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Stunning & Unexpected Quinceanera Themes Part 3

manager — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:08:05 +0000

How far out of the box can you think? Our team came up with way too many ideas for just one blog, so check out these Stunning & Unexpected Quinceanera Themes Part 3 ideas.

Here’s our last shot at the best original and unusual Quinceanera themes we could find. For sure you’ll find an idea that’s interesting, charming, and makes your Quinceanera day all about you!

To get details on specifics like invitations and outfits and decorations, just type in a search using our keyword and include a search for “party” in that theme. For instance, search both for “retro theme Quinceanera” and “retro theme party.” It couldn’t be easier!

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22. Retro Revival

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Be a hippie for a day! Make a peace symbol and rainbow photo booth, and even have a tie dye cake. Carry a bouquet of tie dye roses, then take a simple white Quinceanera dress and add a pop of rainbow color by adding flowers or a rainbow underskirt!

Here’s a tutorial on DIY tie dye socks that will work for t-shirts, table runners, and just about any long fabric you want to use for your Quince: http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-make-tie-dye-rainbow-socks.html

23. A Rainbow of Balloons

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If you love the rainbow colors of a Retro theme, but want to stay more traditional, make balloons your Quinceanera theme. Balloons are fabulous because they’re easy to work with, everybody loves them, and the price couldn’t be more perfect! Add ribbon and paperweights for balloon centerpieces, position a balloon arch at your venue entrance or over your head table, and for one of the most creative photo backdrops ever, make a balloon wall for photo ops.

Here’s a great DIY blog on how to make a wall using different styles of balloons: http://lessonslearntjournal.com/balloon-wall/

24. Renaissance Flair

Add a touch of the classy Renaissance era to your Quince with long banquet seating and plenty of pearls.

CLICK on the IMAGE to check out this authentic Renaissance dance that was choreographed for a Quince fairytale waltz.

Hint, hint: See how lovely the dance is even though it’s not perfect?!

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25. Be a Sport

Show off your athletic side and bring your sport into your Quince. Decorate according to the game you love, serve treats like at a sports park, and be sure to take portraits of you in your Quinceanera dress standing on the playing field. You could even dress your court in sports outfits for your surprise dance!

26. Southern Belle of the Ball

Do you love everything Southern? Set your tables for a tea party with pastel colors, parasols, and a dinner including fried chicken and sweet tea!

27. Steampunk

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If you love the fantasy literature of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a Steampunk Quinceanera could be right up your alley. Combine the feminine glamor of Victorian clothing with just a touch of gothic, and the sharp edges of machinery pieces in your centerpieces. For inspiration, watch the movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen—which actually features a woman!

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28. Superhero

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Use your super powers to steal the show with a Super Hero Quinceanera! Take a cue from a DC Comics wedding trend and have a “Two-Faced” cake, then hire a facepaint artist for your photo booth.

Ask your choreographer to create a “group fight scene” for your surprise dance. Check this out for ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwMLs3sek6Q

29. Twilight

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For a Twilight party Alice Cullen would be proud of, conjure up a dream evening with an immortal Quinceanera theme. And if you can recruit a truly romantic guy for your head chambelane, you can reenact the key Twilight movie stills for your photo shoot!

Check out this link for fabulous Twilight party ideas: http://www.kandykreations.net/2010_06_11_archive.html

30. Wizard of Oz

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Dress for your ceremony in a deep blue Dorothy-inspired dress, carry a Yellow Brick Road bouquet, then add a super-tall tiara. Create a Munchkinland sweets table, build a photo booth with a green curtain like the Wizard himself, and add a touch of evil magic with Wicked Witch broom props.

Here’s a tutorial for authentic looking DIY ruby slippers: http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-ruby-slippers-from-wizard-of-oz/

31. Lime & Glitter Zebra

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For sure you’ve seen a lot of Quinceanera zebra prints in hot pink and black, but black and lime green is dazzling, and you can’t get any classier than classic black and white zebra print! This theme is easy to work with because you can use a lot of solids. Just scout your party supply stores for solid lime green supplies then put them together with black and white stripes.

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Stunning & Unexpected Quinceanera Themes Part 2

manager — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:14:14 +0000

As promised, there are our Stunning & Unexpected Quinceanera Themes Part 2 – ten more of the most unique ideas our team could find.

Again, just use our keywords to do a search to find details on specifics—invitations and outfits, decorations, etc. Also, don’t just search for “galaxy theme Quinceanera.” Include a search for “galaxy party,” too. It couldn’t be easier!

Check out these top picks for the most charming, interesting, and original Quinceanera themes to make your day truly about you.

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11. Galaxy

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If you’re a stargazer, or just have dreams that reach the stars, why not opt for a Quinceanera that’s literally out of this world? Think black and deep blue, twinkling stars on your dress and in your hair, fiber optics, and glittery decor all around.

12. The Hunger Games

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Feed your Hunger Games fever and be Katniss Everdeen for a night. And how more perfect could any surprise dance be if it was choreographed to this amazing remix of “The Hanging Tree” from Mockingjay Part 1?! It’s even exactly the right length—just under 2 ½ minutes!

Click HERE or on the image below for the YouTube remix:

Note: It starts slow but picks up right away!

13. London Town

The Thronebox outside the British Museum in London.

This is absolutely not your usual Quince theme, but especially if you love the idea of a European theme, but don’t want Paris because you feel it’s been done too many times, then a London theme would be perfect for you. Decorate with Big Ben cutouts, tiny red phone booths, Union Jack flag photo booth, and wear a dress with a royal train.

Doll up your phone booth with flowers for the perfect photo-op!

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14. Literature & Latte

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For a theme that expresses your nerdy but elegant side, take your Quinceanera inspiration from your love of books.

Any color scheme will work. Simply name your tables after your favorite titles, play trivia games with Shakespeare and other famous quotes, and decorate with reading glasses, loose pages from discarded library books, and centerpieces of books topped with a single candle or a nosegay of flowers.

And of course, have a knockout coffee bar with lattes and maybe even rent a cappuccino machine!

15. Lowrider

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Transform your Corte de honor into a team of cholos and cholas.

Keep it classy with hats for the guys even with their formal ceremony wear and then change into coordinated outfits for your baile sopresa.

Arrive in style riding in a lowrider, and have your reception outdoors so your guests can show off their cars, too.

16. Miami Nice

Yes, we mean Miami Nice, not vice! Flamingoes, palm trees and a corte de honor dressed all in white will transform your Quince into an evening in South Beach. Choose tropical colors in any combination you like.

Click on the image to check out this website for Miami themed party supplies & decorations:

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17. Mexico

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If you can’t celebrate your Quinceanera in Mexico, bring Mexico to you!

