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EXPOS: Después de años de ausencia volvimos a tener el expo mas exitoso en Las Vegas. No son palabras, son hechos. Tenemos en nuestros registros a 322 Quinceañeras que asisitieron al evento. Esto significa que en total tuvimos una asistencia de 1,300 personas. Nadie, puede decir con legitimidad que ha hecho algo cercano. La razón es simple, Quinceañera Magazine es el nombre de un concepto nacional y el mas antiguo de todos. Agradecemos a todos nuestros expositores por el apoyo masivo al regreso de las expos funcionales en Las Vegas. Este 11 de Julio tendremos el 4to. Certamen de Belleza que reúne a participantes del país por la corona mas codiciada. De Las Vegas tenemos 3 hermosas candidatas, ella son Erica Bonilla, Cathy Mia Mosquera y Anjelica Tovar. Ven apoyalas al Sam’s Town para que la corona se quede aquí en casa. La casa fundadora de todas las revistas y expos extendidas en el país. Desde el año 2005, Quinceañera Magazine te sigue agradeciendo tu preferencia, y personalmente su fundador, Rafael Aguayo Alguna pregunta que pueda surgir de esta redacción puedes hacerla con confianza al (702) 592-1510
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Erica was born on June 19, 2000 in East LA but soon moved to Las Vegas at the age of three with her older four siblings. She is the proud daughter of a housekeeper and a cook. Her humble upbringing inspired her to be heavily involved in her community as well as within her school. She is the Vice President of Hispanic Student Union (HSU) which focuses on serving the community and promoting activism. She also participates in the Pilot program offered at Rancho High School where she codes and builds drones. From the beginning of her High School career over at Rancho, she has actively been working for her major in Secondary Education. Erica is also immensely proud of her Salvadorian heritage which granted her to win Miss El Salvador Las Vegas 2017. Although this does occupy most of her time, she has not lost focus on her ultimate goal to give back to the community through education. She persistently believes that with education, anything is possible, as it is the key to success. She firmly believes that the root to education begins at home. Although the obstacles she faced in her life have been very present, she has maintained her giving spirit, not only to her family but to all those around her as well. Erica would like to thank Quinceañera magazine, from the bottom of her heart, for this amazing learning experience! To be a first generation Latina women is both an honor and a responsibility and she plans to fulfill this blessing by demonstrating to the nation the beauty of charity and gratitude.
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Congratulations!
ongratulations on the decision to celebrate your transition from being a young girl to a young woman with the tradition of a quinceañera. This time in your life is so precious and full of big changes coming your way, and it’s important for you to enjoy every moment of this experience. You will soon find that planning such a big event will be an overwhelming, exciting, nerve racking, a dream come true, roller coaster and we are thrilled to be a part of each step.. Planning your quinceañera is going to consist of a lot of details and decisions, big and small, compromising, and lots of communication. This planner is a tool written by experts to help you every step of the way and to keep you and your parents organized. It consists of organized tabs to help keep you on track and on top of every detail. We have the most up to date information, latest trends, as well as traditions for you to carry along the way. Throughout the planner you will see lots of room for notes, storing important business cards and magazine clippings, tips for finding the best vendors, budget planners, lists of questions to ask along the way, and a detailed timeline and checklist to keep you organized and stress free. Every quinceañera is unique and will come across different scenarios, but throughout the book you will read the most common struggles that are faced, and we will provide you with advice on how to handle the situations like the lady that you are. We encourage you to take this book with you to your upcoming local Quinceañera Magazine Expo, appointments and meetings along the way.
Good luck and happy planning beautiful! Sincerely, Quinceañera Foundation
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Prepare yourself:
Now that you have a general idea of what your vision is, what you would like and who you would like to work with, it’s time to prepare yourself mentally. As mentioned earlier that the planning of your quince was going to be an emotional roller coaster with ups and downs, yet still an adventure. It will get to a point where that’s all that anyone is talking about and all that you’re thinking about. Throughout this pages there will be tips on how to stay stress free. However, being stressed out, overwhelmed and tired are not reasons throw tantrums or be disrespectful to anyone. Celebrating this new chapter in your life comes with the privilege of having a party but also with the expectation that you carry yourself in a lady-like way. All eyes are on you, and you never know whose watching, who’s looking up to you or how much work behind the scenes is taking place to make this day extra special. Be kind. Be prepared.
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The date you choose should be a day that all of your guests can attend or make arrangements in advance if they’re planning on traveling from out of state or country. Don’t get so caught up in the planning that you accidently schedule it on a National Holiday or other event. You want to be considerate of other people’s beliefs and special days.
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• New Year’s Eve/Day • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • Fourth of July Weekend • March 17th St. Patrick’s Day • Thanksgiving Weekend • Super Bowl Sunday • Valentine’s Day • Halloween • Christmas Season
The month by month schedule How exciting! Family meeting: Mom, Dad, I decided I want a QuinceaĂąera and I want the best party ever! Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, QuinceaĂąera Magazine, websites... Start downloading and printing your favorite ideas. Register on quinceaneramagazine.com Go to a Quinceanera Magazine Expo in your area Set the magic date.
