Are you planning a Mexican Quinceanera? Just like planning a wedding planning a Mexican Quinceanera can be a lot of work but it’s worth all the effort in the end. This is a day that a girl will remember all her life so it’s important that the event be planned properly and go smoothly.  There are a lot of similarities between planning a wedding and planning a Mexican Quinceanera.  Both are large events that will have lots of guest and that require a lot of planning. Here are some tips that will help you get starting with your planning:  Read more »

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Just like any birthday party, you are going to have some kind of cake to cut at a Quinceanera. However, a Quinceañera isn’t like any other birthday, it is a special day for the young woman who is turning fifteen and now considered a woman. Quinceanera cakes then should be something more than just a regular birthday cake, and it usually is.

After the Misa de accion de gracias (Thanksgiving Mass) where the Quinceanera ceremony takes place, all family and friends in attendance go to the place where the party will be held. This is where those in attendance will enjoy themselves with dancing, visiting, eating, and celebrating the young woman’s rite of passage.

Quinceanera cakes are part of the highlight of the evening. Usually the cakes are enormous multi-layered, sometimes even large enough that doors leading to the party location need to be removed to allow passage of the cake into the hall.

Traditional cakes will be decorated with dripping meringue frosting dyed in hues to match the Quinceanera’s dress and theme colors. Basically, these cakes are almost like wedding cakes in the Western world.

Many people choose to hire the baking out, due to the large proportions of the cake. This job is not cheap, however, so make sure to get price quotes from various cake makers. You may even want to look at different pictures of some of the cakes that baker has made in the past to get some good ideas.

Most cakes that I have seen are held on tiers that accentuate the size of the cake even more. A lot of times the cakes are even decorated with fresh flowers to match the bouquet of the young woman.

When the time of the cutting of the cake arrives, there is usually a toast right before and then music to accompany the cutting. All are invited to eat the cake. The top layer isn’t saved for the young woman like on a wedding day.

Quinceanera cakes are definitely one aspect of the party that is a necessity. You will want to take some time to plan out the details of what kind of cake you want and who is going to make it.

Almost every young girl wants to be a princess. This dream becomes a reality for most young women who are going to experience a Quinceañera. Quinceanera dresses are huge part of how a young woman feels on this special day.

If you think about it, most young girls have read the story of Cinderella. This is a fairy tale where dreams are realized, especially since the prince sweeps Cinderella off her feet. Even though this story was told ages ago, there are still parts of it that every girl would love to experience.

This dream incorporated into a Quinceanera allows girls to become women and to step into a new world. One of the most important decisions for this event revolves around shopping for Quinceanera dresses. The shopping process can be fun, or it can be a lot of work.

The first step in finding that dress of your dreams is to create a plan. You will want to make sure that you are not tired to try things on or walk around to different shops.

When you go shopping you will want to take someone with you who can give you an honest opinion of what the Quinceanera dresses look like on you. Visit different stores and try on as many dresses as you need to to find the right one.

The hardest part of trying on a lot of dresses is finding the one that not only looks perfect but is comfortable. Finding a style that flatters your body shape should also be an aspect in making your choice.

You don’t only have to try on white dresses, try on any color that makes you feel like a princess. Be as picky as you need to be to feel like Cinderella on your big day.

Your Quinceañera is your special celebration of you turning quince, celebrating your life and progress into womanhood. You are the princess for the day. Don’t try to think negatively about yourself. Just enjoy yourself.

Your beauty not only comes from what you are wearing, but how you feel about yourself. Your guests need to know that you love and appreciate their attendance with your smiles. These should come from the heart.

When looking for Quinceanera dresses, find one that makes you feel like a princess and that makes you feel on top of the world.

When you have your Quinceanera, it is traditional to pass out Quinceanera favors to each of your guests. You are probably wondering, what should I give them? This is a pretty common question.

To get some ideas you may want to shop around online. You can find almost anything from chocolate to picture frames, or candle holders to trinket boxes. You can usually find great deals, especially if you purchase items in bulk.

I have attended various Quinceanera parties where a small necklace of rosary beads is given out to each guest. This is a great party favor if you are trying to focus on the ceremonial aspects of the event. However, most Quinceañera celebrations that I have been to usually offer a favor that is edible.

It is more common, however, to give out candied covered almonds in a silk bag, or some other confection that can be made. This will save you money, but it will take time to do for all of your guests.

Quinceanera favors tell your guests that you are grateful that they came to support you in such a big event in your life. In addition to candies, some people think it is important to give a favor that is memorable.

Memorable gifts may include a place card holder with a picture of the young woman celebrating her Quinceanera. This is something that your guests can hold onto or put in their scrapbooks or memory boxes.

You can even get candle votive tins especially for Quinceanera parties. Or mint tins that can be reused. These are great little trinkets too that can be fun for guests to receive.

Another memorable gift that can be for practical use is a mug with a picture of the young woman on it. Inside you can put little treats with cellophane. That is a great hit at a lot of Quinceanera.

When thinking about different Quinceanera favors, think about the guests that you are inviting and what they would like. But you should also think about a favor that represents you and your personality. You want to share something with your guests that reflect who you are and the woman you are becoming.