Quinceanera Party Ideas

Quinceanera party is a coming of age ceremony, held on a girl's 15th birthday. It originates from Latin America and it became a traditional celebration for Hispanic girls living in different countries.

Invitations

Use pink or lavender cards for your Quinceanera party invitations. Draw or print number "15" on the front of the cards. Then write Quinceanera below the image, and provide party details inside the cards.

Or, get your invitations done professionally. There are a lot of invitation suppliers online that can create very nice invites for a small fee.

Decorations

You may choose to have your after-ceremony reception in your house or in a banquet hall. Use your judgment when decorating the scene.

Pink, lavender, and white work great for Quinceanera party decorations. Use balloons and streamers in those colors. Sprinkle shiny confetti on the floor near the entrance.

String clear Christmas lights around the scene. Hang pictures around the room from the time you were a baby to the age of 15. Put flowers in vases and decorate them with colorful ribbons.

Cover your party table with a pretty tablecloth. Place floating candles in glasses and scatter them around the table. Tie helium balloons in bunches nearby.

Quinceanera Party Outfits

Traditionally, Court of Honor consists of 14 couples, plus you and your best male friend. So the total comes to fifteen couples, each one representing a year of your life.

The Damas, or ladies, usually wear gowns that compliment the color of the quinceanera's dress. (In most circumstances, lavender and pink color combination work best.) The Chambelanes, or gentleman, wear tuxes with regular or bow ties.

Quinceanera Party Customs

Here are just a few traditions of the Quinceanera celebration.

• Your parents escort you down the aisle during the church ceremony.


• You wear flat shoes to the church. Your first dance is with your father. The song you choose for this dance is very important, because it should have special meaning to the relationship between the two of you.


• After the dance, your father changes your shoes from flats to heels. This symbolizes that he accepts your transition from a child to a young lady.


• Then he hands you over to your male friend. You dance waltz (usually) to a classical music. Then you have a dance with your godfather.


• You then present a porcelain doll to your younger sister or a girl cousin. It represents the last doll of your childhood, meaning you're leaving your childhood to a younger sister.

Guidelines and Tips

• Start your party planning months in advance. That means booking ceremony and reception sites, shopping for dresses and accessories, etc. Giving yourself enough time helps you prepare without major headaches.


• Create a plan for the party and explain it to the Damas and the Chambelanes so they know what to expect.


• Get as much family support as you can for mailing invitations, organizing transportation, greeting the guests, a so on.


• Get plenty of rest the night before the event.


• Don't sweat the small stuff, and enjoy the party to the fullest!

Food and Drink

Quinceanera Birthday Cake:

*Quinceanera Cake: When it comes to the cake for this special celebration, it's better to leave it to the professionals.

Visit your local bakery and order a cake of your choice. Tell them what you'd like to have for overall color theme, and they will create the cake according to your wishes.

Quinceanera Party Food Ideas:

*Grilled chicken
*Pasta Alfredo
*Beans and rice
*Grilled beef
*Pizza
*Ice Cream
*Fruit cakes
*Gelatin dessert

Quinceanera Party Drink Ideas:

*Sparkling white grape juice
*Non-alcohol margaritas
*Tea
*Water

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