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Create a guest list. Plan a budget plan with your parents Pick padrinos Set fitness goals Pick your royal court/ corte de honor Book a place for your ceremony and reception
Choose a party theme Hire quince planner (If you are using one) Start looking for a photographer/videographer Create invitations Decide what your damas and chambelanes will wear Decorations Party Gifts (recuerdos) When personalized it may take up to 3 months to deliver.
Compile and determine the final guest list with names and addresses. Start looking for invitations ideas Send save the dates Hire photographer adn videogpher Start looking for your dress Find your Chambelan and dama outfit Order your quince gown Find your shoes and accessories Start inteviews on a makeup artist and hair stylist Select readings and songs for your ceremony Look for a hotel for out of town guests Negotiate group discounts.
Flowers and florist Look for a choreographer Start a basic gift registry list Book your music, if is DJ, or live band. Have your pre-quince photoshoot Order your quince invitations Chambelan and dama tuxedo and dress fittings If you will have jewelry, its time to start looking Book tent, lighting and other rentals if needed. Photography by Estudio Innovacion/Kansas City Photography by: De La Vega Studio / Salem, Oregon
Schedule meetings and a cake tasting Book a choreographer Review invitations proofs. Look for all the accessories (tiara, ramo, tocado, etc) Rent a limo (Partybus, classic car, carriage, etc) Meet with priest or ceremony officiant Choose decorations Choose table linens Choose centerpieces phy by Car
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Order cake Start choosing songs for reception Mom’s dress Siblings outfits. Dad’s outfit Make an appointment for your dress fitting Schedule a food tasting Finalize guest list Decide on waltz songs Decide on baile sorpresa song Schedule choreography practices
Time to mail invitations Choose sitting cards Arrange sitting chapter Finalize all decorations Hand out or mail out invitations Finalize all choreography Final trial run on your hair and makeup with accessories Final dress fitting Ceremony practice Confirm all of your vendors Make a timeline for your vendors
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Set up final meeting with your florist Arrange for people to help you seating and receving gifts at reception Confirm with hotel for room reservations Find out where other people will stay Have a final dress fitting
Have your dress steamed. Pick up your dress Call the limo company to confirm pick up time Get manicure and pedicure Waxing Hair color or retouch Break your heels in Practice your baile sopresa one more time Prepare a “thank you” speech Rehearse religious ceremony at location
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Practice your speech Final choreography practices Write a program of your day Give guest book, cake knife, champagne bottles and party favors to a person who will distribute them Confirm with your damas all outfits are put together and ready
Have your chambelanes go pick up their tuxedos Practice your speech one more time Review and finalize seating chart If possible arrange a get Relax. Go to bed early together with your close family Feel Avoid salty the excitement foods. QUINCEANERA Check your DAY: dress for an Wake up early. additional steam Have a good breakfast Get ready Be on time Relax and Enjoy Today is going to be a magical day! THE DAY AFTER: Return rental tuxedos Return all rentals Thank all your guests If preserving gown, send it to preservation company Send a thank you note to all the people that helped you.
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As I’m sure you’ve noticed planning a Quinceañera can get pricey. There are so many things to take into account: from the reception hall, to the dress, to the muñeca and jewelry. The best thing about the Hispanic culture and tradition is that whenever someone decides to have a big event like this or a wedding is that we can count on our family to contribute. In other words, your Padrinos. They contribute money or sponsorship that they don’t expect for it to be paid back. It’s a mutual understanding that in the future if they ever plan an event for themselves or their children, they can come to you and your family for help as well. Photography by: De La Vega Studio / Salem, Oregon
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Two of the best ways to stay stress free and Before you get ahead of yourself by looking up places for your reception, dresses and photographers, you and your parents should really sit down and talk about a planned budget. A budget is a planned amount of money that can be spent on your party. It could be that your parents have been saving for this day since you were 10 years old, or they just recently decided to start putting money aside. Remember that all Quinceañeras come in different sizes and budgets.
What are “Padrinos”? Padrinos are Godparents, not just the ones who baptize you but also the ones who present you with sponsorship, gifts and blessings on your special day. Remember in the beginning when we talked about building a team for your event? Padrinos are a big part of this team. A padrino or madrina can volunteer or be assigned a particular item(s). They can contribute with money towards the total for that category or the full amount.
Here are three things to consider before you make a list of possible candidates for padrinos: • Do you and your family have a close relationship with them? • Are they reliable and you can count on them • Are they able to contribute financially?
Approaching Padrinos Communication is probably the most
important part when requesting help from a madrina or padrino. You want to be clear about what you would like and what you are requesting from them. You and your parents can set up a meeting .
Dont’ be shy. They are expecting you • Fewer guests means more funds to use towards decorations and party gifts • Make your party "By Invitation Only" • DIY (Do It Yourself): if you're creative consider making your own decorations instead of having them made. • Padrinos can share the cost • Some (not all) prices can be negotiated
to ask. Padrinos play a major role in a Quinceañera. Not only are they contributing financially to your party, but they are also sacrificing their personal time to join your celebration. When talking to friends and family members about possibly being a padrino, consider starting off with something like this:
1.- Begin the conversation by
acknowledging and thanking them for the role they’ve played in your life. Example: “I want to thank you for being like a second father/mother to me and always supporting me”.
