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Someday My Quince Will Come. . .

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Celebrate Your Magical Night with a Cinderella Theme!
You’ve dreamed of this night for 15 years…and finally your dream has come true. You’ve chosen a spectacular ball gown and sparkling tiara and your high-heeled glass and rhinestone slippers are ready for your own Prince Charming (daddy) to place on your feet. After all the details for the ceremony are taken care of, turn your thoughts to planning the fairytale reception of your dreams.

Start planning your Cinderella-themed Quinceañera by choosing a slogan to use throughout your party. Print it on invitations, banners and favors for your guests. Try one of the following or brainstorm with your damas to come up with the perfect saying for your 15th birthday celebration:
• "Aliana’s Dream Come True Quinceañera Ball"
• “Cristina’s Happily-Ever-After Quinceañera”
• "Princess Paola’s Palace Party"
• "Hear Ye, Hear Ye...Princess Marisol is 15!"

Cinderella Quinceañera Invitations:
• Choose an invitation that will give your family and friends a sneak preview of your theme. For your Cinderella theme, invitations shaped like enchanting castles or fairytale carriages are perfect. Sprinkle castle-shaped confetti or Fairy Godmother dust (sparkle powder) inside your envelopes to make them stand out.
• For a unique invitation, attach a computer-generated tag to a mini glass slipper with silver curling ribbon. Invite guests by saying, "Only you can fill this shoe...by coming to Isobel’s Cinderella Quinceañera Party!" Mail them in small padded envelopes or, if you want to save money on postage, recruit the help of your chambelanes. Dress them up as footmen and hand deliver these invites on a lovely white satin pillow (leaving only the shoe invitation with each invited guest).

Cinderella Quinceañera Decorations:
There are countless ways to decorate to create a fairytale Quince reception whether you are on a shoe-string or a sky’s-the-limit budget. You can tie your Cinderella theme into your décor whether you are holding your party in a large reception hall, a church community room or at your own home.

• Entrance: Greet your guests with a dazzling gateway into the reception room. A balloon arch, a pair of dreamy columns, a castle gate or a personalized banner are all excellent choices.

• Reception Hall: Next, add a fairytale focal-point decoration that is sized appropriately for your reception location and you’ll have the perfect spot for the presentation with your damita. You could use a larger-than-life castle or castle entrance in shimmering shades of icy blue, silver and white or a stunning carriage fit for a fairytale princess. For decorating accents, try swans, a castle bridge, a fountain or a grouping of faux trees filled with sparkling white twinkle. Balloons, streamers and gossamer are always great choices for economical decorating. Find fantastic ideas for working with balloons, gossamer and streamers along with an extensive variety of princess themed kits online at www.ShindigZ.com.

• Photo Setting: A Quinceañera is the ideal time to capture some priceless memories as you’ll be surrounded by all the people you love most. You can actually plan this as a party activity. Set up an area with Cinderella-themed decorations specifically for picture taking. Whether you are hiring a professional photographer or recruiting Uncle Carlos, take pictures of each guest at the party and of different groups of guests standing by the photo backdrop. Mail or E-mail the photos to friends and family after the party with a note saying “gracias”.

• Dance Floor: For the court waltz, create the look of an elegant ballroom floor by cutting black and white checkered flat paper to the size of your dance floor. Secure the flat paper with clear packing tape. Next, outline the perimeter of your dance floor by placing a balloon or castle turret column at each corner. Finally, scatter balloons on the floor around the outside edge of the dance floor. Choose “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from the Cinderella soundtrack for your first dance as a woman with your father.

• Tables: Tie bows with gossamer or tulle across the top of each chair back. Cut the bows to any length and even let the tails trail on the floor. The bows hold their shape beautifully at a fraction of the cost of wired ribbon. Order light blue or white napkins and have them imprinted with your Quince slogan. Select a metallic or foil imprint and the napkins will serve several purposes...great decorating in disguise and a treasured memento for a scrapbook. While fresh flowers are fragrant and lovely, they are costly. You can create spectacular tables using Cinderella-themed castle centerpieces. For a whimsical touch, add enchanted pumpkins to a few tables. Spray paint real pumpkins white or gold, and add metallic gold ivy to the top. Surround each centerpiece with some votive candle holders imprinted with your party slogan and a sprinkling of castle confetti. The candles can be sent home with your friends and family as party favors when the reception ends.

