia de sobres), a short line on a separate insert is more graceful than on the main invitation.

One invitation or two languages?

Many families send one bilingual invitation: Spanish first and English below, or the other way around, depending on who’s reading. It keeps everyone on the same page but makes the card busy. Another way is two versions of the same invitation, one in each language, sent to the guests who read each. The wording doesn’t need to match word for word; each should sound natural in its own language.

In letsparty you can send invitations in Spanish to the households who read it and in English to everyone else, from the same guest list. The envelope, the RSVP, the texts and the emails change language, your own wording can have a Spanish version for those households (with a first draft from the AI to check), and every guest can switch from the Aa button by their name on the invite.

Thanking the padrinos

Padrinos often sponsor something specific: the dress, the cake, the last doll, the music. Some families name each one on the invitation with what they gave; others prefer a printed thank-you at the reception. Either is right. Ask the padrinos before printing their names, and spell each one the way they want it.

Wording tips

  • Use the quinceañera’s name the way she wants it, nickname or not.
  • Write the date with the day of the week, and give the Mass and the reception their own lines, with their own addresses.
  • Keep the religious wording if the Mass is part of the day, and drop it if it isn’t.
  • Have someone from each generation read it aloud before you send it.

The free wording ideas tool has more lines for milestone birthdays.