How Do You Make Quinceanera Table Centerpieces?
A quinceanera, which is a 15th birthday celebration, marks a young Latina’s transition into womanhood. It marks her eligibility to date, marry and bear children. Part fairy-tale celebration of the end of girlhood, part social debut, the often lavish quinceanera party resembles a cross between a wedding reception and a senior prom. Quinceanera table decorations include fairy castles, silver coaches, tiaras, high heeled shoes and dolls dressed to match the young celebrant’s outfit. The doll, known as “la ultima muneca,” is carried carried into the quinceanera ceremony at the church and is given to a younger sibling, cousin or friend’s child. These quinceanera table centerpieces incorporate the tiara, the last doll and the exchange of flat-soled shoes for high heels. By adding roses and Mylar balloons, the centerpieces create a fairy-tale fantasy worthy of such an important occasion. Decide how many centerpieces are needed. For the celebrant’s centerpiece only, which will be placed at the