Go all out traditional with an all-male Corte de honor in sombreros, a mariachi band, and traditional Mexican food. Perhaps you’ll even be lucky enough to have someone in your family who can embroider your dress!

18. Murder Mystery

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If you love reading a good murder mystery and have a little touch of the dramatic actress in you, consider a murder mystery Quince. You can wear a traditional white dress for your ceremony and outfit your court in a beautiful evening look for the ceremony and opening proceedings—tuxedos or white shirts, black ties and vests for the guys and a lovely outfit for the girls, maybe in a luxurious green satin—then change into 1920s attire for your surprise dance and the rest of the party.

For everything you need to know about throwing a great murder mystery event, plus free printables, CLICK on the IMAGE to check out this site:

19. Classical Music Quince

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Do you play the piano or in your school’s orchestra, or sing, or just have a love of the classics? Then throw a classical music Quinceanera with a sheet music bouquet and boutonnieres, then decorate in white, black and red (or another rich jewel tone), and hire a live string quartet as part of the entertainment. And of course, they must play for your waltz!

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20. Parasols

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This is a great Quinceanera idea. It’s more a “direction” than a set theme because you don’t have to stick to just one style. You can have feather or lace parasols for your damas to carry for the procession and photos, use Japanese parasols in your surprise dance, and then choose paper parasols in your theme colors for centerpieces and other decorations.

CLICK on the IMAGE to check out Pearl River, the go-to place for everything parasol-related:

21. Pirates of the Quinceanera

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A Pirate Quinceanera certainly isn’t traditional—but maybe you aren’t traditional! Use a simple black and red stripe color scheme against white with pirate flags, candles, treasure chests and fishing nets. Wear long gloves with your red and black dress.

CLICK on the IMAGE for inspiration from Riker Lynch’s paso doble on Dancing with the Stars and dance your baile sopresa to this perfect length version of the theme from Pirates of the Caribbean:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27mB8verLK8

Don’t miss the rest of our Stunning & Unexpected Themes series! CLICK ON EACH IMAGE below to check out more ideas:

For the very best collection of great ideas for planning your Quinceanera & adapting to circumstances that may have delayed your big day, Click HERE or on the image below for Q by DaVinci blog:

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Stunning & Unexpected Quince Themes Part 1

manager — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:17:17 +0000

Having a hard time finding a truly original theme for your Quinceanera? Think outside the box with these Stunning & Unexpected Quinceanera Themes Part 1.

We’ve come up with a myriad of themes that we don’t think you’ll see at just any Quinceanera. And to find details on specifics like invitations and outfits and decorations, just type in a search using the keyword. It couldn’t be easier!

Here are our first 10 picks for the most charming, interesting, and original themes we could find to help you make your Quinceanera truly all about you.

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Ballet

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This is a lovely and extremely feminine theme.

Tulle, tutus, ballet slippers, ribbons.
You can use any color scheme you want or …
Stick with lovely ballerina pink!

Bollywood

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Some will also call this an Arabian Nights theme.

Think bright colors, saris for your damas.
Build your surprise dance around a belly dancing theme.

Boy Bands

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Make your favorite boy band part of your celebration.

Dress your court in the group’s gear.
For instance, If you just love One Direction, deck out your court in British-inspired attire.
Find life-size cardboard cut-outs of the artists for your photo booth.

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Brazilian Carnival

Create a Carnival Quince with feathers and masks, samba music.
Serve foods that are native to Brazil.
A Carnival Quince lends itself well to some of the classic Latin Quinceanera music and traditions.

Cancun

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Another Quince theme that lends itself well to the classic Quinceanera traditions is Cancun.

This is a variation of a beach theme that includes Mayan ruins and different areas of Cancun like the Puerto Morelos fishing village and the Hotel Zones.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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If your dream come true is a chocolate overload, this theme was made for you!

Include a chocolate fountain, send golden tickets for your invitations.
Let chocolate bars, lollipops and cake pops do double duty on your tables as centerpieces and miniature candy stations.
Then wear Willy Wonka costumes for your surprise dance.

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Dancing with the Stars

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Are you and your friends glued to the set every Monday night?

Create a Dancing with the Stars Quinceanera with mirror ball centerpieces.
Find cutout dancer silhouettes.
Host a dance competition complete with a judge’s table and voting paddles.

Glow in the Dark

Ditch the lights and dazzle your guests with a glowing Quinceanera!

Use miniature color change LED balls at each place setting – glow stick cotton candy, glowing centerpieces.
Rent anything and everything you want like a neon dance floor.
Use delicate tracings of glow in the dark Tulip paint on your gown and your court’s attire.
The sky – rather, whatever glows in the dark – is the limit!

Harry Potter

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Focus your Quince on magic!

Name your tables after places in Harry Potter’s world—Hogwarts, Gryffindor, Slytherin
Use lots of tall, white candles
Serve your guests butterbeer!

Click HERE or on the image below for an entire Sorting Hat of Butter Beer recipes:

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Celebrate your Quinceanera in your very own Whoville!

This theme is perfect for a winter Quinceanera.
It also works for a mariachi or charro Quince !

For everything you’ll need for a Grinch-inspired celebration Click HERE or on the image below:

There’s more where these ideas came from so…

Keep an eye on our blog. We’ll be posting as many of these best of the best, out of the box, totally unique and original Quinceanera themes as we can find.

If you still can’t choose: Click HERE or on the image below to take the quiz What Will Your Quinceanera Theme Be?

Don’t miss the rest of our Stunnig & Unexpected Themes series! CLICK ON EACH IMAGE below to check out more ideas:

For the very best collection of great ideas for planning your Quinceanera & adapting to circumstances that may have delayed your big day, Click HERE or on the image below for Q by DaVinci blog:

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Your Quinceanera Budget: A Bottom-Line Guide

manager — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:57:02 +0000

Planning is fun, but when it comes to your Quinceanera budget a bottom-line guide like this can save you time & a load of headaches.

Just like weddings, elaborate Quinceaneras require a 12-month planning period. This is essential because planning makes room for financial adjustments.

Fortunately, your 15th birthday is a family centered celebration, so you have your parents and godparents to help you with the total cost. Still, if you want organizing your Quince to be smooth sailing, you need a budget-conscious plan.

And because you can plan your dream Quinceanera on a budget, we’ve put together a handy guide to help you know what things are required for a successful yet cost-effective celebration, and how much you can expect to pay.

Your Quinceanera Budget: A Bottom-Line Guide

Venue Rental: $350-$10,000

The location of your party sets the scene, everything from the theme to the decorations and more. If you plan to spend your Quince in another country, or even very far out of town, expenses may be doubled because your friends and family will need to travel. Either way, try to keep your venue in close proximity to where everyone lives or will be staying.