2.- Then, let them know that you’ll be having a quinceañera and would like their personal blessing. Example: “As you know, I turn 15 years old next year and we’ve decided to celebrate with a Quinceañera! And, of course, we couldn’t celebrate this without you.”
3.- Finalize by asking for their contribution. Example:
“Because you are such an important part in my life, I was wondering if I could count on you to be my padrino of _________________.”
MUSIC: Ceremony (Misa) Church Decorations Musicians
ESTIMATED COST
ACTUAL COST
RECEPTION: Venue Food Cake Catering Staff Music DJ Servers Bar tenders STATIONERY: Invitations Save the date cards Postage CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES: Dress Alterations Shoes Tiara/Headpiece Jewelry Tuxedos Dama Dresses Baile Sorpresa Outfit PHOTO AND VIDEO: Photographer Albums Additional Copies Videographer Additional video copies
ESTIMATED COST
ACTUAL COST
MUSIC: Banda DJ Mariachi TRANSPORTATION: Limo Party Bus Carriage DECORATIONS: Table Settings Centerpieces Lighting Party Favors Reception RENTALS: Tables Chairs Chair Covers Dance Floor BEAUTY: Hairstylist Makeup Artist Manicure/Pedicure Facials OTHERS: AFTER PARTY Other entertainment Special Gifts CAKE:
Here is a common breakdown on how a Quinceañera budget works: The most important part about planning a budget is to spend the most money on what matters most to you.
Photography by: De La Vega Studio / Salem, Oregon Photography by Estudio Innovacion/Kansas City
• 40% Reception & Food • 20% Photographer • 10% Flowers and decorations • 10% Music • 10% Invitations, transportation • 10% All other expenses: dress, beauty, etc. and payments
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The Quinceañera dress is perhaps one of the most important traditions, very distinguishable and somehow everything ties back to the dress, the center of it all. The silhouette is standard ball gown princess style, but the necklines and sleeves are up to whatever you feel comfortable with. Traditionally the quince dress was white, to stand for purity, as the years progressed, there were colored pastel designs added to it and now it has progressed in to any and every color under the sun! It can have bling, embellishments, glitter, lace or even multiple colors and prints. Although there are many trends and prints that come and go, it’s important to remember that you don’t want to look back in 15 years and say what was I thinking?! Sometimes less is more and it’s all about the fit of the dress that makes it extra beautiful no matter how simple it is.
DO’S, DONT’S, AND WHY’S on selecting the perfect dress according to your body shape. DO
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Choose simple styles. Not to busy. Voluminous skirts. They will make Corset and skirt the same color. you look shorter. So you don’t create a visual division in To much ornaments on the waist area . your body. You’ll look taller. Corset must end in peak shape. Your upper body will look larger. Corset with a heart shape. To show more neck and create the illusion of a larger torso.
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With a few ornaments on the chest. To avoid directing attention to this area. We suggest you a “halter” style . So you can move and dance with confidence. Darker colors in the chest area.
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Strapless styles. Heart shape “V” neckline.
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Two piece gown. Wide skirt. V neckline. Corset with a heart shape. Strapless dresses One shoulder dresses.
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Drapped textures. Lots of applications and beading on the chest area Extra cushion in the cups Light colors
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Use voluminous skirts Multi layered skirt Heart shape corset Detailed designs with lots of ornaments Two tone colors in corset and skirt
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Details in the waist line. Straight neckline Details in shoulders Flat skirts
Flat skirts One color dress. Dark colors
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DO Two pieces dress. Corset ending with a peak shape. Skirt a little bit wider than your shoulders Strappless dresses
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Voluminous skirts Very detailed and ornamented skirt. Skirt with lots of tulles Balloon type skirts
WHERE TO BUY YOUR QUINCE DRESS There are stores that specialize in Quinceañera dresses and others that have a combination of wedding, Quinceañera and special event gowns. Here are the most popular places where you just might find your perfect dress.
LOCAL BOUTIQUE:
Most dress stores have many gowns in stock for you to try. They also have catalogs of dresses from where you can order. Many boutiques have in-store seamstresses that can tailor-make a gown specifically to your liking. If this is something you choose to do, you be involved in the entire dressmaking process, from selecting the fabric to the style and embellishments. The advantage of getting your dress made at a local boutique is that it’s convenient for you to communicate with the designer directly. WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BUY YOUR DRESS AT A LOCAL BOUTIQUE .
OTHER ALTERNATIVES: SEAMSTRESS: Many skilled seamstresses create quince gowns from the comfort of their own home. Since they don’t have to worry about the overhead costs of running a shop, their prices are typically lower than if you were buying a dress elsewhere. DESIGNER: If you want a popular designer to create a custom gown for you, you need to research their prices. You should know that this type of quince dress is the most expensive and that it might take longer to receive once ordered—depending on the popularity of the designer. RENT A DRESS: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with borrowing a dress from a friend or family member. If they happen to have a dress that you absolutely love and that happens to fit you, or if you really don’t want to make a fuss over your dress, then perhaps this is the best option for you.
