Party Theme
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Quinceañeras are traditionally celebrated with frilly formal
dresses and a lavish ballroom dance. Today, however, many
girls desire to do something more creative, more in line
with their own styles and desires. I would suggest
letting your daughter step out and try something different,
as long as the party is still a "coming out" party and she
can show her friends and relatives that she is a woman,
ready to enter the social world. One theme idea that has
become popular in America is a Caribbean theme party.
Below are some ideas to help you decide if this would be
something you and your daughter would like to take on.
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| Invitations |
| î Of course, you want to start out with invitations that have an tropical theme and are colorful. Make sure that the invitations state the dress requirements: request guests wear island dress, colorful and casual. If your Quinceanera is held during the summer, and you have access to a private swimming pool, then instruct your guests to wear swim suits under brightly colored, Caribbean dresses, or trousers and shirts. |
| The Menu |
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There are plenty of
resources
for planning a Caribbean style feast. Caribbean cuisine lends
itself well to buffet style eating. Recipes for
marinated meats
and vegetables abound and most of it can be prepared on the
grill, or well in advance.
Any cake will fit the Caribbean motif
but consider getting a cake top decorated with a Caribbean
flair. A tropical punch is an absolute necessity for any Caribbean party; and, it can be simply made by mixing pineapple juice, ginger ale and rainbow sherbet. |
| Decorations |
| î It is important to set the Caribbean theme with the appropriate decorations. String lights through the trees and decorate the tables with centerpieces made from Caribbean Islander masks and silk tropical flowers. You can find these at a party store or online. |
| The Music |
| Don't forget the Caribbean music! Dancing is always a highlight of the Quinceanera and dancing to the sounds of a steel drum band can be lots of fun. |