QUINCINERA

Well thsi does help most people and if it didn;t help you well I`m sorry. And another thing, didn`t anyone tell you that if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all!!

Mama cuca:
Why dont u think it helps?

WELL BECAUSE I CAME ONTO THIS SIGHT TO SEE IF IT COULD HELP ME GET IDEAS FOR MY
DAUGHTERS QUINCINERA, I AM NOT MEXICAN SO I KNOW NOTHING THIS BEAUTIFUL TRADITION
MY DAUGHTER LOVES HER FATHER AND HIS HERITAGE AND WANTS TO SHARE IN IT SO I LOOKED
FOR SOME PLACE THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME GET SOME IDEAS AND ALL I FOUND WAS
NIT PICKING AND BICKERING AND NO REAL HELP TO GIVE ME IDEAS ON HOW TO GET STARTED
OR WHAT TO DO. THIS IS SUCH A FOR SPECIAL TIME FOR A YOUNG LADY AND I WANT TO DO IT
RIGHT FOR HER SO THAT SHE WOULD BE PROUD OF HER SPECIAL DAY .
I WANT IT TO BE SOMETHING
THAT SHE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER.

There are several parts in the whole of this event, starting with a Holy Mass in which your Court of Honor and parents accompany you. You do a prayer of dedication, renew your baptismal vows, and give an offering of fresh roses to the Virgin Mary/Guadeloupe, among the standard Catholic Mass. This means you are now a woman to God and your parish. Afterwards, there is a large reception with a DJ in a hall or other big space. Your Court of Honor traditionally consists of fourteen couples and then you and your Chambelane de Honor make fifteen, each couple representing a year in your life. Nowadays this is a hard task to get so many people, half of whom are unfamiliar with the custom, to commit to standing up, pay for their fancy attire, and attend all dance practices. The Damas, or ladies, all wear the same dress, usually a color complimenting the quinceanera`s dress. The Chambelanes, or gentleman, rent tuxedos and wear ties or bow ties matching the damas` dresses. They practice the waltz, a presentation ceremony, and if desirable, another choreographed dance. Then we do the final show, usually with encore. There is also a father/daughter dance, and the changing of the shoes. You wear flat shoes until the party, when your father changes them to heels. Both of these symbolize that he accepts your transition to womanhood. You also give a porcelain doll to your younger sister, representing your last toy. The rest is all the fun. The planning is forever, and it seems like it`ll never really happen.
Here are a few that you might find helpful. Escort and couples-
One of the best parts about planning your quinceañera is the fact that you get to choose the people that you want in your ceremony. Usually, you have twenty-nine of your closest friends or relatives in the ceremony. You pair them off into fourteen couples. Each couple represents one year of your life. Your closest male friend should be your escort. However, he does not walk you down the aisle of the church ceremony. Your escorts down the aisle are usually your parents. The reason for this is that at the beginning of the ceremony, you are still a child and are therefore not to be escorted by a boy.
Porcelain doll-Another quinceañera tradition is the presentation of the doll to your younger sister. During your reception, you call for the attention of your guests and explain to them the tradition of the doll. You then present your younger sister with a porcelain doll. This symbolizes that you are now ready to move on to the next stage of your life-becoming a young lady. As you perform this, you are not only leaving the doll to your sister, you are also leaving her your childhood. Changing of the shoes-
After the presentation of the doll, you follow with the changing of the shoes. During the church ceremony, you wear flat shoes without a heel because you are still a child. At the reception, you once again call for the attention of your guests. At this time, your father changes your shoes from flats to heels. This symbolizes that your father accepts your change from a child to a young lady. Once you are wearing your heels, you are now recognized as a young lady.
First dance-You dance your first dance as a young lady with your father because he has always been the man in your life. The song you dance to is usually a slow song. The lyrics should have special meaning to the relationship you have with your father. After the dance with your father, he then hands you over to dance with your escort.
These are just a few of the many traditions that take place in quinceañeras around the world. Remember, start early and manage your time. It is important that you take one day at a time and don`t stress out over trying to get everything done at one time. As long as you plan well, your quinceañera will be a beautiful experience that you will never forget.
Here is a list of things you can change to fit what you want

One year before your 15/16th birthday
Determine your party theme or style and budget with your parents
Choose your escort, damas and chambelanes
Book ceremony and reception sites
Book caterer, photographer, florist, videographer, bakery, transportation, ceremony and reception music

9 months before
Begin shopping for your dress and accessories
Choose and order damas` dresses and accessories
Choose escort`s and chambelanes` formal wear
Begin guest list

6 months before
Draft ceremony and reception outlines
Begin practicing the waltz
Choose decorations and music for both ceremony and reception
Select and order invitations and stationery
Arrange first fittings and alterations for dresses

3 months before
Finalize guest list
Start addressing invitations
Order tuxedos for escort and chambelanes

2 months before
Mail invitations
Final fittings and alterations for dresses
Choose and prepare favors

One month before
Schedule manicurist appointment for day before party

2 weeks before
Confirm arrangements with bakery, decorator, officiants, florist, photographer, transportation, ceremony and reception music

One week before
Have dress pressed

One day before
Pick up tuxedos
Have nails done
Decorate ceremony and reception sites (if necessary)

I hoped this help. If u need help wit decorations let me know!