Once you have a general location, look at the type of venue. Hotels can charge from $500 all the way up to a few thousand dollars to rent a ballroom for an event. Usually, that includes tables and chairs and sometimes table linens—and if so, then either plain white or very limited colors—but that does not include food. If you have a large crowd, why not start your budget off easy by choosing a barn, garden, or beach? Also, always ask for promotions or discounts during low season.

Tip #1: Make sure the venue has a space large enough for the traditional dances.

Tip #2: If your backyard—or the yard or home of one of your friends or relatives—will accommodate your crowd, give that serious consideration!

Decorations: $150 & Up

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Very few venues come with decorations other than perhaps standard table linens. Even cheap centerpieces will run you at least $5-10 each, and if you want any kind of ambiance and color, then you’re talking serious flowers plus lights, maybe balloons, pretty colored linens, all of which cost extra.

Tip: Plenty of themes make a statement but don’t cost a fortune. Check out

Flowers: $500-$1,000 & Up

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Floral design is an essential Quinceanera element because flowers represent femininity. A significant cost-cutting consideration is to use hydrangeas. They have much larger blooms than roses, so you only need a few for centerpieces. The other best cost-cutter you can implement is to stay in season with each and every bloom.

When it comes to vases, you don’t need a planner to make them beautiful. You and your damas can make gorgeous DIY flower holders, even just ordinary glass bottles decorated with glitter. Put them on the tables for centerpieces, use them to hold party favors on a candy table, or use small ones to hold tea lights. In addition to saving a few dollars, you’ll get to bond with the ladies in your court!

Tip: Don’t choose flowers that have to be shipped in, either because they’re out of season or because they’re not readily available in town.

Your Quinceanera Budget: A Bottom-Line Guide

Dress: $200-$1,000

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A Quinceanera gown will probably cost at least $200 depending on your theme and venue. And yes, you absolutely must look stunning on your birthday. However, spending more money does not necessarily guarantee you’ll look more beautiful. There are lots of options—if you’re willing to make an effort—for cost-effective dresses that look equally gorgeous as designer gowns. Especially keep an eye out for seasonal sales at your favorite retailer.

If you absolutely must have a tailored ball gown, at least be sure to choose fabric suitable for the weather during your Quinceanera month. You don’t want a heavy satin gown in the middle of July! Even if your Quince falls in the cooler months, there are lovely—and much less expensive—fabrics that are still stunning.

One last tip is not to worry about a dress that looks right silhouette-wise and is in a fabulous price range, but that you think is too plain. You can always have your retailer add embroidery or beadwork, and you yourself can DIY ultra-glamorous accessories.

Hair and Makeup: $70-$150

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Book your stylist at least 6 months before the big event. The good ones are always taken first so move quickly on this one. You can opt to have the stylist come to your house, or your can have hair and makeup done at the salon.

Since makeup and hair styling services by professionals are very expensive these days, DIY works well as long as you’re skilled at it. If you have a best friend or cousin who is just amazing, why not ask her to help?

Tip: Book one professional makeup session, perhaps at a beauty school, and ask for an instructor to guide the student as to what looks most lovely on you as a “basic natural look.” Take notes on products used and placement of blush and shadow, plus any contouring. Then go surfing for DIY tutorials that build on that look and add party-worthy hues to the mix like brighter blush and lipstick and definitely fancier eye makeup.

Your Quinceanera Budget: A Bottom-Line Guide

Reception Food: $750-$10,000 and up (50-200 guests)

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The number of guests is a crucial determining factor for your budget. On the low end, if you have a no-cost or low-cost venue and potluck your own food, it’ll be a lot cheaper. If you have a catered meal, even at a cost-effective venue, it won’t come cheap. The general price range these days is $75-$100 per person for a catered dinner, depending on what you include for drinks.

Since the guest of honor at a Quinceanera is underage, as well as almost all of her friends, the per-head cost will be lower because you probably won’t have much of a bar tab if any. But even at a super-discounted rate of only $50 per person, 200 people will cost you $10,000. (Can you say “ouch”?)

So how do you fix this? Guest list!

Since a Quinceanera is primarily a family affair, relatives, and very close friends are usually on the list. But before inviting anyone else, remember: It’s not just the dollar-amount-per-person for food and drinks that counts. You have to factor in invitations, party favors, and even thank you cards.

If you’ve got a nice big budget, run with it. If not, give some thought to how much you want to spend, and who you really want to spend that money on.

Cake: $150 & Up

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Just like with weddings, ordering the cake should be done months before especially if you want fondant or handmade sugar flowers. Tier cakes also require time for the pastry team. Quinces nowadays don’t necessarily follow the traditional white and pink cakes. These days you’ll see 3D effects, LED lights, and elaborate construction.

You can also have a very nice cake done by someone in your family or a friend. What you choose will all depend on your budget.

Tip: You could ask one of your Padrinos to take charge and specifically sponsor your cake!

Miscellaneous Food and Drink: $10-$30 per person

In addition to the main meal, you’ll probably need some extras. Even plated hotel dinners don’t include hors d’oeuvres, so count those in as well. You might also want a sweets table or some special drinks. Know that all these extras are also charged per head, so that guest list is, once again, a deciding factor.

One option—if you plan to have someone cook the main meal—is to order some appetizers from a restaurant or other source. That will let your guests snack during the opening portion of your reception program. It’ll also take some pressure off your friends and relatives in the kitchen as they prepare the main course.

Entertainment: $100-$1000

DJ’s and MCs may cost you up to $1,000. Bands run even higher. But there are a number of happy alternatives.

If you have friends who are in a band, ask them to play at your party.
Have a traditional mariachi band, but for only a small portion of the evening.
The most cost-effective option is to have your favorite music piped from your Mp3 player or iPod into party-size speakers.

This option will definitely make your parents’ wallets happy because buying you a few hours of downloads is a lot cheaper than even one hour of any type of professional entertainment!

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Last Doll: $50-$200

Because this doll signifies the end of childhood, many want the doll’s attire to match the Quinceanera dress, and sometimes they want it to look like the celebrant. Some of the fancier store-bought dolls can cost up to $160, so you might have to decide which to spend more on: Your dress or your doll?

Tip: Consider buying a simple doll then having your mom or a family friend make its dress. Sometimes the celebrant has her real last doll—the last one she played with—that’s in good enough condition to be decked out in a beautiful dress.

