What is needed to celebrate a Quinceañera?
Your Quince can be adapted according to your taste, personality, and budget, but if you want to remain true to tradition, pay close attention to the following.
These are the elements that should not be missing to celebrate a Quinceañera:
Keep in mind that the elements of the fifteen-year party may vary according to culture and each person's budget.
Invitations, whether printed or sent online, are of utmost importance as they will give your guests a hint of what to expect for your big day.
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The religious ceremony, where the service is focused on the blessing of the Quinceañera. The young girl is also growing in her faith and therefore will have to take on more responsibilities in her church and community.
The reception, which includes the presentation of the Quinceañera, the waltz, the toast, and the surprise dance. For the decoration of the venue, choose a theme or simply a color.
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The Quinceañera Dress, is one of the elements that will take you more time to choose but one that you will enjoy the most.
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Transportation, you can rent a limousine or use the best car in the family
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The Damas and Chambelanes, not all Quinceañeras are accompanied by a court of honor. You can choose as many as you want, although there is the tradition of 7 couples (14 in total) representing one year each.
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Shoes and Accessories, are details that will approve your dress and should match it in color and style.
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Symbols in the Quince Años
- Tiara or Diadem.- because she is the princess
- Cross or Necklace.- indicates that she believes in Christ
- Earrings and Ring.- usually gifted by the godparents or attendees. For the church, earrings are a sign that the Quinceañera listens to the word of God, while the ring represents the infinite circle of God's love.
- Shoe change.- she changes her flat shoes for high heels indicating that the young girl is ready to take on a new role in society
- The last doll..- symbolizes the childhood that ends. Therefore, she gives her doll to a smaller girl.
- Flower bouquet.- received from a girl as an exchange for the doll, which she will later deliver to the altar as a sign of her offering.
- Bible.- as a way to keep the word of God close to her.
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