Cinderella Quinceañera Favors:

• The latest trend for Quinceañeras is to share favor keepsakes that are personalized. You can have favors imprinted with a special thank you message along with your name and the date or with your Quinceañera slogan.
• Give your guests mini glass slippers (they are actually acrylic) as a token of appreciation for sharing in your special day!
• Have glassware imprinted with a special message or your theme slogan. Guests can drink from a special glass at the party, then take it home and think of you each time they see it.
• Frames are always a hit. To make your tables standout, display your menu or individual place cards with names at each place setting in frames. Use a calligraphy font on your computer to generate the menus or tags.
• Mini mint tins, key tags and clocks are also very popular as party favors right now. All of the favors listed can be displayed on the tables where guests will sit during the reception, as they will make the tables look more festive.

Cinderella Quinceañera Memory Making:
• Prepare a "Quince Spotlight" area for guests to view during the party. Display scrapbooks, photo albums of family and friends, artwork, sports trophies and awards on a festive table. This "chronicle" of your life will be enjoyed by all.
• Create a Quinceañera Time Capsule to be opened in 10, 20 or 30 years. Ask guests to bring something small to the party that reflects the year in some way or is a reminder of you. Years from now, you’ll have a sweet trip down memory lane of the incredible year that you turned 15!
If you find that after all your planning you have a little extra money to spend for your big day, hire a horse-drawn carriage to deliver you and your damas from the church ceremony to the reception. When the clock strikes midnight, your carriage won’t turn into a pumpkin and you’ll still be stunning in your gown even if you dance till dawn. Feliz Cumpleaños Quince girl!

Editor’s Note: All invitations, decorations, and favors referenced in this article, along with Quinceañera ceremonial supplies including tiaras, scepters, kneeling pillows and aisle runners can be purchased by visiting www.ShindigZ.com.

Since 1926, ShindigZ has been America’s leading supplier of party supplies. With more than 36,000 affordable products for Quinceañeras, theme parties, birthdays, holidays, weddings, showers, and more, its selection includes decorations, favors, tableware, and gifts. Many of the products can be personalized for a customized touch and ShindigZ offers free party tips and planning ideas. For more information about ShindigZ, visit ShindigZ.com.

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written by Jehsikah, December 03, 2007

por que tu can't celebrate your Quince Anos?
That is really bad.

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written by Jehsikah, December 03, 2007

By the way,I hate the theme.
Everyon edoes it.
So boring.
I know like ten people where I live that have already done this theme

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written by Dayanara, December 05, 2007

this is the theme that i a choosing 4 ma 15's. im having trouble looking for little recuerditos for the ppl to take home. can anyone help me find cute 1's for a REASONABLE price. smilies/cry.gif

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written by anyi, December 13, 2007

holaaaaaaaa!!!
estoy super feliz pork casi se a cercan mis quince
espero poder celebrarlo con dios por delante.....

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written by YESENiiA, December 16, 2007

CUTE THEME,LOOKS BEUTiiFUL BUT LiiKE iiT'S SORT OF BORiiNG...iiT WAS COOL BACK WHEN ii WAS LiiKE 10 YEARS OLD COME ON CHiiKA A WHOLE LOT OF GiiRLS PROBABLY USED THAT iiDEA BEFORE YOU...ii'M NOT HATTiiNG BUT LiiKE iiT'S MORE OF A THEME FOR PROM NOT A QUiiNCE smilies/grin.gif

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written by yami1993, December 28, 2007

yo voy a celebra pronto mi 15 si quieren ayudar me tandome exemplos por favor ablemen a esta direccion This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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written by PRNANA, December 30, 2007

WELL IM 14 N WELL MY THEME SO FAR IS GOING TO BE CINDERELLA.WELL I NEERD HELP WITH SOME THEMES SO PLEASE RIGHT TO ME AT This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it '>P This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it smilies/wink.gif

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written by PRNANA, December 30, 2007

PUES MI QUINCEANERO ES MUY PRONTO.Y YO LO VOY A SEL DE CINDERELLA.Y NESESITO IDEAS SO POR FAVOR ESCRIBE ME EN This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it '>P This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

GRACIAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y POR FAVOR ESCRIBE ME PRONTO smilies/wink.gif

Y EL OTRO MENSAJE SORRY ME TULBE

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written by chani, December 31, 2007

i love this theme im going to put it as my quince party theme smilies/grin.gif

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written by Tie`ra, January 03, 2008

I loved the carriage and things but it was soo expensive!