Favors: $100-$400

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In addition to the invitations, you’ll want a memento of the fun times your guests spent at your 15th birthday. But because every store-bought memento imaginable is expensive, DIY is the only sensible way to go here. Don’t worry if you yourself aren’t particularly craft-inclined, though. We can pretty much guarantee that the gals in your court will have a blast brainstorming and then helping you. Or again, you can ask one of your sponsors to be specifically in charge of the favors. You might even have a cousin or aunt who adores making things. If so, rejoice!

**The Real Bottom Line: Creativity Saves Cash!**

We have only one last thing to say: The farther you think outside of the traditional Quinceanera box, the more you’ll save.

Yes, it’s that simple!

**Check out our three part series on great Quince themes!**

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Top 10 Useful & Creative Quinceanera Favors

manager — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:46:58 +0000

Your 15th birthday is unique & memorable so make your mementos just as unforgettable with these top 10 useful & creative Quinceanera favors.

Party favors today are unique, whimsical, always useful, and usually have a theme. Quinceaneras have themes, too, so it’s easy to choose favors to complement.

In addition to the ideas below, here are a couple more tips:

Buy in bulk & then DIY a personalized touch.
Research the top vendors selling cool party favors.
Think of the theme first, and then carefully consider exactly how useful the giveaway will be to your guests once the Quince is over.

So, just what are today’s top unique, whimsical, and always useful Quinceanera favors? Read on!

Top 10 Useful & Creative Quinceanera Favors: Beauty Treats

#1 . Personalized Lip Balm

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Lip balm makes great a party giveaway because it lasts. Plus, both girls and guys will use it.

If you have time, personalize labels with your friends’ names.
If you have less time, put them in little boxes with nametags.
For all lip balms, create a DIY label – just your name & the date of your Quince.
Leave them in pretty baskets on the guest tables.

#2. Small Hand Mirror

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Your ladies will definitely love mirror compacts, but even the guys will use a mirror if you keep it super simple.

To personalize the ladies’ mirrors:

Make a label with your initials and the date for the back.
Glam up the front with DIY stick-on gems in your theme colors.

For the guys:

Get fogless shaving mirrors for the shower.
Put the Quince label on the back.

#3. Scented Candles

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Candles are the easiest favors to give for any party, but if you want a candle favor with a kick:

Choose theme-shaped candles like surfboards for a summer Quince & ornament-type designs for holidays.
Personalize with color and ribbons, keep the scent in line with your theme & offer slightly different styles for guys & gals.
Choose softly scented candles for the girls with a simple ribbon wrap.
For the guys, get tiny jar candles in a dark masculine scent.

Top 10 Useful & Creative Quinceanera Favors: Edible Goodies

#4. Cake Pops

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If you want to give your guests a sweet surprise, delicious cake pops as take-homes are great.

You can order cake pops with colorful toppings to go with your theme. To make it convenient:

Give your guests mini boxes or cellophane bags—like those for slices of wedding cake—and stash the cake pops inside.
Have the boxes or bags personalized with your initials, date, and a logo if you want.
You could also serve cake pops stuck into the top of ice cream cones.
There are lots of designs and shapes to choose from, even pops shaped like cute puppy dog heads!

#5. Candies & Chocolates

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In addition to a grand and glorious cake, a candy theme Quinceanera simply must have a candy buffet! These are all great:

Personalized mini plastic cups.
Cake slice bags or boxes so guests can collect the treats they want.
The candies themselves can also be personalized with a label with your name, date, and logo.

Fun tip: You can use candy bars for your court invitations to the Quince itself. Just print out a custom wrapper with all the party details! You won’t need more than a couple dozen, even if you’re having a full traditional 15 in your Corte de honor.

Top 10 Useful & Creative Quinceanera Favors: Decorative Reusable Storage

#6. Water Bottles

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We have only one absolute don’t when it comes to personalized water bottles:

Do not make a label with a photo of your face.

Instead:

Print your name or initials & the date of your Quince.
Add a nice personalized logo if you want one.
Water bottles also come in different colors and sizes if you want to get even more creative.

#7. Mason Jars

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Mason jars are hot these days, both for storage and as drinking glasses. They’re unisex, too, so guys will actually use them!

For mason jar party favors:

Make a little tag—like a sale tag from a store.
Add your initials & the date.
Attach the labels to the jars with personalized ribbons for the girls, & a simple twine bow for the guys.

Top 10 Useful & Creative Quinceanera Favors: Durable Use-Again Treats

#8. Flip Flops

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Quinceaneras are the one type of party that will always have dancing and a lot of goofing around, so flip flops as your Quince giveaway is the perfect idea.

You don’t even have to personalize them. Just order a selection in different unisex sizes and in colors to match your theme.

Parties on the beach are perfect for flip flops, but even for an indoor Quince, flip flops are great because your guests can change out of their high heels and leather dress shoes.

Flip flops are definitely a non-standard giveaway, but what a great surprise for your guests on your sweet 15!

#9. Sunglasses

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Quinces held outdoors during the day or early afternoon mean more time in the sun. So to give your guests less squinting time, give them shades.

In addition to protecting everybody’s eyes during a hot sunny day, shades can look great with your court outfits, and the guys will definitely love sunglasses!

Find cheap shades that let you personalize the colors and styles.
Get simple aviators for the guys.
Get colorful framed shades for the ladies.

Both styles will be used long after the party.

Fun tip: If you want to make the shades special for your damas, wrap the bows of the sunglasses in thread or ribbon. You can even wrap bracelets to match!

#10. Hand Fans

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If your venue is a beach or rustic garden, offer your guests personalized fans to keep cool.

A fan is one favor that is truly handy and very useful long after the party is over.
If you’re having an intimate gathering, ask your vendor if he or she can have the names of your guests printed on the fans.
You can also DIY a label or sticker with your initials and the date.

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Top Tips for Quinceanera Centerpieces & Head Table

manager — Tue, 31 May 2022 08:43:00 +0000

When it comes to your Quince celebration, centerpieces are the key & our Top Tips for Quinceanera Centerpieces & Head Table can help.

What do you love?

Flowers?
Balloons?
Candles?
Mini chandeliers?

Whatever suits your taste & personality, always keep in mind your party theme and colors.

Once you have your theme, start scouting for ideas for fabulous centerpieces and ideas to make your head table the perfect focal point—and you can start right here!

Top Tips for Quinceanera Centerpieces & Head Table

Height is everything

In order to avoid blocking your guests’ sightline (which will be a serious hindrance to conversation) keep in mind these two important guidelines:

Tall centerpieces must be higher than your guests’ heads.
Low centerpieces must be lower than your guests’ chins.

Your centerpieces must coordinate with your tablecloths and any chair decorations. Hint: If you make sure every single detail complements the others, your theme will fall into place without you having to think too much about it!

