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A New York State of Sweet 16

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Articles - REAL QUINCE
Quinceanera NewYork The Party of a Lifetime!
When Wanda and Kenneth Alvarado of Flushing Meadows, N.Y., decided to plan their daughter Shivonne’s coming-of-age party, they chose to buck tradition and merge their Puerto Rican, Polish and American heritages by celebrating "sweet 16" style.
The Alvarados said they wanted something different, more American, and decided they didn’t want to deal with all of the time-consuming rituals of a quinceañera celebration.
Mrs. Alvarado said, “My husband wanted to give Shivonne the party of a lifetime, and that he did. Friends and family flew in from all over the world: Atlanta, Florida, Puerto Rico and even a cousin who just finished her tour of duty in Iraq.”

All together now!
Planning the party was definitely a family affair. Shivonne and her mother started planning in January, and decided on a five-course sit down dinner, including filet mignon in Burgundy sauce and Norwegian salmon, fresh sautéed vegetables, an elaborate ice cream sundae and pastry bar, and a cake topped with a symbolic slipper.

Shivonne’s grandmother, who flew in from Puerto Rico, crafted by hand two beaded pink pillows to hold the tiara and slippers, and a small bag for all of her birthday cards. Shivonne and her father picked out a pink and ivory formal invitation, and even practiced their waltz to perfection.

Father knows best
When it came down to choosing a dress, Shivonne fell in love with a sleek cream-colored halter style dress, but her dad had something more princess-like in mind. He said he wanted everyone to be “wowed” when his daughter walked into the room. In the end, Shivonne’s dad picked out a hand-beaded sequin, strapless white gown, that was much more ethereal, elegant, and expensive. It wasn’t until the big night that Shivonne realized that maybe fathers do know best. The dress was absolutely perfect.

Moving moments
On May 6, 2005, at 7 p.m., Shivonne’s handpicked court of six young women and men, walked down the aisle in their raspberry gowns and black tuxedos. Two nieces, and a 12-year-old cousin were in tow carrying her tiara, heels and a basket full of candy. But when Shivonne and her father entered the candle lit ballroom, filled with gerbera daisies and roses, everyone stood in awe of the belle of the ball.

“In that moment, I just felt beautiful,” Shivonne said. Her father sat her down while her mother crowned her, and then her father slipped on her symbolic heels. Shivonne and her father performed their solo waltz, and Shivonne went on to light 16 candles, for her parents and a variety of family and friends. Although the Alvarados decided not to have a church ceremony, Reverend Perry Hopper offered up a blessing for Shivonne and the meal.

The perfect transition
Mr. Alvarado presented his little girl to Juan Medina, her dance partner, and together with the court, they performed a choreographed waltz and merengue. In the middle of the merengue, the group stopped to grab a few of the 150 guests to join in the fun.

Even though her party went on until 1 a.m., Shivonne said that it just seemed to fly by. She said, “It’s something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. I was shocked and amazed at how I actually felt older.”

Between headstands and sun salutations, Karla Lightfoot managed to co-write The BAP Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess. She is a freelance writer in New York and a recent graduate of the Columbia University School of Journalism. A cross between a yogi, a style maven, and a bon vivant, Karla hopes to help women, young and old, find their inner princess by writing about fashion, food, fun and spiritual fitness.

