Interactive DJs Branching Out to do Quinceaneras - Need Help

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I want to capitalize on my Spanish skills and cultural advantage. For those who don't know, I'm actually Mexican born/raised, and speak Spanish fluently. I live in Southern California, considered by some to be the mecca of Latin American culture.

However, that's where it ends. I came to the United States at a young age. I was never exposed to the pomp and circumstance of a quinceanera. Therefore, my knowledge of this rather limited.

Can you guys/gals offer some information on how to plan and become efficient at preparing for a quinceanera? I'm not really all that concerned about making announcements, and I'm really not concerned about the music. I think I have that covered.

However, order of events, time lines, planning, and different variations/preferences are still missing.

My plan is to break into this field by doing a couple of "low end" quinceaneras to get the rhythm down and then start working into larger events.

Can you guys please offer me some ideas/help/resources?

Thanks a bunch in advance!

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The order of events usually are different for each Quinceanera that is why I like to sit with the client and work out all the details.
 
It would be nice to see someone post here all of the formalities. I have done many Quinceaneras and they have all been different. Some seem to follow what looks like the traditional way, and others follow more of a birthday party feel. I have seen people do all of the things like the shoes, muneca, (doll) corona, Dance with father, the chambelán, etc.
I would love to have a "Quinceanera cookbook."

I will post what I found just doing a search.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinceañera#Mexico

They seem to be so different around here. I think it is cause the girls are trying to organize it themselves, and they do not really understand all of the formalities. they just wanna dance!
 
Like I said I have done some and they are all different in some way. Some go the traditional way but some is just play the music and just dance like the one I did at their House for the Quinceanera.
 
Like I said I have done some and they are all different in some way. Some go the traditional way but some is just play the music and just dance like the one I did at their House for the Quinceanera.

Any chance you would like to share some of the activities and traditions you've done? Perhaps highlight some of your favorites?

Thanks a bunch!
 
Sweet 15

I sent this to Carlos I hope you guys can use it. This is how MOST of our Sweet 15 run. I explain each part of the 2nd page. I hope I attached it right
 

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Ritchie thanks for the detailed offering.
Sazon, Juan please add more details as I like to learn also.
 
Religious Celebration: During the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 religious celebration, the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is walked down the aisle accompanied by her parents and her godparents. The Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is presented to the center of the alter for the mass. After the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 mass, the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 can choose to do the crowing, changing of shoes, and the doll presentation. However, it is customary to do these Quinceañera/Sweet 16 traditions at the reception.


Quinceañera/Sweet 16 Reception: After the religious ceremony, the festivities can begin with lots of food, drinks, and music. These Quinceañera/Sweet 16 parties are usually arranged around a particular theme. For ideas on many great Quinceañera/Sweet 16 themes, see our Quinceañera/Sweet 16 Themes idea page!


Every Quinceañera/Sweet 16 reception usually includes the following:


The Introduction of the Court of Honor: To begin the festivities, the court of honor is first presented prior to the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 . Each name of the court of honor is announced as they enter. This announcement is usually done with background Quinceañera/Sweet 16 music. For a list of popular Quinceañera/Sweet 16 music, see our Quinceañera/Sweet 16 songs suggestion page.


The Presentation of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 : After the presentation of the court of honor, the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is finally introduced. A Quinceañera/Sweet 16 may choose to walk in on the arm of her escort. A special song is also played for her entrance.


Changing of the Shoes:


Crowning of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 : The crowning of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is traditionally done by the mother of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 . The headpiece worn by the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is to be replaced with a Quinceañera/Sweet 16 tiara or crown. A scepter can also be presented to the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 at the same time.


Presentation of the Last Doll:


The Quinceañera/Sweet 16 Waltz: The main highlight of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 is the waltz or el vals. Months of practice are spent for this special dance prior to the day of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16. In most cultures, the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 first dances with her father during a special Quinceañera/Sweet 16 song. The Quinceañera/Sweet 16 can then dance with her honor escort and finally the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 court of honor can join in.


The Toast: The father usually leads the toast for the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 . The toast can also be done by the master or mistress of ceremony, bandleader, or even the honor escort.


The Thank You: The parents of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 give thanks to the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 for turning out so beautifully and also thank God for bringing her to them. The parents of the Quinceañera/Sweet 16 also gives thanks to God for seeing her through every day up to her Quinceañera/Sweet 16. The Quinceañera/Sweet 16 then gives thanks to her parents for everything they do as well as giving her the party. The Quinceañera/Sweet 16 also gives thanks to the sponsors for their contributions and to the guest for coming.

These are typically the order that I have done but I have done some too that is just play music and dance too.Hope this helps.