Think minimalist: Less is More

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Minimalism is one of the most successful trends in both event planning and interior design because it naturally helps create an elegant atmosphere. When it comes to your Quince, apply this rule by either using only 1 or 2 different colors or single solid color vases—wine bottles, metallic flower vases, white ceramic vases, etc.—or do one dramatic vase with colorful flowers or decorative plants.

Tip: Here’s a tutorial for gorgeous tall centerpieces you can make in only 5 minutes! Click HERE or on the image below for DIY Elegant Quinceanera Centerpiece in Less Than 5 Minutes:

Use statement flowers

The idea is to either use one or two big statement blooms or to use smaller, less expensive flowers but in groups sort of like a tight wedding bouquet in a vase. The most popular flowers these days are lilies, daisies, hydrangeas, and tulips. Heliconia is also popular for Quinces with a tropical flavor.

If you still want an over-the-top look, use tall crystal vases. They give a sophisticated air and make it look as if the flowers are floating in the air.

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Create a visual effect

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If flowers aren’t your thing, there are still a ton of options. Go for crystal figurines, candles, mirrors, maybe even origami. The idea is to keep the look contemporary and really make a statement.

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Head Table Tricks of the Trade:

Again, the key phrase when it comes to your head table is less is more. But this time, you want that “less” to be bigger and more dramatic. Here are some of the top tricks used by event planners to make a knockout head table:

DIY a standout backdrop: These are easier than you think and can be as simple as ribbons strung on a PVC pipe frame.
Raise the height: Put your head table up on a stage (hint: you can DIY a low stage using shipping pallets).
Add color: This is where using 2 colors in your theme can really make things pop.
Add lighting: DIY Christmas lights under a transparent curtain, or ask either your event coordinator or your local party supply store about uplighting using colored bulbs to match your theme.
Use your name or initial: Create either your full name or your first initial, nice and big, in flowers, glitter or lights, either centered behind the table or as a dramatic centerpiece.
Use fancier linens: Think embroidered tablecloths, gathered and pintuck skirting, and big floral prints or stripes.
Use big flower arrangements: Put an oversized arrangement on a pedestal on either side of your table. You want the total height at least 6 feet, taller if you can.

But before you say, “I can’t afford great big flower arrangements,” keep reading…

Top Tips for Quinceanera Centerpieces & Head Table

How to Stretch your Quinceanera Flower Dollar:

It’s not uncommon to pick out a gorgeous array of flowers and arrangements for your Quince, then practically have a fainting spell when you see the potential bill. That can be a huge disappointment, so before you visit your florist, think about your budget. Flowers can be expensive but here are 8 of the top tips for having gorgeous Quinceanera flowers while still keeping your budget under control.

Tip #1: Use seasonal & local Quinceanera flowers

Ask your florist about locally-grown roses instead of tulips that need to be flown in all the way from Holland.

Tip #2: Choose the biggest blooms you can find

The bigger the flower, the fewer you’ll need, and that goes for all of your Quinceanera flowers. You can make everything pop—your bouquet, your centerpieces and the attention-grabbing arrangements on your head table—if you use large blooms.

Tip #3: Switch out pricey flowers for cost-effective ones

Here’s a general price range for flowers from highest to lowest:

Most expensive: Orchids, peonies, lily of the valley
Still pricey: Roses, anemones, tulips, ranunculus, calla lilies, stephanotis, lisianthus
More cost-effective: Chrysanthemum, cosmos, daisies, dahlias

Tip #4: Use only 2 varieties of flowers

The more flower varieties you use, the higher your florist bill. But if you can stick to 2 statement flowers, your florist can order in bulk. You’ll have a lower charge for labor, too. Every type of flower has to be handled differently, but if your florist’s staff only has to deal with 2 varieties, they can put your arrangements together quicker.

Hint: Take a cue from this wedding—they did all the flowers DIY by ordering in bulk from Sam’s Club! http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/03/flowers-from-sams-club-for-wedding.html

Tip #5: Make your bouquet do double-duty

You’ll want to take plenty of pictures of your Quince bouquet, but you don’t have to leave it at the altar. When you arrive at your venue, either put your bouquet on your head table as a centerpiece or on your cake table for a dash of color.

Tip #6: Bulk out your arrangements with greens like ivy and leatherleaf

Every flower pops in front of lush greens, Ask your florist to show you some arrangements using greens as the majority of the filler.

Tip #7: Use oversized and unique greens like giant fern leaves, space-filling fresh or dried baby’s breath, or non-floral decor like feathers.

Especially if you want tall table centerpieces, you’ll want something that takes up some air space above each table. And for your head table, things like ferns and feathers will move gently in the air, making your head table even more eye-catching than it already is.

Tip #8: Artificial flowers rock!

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You don’t need every flower to be fragrant. In fact, a room full of carnations and roses can be overpowering. Hydrangeas are one of the best artificial flowers you can buy because they’re the one fake flower that comes in just about any color you want to match any theme and they don’t look artificial! As soon as you have your theme color, start watching your local craft stores for sales.

Hint: The best thing about artificial flowers is that they last so you can use them again! And if you don’t use them yourself, you can share the wealth with you sister Quinceanera whose party is a few weeks or months after yours.

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The Key to it All: Be Creative but be You!

When it comes to Quince flowers—and Quinceanera planning in general—the most important thing is to be bold and be creative. Play around with colors, lights, and textures to make your Quince your own. Then for sure the spotlight will be on you and your fantastic imagination!

If you want to be completely original, Click on the image below to check out these Stunning & Unexpected quinceanera Themes:

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How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps

manager — Tue, 03 May 2022 08:47:51 +0000

Planning your big day is a special treat but who to choose to stand beside you ? Our guide – How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps – can be a big help.

Having your damas beside you to share the excitement and joy of your big day really makes your Quinceanera something special. Choosing who those damas will be, though—that can prove to be tricky.

But selecting the ladies of your court does not need to devolve into a nightmare if you remember to balance your family’s wishes with your own and most importantly of all, keep a check on your emotions.

Here are our best tips for going about the process of choosing the coolest damas without losing your cool!

How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps

1. Don’t rush the decision

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Choosing damas is a little like choosing bridesmaids: Don’t move too fast!

You can plan all you want in your head, but until you sit down with your folks to find out how they see things—particularly in regard to the budget and who they want you to include—do the smart thing:

Get a little notebook
Start dreaming
Put those dreams on paper

But …

Don’t talk to anybody until you talk to your folks!

2. Choose Family First

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Talk to your parents about any family members or relations they really want you to include.

Many Quinceañeras opt to “keep it in the family” and have no friends at all. Others just select two or three for the court.