DRESS TALK:
The most common terms used to describe a Quinceañera gown. CORSET: the top piece of the dress used to create a smooth silhouette. APLICATIONS: patches of intricate details that can be sewn into your dress . BOLERO: a cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves. SWEETHEART NECKLINE: a neckline that is shaped like the top of a stylized heart. HALTER TOP: a strap extended from
the bodice of a sleeveless dress that is then fastened or held behind at the neck, leaving the shoulders and back bare. STRAPLESS DRESS: a dress that stays put around the upper body without shoulder straps.
CHIFFON: a fabric made from cotton, silk or synthetic fiber. ORGANZA: a thin, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. SHANTUNG: fabric made of silk. TAFETA: considered a high-end fabric, suitable for used in ball gowns such as Quinceañera dresses. TULLE: a thin and transparent fabric most
ONLINE:
Shopping online is a relatively new way of finding a quince dress. When you browse a trusted site you have access to view every color and style by various designers, which are way more dresses that you can see at a local boutique. You can even view and order dresses from another country. You should have your measurements professionally taken before you purchase a dress online. This will eliminate the guessing work into filling out your dress size.
Mass-Market Chains: Much like shopping online where you have a huge selection of dresses to view, mass-market chains also have large inventories of dresses. Every season they host sales events to make room for new inventory, which means big savings for you. online is having to guess your size, wait for it to be shipped and risk the idea of not liking it.
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Lemi Juarez, en su vestuario de Angel Dorado.
NATIONAL MISS COVER GIRL 2017 Presenta a su reina actual, LEMI JUAREZ, de Sacramento CA, quien ganó su título en Las Vegas, este pasado verano ante 17 finalistas nacionales de todo el país. Lemi tambien se llevó la banda de Miss Fotogénica. Su título la convierte en embajadora de Quinceañera Foundation, una organización caritativa 501 (c) 3 que provee becas universitarias a jóvenes Hispanas en Estados Unidos. Felicidades Lemi, estamos muy orgullosos de tenerte como reina, al igual que a todas las participantes, sus patrocinadores, sus maquillistas, fotógrafos, familia, amigos y sobre todo a sus padres que apoyan a estas jovencitas a traves de su participacion en este Certamen de Belleza apropiado para su edad.
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Diseño, estilo, creatividad, cultura, arte, modelaje
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DESTINY LOVERMI OMAHA, NE
LA MEJOR PRODUCCION NACIONAL DE TRAJES TIPICOS EN UN EVENTO DE BELLEZA LATINO
FABIOLA GAMBOA DES MOINES, IA
HAYLEY CASTRO
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JULISSA UNZUETA CHICAG O, I L
LILIANA RODRIGUEZ CHICAGO, IL
Un certamen único en su clase con participantes adolescentes Hispanas viviendo en Estados Unidos.
MAYRA MACIEL SALT L AKE C IT Y
MELONY ESCOBAR P ORT L A ND, OR
RIANNA HERNANDEZ KANS AS CIT Y
SHANIA MUÑOZ CHICAGO, IL
4 dias de aprendizaje intensivo en Las Vegas. Todas las delegadas son elegidas del Miss Cover Girl local.
UN EVENTO COMO NINGUN OTRO: For the Beauty of Charity
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LIVE THE EXPERIENCE. TAKE THE CROWN.
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For The Beauty of Chari What is Quinceañera Foundation
Vision
Our future young Latina is equipped to identify her educational dream, develop a goal and making that goal a reality thru higher education, while achieving lifelong success.
Mission
We strive to empower Latinas through education, professional and personal advancement. By engaging them at an early age providing professional and leadership development they will see and value education attainment as a way to achieve their dreams and strongly impact their future, their family and their community.
Purpose
After working with Latinas for the past decade Quinceañeras Magazine has identified the need to help these young girls whom are lost when pursuing an education. In most cases these girls are from a lower social status and first or second-generation Latinas daughters of uneducated parents, whom are not able to provide the educational guidance or personal preparation. Quinceañeras Magazine has been providing some learning opportunities in the form of print editorial, events and workshops by providing healthy body images (etiquette) building strong communication skills (using 5 elements of communication) and developing positive relationships (anti bullying campaigns) to groups of Latinas. Through Quinceañera Foundation our goal is to extend our educational efforts by preparing these young girls focusing on creating personal, educational, and professional guidance but also by removing financial barriers that might prevent the opportunity for the student from securing an education and gaining employment. We believe that with the proper guidance many of these very intelligent young Latinas will have the bright future they deserve to have.
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Mas allá de un lucido certamen de belleza, es tambien un programa de desarrollo personal en cada región, para cada participante. El entrenamiento consiste en brindar aprendizaje en diferentes áreas, que incluyen: • Servicio a la comunidad, donde cada participante adopta una causa. • Desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación. • Desarrollo de relaciones positivas – Talleres Anti Bulling y Autoestima • Stay in School – Creación de metas personales, educativas y profesionales.
