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In early Mesoamerican and Spanish societies,\u00a0quincea\u00f1eras\u00a0marked a girl\u2019s passage from childhood to becoming ready for marriage.<\/p>\nIn early Mesoamerican and Spanish societies,\u00a0quincea\u00f1eras\u00a0marked a girl\u2019s passage from childhood to becoming ready for marriage.<\/p>\n
Girls were taught traditional homemaking skills, such as weaving and cooking, to prepare for marriage and children. When a young woman turned 15 years old, a celebration marked the occasion when she was considered an adult and was introduced into society in hopes of finding a husband.<\/p>\n
Traditionally, the quincea\u00f1era was also the time when a young woman was given her first real jewelry, including a tiara, and officially allowed to wear make-up, dance in public, and make decisions. Today, it’s more about her becoming a woman.<\/p>\n
Although this celebration does take funds to organize, it has never been about money. Every focus is on the young girl becoming a young woman.<\/p>\n
Many quincea\u00f1eras begin with a\u00a0special Mass\/church service\u00a0with her parents, godparents, and court of honor (damas<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0chambelanes,<\/em>\u00a0usually 7 to 15 pairs of her friends and peers) in attendance.<\/p>\n This is a beautiful ceremony where the girl receives communion and commits herself to God and is the most intimate part of her day. The Quincea\u00f1era walks down the aisle, meets the priest at the altar, where a special chair has been placed for her. A reading has been designed completely for her, once completed, she is presented before God as a woman with a tiara.<\/p>\n Make sure to chose a venue that can accommodate everyone invited. This is a very special day that everyone wants to see!<\/p>\n Ring:<\/strong>\u00a0The Quinceanera is often given the gift of a ring during her ceremony which symbolizes the infinite love of God. This is sometimes gifted to her by her Padrinos.<\/p>\n Changing of Shoes:<\/strong>\u00a0This is more often done at the reception before the Quinceanera waltz. The Quinceanera changes from her flats into high heels, to symbolize her change from girl to woman.<\/p>\n The Last Doll:<\/strong>\u00a0This is another symbol of the end of the Quinceanera\u2019s childhood. The Quinceanera is gifted her last doll, which she passes along to a younger girl.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ask PML about the 3 hours Quinceanera\/Sweet 16 Special!<\/p>\nWhat About The Reception?<\/h3>\n