The other important thing is to let you parents have the final say on the maximum size of your entourage. If they give you the go-ahead for the full 15, then have fun collecting damas! But if they ask you to limit your court, honor that.

If you honor your parents’ wishes first, it’ll all work out in the end—we promise!

How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps

3. Choose how many Damas you want

The size of your court will depend on some of the decisions you and your parents made in that preliminary meeting.

Tradition holds that a Quinceanera court consists of seven damas, seven chambelanes plus one male escort. But your parents may ask you to include only one or two family members.

If you can’t think of five or six more gal pals with whom to share your big day, just opt for a smaller court.

4. Next, choose your friends—on paper

Make a tentative list of who you think you’d like to ask.

You might also find it helpful to list the reasons why you want them in your entourage.

Tip: You might find it useful to “rank” your friends in order of how you want to ask them.

Then as you begin the invitation process, if one of them says no, you can approach the next person on your list while giving yourself time to think of a different friend to invite.

5. Keep an open mind

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You’ll find out soon enough that balancing different personalities and opinions can be a challenge.

None of your damas will agree on every single minute detail.
You do need to have girls in your court who will generally get along well together.
You will also have to listen to a few gripes now and then.

While you can’t control your family as much, you do have a little more control over your friends so this next suggestion should help you a lot.

How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps

6. Who Exactly to Invite? a Q & A Checklist

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Your damas will need to step up and help you with the planning and preparations.

Don’t don’t stress yourself into being a Quincezilla.

You will have to include whatever family your parents ask you to invite, but before you put a friend on your list, ask yourself these questions:

Is she reliable?
Does she already help you calm down when you’re stressed?
Does she know how to let other people shine without trying to steal the show?
Is she really fun to be around or is she just funny—meaning goofy, silly and making people laugh?
Does she balance having fun with taking responsibility for home and school work and such?

The answers can be a little hard to handle if you’re honest, but this is what making adult decisions is all about: Honesty.

Remember, too, that just because your friend doesn’t make the cut to be a dama, she’s still invited to the party!

7. Be Prepared to hear “No, Thank You”

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Once you have your list and are ready to start talking to your friends, be prepared.

You might be surprised to hear “No” from someone you thought for sure would say an enthusiastic “Yes!”

There really are a lot of things your friend will have to do if she’s part of your court, and there may be a lot of different reasons why she says no. Maybe it’s money, or the dance rehearsals will be too much, or maybe she’s just shy, but you didn’t realize it before now.

It is OK to ask once—just one time—“Do you mind if I ask why you want to say no?”

No matter what the answer is—even if it’s just a shrug, or “I can’t explain why” or “I just don’t want to”—give her a hug and then let it go.

Honest friends are sometimes few and far between, so be grateful—very grateful—that you have a friend who’s willing to be honest with you up front!

How to Choose Your Damas: 8 Steps

8. Most Important Tip: Keep Your Cool!

The absolute best thing you can do to make dama selection go as smoothly as it possibly can is to keep your cool!

Bite your tongue as much as you need to so that you don’t get defensive with your family or any friends who tell you no. (This is where that little notebook works like a charm.)
Before you say anything to anybody, write it down.
If conversations start to heat up, ask to take a break, then walk away and get to writing.

The reason this matters so much is that the #1 sign that you’re a real Quinceanera—a young woman who’s really ready to take her place in the adult world—is the ability to keep your cool!

To read all about how to go about asking your friend to be in your court, click here for Dama Selection 102: How to Ask

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What to Do with Your Quince Dress: 15 Fun Ideas

manager — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:34:55 +0000

Wondering what to do with your glorious Quinceanera gown after the party is over?

Whether you do or don’t know where your dress will go, here are 15 creative ideas.

Some are practical, some are fun, and some are downright silly.

No matter which one you choose, you’re sure to enjoy the read!

What to Do with Your Quince Dress: 15 Fun Ideas

1. Preserve It

This is a classic option that will cost you a little money to preserve the dress correctly, but it can be worth it if you know you’ll want the dress around for a few years.

2. Keep it in your Closet

Probably the perfect way to relive your day anytime you want is to keep your dress in the back of your closet. That way you can just unzip the bag and drink in the memories. A couple of pointers, though:

Have it professionally cleaned first
Keep it in an appropriate fabric-safe bag
Make sure the hanger supports the skirt & doesn’t pull on the bodice
Put it against the opposite wall of your closet away from the outside of the house (heat will damage and discolor in a very short time)

What to Do with Your Quince Dress: 15 Fun Ideas

3. Donate it to Charity

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This is a fantastic and generous option for helping out other girls who can’t afford as beautiful a dress as you had. You can give it to a traditional organization like Goodwill or your local hospital resale shop, or ask your church if there’s an upcoming Quinceanera who may need and want a dress. You can also donate to one of these organizations:

The Princess Project: http://princessproject.org/

CASA of Los Angeles Glamour Gowns: http://casala.org/glamourgowns/

The Glass Slipper Project: https://glassslipperproject.org/

4. Give it to a Girlfriend

If you have a friend who shares your taste in fashion, loves the color scheme of your Quince, and is close enough to your size to make alterations reasonable, share the wealth!

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5. Wear it as a Mix-n-Match Dama Dress

Some Quinceaneras are going with the same idea as mismatched bridesmaids and having their damas wear their original Quinceanera outfits. You may want to shorten the skirt—or—if your bodice is detachable, just buy an affordable new skirt from our Mix & Match collection! Check us out here: http://qbydavinci.com/mixandmatch/

6. Dazzling Halloween Costume

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With a little creativity and the right makeup, Halloween hair and spooky accessories, you may end up winning a prize in a costume contest! Here are a couple of ideas:

If your dress is pastel: Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz
If your dress is red and/or black: A flamenco dancer
If your dress is a bright crayon color: Titania, Queen of the Fairies from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
If you’re really daring: a Dios de Los Muertos dress!

7. Repurpose for Prom

Especially if your prom is still a couple of years away, why spend hours and hours and another few hundred dollars for the perfect prom dress? Save your money, hire a seamstress to make a few alterations—like ditching the hoop in the skirt—and wear the dress you originally fell in love with. Add a more sophisticated hairstyle and makeup, and you’re good to go!

8. Glamorous Holiday Party Dress

If your family is one to have fancy celebrations, or if you’re invited to a dressy New Year’s Eve party, add some elbow length gloves and maybe a velvet cape for warmth, and you’ve got one gorgeous party dress!

What to Do with Your Quince Dress: 15 Fun Ideas

9. Glamour Girl Photo Shoot

One fun trend these days is a glamour shot series. You’ll want this photo shoot to look different than your Quince portraits so consider a vintage look. Add a classy hat, a choker with a cameo and/or jewelry borrowed from your grandmother or older aunt, lovely gloves, and maybe even a fur wrap.