QUINCEAÑERA FOUNDATION IS A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS EIN # 46-2670956 AND DLN #26053580001845
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ORGANIZACIÓN HISTORIA Y LOGROS Fundación Quinceañera dió inicio en el año 2014 como iniciativa social/comunitaria por parte de los directores de Quinceañera Magazine, una revista especializada en la industria de las ocasiones especiales. Quinceañera Magazine se imprime a nivel nacional en más de 16 diferentes ciudades. Fundada en 2005 en Las Vegas, NV, esta revista se centra en la celebración de los Quince Años de una joven Latina proporcionando contenido editorial, ideas, planificación, consejos, presupuestos, y foto galerías con el propósito de ayudar a cada joven con la tarea de la planeacion de su fiesta, logrando de esta manera a continuar la tradicion de sus raíces. Siendo la única publicación de su tipo, Quinceañera Magazine creció rápidamente en popularidad y en sólo cinco años logró establecerse como canal de comunicacion entre proveedores, lectores, fabricantes y usuarios diversos de esta industria. Con la popularidad y el crecimiento también vino la inclusión
de presencia digital y eventos, que incluyen exposiciones y concursos de belleza en vivo. Nuestra página web quinceanerasmagazine.com genera más de 50,000 visitas mensuales y en nuestras redes sociales tenemos más 2 millón de seguidores. Las expos quinceañera son eventos donde nuestra revista cobra vida atrayendo miles de jovencitas y sus familias a un evento único que se ejecuta dos veces por año en 16 regiones estrategicas en Estados Unidos.
Gaby Da Silva, National Miss Cover Girl 2016
Lemi Juarez con Rafael Aguayo, Director Nacional de Quinceañera Magazine y Fundador de Quinceañera Foundation
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VENUE LOCATIONS
The location for both your ceremony and reception play a vital role in setting the ambiance of your quinceañera. They are also important in helping execute the ideas you have for decoration and theme.
A few of the most common places where you can host your quince are hotels, reception halls, restaurants and someone’s backyard. All of them have details that work for and against your favor. To help you decide which is Since both locations will depend greatly on whatever your best for you, here is a side-by-side comparison of a few budget allows, you’ll need to consider the benefits and disadvantages of each venue you visit. A few things to consider of the details you need to consider. are distance, space capacity, special accommodations, rental permits and fees, outdoor/indoor spaces, décor limitations, additional costs.
Pros & Cons of Venue Locations HOTEL
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• They have lots of space •More strict on vendors and guests • Lobby space •Outside hotel guests • Rooms for your out of town guests •May not allow outside vendors • Ballroom options • They have their own setup • They’re fully staffed
HALL
PROS
•They will set everything up for you •They clean up after the party •Lots of parking •Party Packages
PROS
CONS
• Limited space • Small dance floor (if there is one) • Your guests may have to sit in different rooms
HOME
• No time restrictions • You can pick all of your own vendors • You can serve your own food and drinks • Guests feel comfortable to be in a place they’re familiar with
CONS
•May not allow outside vendors •Limited space •You are on a strict time schedule •May charge extra for additionals
RESTAURANT
• Great food • No decoration needed • Great service • Less expensive than renting a reception hall or hotel
PROS
PROS
ALL
INCLUSIVE VENUES
• They offer a combined ceremony/ reception • Could be a golf club, a private mansion, a church or any other facility with event space • Less stress • You don’t have to find any of your own vendors
CONS • May need to decorate more • Set-up/Clean everything yourselves • Limited space • May not be as formal as you’d like • Weather may affect your party • Neighbors may not like all the noise and guests
CONS
• Cookie-cutter quince; hardly any room for creativity. • A big challenge to transform the event room. • Sometimes they hold multiple events
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Finding the perfect venue Now that you’re close to finally deciding where to have your quince, it’s time to start narrowing down your top choices. Use this list of questions to help select the best location for you. Ask each venue representative the questions below and see how their answers measure up to one another’s. Then, select the venue that best fits your needs. QUESTION Location name, address phone number How many guests can this locatio hold? Is my Quince date available? Do they haveall-inclusive packages? Can I bring my own vendors? Can I bring my own food and drinks? What time frame would be available? Can I bring my own DJ/Banda/Mariachi?
Do they have designated parking? Can I practice my waltz and baile sorpresa here?
Do they provide tables and decorations? What is your cancelation policy? Any restrictions I should be aware of? How do I make the payments? Do I need additional insurance? $ Price Range Deposit Required
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VISIT. VISIT.VISIT.
If choosing an outfit is an impossible task some days, can you imagine the stress of choosing the right college? In today’s society, higher education is no longer just a pathway towards a bright future, rather, a necessity. One of the toughest decisions one makes as a teenager is deciding what college or university to attend. Quite frankly, being a teenager is already a difficult job by itself. To help relieve some pressure, check out the following suggestions.
Apart from doing research and making lists of your dream colleges, one of the most essential steps in this process is visiting different campuses. Take tours, shadow current students, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
KNOW YOUR BUDGET. This is major. Almost every school offers financial aid. Just because a school has a huge price tag doesn’t always mean it’s out of reach. Explore financial options like scholarships, grants, loans, and even college work-study.
