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En nuestro noveno aniversario queremos agradecer a todos nuestros lectores por su preferencia. Somos un equipo de trabajo que siempre estamos pensando en mejorar para que nuestra gente hispana tenga los mejores servicios, no solo en medios impresos pero también en internet. Somos un puente de conexión entre ustedes los buscadores de servicios y los proveedores. Facilitando para ambos lados el manejo de sus recursos, nuestro trabajo y la aceptación del publico han hecho que a nivel nacional la revista quinceañeras sea ya muy popular entre las jovencitas hispanas. Y por nuestra especialidad en nuestro amplio
contenido quinceañera magazine no es la mejor, ni la peor, es simplemente LA UNICA. No solo hacemos Revista, hacemos Exposiciones ( Expos) y hacemos Miss Cover Girl Pageants. Estamos muy contentos con toda la aceptación que el publico le ha dado a todos nuestros eventos. Gracias nuevamente y esperamos verlas en nuestros próximos :
Hola, mi nombre es Andrea Jiménez , tengo 15 años y soy Miss Covergirl
2016. Para mi, el viaje comenzó en 2012 como una niña tímida de 11 años de edad, cuando por primera vez modelé con Quinceañera Magazine en la expo de San José. Luego competí en el concurso de Miss Cover Girl en Octubre de 2013 en el cual obtuve el título de Miss Fotogénica y gané mucha confianza en mí misma. Descubrí que con mucho esfuerzo puedo lograr grandes cosas.También descubrí nuevas amistades que aún conservo. Seguí modelando con Quinceañera Magazine para sus expos porque descubrí que la pasarela es mi pasión. Me encanta el glamour y la diversión que viene con cada experiencia. Me convertí en amiga de todo el equipo de Quinceañera Magazine y a las chicas con quien compartí mis experiencias en cada expo. Cuando Juan y Sofia Medina me dieron la noticia que el equipo de Quinceañera Magazine me había elegido como Miss Covergirl, me dió mucha alegría y satisfacción. Para mi es un gran honor representar la revista porque es parte importante de mi vida; asi como las personas que constituyen el equipo de la revista. He estado expuesta a experiencias que me ayudaron a cultivar y desarrollar mi personalidad. Ahora sé que estas experiencias me seguirán ayudando en el futuro. Quiero agradecer a mis padres por ayudarme siempre. Por hacer el esfuerzo de llevarme a cada expo; por empujarme a ser una mejor persona, por siempre apoyarme y por estar a mi lado en lo que quiero lograr. También quiero agradecer a Juan y Sofia Medina por continuar dándome la oportunidad de participar en sus eventos y a todo el equipo de Quinceañera Magazine por siempre ser mis amigos. - Con mucho amor, Andrea Jiménez , Miss Covergirl 2016 2016© Quinceañera Magazine® Is a semestral publication. All materials are copyright protected. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of the publisher. Quinceañera Magazine® does not asume responsibility for the content of the advertising. Comments and Suggestions can be sent to:
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The budget is a financial plan to stay with in the price range that your parents can afford. The initial budget number is a starting point for your parents to begin making financial arrangements.
• 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.
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. Use the following Quinceañera spreadsheet as a tool to breakdown your budget and manage deposits
CEREMONY/ CHURCH Ceremony (Misa) Church Decorations Musicians RECEPTION: Venue Food Cake Catering Staff Musci DJ Servers Bar Tenders STATIONERY: Invitations Save the date cards Postage CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES: Dress Alterations Shoes Tiara/Headpiece Jewelry Tuxedos Dama Dresses Bail Sorpres Outfit PHOTO AND VIDEO: Photographer Albums Additional Copies Videographer Additional video copies
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Cornejo’s Event Planner Just because it’s the biggest day of your life, doesn’t mean you have to break your budget. With affordable rates and fantastic service, let our planners at Cornejo’s Event Planner, handle your Event. Corporate Event or social gathering, we understand the importance of your event and always strive for your 100% satisfaction.
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Hilton Hotel Santa Clara Just a five minute walk to Levi’s Stadium, the stylish and sophisticated Hilton Santa Clara hotel boasts an ideal location adjacent to California’s Great America theme park and directly across from the Santa Clara Convention Center. Having a Quinceañera? Our amazing staff will make sure that your even runs as smooth as possible!
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Imagen Latina Photography The only things left of an important life event are memories, and the best thing about memories is making them. Here at Imagen Latina we don’t remember days, we remember memories. You will find exactly what you are looking for, we specialize in Quinceañeras, Weddings, Digital Album, Special Events, Pre-videos, and much more.