10. Theater Costume

Are you involved in your school plays or community theater? Whether you plan to be on stage or not, you can be a real lifesaver and donate your dress to the costume department. One day you might see your Quince gown recreated as a ball gown for a Southern belle or as a beautiful dress for a Broadway-type musical production number!

11. Kid Sister Dress Up

Your littlest sister will love you forever if you let her have your dress to play with. Consider gifting her with a dollar store set of fake pearls and a play tiara to really make her day!

What to Do with Your Quince Dress: 15 Fun Ideas

12. Trash the Dress Photo Shoot

This is the same idea as some brides do to their gowns. Go play in the mud, or lie in the sand and let the surf wash over your dress. You could even do something “practical” like digging in the garden or mowing the lawn while all decked out in your Quinceanera finery.

An important piece of advice: Do not wear your real tiara, your good shoes or any other valuable accessory. Pick up something from the resale shop or junk jewelry counter to recreate the look.
For fun: If you want to watch this Quince dress trashing shoot live, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnOWKj6V8E

13. Give it to a Fashion or Beauty School

Fashion academies need dresses for their students to practice alterations, and beauty schools need beautiful dresses for their models to wear. Both types of school would be thrilled to have something truly gorgeous for one of their runway shows.

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14. Make a Patchwork Quilt or Pillow Sham

Cut up your dress into workable sections then piece them back together to make a commemorative throw for your bed or an oversized pillow cover. You can use the skirt fabric as ruffling around the edges and stitch pieces of the bodice design in strategic places. Then display the quilt at the foot of your bed and the pillow as decoration in front of your bed pillows. This could be a fantastic option especially if you bought your dress second-hand, so you won’t feel like you’re wasting tons of money.

Cool idea: Especially if your dress is white or is a color you know you’ll always adore and will most likely use in your wedding color scheme, this pillow or quilt might make a stunning addition to your hope chest!

15. Create Teddy Bear Outfits or Doll Dresses as Gifts

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There’s a lot of fabric in a Quinceanera gown, and it doesn’t take much to make a little outfit for a stuffed toy or doll. Make as many outfits as you can, then give each one as a Christmas or birthday gift to your little sisters, cousins, and your friends’ little relatives. (Be sure to keep one for yourself if you want!)

We hope you’ve had as much fun reading about these ideas as we did collecting them. But no matter what you do with your dress, your Quinceanera memories will last a lifetime.

Find everything you need to plan your perfect Quinceanera on our website—our dresses, our blog—everything! Click HERE or on the image below for Q by DaVinci & get started!

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Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know

manager — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:49:55 +0000

Figuring out what to do for your birthday celebration is a big job. But check out these ideas about Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know.

Traditionally, your Quinceanera dance on your 15th birthday should be your very first dance with a male. In the past, until she turned 15, it was considered improper for a girl to dance with a boy. Though this is hardly the norm now, with dances starting much earlier for kids and teens alike, tradition is tradition, and this one is not to be taken lightly.

Some people still consider the Quinceanera dance to be the most important aspect of your celebration!

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Always keep in mind your Quinceanera’s original purpose:

Your presentation to society as a young woman. This is of the utmost importance and will help you choose the best options for all aspects your dance.

Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know

Dances reflect your values

The Quince dance is a way to show society and your loved ones your values, including whom you choose for friends and companions.
It’s also a way to showcase how you’ve grown in grace, manners and refinement.
And again, the Quinceanera dance signifies—at least symbolically—your first dance in public.
The older tradition held that girls were allowed to dance only with other girls at school or family functions before their 15th birthday. Anything else was unacceptable.

Your dances honor the men in your life

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One lovely aspect of the Quinceanera dance is that it’s a way to show the men in your life how much they have influenced you, and how much they mean to you.
This applies especially to the father-daughter dance.
You can also choose to dance with all the other father figures in your life.

Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know

Options

So now, you need to look at all the options available for a Quinceanera dance.

Traditional or modern?

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Take into consideration the type of music you want.
The dance should center on you and your journey thus far, so the songs and the music should be meaningful to you.
Your music should give you a happy little heart tug when you take the floor!

Which dances speak to you?

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If you go with a traditional tune and the classic waltz, you and your court will still learn something new because of the precision required in traditional ballroom dancing.
You could also go the opposite direction and opt for modern choreography with current popular music.
You can even fashion your dances around the theme of your Quince.

Who do you want to dance with?

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Keep in mind: you don’t have to limit yourself to the members of your court.
There may be others in your life who would love the opportunity to dance with you, and who mean enough to you that you want to include them.
You can even dance with the significant women in your life, like your mom, or maybe a mentor.

Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know

Quinceanera choreography

All these lovely presentations can seem tricky and complicated, but don’t let yourself get overwhelmed.
Take it—literally—step by step, taking your time to learn the basic routine.
Once you’ve got the footwork nailed down, you can focus on other aspects such as dancing gracefully and portraying emotion with your movements.

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Bring your entire court with you to rehearsals

Or at least those key people who will be part of the dance.
It’s possible that not everyone can make all the practices, but even if they’re natural dancers or fast learners, they need to attend at least half the rehearsals.
Everyone needs to know what they’re doing so that it all goes smoothly on your special night.

Remind your court that dances require commitment

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Make sure to tell people this when you invite them to be in your court.
Some may say no because they simply don’t have the time (or perhaps they’re extremely self-conscious).
Don’t demand anything from anyone.

Remember: You can always adjust the number of people who do the formal dances.

These are your friends, and they want to give to you, but not everyone can give what it takes for successful full-out Quinceanera choreography.

About your dad & family members

When it comes to your dad and other family members, it all depends on how much choreography you want them to learn.

If you’re okay with just a slow dance so those men you love can talk with you and share a few words of wisdom, there’s no need to ask them to practice.

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If you really want to give your guests a show, though, and your loved ones don’t mind learning a new thing or two, then schedule practices for them as well.

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Keep in mind: the older generation may find it harder to find practice time, and also may not want to do anything fancy.

Your Quinceanera Dances: All You Need to Know

Practice in front of a mirror

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You need to see how you look.
You’ll see firsthand what you’re doing wrong, or if something looks awkward, and you can adjust accordingly.
Dancing in front of a mirror is also a great way to practice not looking at your feet!
You want people to see your face—and cameras catching you smiling at your guests—even as you wow them with fancy footwork.