SET YOUR PRIORITIES. Know what you want to get out of your experience. When making your decision, take into account academic rank, degrees offered, study abroad programs, clubs and athletics, location, and even Greek life!
FEEL THE VIBE.
Make sure you choose somewhere you feel comfortable, which is another reason to visit. You want to feel “at home” in a place where you will spend four years of your life.
COMPROMISE.
Having pros and cons lists for your top choices can make your decision a little easier. This will help you cross off any schools that don’t make the cut and narrow it down. Sometimes the most expensive or highest ranked school is not for you. Just remember to start the application process ahead of time so that you are not limited on options. Apply to every school on your list even if you feel you might get rejected. The best advice for choosing a college is to never underrate yourself or limit your potential. Always shoot for the moon!
STAY IN SCHOOL
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PENSANDO EN DEJAR LA ESCUELA?
No lo hagas ! BY QUINCEANERA FOUNDATION
Te lo van a decir en la escuela, en tu casa, los amigos, el gobierno, la television, esta revista, tu novio, en la iglesia… Pero al final del dia esta decision es solo tuya. No te rindas! Aqui te damos siete poderosas razones para permanecer en la escuela, graduarte y continuar una educacion superior.
1. ES UN PRIVILEGIO. Parece que
las escuelas y universidades siempre han estado ahí, pero en realidad la oportunidad amplia de estudiar es relativamente nueva. Durante siglos, solamente una minoría tenía acceso al conocimiento y los libros, mientras que la inmensa mayoría vivía en la ignorancia y el analfabetismo. El derecho a la educacion ha costado mucha lucha y mucha sangre. Tener libros, escuelas, maestros, acceso a educación superior no es cualquier cosa, en muchos lugares del mundo ni siquiera existe. Desaprovechar algo tan valioso es como dar la espalda a un gran tesoro que está frente a ti.
2. Estudiar te hace una persona mejor. Estudiar te acerca
al conocimiento, el conocimiento a comprender la verdad de las cosas, de desentrañar los misterios del universo y cómo funciona el mundo. Te libera de la ignorancia, del fanatismo, de la dependencia y de la estrechez mental, tan peligrosa hoy día en un mundo donde todos los días aparece conocimiento nuevo y es necesario tomar más decisiones.
3.Adquieres confianza en tus 5. Te permite obtener un capacidades. Si bien es cierto que no empleo mejor remunerado.
todo se aprende en la escuela, la gran ventaja de las instituciones educativas es que proporcionan una estructura de conocimientos organizados, cuya utilidad se prueba todos los días en los centros de trabajo. Las escuelas ahorran tiempo, proporciona un camino más corto para llegar a alguna meta. Además, terminar un curso de estudios da la sensación del logro; por eso las graduaciones que se tienen a lo largo de la vida son tan importantes. Graduarse de la Universidad es como sentir la satisfacción equivalente al del alpinista que ha escalado esa montaña que estuvo a punto de hacerle perder la vida muchas veces, pero llegó a la cumbre.
4. Te prepara para un mundo cada vez más competitivo. El
filósofo Francis Bacon dijo que la información es poder. En efecto, hoy se habla de la economía del conocimiento. Cuando un joven que trabajaba como mesero un restaurante por las tardes, me preguntó si era mejor dedicarse de lleno a su trabajo en lugar de estudiar, le respondí: para trabajar tendrás toda tu vida, para estudiar en cambio tal vez sólo tengas esta etapa, así que mejor aprovéchala.
Diversos estudios señalan que un graduado universitario tiene un en promedio un ingreso de tres a cinco veces superior a otra persona sin ese nivel de estudios. Si bien el ingreso depende de muchos factores y el grado académico no es por sí mismo una garantía de ganar mucho, sin duda es un elemento clave se expresa tener un mejor nivel de vida.
6. Ayuda a los demás. Una
persona con alto nivel de educación siempre hace falta, en cualquier lugar bajo cualquier circunstancia. La única persona mejor que un universitario, es un universitario con valores altos y amor por su país y su comunidad, que busque construir más para todos antes que solamente para sí mismo.
7. Te ayuda a crecer de manera integral. Todo lo que deja de crecer,
empieza a morir. Por ello, nunca dejes de crecer de manera integral, es decir, en todas las áreas de tu vida. Los humanos somos seres biopsicosociales, somos mente, cuerpo y espíritu, necesitamos crecer y desarrollar esas tres aéreas a en nuestra vida para sentir plenitud de felicidad cuando hace falta desarrollar una de las áreas siempre se siente algún vacío.
Photos NOT to be Missed This is a common mistake in many quinceañeras. To avoid this mistake you must give specific instructions of what is important to you and your family in the photo album.