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written by foolia, December 06, 2007
gurl your dress was real pretty smilies/cheesy.gif smilies/cheesy.gif
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written by PRNANA, December 30, 2007
DAME GIRL YOUR DRESS LOOKS PREETY I COULD IMAGINE IT COST A LOT smilies/wink.gif
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written by miriam marquez, January 03, 2008
your drees is so beautiful and you look so preetty
congradulations
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written by elizabeth, January 06, 2008
CUTE!..BUT WHAT YOU THINK..SHOULD I HAVE MY STEPFATHER CROWN ME..AND THE WHOLE THING LIKE THAT OR I SHOULD'IT HAVENT!..BECAUSE I'M THIKING NOT TO DO THAT AND ENTER WITH MY TIARA AL READY PUTTED!
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written by sasha, January 11, 2008
Thats a real beautiful dress...and you look pretty as while.smilies/cheesy.gif
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written by MIRY, January 15, 2008
HOLA! TU VESTIDO ESTA MUY PADRE!!! smilies/tongue.gif TIENES UN BUENO GUSTO.
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written by dulce mia, January 15, 2008
congrats. u look very lovely.
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written by Dominique, January 16, 2008
I love your drees
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written by annais, January 23, 2008
que lindo vestido me lo mandan para mi messenger
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written by Montserrat, January 23, 2008
I love ur dress..it's like a princess! smilies/cheesy.gif
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written by Natasha, January 29, 2008
Your dress is beautiful!! You look amazing!! i'm glad you had the time of your life.
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written by Tiari, February 03, 2008
You look so cute in that dress. OMG love your tiara! smilies/cheesy.gif
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written by ramon, February 05, 2008
que tal te ba ho , como as estado pues yo aqui pasandola sin trabajo felizidades soy de el rejen . smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif
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written by Erica, February 07, 2008
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written by Maria lazaron, February 12, 2008
your dress is beatiful but you suck because you could not stay with the traditional party style trying to be better then us will your not hated you quince thou i feel happy for you that you were able tyo be with your family
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written by sarah lenard, February 21, 2008
wow you look amazing smilies/smiley.gif
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written by elizabeth penia, February 23, 2008
I love the way you looked you look like a barbie smilies/grin.gif you really take pictures real nice
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written by selena sosa, February 27, 2008
o wow! i love ur dress! i want one just like it but in pink! do u know where you bought it?
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written by marianne benitez, March 02, 2008
just wanted to say you looked beautiful .... all that matters is that u had a wonderful time and you shared your day with your family and friends your parents gave you a wonderufl and beautiful party some times tradition is boring .... u go girl u all did good i only hope my daughter quince will be a succesful ... chi town celebrating on june 21 2008
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written by dee, March 07, 2008
i lov eyour dress it's s beautiful where did you get it how much did it cost add me as a fiend please so you can give me advice on how to do my quinceańčra
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written by Daisy, March 09, 2008
I love your dress. smilies/grin.gif
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written by Amy Cruz, March 11, 2008
OMG!! your dress is so beautiful!!! Your dad does have good taste smilies/wink.gif
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written by Jessica Luna, March 11, 2008
hay ere's un guerra por que you look like un guerrita.......pero tu ira muy bonito en tu dress
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written by rayne diesal, March 12, 2008
i luv da dress its gorgeous jst like uuuuuuuuuu
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written by mina mojica, March 18, 2008
well i think is cool having a 10 day to disney world
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written by lesli MILL, March 19, 2008
I love your dress i thought i saw you in the new quince girl magazine. by the way you was the prettiest girl there my opinion you should of been on cover you go girl i love your style. how did you come out in the magazine? smilies/grin.gif many girls such as my self look up to quince girl and to me i just had my quince and i felt your party helped me creat mines. THANK YOU im lookin foward to next issue will you be in it?
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written by ashlee, March 28, 2008
very pretty
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written by shell, April 05, 2008
That must have been a beautiful Quinceanero, im have puerto rican european. Can u help me out with my quince. my theme is going to be Phantom of the opera.
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written by favorama, April 12, 2008
I wish you Shivonne and all the beautiful young ladies viewing Quince girl web a very happy birthday!

It was great to see photos of the Flushing area since we have been serving the NY metropolitan area for the past 35 years.
The Quinceanera is one of our favorite venues, along with the Sweet 16 celebrations that we have seen grow and become more elegant each year.

If you would like to see some of our creations or need help creating your dreams into reality (for example invitations, favors, dance choreography,etc)

Please visit our website: www.favoramapartycenter.com

Hope to see you soon!!
FAVORAMA
66-07 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, New York 11385
718-205-0069

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written by mireyaelizabeth, April 22, 2008
love ur dreess it looks pretty. smilies/wink.gif smilies/smiley.gif
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written by Helen, May 03, 2008
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written by jennybunny, June 27, 2008
I love your dress so much!!! it is so pretty and looks expen$ive. but realy its the nicest dress i have ever seen!!! smilies/cheesy.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/smiley.gif smilies/smiley.gif smilies/cheesy.gif

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