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Corinthian Ground Transportation We have been in business for over 20 years! We have earned the trust of the largest customers to smallest local clients, let us show you what we can do. Call us anytime and will have our helpful customer service find the right solution for you. (408) 377-5466 www.CorinthianTransportation.com
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Oasis Palace Banquet Hall
At Oasis Palace we always strive to give our customers the best dining and memorable experience we can. From kids castle to Banquet Halls, and our delicious food. Whether you wish to organize an important meeting or social gathering, your event certainly makes an impression and we are there at your service to create a lasting positive image for you.
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Mary’s CAKES sPECIALISTS Want to indulge and have one of the best cake designs in the bay area? Mary’s Cakes is your option in San Jose! With many flavors and different varieties of cakes. The best part is that we have personalized cakes, and will do our best to have you satisfied! (408) 991-2939
Varios Sabores • Presentacion Personalizada Prueba de Pasteles Gratis los Martes de 3pm - 7pm • Hable para hacer cita bracamontesmaria@yahoo.com Are you looking for the best party music to brighten up your special event? We have a Here at Clinicas De Belleza, we appreciate our clients very much, that we variety of music ranging from salsa, cumbia, banda, reggaeton, bachata, merengue, guarantee you’ll be satisfied before walking out the door. We do anything dance, techno, hip-hop, and much more! Hire us for Weddings, Quinceañeras, and everything ranging from cuts, up-do’s, hair, makeup, keratin treatments, Baptisms, Birthday parties, and much more! waking, perms, hair extensions, and much more!
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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: 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.
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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.
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The music of your quince will set the mood for the entire party. Considering that your quince has different elements, you’ll need to vary the music from background to transitional to dance music. The three most common forms of musical entertainment for your party are: DJ, banda/live band or mariachi. You may prefer one over the other or, if your budget allows, you may even have two or three of them at your quince. The most important element in selecting your music is to hire someone that knows how to entertain a crowd and deal with last-minute changes. It is their responsibility to keep people dancing and engaged throughout the entire party. QUESTION TO ASK YOUR DJ.
MARIACHi: Mariachi music is the most traditional music performed during a quinceañera. It is a beautiful idea to have your guests serenated by them during the dinner and to also have them perform the song to your father daughter dance.
Do you bring your own sound system equipment? How many hours of playing time are included in the contract? Can I review your playlists? Can I request certain songs? How many people are in your team? Do you play a variety of music? What genre is your specialty? Can you only play G-rated versions of the music? Do you have music that adapts to each moment of the quince?
If hiring a mariachi, make sure to: clarify the number of hours they’re expected to perform, approve the wardrobe they’ll be wearing, know the exact number of members in the group, provide them with a list of songs to play during specific moments of the party. You should also give them a list of songs to avoid.
It takes more than pressing play to really engage a quinceañera crowd. Among other qualities, your DJ needs to have a fun personality and the ability to quickly adapt to last-minute changes. When meeting with a prospective DJ, ask the following questions to determine if he/she is a good fit for your party:
BANDA/ GRUPO People love live performances and tend to get very excited when they see a banda or band set up on stage. Before choosing your live performance, ask for a demo, video footage or recommendations from friends. The only disadvantage to having a banda is that they only play their musical genre. But if banda is what you love, then you shouldn’t have a problem with that!
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If hiring a live band and a mariachi, make sure not to book both of them for the same hours. If you do, you’ll be paying for one of them to just wait on the side until the other is done playing. Music is one of the most important aspects of your party. And although there’s no way you can possibly fulfill all of your guests’ musical requests, you can make sure that you and your parents’ expectations are met. Together with your parents, create a list of songs you want to hear at the party. Then, create a list of songs you definitely don’t want to be played at your Quince. This way, you’ll both be sharing the experience of having music that you approve.
Royal Palace Banquet Hall
Royal Palace is a full service banquet and catering company. We pride ourselves on offering the perfect venue for creating memorable events, casual or formal, small or large. We specialize in weddings, anniversaries, and every special moments. From our seventeen years of experience, we specialize in hosting the most remarkable events.
Tuxedo and Bridal Gallery Here at Tuxedo and Bridal Gallery, quality never goes out of styl. We specialize in Weddings, Quinceañeras, Proms, Cocktails, Gala, Bridesmaids, Mother of the bride, and much more! We have tuxedos for every occasion; slim, modern, traditional, cadets, and suits.
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Lili’s Sweet Memories
Pasteleria Don Polvoron
Lili’s sweet memories is one of the newest venues for Quinceañeras in San Jose. Our banquet halls fits up to 400 guests, and best part you can stay until 1am! We offer many services for many occasions, ranging from cakes, DJ, Video and Photography, Hair do’s, Makeup, tuxedo rental and much more!