After deciding what photography style you would like for your quince pictures, make an appointment with a few professionals. When you meet with them make sure to ask as many questions as possible. Take notes during your conversation with them and try to understand how they work. Here is a list of the must to-be-taken pictures. Most photographers know how to do their job, but you still to tell them what is important to you. Photo By: Gustavo Villareal
At the house:
Quinceañera showing her accessories Quinceañera before dressing up The accesories Getting makeup done Putting on the accesories Hughing mom and dad Receiving a blessing from your parents Candid pictures at the house With damas and chambelanes Boarding the limo
At the church The Quinceañera entering the ceremony Quinceañera candid pictures at the church Special moments Offering flowers to the Virgin Mary Walking out the church Receiving hugs outside of church Pictures at the altar (if allowed)
After Pictures (at the park, beach, etc.) Quinceañera With all damas With all chambelanes With all group With chambelan de honor With padrinos With parents With friends and family Fun pictures with group
At Reception Quinceañera and her parents Quinceañera and her grandparents Quinceañera and siblings Quinceañera and damas Quinceañera and chambelanes Quinceañera and her padrinos Quinceanera and her mom’s siblings Quinceañera and her dad’s siblings Quinceañera grand entrance Father daughter dance Baile sorpresa Vals The cake The cake cutting The table decorations
OTHERS... _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
Colors TIPS
that reflect Your Personality Everything start with the beautiful, gorgeous and perfect Quince dress, it is the point of reference for decoration, the cake and invitations. It is all about the dress! 10 years ago, the trend was reduce to the four basic colors, white, light pink, light blue, light, light, light…it was easy to choose the color. Nowadays, there are different colors, textures, details. The trends change a lot, and now, you have all the colors that you can ever imagine! But how to decide the perfect one for you, the one that’s make you glow ? it is very important to find a dress that fits with your personality! You may have never bought about it, but if is a good complement to help you to decide.
Photos By: Marco VInicio/ Phoenix
-GREEN: Affectionate, loyal and frank.
To discover the best color for your Quince -WHITE: People who like white are often organized
Green lovers are also aware of what others think of them.
-YELLOW: You enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others. Finding happiness comes easy to you and others would compare you to sunshine.
and logical and don’t have a great deal of clutter in their lives.
-RED:
Those who love red live life to the fullest and are tenacious and determined in their endeavors.
-PURPLE: You are artistic and unique.
-BLACK:
-PINK: Romantic, sweet and mysterious
-BLUE: You love harmony, are reliable, sensitive and always
-BROWN: Good friend and try your
Artistic and sensitives, they are careful with the details of their lives and do not share easily with others.
personality.
make an effort to help others. You like keep things clean and tidy.
hardest to be reliable and dependable.
We hope now you have a better idea of which will be the perfect color that make you feel confident and beautiful at your Quince, mine, of curse, is pink,
what’s yours?
Vanessa Torres 04/27/2018 FABULOUS LAS VEGAS, NV
FOTOGRAFIA: OCEAN PHOTO MAKE UP: RIKA MAKEUP ACADEMY SALON: FACTORY OF DREAMS
Quiero expresar mi mas sincero agradecimiento a mis padres por todo su tiempo y dedicación para cumplir mi sueño. A nuestra familia y amigos que se tomaron el tiempo para acompañarnos en un dia tan especial. CADA DETALLE HIZO DE MI FIESTA UN EVENTO ESPECTACULAR!. Por tantas muestras de cariño, por tan bellos regalos recibidos, por este dia inolvidable le doy gracias a Dios. Con cariño, Vanessa Torres.
Photography by Gustavo Villareal / Los Angeles
LA CORTE DE HONOR: Traditionally, the corte de honor is made up of 14 members: seven males and seven females. As the leader, you represent the 15th member of the group. Your chambelan de honor is the 16th member. However, not all Quinceañeras decide to go this traditional route. Some may decide to ditch the traditional sevencouples trend for a smaller group. Others may feel that an all females group is more for them, while others may want to have a corte de honor made up of only boys. The choice is completely up to you. But as with every decision, remember that there are pros and cons to everything. For example, you may decide that you
love the visual appeal that having a traditional, 14-member court will give your party—not to mention the fun and creative baile sorpresa you can choreograph with such a large group. If that’s the case, be aware that getting that many people organized is more difficult than dealing with a smaller group. Not only that, but including such a large group also requires that you incorporate each of them and possibly their families into your overall reception budget. Don’t worry. Before you stress over how to determine the right corte de honor for you, turn the page for a list of main things to consider.
Your Options:
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Chambelanes Only, Damas Only or both? PRO you will definitely stand out in a group surrounded by boys. They’ll be no doubt you’ll be the center of attention and that your waltz will look stunning.
CON they’ll be no girls around to help you choose your Quinceañera dress, you won’t go dama dress shopping with your friends and you might feel like the odd-person out on the limo ride surrounded by just boys. If you pick all damas: PRO going dress shopping and having tons of girl time with your friends will keep you calm and having fun as you plan your Quince.
Both:
PRO you can have the best of both worlds: the easygoing vibes of your guy friends and the sisterhood of your damas. Plus, your baile sorpresa will be tons of fun and hanging out hanging out with a combined group of friends will be healthy for everyone. CON having a combined group can be distracting for everyone involved. The girls and boys might be crushing over each other causing them to lose focus in the rehearsals. Some of them might even argue over with whom they were paired.
