quinceanera party planning
The Quinceañera, Quinceañero, or Quince años ("fifteen years" in English) is a coming of age ceremony held on a girl’s fifteenth birthday. The term Quinceaños refers to the birthday of the celebrant, and the term Quinceañera refers to the celebrant herself. The celebration has strong religious meaning but is often followed by a dance or party. Naturally we have focused on that part of the day.
Many families are beginning to merge their Hispanic and American heritages by having a Sweet 16 celebration with the complete quinceanera traditions, including the religious ceremony, reception, etc. Certainly the American Sweet 16 celebration reflects many of the quincenera traditions and values.
the location Like many of the decisions you make this will be driven by your budget. Renting a hall and having a catered affair will provide an elaborate, and expensive, celebration. You can also have fun in your own home and a much lower cost (and probably much more work). There is no right or wrong way but this is the first important decision you will make.
quinceanera party themes
Your pick for a quinceanera party theme should reflect the personality of the celebrant. We have written two unique parties to help with planning.
You can also use our Sweet 16 party themes while incorporating Quinceanera traditions.
quinceanera invitations Once you have your theme, pick a fun invitation. You can buy invitations that match your theme or personalize your
quinceanera party invitation. Remember that are Sweet 16 invitations can be reworded to perfectly match your quinceanera celebration. Another option is to pick up one at a local store or make your own!
quinceanera decorating tips
the menu – quinceanera party food
The menu should include the guest of honor's favorite foods. Serving food buffet-style cuts costs. Also offer a selection of easy-to-handle finger foods, which make it easy for guests to mingle and dance.
Don’t forget the cake! A spectacular cake will be as festive as the event. Embellish the cake with a fancy topper such as a Quinceañera figurine or tiara.
quinceanera party games
quinceanera party favors All guests should go home with a remembrance of the celebration. Party favors should feature the guest of honor. You can make it simple and go with a wrapped candy bar or a personalized CD. Or take the time to frame a picture or create a photo album. We make specific suggestions for party favors with each theme.
fun fact The history of Quinceanera dates back to the Aztecs around 500 B.C.