Since our company opened its doors in 2006, we’ve treated every customer like they are a part of our family. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best in the area and come with a personal touch. We have a combined experience of more than 20 years in baking and cake decorating
(408) 375-8810 625 Wool Creek Dr. San Jose, CA
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DJ Politecnico
Cherry Limos
A special event is nothing without good music, so we are here to provide you with our exceptional service, we specialize in Audio, Lighting, Special Effects, Video, and live mixes for any occasion, from Weddings, Quinceañeras, Baptisms, and much more!
Cherry Limos is a Limousine and Transportatin Company dedicated to the Bay Area. No project is too big or too small! we can accomodate any size group. Quinceañeras are our specialty!
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The one thing you will be most thankful for long after your quince has passed will be the memories that were captured by your photographer. This combination of posed pictures, candid moments and snapshots of your special day will be something that you will keep forever. Therefore, the role of a photographer is a very important one. While an error in your floral arrangements or a delayed dinner service can be forgiven and corrected, bad photos or simply missed moments can never be fixed or recreated. A professional photographer and videographer is simply a necessity. Though any person can purchase a camera and take pictures, only an experienced photographer can capture the right moments, as well as make sure you look beautiful in every shot and truly tell a story just with images of your day.
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(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
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•Quinceañera and her parents •Quinceañera and her grandparents At the church •Quinceañera and siblings •The Quinceañera entering the ceremony •Quinceañera candid pictures at the church •Quinceañera and damas •Quinceañera and chambelanes •Special moments •Quinceañera and her padrinos •Offering flowers to the Virgin Mary •Quinceanera and her mom’s siblings •Walking out the church •Quinceañera and her dad’s siblings •Receiving hugs outside of church •Quinceañera grand entrance •Pictures at the altar (if allowed) •Father daughter dance •Baile sorpresa •Vals
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Since each Quinceañera is different, the items on your list and the order of them might be slightly different than anyone else’s. To guide you as you create your personalized timeline, use the one we created for our very own make-believe Quinceañera.
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Theme & Decor
Although quinceañeras are about tradition, your party is also a celebration of your life and everything that makes you the unique individual that you are. Therefore, your personal style, what you enjoy doing and who you hope to become in the future are all factors that you can include into the theme of your party. More than likely when you were a little girl you had several birthday parties, all of which had a different theme. Maybe one year you had a super heroes extravaganza and another year it was a mad pirates costume party. Whatever was appealing to you at that time in your life was used as inspiration for your decorations, invitations and even your cake. Your quinceañera décor follows the same concept of tying together the overall theme of your celebration.
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The Dress WHERE TO SHOP FOR YOUR 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 tailormake 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. 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.
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.
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.
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TIPS FOR SHOPPING ONLINE FOR YOUR QUINCEAÑERA DRESS. • Buy from an authorized retailer. Most brands provide clients a list of their authorized retailers. Look for it when shopping online. Not doing so may set you up for buying a counterfeit gown. • Pay close attention to the advertised price of a designer dress. If you see a strikingly low price on a website, it may be a counterfeit. • Do your research. Find out as much information as you can about the seller’s reputation. • Call the seller. Speak with a person over the phone and ask questions about the dress specifics and their ordering/shipping process. This will help you determine whether the business is legitimate. • Read the seller’s return and cancellation policies. Also look into any customer reviews and feedback. • Does the online seller have a physical store? If it does (and if possible), visit the shop with your parents to meet the seller in person.
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Flowers are used to share various emotions. We
Flower POWER
use them to show admiration, love and even regret. The power behind flowers is so strong that they’re able to express a true sentiment without you having to say a word. In the role of your Quinceañera, they can also be used to set the tone. Depending on the type of flower you choose and the way you select to have them displayed, they can either create a romantic, modern, and/or classic ambiance to your celebration. You can use them in your ceremony and in your reception decorations. And you’ll definitely use them in your natural Quinceañera bouquet, in your damas corsages and in your chambelanes boutonnieres.
Therefore, it’s important for you to decide what message you want your flowers to express. Scroll through the next pages to find advice and gather inspiration on the perfect flowers for your party.
Your quinceañera flowers should hold a special meaning to you. They should make you smile the minute you see them and in the future when you come across them, they should remind you of your special celebration.
