Quinceanera Question

[ctinct]

I am going to my first quinceanera celebration very soon. I kind of got roped into it, although I realize it is really my own fault. I should have known better to answer the question of "What are you doing on Saturday?" with "nothing." The fact is, I'm committed now, so although I only know the person who invited me, I am going to go and try to have a good time.

My question is about a gift. My coworker invited me---she is the grandmother. I have never met the girl or her mother. To be honest, I sort of feel like I was invited to fill a quota, because my coworker addressed the invitation and handed it to me after I said I was free today. I assume gifts are monetary? Is $25 enough? I have no clue. Also, not sure if pants are appropriate attire, but since that is all I have, I guess that's what I'm going to wear. Ugh. Lesson learned---I am kicking myself here.

 

[java]

To quote Marsha Brady
"Something suddenly came up"
I wouldn't go. You don't know the girl. and this is a co-worker not a friend.

 

[krcit]

To quote Marsha Brady
"Something suddenly came up"
I wouldn't go. You don't know the girl. and this is a co-worker not a friend.

I'd probably give the grandmother a card and gift(25) on Monday and explain that I 'fell ill' on Saturday. I'd rather pay $25 and stay home than hang with a bunch of strangers although you never know, you could meet some fun people My sil and her family are latin and we have so much fun at parties....tons of dancing!!

 

[ctinct]

To quote Marsha Brady
"Something suddenly came up"
I wouldn't go. You don't know the girl. and this is a co-worker not a friend.

Not an option. I said I'd go, so I intend to honor my word. Just unsure of the gift protocol.

 

[ctinct]

I'd probably give the grandmother a card and gift(25) on Monday and explain that I 'fell ill' on Saturday. I'd rather pay $25 and stay home than hang with a bunch of strangers although you never know, you could meet some fun people My sil and her family are latin and we have so much fun at parties....tons of dancing!![/QUOTE]

That's what I'm hoping!

 

[dreamin_disney]

$25 is good. There will be music, food try going and having a goodtime. Now the chucch ceremony is looong atleast my nieces was. Got to the party for and 1hr-2hrs then go hoime. I wore nice black pants and nice top to my nieces. I skipped the party though only because My brother and ex sis inlaw have been single for years and both have new spouses and those spouses are very jealous . I think I would have been the only one on my side there so it would have been uncomfortable. And I only gave $25 with card, hey i'm on a budget !

 

[akhenaten]

Not an option. I said I'd go, so I intend to honor my word. Just unsure of the gift protocol.

good for you it would be wrong to not go at this point!!

 

[VAfamily1998]

I'm glad you're going!
When I was 15, (twenty years ago!) one of my best friends had a Quince, and I was one of her 14 friends/relatives that were part of her "court" (not sure if that's the right word) We wore special dresses and danced a special dance. It was fun. A couple weeks ago she actually posted some of the pics on facebook. Great trip down memory lane!

If nothing else, you get free food/drink and a cultural experience

$25 should be fine...and for attire, nicer slacks and shirt should be fine, if that's what you have. I hope you have a wonderful time!

 

[monkeyboy]

Always a GREAT party. Food and music (maybe a bubble DJ if you are lucky)
$25 is a nice gift if not that familiar with the family but again always a good time

 

[anniemae]

I agree that $25 is good. Go and have fun! I think it was nice of your coworker to think of you. Although she kind of tricked you by asking if you were available before telling you why she was asking!

If you are not having a good time, you can always leave early.