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written by shakira, January 14, 2008

i loved this theme and when i turn 15 my quinces are going to be like this

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written by L@ FL@K@, January 15, 2008

CUT3 TH3M3 smilies/kiss.gif

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written by ***miriam***, January 20, 2008

hi this is me miriam umay not know me but i love what u did 2 you 15

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written by maithe, January 21, 2008

esa es un gran idea

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written by samamtha, January 21, 2008

OMG!!!! I acnt wait til ma 15. its gonna be ofcourse Cinderella themed

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just love this theme. ive had this theme idea since lyk 4 ever!!!!!! so i cant wait til next year. smilies/wink.gif

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written by zexfina, January 27, 2008

omg!!! i cant believe i
got princess theme u now
now my sk8ter buddies!!!!
r going 2 lol smilies/cheesy.gif

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written by Ingris Delgado, February 03, 2008

YO quiero celebrar mis quince años como en un cuento de adas .Por ej como el de la cenicienta con su carretia y todo lo demas .QUISIERA ESTE SUEÑO SE ME CUMPLIERA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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written by Ingris Delgado, February 03, 2008

Yo siempre he soñado con celebrar mis 15 años como un cuento de adas.Quisiera celebrarlo como el cuento de la cenicienta,Mis 15 sera el 11 de ABRIL de l2008

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written by Viviana, February 08, 2008

I love the theme princess. My whole room is about princess. I wanted my quince of the theme princess but is true, there has been so many quinces about this theme. I'm thinking about butterflies instead.

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written by jessics, February 11, 2008

were do i rent this

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written by AHLOANIS NICOLE RUIZ QUINONES, February 11, 2008

DENTRO DE PAR DE ANITOS MAS MI MAMA ME CELEBRARA MIS QUINCE ANOS smilies/cheesy.gif

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written by Hermosa, February 11, 2008

its guay i hate princess

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written by leticia, February 14, 2008

That is so ugly/NACA

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written by cyra gonzales, February 19, 2008

Mann princess is okay but to me dat is like being a little girl in a dream becuz not all girls look dat pretty in a big dress some look betta in jeans and a holter top shirt

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written by anabela, February 20, 2008

soy anabela y cumplo los aos el 24 de mayo.. seria hermoso festejarlo asii

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written by monica, February 24, 2008

luv dat cinderella theme bout 2 do dat wit mine!!!! lmfao!!!! but yea who can do dat castle style 4 ma s***!!!!lmao!!! ma prti would b bang n wit dat!!!! da b dey is on nov 3 n da prti on nov 8, 2008!!!! get it straight!!!! lmfao!!!!!! aha

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written by marili, February 24, 2008

siempre e soñado con celebrar mis 15 años como en un cuento de adas seria lo mejor.CUMPLO MIS 15 EL 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE

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written by Luluu, March 02, 2008

ESTAN CERCAA MIS QUINCEE..
PERO VOY A HACER ALGO REE TRANQUII, ES CASAAA..
QE LES PAREECEE??

NO QUIERO HACER UNA FISTA, PORQUE SIEMPREE AHY ALGUIEN QEU DICE ALGO MALOO..
Y NO ME GUSTAAN ESAS COSAS,,
ES TAAN INFANTIIL{-
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PERO BUENOO, ESTOY HIPER FELIZZ POR ESOO smilies/grin.gif

LES DEJO UN BESOTEE.
.LAS AMMO smilies/wink.gif

KIIZ

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written by aquero14, March 11, 2008

please tell me the website or place where the castle and stuff in the first picture was bought...It was beautiful.please email me back!!

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written by arantziita cecea, March 23, 2008

haha pOes iO cumplirE mis quincE en agOstO d esta
añO prOOO m nkantariia tEnEr una canciOn azii pUUff!!
MEGA CuTe para bailar kn miii chambelan
hahahah neCesesitO aziii iiaaa!! una OpiniiOnn pLeasE]
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Aranziita ceceña..* smilies/kiss.gif

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written by jaylin, March 24, 2008

me gusta , me encantan sus decoraciones es justo para mis kince años los adoro un bexotee smilies/grin.gif

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written by jaylin, March 24, 2008

ahhahha poes io cumplire mis kince el otro año el 16 de agosoto me encantaria tener mega cute oara bailar con mi cambelan hahah necesito asi falte una opinion please]

jaylin zanessa smilies/grin.gif

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written by frias, March 31, 2008

i love this is very cool them ! the BEST

JOHANNA
LOVES

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written by eloisa peralta, April 02, 2008

aw tu quinces lookin awsome lol smilies/grin.gif

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written by boricuamorena1, April 04, 2008

My Sweet 16 is on November 15th 2008.. and my theme is Cinderella.. i need lots of ideas thanksz smilies/grin.gif

... if any ideas my email is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it thanksz

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written by sarey, April 15, 2008

Almost no one where I live has had a quinceanera, so doing a Cinderella theme would be cool. Am I the only person who actually uses adequate puctuation and spelling?

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written by mee, April 20, 2008

no me agrado la idea me gusta mucho la cenicienta pero nose
seme ase muy aniñada casi cumplo 15 es toy felis pero no
busco algo asi se supone k empeseramos a aser señoritas no a
empesar a jugar con muñecas y eso prefiero una fiesta en una disco o algo asi