Quinceaneras Packages and Venues

In the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American cultures, the custom can be referred to as a Quince (XV) Años, a quinces, a Quinceanera, a Quinceanero or a Fiesta Rosa.  It is a Hispanic tradition where a family is celebrating a young girl’s transition from childhood into becoming a young woman by celebrating her 15h birthday. It was originally begun to introduce a young lady in society for courtship and marriage. In today’s society it has come to mean a time when  a young lady dedicates and commits her life to the Lord publicly. The Quince Años is a time honored  celebration that remains a cherished cultural tradition.

The Quinceanera celebration traditionally begins with a religious ceremony which can be done in a church or chapel or the hall where the reception or party is going to be held. The festivities include food and music, and in most, a choreographed waltz or dance performed by the Quinceanera and her Court at the reception.

The Quinceanera also can choose special friends to participate in what is called the Court of Honor and are traditionally up to 14 persons in the court, which with the Quinceanera, would total 15 young people. Usually, these young people are her closest friends, her brothers, sisters, cousins – the special people in her life with whom she wants to share in her special day. The Quinceanera’s Court of Honor can be comprised of all young girls (called Dama), all young men (called Chambelán or Escorte or Galán) or a combination of both.

The Quinceanera traditionally wears a ball gown, with her Court dressed in gowns and tuxedos. However, many times just the Quinceanera will wear the ball gown and her court can be less formal. Guests usually receive small tokens, cápias and cerámicas, to commemorate the celebration.

The ceremony itself whether done in a church, chapel, or at the reception will traditionally embrace the spiritual customs of the families religious beliefs, the virtues of morality and taking on social responsibilities as the young woman matures into adulthood.. In essence the focus of the traditions embrace God, the Quinceanera’s family, and her friends while the reception is a celebration much like a wedding reception with food, music and dance.

At the reception, there is always the toast to the Quinceanera, known as the brindis. With decorated Champagne Glasses, the guests are invited to offer their congratulations and best wishes and it generally begins with special words from the parents and special relatives and friends.