CON drama tends to takeover in a group of all girls, especially if they don’t get along. Although they may be all your friends, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re friends with each other. ual / Las Vegas
Photography by AB Virt
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You can continue to not do these bad habits after your Quince! This will be helpful for the rest of your life………ENJOY YOUR QUINCE DAY !
The HighSchool Journey: 5 Keys to Student Success In the schools today, many students are not reaching their full potential by underachieving or dropping out. This phenomena in not necessary if we connect with them early and be their guide to a bright future.
#1 Goals
Of all the keys to high school success, by far the most important is establishing goals. Kids today need to know the purpose of their learning and know that their efforts are helping them accomplish high school goals that they chose. These goals can be short term like striving for certain grades or becoming involved on campus in clubs or athletics. I t can be simply committing to do more studying. Most important, however, should be the long term goals. These goals can start out as having a general idea as to what one wants to do in their future or considering what schools the student would like to attend be it community college, trade school or university once school has ended. These goals should be written out freshman year and should be monitored periodically by students, faculty and parents.
#2 Organization
A student must have a system of organization. That can be a Google calendar and simply a school provided agenda or organizer. Too many times, students receive agendas but do not put them to maximum use. Homework, projects, and assignments must be recorded for students to stay on top of upcoming assignments. This will serve to alleviate the scourge of most students which is procrastination. Student should maintain notes on all lecture materials to study for their quizzes and exams. Too often, students often put loose important assignments into backpacks or unorganized binders. It’s critical that students have spaces specifically for each subject with assignments easy to find.
#3 Involvement
It’s important to be involved at school as much as possible. It’s not possible for all students because some are working, but, if not, school involvement is a student’s initiation into networking. When involved, students feel a greater part of their school’s environment and become invested which allows them to feel a sense of pride in themselves and in their school. Students can get involved in school clubs, athletics or work in the offices on campus. They can attend dance or other on campus events. Students can make new friends when they get involved and many of these friendships can last a life time.
#4 Parent Participation
Students, unless self-motivated, in many cases, will only care as much as their parents care about their school and school work. Ideally, it would be great for parents to get involved at school, too but simply checking in with their son/ daughter and asking them how their day was, checking grades on-line, and conversing with those teachers in classes where grades have slipped lower than a certain level can be beneficial to a student. Yes, teachers do invest more in students where parents are present supporting their child in some way.
Monitoring and Awareness
Schools and parents need to monitor and evaluate the goals of the students. Students need to self-monitor themselves. Are the goals the students set realistic? In terms of their grades, what post high school options will be the most reachable? At the beginning of junior year, student need to know what they need to do to achieve the goals they originally set and to reach new goals that have been adjusted or created. As graduation get closer, monitoring will allow them to continue to have a post- secondary direction instead of finishing high school with the question: So what am I going to do now?
High schools need to do their part, too High school need to be aware of the goals and dreams of their students and provide the mechanisms to help students reach those destinations. High school need to interview all incoming freshman in small groups on a day specifically set aside for those interviews. When interviewed, teachers need to ask freshman about their individual talents, make recommendations for involvement opportunities in campus groups and activities and ask freshman what are their /goals plans for the future. Their needs to be a check in junior year where counselors visit junior classrooms and further inform students about college opportunities and the resources that are available to find scholarships at Universities all over the country. Finally, senior interviews should happen at the end of the year just prior to graduation to see how far students have come, were they well-served, did they achieve their goals and what are their future plans. Student can share what the strengths of the school are and what could be done better.
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You are so lucky to be planning the perfect Sweet 15 fiesta! Planning a quince in 2018 is a dream come true... Nowadays you have so many options that surpass any fairy tale fantasy. From unimaginable dresses, dreamy photos, and event halls that make you feel like you are in a castle, to majestic limousines, and intricate cake masterpieces… we are in love. However, your dream party is not only over the top, it’s expensive, too! One of the most important celebrations in our culture only happens because of a very important thing...the padrino tradition. Traditionally, the quinceanera and her parents will ask grandparents, primos, tios, tias and close friends to accept the honor of being the padrinos for this special occasion. By sponsoring essential items for a celebration, such as the band, cake, venue and more, padrinos help lessen the financial burden on the family. More significantly, padrinos create a sense of community by supporting and pitching in for the main cause.!
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Use Mi Padrino to find vendors for your venue, cake, caterers, and all the other services you will need for your big day! You can read through our planning guides to learn more about planning an event, how to share your page with padrinos, budgeting tips, dress types, questions for vendors, and more!
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Let your friends and family know about your big day! Find your Padrinos, and send them an invitation using your event’s unique link. This will give them all the details needed to help in the celebration planning. Your Padrinos can use the event link to quickly see all of the items you need. They get to choose which of your items they would like to contribute to and easily pay online.
4. Enjoy the party!
Using Mi Padrino makes the planning easy, so relax! Receive donation notifications by text or email, keep track of what items have been funded, and make event updates as needed for your friends and family. Most of all, enjoy your big day knowing that you will have the party of your dreams! ual / Las Vegas
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