Quinceanera Party

[minniebeth]

My DD was invited to a Quinceanera Party (sorry, I don't know how to type the ene) and we have a several questions since we've never been to one.
What is appropriate to wear? I know DD wants a dress, but how dressy/formal?
Also, what is an appropriate gift to give?

I would love to know different people's experiences, I think this is such a truly beautiful event in a young girl coming of ages's life!
Thanks so much!

 

[allison443]

My dd was in her friend's quinceanera a couple of years ago. DD was in "the court" and all the girls in the court wore matching long dresses, like bridesmaids dresses, with matching shoes and gloves. (The guys in the court wore tuxes.) The guests wore mainly dressy short dresses.
As for a gift, dh and I were also invited, and we gave the girl a Coach purse. (My dd knew it was one that she wanted and didn't have.)

I don't know if this helps, this kind of thing could vary and this was the only one we went to. Maybe your dd could ask around to other friends who are going so they are all on the same page about what to wear...

 

[Vixen]

well usually the girls dress like they are going to formals.
As for the gift the usual purses / perfume / jewelery/accessories etc

 

[Darcy03231]

DD went to a few. She wore either a short dressy dress (semi-formal) or a long gown. It depended on where it was being held. One was extremely fancy and held at the local Country Club with a sit down dinner, band, etc. Another was held at a local VFW hall with a buffet and the food was done by the family (and she thought this one was actually more fun).

She and the girl that had the fancy one have been really close since kindergarten. She did a scrapbook for her of pictures of the two of them (and other friends) through the years and gave her a spa gift certificate. For all the others she gave a spa gift certificate.

 

[malibuconlee]

We went to our first last summer. I must say it was fancier than most weddings in the very small mid-west town I come from.

So yeah, if it doesn't say on the invitation (ours did - formal. I wore a dress and DH wore slacks and sports coat) then have her wear whatever she would wear to a wedding.

As for gift, we gave money, but apparently she got a lot of clothes from friends/family members along with money.

 

[HM]

I would ask the birthday girl or mother about attire.

My DD just went to a very informal Quincenera party recently. They didn't do any of the traditional things and jeans were appropriate. The previous party we went to was very formal for the birthday girl and her court, but the guests mostly wore 'church' clothing.

As to gift, we gave each girl something to hold jewelry.

 

[ez]

My 15 year old daughter is going to one this weekend...she had heard about it a while back and thought they were gonna get matching dresses but seems like now they arent. She didnt know what day it was gonna be (this is a school aquaintence not a close friend) and now just got the invite last week and it is for this weekend. I guess she is supposed to bring a date but has invited two boys and got a big fat no from each of them. Will it be ok if she goes without a date?

 

[Vixen]

My 15 year old daughter is going to one this weekend...she had heard about it a while back and thought they were gonna get matching dresses but seems like now they arent. She didnt know what day it was gonna be (this is a school aquaintence not a close friend) and now just got the invite last week and it is for this weekend. I guess she is supposed to bring a date but has invited two boys and got a big fat no from each of them. Will it be ok if she goes without a date?

Thats fine! i dont think there would be a problem !

uuhhhg boys their loss Quinceañeras are so much fun!

 

[Simba's Mom]

My DD was invited to a Quinceanera Party (sorry, I don't know how to type the ene) and we have a several questions since we've never been to one.
What is appropriate to wear? I know DD wants a dress, but how dressy/formal?
Also, what is an appropriate gift to give?

I would love to know different people's experiences, I think this is such a truly beautiful event in a young girl coming of ages's life!
Thanks so much!

Where we live Quinceneras are BIG. Both DSs have been escorts several times. Think wedding and wear that (and several times the honoree/quincenera girl I've seen in a wedding gown, they told me it was). The best gift I've seen were $15 cash in brand new $1 bills (for the celebration of the 15th birthday). Honestly I can't think of other gifts. Is this a full-fledged quincenera with 15 damas and escorts, and the honoree with an escort other than her parents? A limo? First dance, choreographed in advance (DS had to go to practice for several weeks)? Presentation of the honoree at the reception? Padrinos?

 

[minniebeth]

Thank you everyone for your replies!
My DD went to the Quinceanera this past Saturday night...
She had a wonderful time, as the whole class was invited along with friends and family.
We kind of went with what all the other girls said they were wearing...a short semi-formal dress. They all looked really beautiful.

The function itself was lovely although not overly elaborate, like I know some are.
The family ended up asking for a donation to their chosen organization over gifts, so it made it much easier. We sent in a donation with the card and gave the girl a small Vera Bradley purse (what they all love right now...) to go with it.

I love all the traditions that go along with it as well!
It was a memorable occasion!