Vestido
Corona
Zapatillas
Esclava
Cadena
Anillo
Ramo natural
Ramo artificial
Misa
Arreglos de iglesia
Limosina
Salon
Pastel
Bebidas
Invitaciones
Recuerdos
Arreglos de salon
Recuerdos de mesa
Cojin
DJ
Band
Foto y video
Libro de Firma
Album
La muneca
La corona de flores

Im sorry do u speak spanish cuz i can translate all that if u want?

Wat r u smokin?? That was very rude what you said about this site but i mean if thats what you feel then thats cool!!

I didn`t want to offend any one with my comments but I was
Just so bumbed out to see so much bickering when I was
Looking for help I had to express my feelings. I really want
To thank Maribel who posted all that advise in the site for me
I really appreciate all the time you took to put that in for me I` m sure it took lot
Mama cuca

Maribel can you please help me on how to decorate a hall?

No problem Mama Cuca.

Noraly : Id love to help u. Email me at tru_blu_mexicana@yahoo.com
Sorry if it takes awhile for me to answer back - its just that I got in trouble and my parents disconected me from the internet so I dont know when I`ll be on again. Laterz

Thank you so much for the information you posted explaining the significance of all aspects to a quince. I am not hispanic but my daughter is. She is 12 and already planning her quince so we have begun thinking. I wish there were other websites which posted as much information.
The other reason it helped so much is I am a wedding consultant and would like to add quince`s since I live in the lower part of Texas where every girl has a quince.
If there is any other information you can submit which would help a mom planning her daughter`s and a consultant which is trying to get into quince`s, I would really appreciate your input.

First of all, you need to take an English 101 course. Your grammar is lacking. Secondly, since you are not latina, why would you even attempt to teach your daughter the beautiful tradition of a quincinera. Sounds like you have a huge chip on your shoulder. Possibly; because, you have no customs either ratially or religiously of your own to hold dear. My sympathies to your daughter & husband.

NORALY- You may want to thing about a theme to decorate your hall. For example, angels or butterflies. My daughter choose butterflies as a sympol of "change and conversion". Conversion from child to womanhood. With that in mind, I have ideas for the butterfly theme.

Fuck you and your remarks. As far as those of us who were not born in the United States, you stated that we should learn how to speak and use proper English grammer. Well I have a surprise for you there are millions of United States citizens that do not know how to read let alone use proper grammer. Its not just those of us who imigrate to the United States.

I actually thought the site was helpful especially the list of what to do & when. Babygirl you probably didn`t get because you`re not a latina, but that`s ok we all have our flaws and the fact that you have no sense of culture is yours, which is sad. Why don`t you ask your husband to teach you something.

Puerto Rican Ma

I wish you would say something else

You need 2 shut up and stop trying to clown on mexicans!!!~Dumb Fo~

THIS IS 4 MAMA-CUCA ,IM SOOO DISCUSTED WITH WHAT YOU STATED WHERE DO YOU GET OFF STATEING THOSE HORRIBLE COMMENTS I CONCIDERED MY-SELF A VERY PATIENT PERSON TILL I READ WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY AND THAT JUST GOT ME OFF THE WALL THAT IS SO RUDE I AM HISPANIC AND DONT APPRECIATE THE COMMENT THAT WAS MADE WHERE YOU REFERED TO OUR TRADITION AS A WAIST OF TIME. WELL YOU KNOW WHAT HERES SOME FUTURE REFRENCE "NEXT TIME YOU ARE PUT IN THE POSITON TO MAKE A COMMENT SUCH AS THE ONE YOU MADE, I SUGGEST YOU REALLY THINK IT OVER BECAUSE AS YOU CAN SEE IT AFFENDS MANY OF US"!!! I JUST HOPE I AM NEVER COMFRONTED WITH SOME ONE WHO IS GONNA BRING MY HISPANIC CULTURE DOWN THE WAY YOU DID. JUST SO YOU CAN GET A LITTLE INSITE I AM VERY PROUD TO BE HISPANIC AND ANYONE WHO CAN SAY ALL THOSE HORRIBLE THINGS SHOULD FEEL ASHAMED!!!

THIS IS AN AWSOME SITE.... LOTS OF INFO. AND TERRIFFIC LINKS. THANX MEG

First of all-let`s give credit where credit is due! THANK YOU MARIBEL-you are awsome and very generous w/ your knowledge!! And Mama Cuca ??? I hope you are more patient w/ your daughter--this event is about HER, please remember.
I, too, am not Hispanic-my husband (who is now deceased) is! And I am very happy that my son and daughters are proud of both of their heritages. I want very much for my daughters to embrace this part of themselves and a quincinera is their culture and heritage and I would not deny them this rite of passage. I appreciate the information!

Wow there is a lot of info on here. My daughter is hispanic and just told me today she wants a quncinera. She never mentioned it before. But seeing her father today made her want one. I would think that he would know something about this process. But he says he doesnt. So i came online in search of information. I am glad I found this Page.

Thank you for making this. It will help alot. I just dotn know how I am going to pull this off with a month to plan.

Racheal