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boutineers for the chambelanes flowers for the ceremony/ La Virgen mini bouquets for your damas table centerpieces
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DO’S AND DON’T OF FLOWERS
DO have more than one type of flower. DO have more than one color. DO decorate some tables with flowers and some with other décor. DO pick colors that give nice contrast to your dress. DO communicate and share ideas with your florist. DO use fresh, natural flower.
DON’T match your dress to your flowers. DON’T limit yourself to the cliché rose. DON’T be afraid of color. DON’T pick flowers that are hard to get a hold of/ out of season. DON’T rule out fake flowers as a budget alternative.
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The Blueprint It’s the moment of truth. Perhaps you have been mentally preparing for this special day ever since you can remember, gathering ideas and bits and pieces of things you liked from attending other quinces or maybe your parents gave you no choice but to have a Quinceañera because it’s the traditional thing to do. Either way, the time has come to gather all of your ideas and put the puzzle pieces together! Two of the best ways to stay stress free and organized, is to plan your event in a timely manner and to build a strong event team. The suggested time for planning a Quinceañera is 9-12 months, but it never hurts to start planning sooner.
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If you’re running a little behind, then you have some catching up to do, you’ll just have to work quickly! In this chapter you will find a timeline that summarizes your tasks for the next year.
Before a house or building is actually built, there is always a blueprint that serves as the initial plan, an initial plan with a specific design in mind before it goes into construction. Your party is going to be similar to that of laying the groundwork for the perfect building. You’ll have to sculpt every corner, pick out every tile and detail that goes in to making it unique. Your Quinceañera party will be a reflection of who you are and will showcase your creativity and style. These next few steps will really pave the way to start envisioning what it is that you would like.
Let’s work on the basics: Prepare yourself: Now that you and your parents have decided to celebrate your Quinceañera, the first step is to pick a date. Although it’s a celebration of your birthday, it doesn’t necessarily need to be on your specific birth date. It could be within a few months before or after. Do you prefer for it to be warmer or cooler outside? What season is it? Does it coincide with holidays, big sporting events, or with a time that will be hard for your guests to attend because of school and work?
Envision it:
Close your eyes and imagine walking into a party just for you. What color dress are you wearing? Are you indoors or outdoors? What kind of decorations are there? Is it modern or traditional? Are there flowers? If so, what color are they? What type of food is there? Is it very formal or casual? What’s that one thing you just NEED to have at your party? 104
Now that you have envisioned your celebration, it’s time to mentally prepare yourself for it. Knowing that the planning of your Quince will be an emotional roller coaster ride, this planner will help you lessen your level of stress. Celebrating this new chapter in your life comes with the privilege of having a party but also withthe expectation that you carry yourself in a lady-like manner. All eyes are on you and you never know who is watching, looking up to you or how much work is taking place behind the scenes to make this day extra special. Be kind. Be prepared.
Pick a day, any day: 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 traveling from far. Don’t get so caught up in the planning that you accidently schedule it on a National Holiday or major event. You need to be considerate of other people’s beliefs and special days.
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Here’s a list of days for you to think twice about • New Year’s Eve/Day • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • Fourth of July weekend • Patrick’s Day • Thanksgiving weekend • Super Bowl Sunday • Valentine’s Day • Halloween • Christmas Season
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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. 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 City nsas money assigned a particular item(s). They can contribute with Innovacion / Ka udio Est Photography by: 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 im-
portant 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 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:
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1.- Begin the conversation by acknowl-
edging 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 hav-
ing 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 _________________.”
Baile
Sor pre sa One of the moments that your guests will look forward to the most on the day of your Quince is your vals and baile sorpresa. All eyes will be on you during those specific moments and although you may or may not be nervous about performing in front of all your guests, it’ll probably be one of the memorable moments of your quince. In the next few pages you’ll find tips for the dances required for your quince, and information on why you should hire a professional choreographer to guide you through this process. The baile sorpresa should follow the group vals. If you need to change into a different outfit from one dance to another, you should not take so long that your guests become unsettled. Coordinate with your DJ/MC to have him/her entertain your guests while you’re changing. The baile sorpresa is your opportunity to get creative with the music, choreography and costumes. Is there a particular genre of music you would like to use? Perhaps there’s a song that you would love to dance to? These are things you can consider when selecting the song(s). YOUR CHOREOGRAPHER Hire a dance professional with experience. This person can make sure that everyone on your quinceañera court (regardless of dance experience) will look great on the dance floor. They can also customize and edit your music to your requests and will keep the members of your court focused and on track during the practices.
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2 They can teach your corte de honor how to dance 3 They can keep your group organized 4 They can teach you various forms of dancing 5 They can provide the music to you and your DJ 6 They can help you with props and costume ideas
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