Originally Posted by
lynnie
it's a Hispanic celebration of the girl turning 15. It's a big to do, like a mini wedding and dresses in the same price range.
You can wear what you'd wear to a wedding. Some of them are really over the top with friends in attendance too. They hire a professional photographer, dj and big cake. enjoy
Its the equivalent of a "coming out ball" like in the old days. The young woman celebrates her 15th birthday with a "Quinceneara" The day starts with a Mass in the Catholic Church and a reception following. The parents host it with food, music and a dance. It's a big "to-do" in some families. It's origin is Spanish.