Practice your dances in your high heels

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If possible, also wear your dress or at least a practice skirt that mimics your gown’s full skirt.
You don’t need to do this for every practice, but you should get a feel for how the skirt will weigh you down on the night itself.
Never underestimate the pull of the dress, its length, or its volume.
You also might find out that you move so much differently in your original shoe selection that you need to change them out for something more danceable.

If you want your Quinceanera dress to be a surprise:

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Dance in something with a similar silhouette and weight.

Consider a used dress floor length party dress froma resale shop.
Perhaps a bridal gown with a full skirt or a heavy bridesmaid or prom dress.
Choose something that’s close to the weight and fullness of your actual Quince dress.

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Start dance practice at least two months before your Quince day

Hold practices twice a week.
This will give your court options to attend without pressuring them to learn too much in too little time.
Two months before is also just right because you and your group won’t be so likely to forget the routine or freeze up in the middle of the dance.

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Last but not least: Have fun!

Yes, you need to practice so that things go smoothly, but because “stuff just happens” no matter how much preparation you put into it, also try to practice “let it go” by laughing at your mistakes during practice. Don’t let a literal misstep ruin your night. Just run with it!

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How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

manager — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:35:39 +0000

On your big day, with all eyes on you, you’ll want your look to be perfect. Our guide on How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips will get you started.

Apart from the lavish party & all its eye-catching details, the most essential detail is the dress. Choosing a Quinceanera dress is a lot like choosing a wedding dress, except you’re fifteen, so your parents will probably be paying for it.

What that in mind, our Top 5 Tips start with balancing the budget. Then we have a few guidelines for choosing the best dress for your body type & skin tone. Plus, you’ll want your dress to fit perfectly.

Take these tips with you when you go dress shopping & we guarantee: It’ll be a lot more fun & you’ll find your dream Quinceanera dress faster, easier and your parents will be happy too!

How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

1. Balance the Budget

Your parents will be shouldering most of the expense, and of course, they know it’s your special day and would give anything to make you happy. Still, you should try to set a reasonable budget for your dress. This also helps you to narrow down your search and makes dress shopping a little faster and therefore more fun.

How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

2. Make the Most of Your Body Type

As always, when to comes to choosing any outfit, consider your body type. You want a design that complements your assets and minimizes what you’re uncomfortable about.

If You’re Tall

Look for a dress with a defined waistline. Peplums are perfect but a sash or belt at the narrowest part of your waist will also help break up your long, tall frame.To see more details Click HERE for Q by DaVinci Style 80536

Hint: If you want to show off your long legs while dancing, Click HERE or on the image below for our 2021 collection of Quinceanera Dresses with Removable Skirts:

Beautiful Broad Shoulders

If you’re a girl with a well-developed shoulder line because you rock at all things athletic, or because you’re graced with the upper bodylines of a fashion model, add a bolero or a chiffon cape for a softer look. Also, if you need a bit more coverage for your ceremony, a removable jacket is perfect.

Check out these Quinceanera dresses with satin jackets. Click HERE or on the image below:

Curvy Girls

If you rock a Beyonce or Kim K bod, a corset bodice is perfect to highlight the most flattering part of you.

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Generous Bosom

Your body has let you know that you’re truly becoming a woman, and that’s something to be proud of. For your ceremony, though, and perhaps to show consideration for the feelings of your parents or godparents, you might want to choose a halter design. You can have the beautiful look of a strapless gown with an illusion and lace overlay that will also give you the confidence to dance the night away!

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Smaller Bustline

When it comes to making you beautiful, it’s all about illusion. Choose a full-on embellished bodice with details like ribbons, chiffon or embroidered flowers, sequins, or crystals. A heavily embellished bodice will create a fuller silhouette and play up your other curves.

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How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

3. Color

The most important consideration when choosing your Quinceanera dress is that the color flatters your skin tone. While you may exude confidence and could most likely rock all the colors of the rainbow, for this one night, you might want to consider a color that’s a bit more classic.

Fair Skin Tones

Jewel tones in saturated colors are a favorite of fair-skinned ladies of all ages. So is emerald green. If you prefer a pastel, choose a hue—be it blue, pink, yellow, or peach—that best flatters your porcelain complexion. Then be sure to pair the delicate shade of the dress with a deeper shade of lipstick for a little extra pop.

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Medium Skin Tones

Copper, metallic silver, and gold are stunning on bronze-skinned beauties. For something different, while you might not consider gray the first choice for a dress, it is gorgeous on medium-skinned ladies. A gentle translucent gray can soften your complexion and make you look a bit lighter-skinned if that’s your wish. If you really want your inner brightness to shine through and your family is on board with a bolder look, you can opt for neon colors, especially if your Quince is in the summer or you live in the south year round and have a beautiful tan.

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For a softer look that still sparkles all over, choose a Rose Gold gown

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Dark Skin Tones

Think primary colors. Red, blue, and lighter shades of yellow are pretty much no-fail colors with your complexion. Many of these colors accentuate your skin tone and make you even more the center of attention—and that’s exactly what you want on this special night!

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Tip: If you’re unsure of your skin tone, consult the professional at your local cosmetics counter.

How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

4. Use a Little Common Sense & Try it On!

Don’t buy your dress online without at least trying a sample locally. You won’t know the fit or the feel of the fabric until you have it in front of you. Even if 99% of the time, you’re a perfect off-the-rack size, many formal dresses don’t run true to size due to variations of the manufacturer or the fabric. Always try on the dress before buying. In fact, make sure to try on as many gowns as you can. Take notes on which gown looks best on you, and feels best to you.

How to Choose the Perfect Quinceanera Dress: Top 5 Tips

5. How it Fits is Everything

Nothing is more important than feeling comfortable and confident in your Quinceanera gown. You’ll be spending most of your night in procession and dancing in front of friends and family, so comfort is must. And comfort is always as important as elegance, because how can you enjoy your day if you don’t feel like a million very comfortable bucks?

No matter what dress you choose, whether it’s a designer look loaded with crystals, or neon green rocker chic, this is your big night. Forget all the stress and anxiety from party planning and revel in being queen for a day. Most importantly, remember that your Quince happens only once in a lifetime, so make the most of it and enjoy your transition to womanhood in the most beautiful, comfortable, and flattering gown you can find!

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You know that your gown will be created by one of the premiere bridal dress companies in the world. We use only top-quality fabrics fashioned into high fashion design using high-end construction. We guarantee you’ll love their affordable prices. A DaVinci is the Quinceanera dress retailers love to carry because, best of all …

Delivery:

Many of these dresses are available for rush delivery at no extra charge! But do ask your retailer to make sure you can get the dress you want on time.

Dress Colors:

Most of our Quinceanera dresses are available in two or more colors. Visit one of our boutiques to check out swatches & try on different dress styles.

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