The Quinceanera celebration is unique to Latin American culture and is a cherished tradition for Hispanic girls
throughout the world. This coming-of-age celebration is believed to date back to Aztec times when fifteen was the age at which girls
would leave their family to become wives and mothers. In Latin communities, Quinceanera remains an important ritual
to symbolize the beginning of womanhood. The elaborate celebration highlights God, family, friends,
food, music and dancing,
and planning often begins months in advance. The celebration has Catholic roots and traditionally includes a church mass or
religious ceremony, followed by a dinner reception and dance. The quinceanera is usually escorted by her father or another
male relative and is attended by a court of honor. The court was traditionally made up of seven girls and seven boys
(which, including the
Quinceanera, totals 15 young people), but in recent times has evolved to include fourteen couples for some formal
celebrations. The Quinceanera traditionally wears a ball gown and her court dresses in gowns and tuxedos. The occasion is
rich with tradition and numerous websites and magazines are available to help
with planning the symbolic event. Resources
offer information about everything from kneeling pillows, tiaras, favors for guests
and the traditional choreographed waltz to
Quinceanera dolls. You may wish to strictly adhere to historical traditions or to blend new customs and themes into your celebration. Many modern quinceaneras enjoy incorporating a theme into their party which reflects their individual personality
and makes the celebration distinctly their own. Regardless of how you decide to celebrate this
momentous occasion, careful planning can make it an event to remember.
Traditional Quinceañera Gifts
Tiara - Symbolizes a princess before God and man
Bracelet or Ring - Represents the unending circle of life
Earrings - Serve as a reminder to always listen to the word of God
Cross - Signifies faith first in God, then in herself
Bible & Rosary - The most important resources to keep the word of God in her life.
Quinceañera Invitations
The invitation is the first impression that your guests will have of this
once-in-a-lifetime event, so you should be sure
the design reflects the personality of the quinceañera and sets the mood for
the type of celebration you are planning.
In additional to the traditional designs, we offer a variety of modern and theme
invitations. Our most popular designs are shown on our online catalog, but
if you don't see what you have in mind, just ask!
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