Two Quinceanera Party Theme Ideas

 A Quinceañera is a beautiful Spanish celebration commemorating a girl's 15th birthday, when she crosses over from being a girl into a lady. A splendid coming-to-age party, the girl dresses up in a gown and joins in a party complete with dancing, church service, and a limo taking her to the event. In layman's terms, it's a wedding, minus the groom. Quinceañeras aren't taken lightly -- some parents plan up to a year in advance -- and party theme ideas are at the top of their list. Here are three ideas for a fully decked out Quincenara that will make your celebration memorable.

1. Cinderella-Themed Party. Young girls fantasize about being the pure Cinderella, big ball gown and all. She is the icon of purity, innocence, and femininity, among other things. Here are ways to theme to Cinderella-theme a Quinceañera:

Go all out on the accessories and gown. Treat your daughter to a day out buying the most elaborate dress you can find. It should be big, poofy, and blue. Top her head with a beautiful, diamond-covered tiara and white gloves to match.

Incorporate blue in the decor. Decorate the 'reception' with blue tulle, lanterns, and other Cinderella-inspired decorations.

Have her crush place a slipper on her foot. During the end of the religious ceremony, have her crush (or boyfriend) place a glass slipper on a traditional Quinceañera pillow. He then puts it on her foot to end the ceremony.

Hire a white stretch limo. This modern day version of the carriage will have your daughter feeling as if she's the ultimate Cinderella princess of her generation.

2. Socialite Princess. Your daughter probably idolizes socialites such as Paris Hilton or Nicole Richie. Make her feel like them too by treating her like a rich socialite. Here are some ideas for creating it:

Drive her to the party in a limo. It should be fully decked out with glasses of sparkling cider and hot pink pillows. When she arrives, have faux-paparazzi (her relatives) take pictures and cheer her on.
Glamorous partying music. Turn on some pop music and let her dance. The DJ should announce her as the "Famous socialite _____".

Sparkle the party with luxe décor. For a socialite, there could never be enough glitter, rhinestones, or faux diamonds. Embellish the buffet with oversized glass diamonds, hang crystals down from the lights, and give her guests sachets of glitter to throw for ultra-pizzaz.

The Quinceañera is a very important moment in a girl's life, so make it special with theme ideas that make her feel like the princess she truly is. There are many other ideas, and you can even invent your own, with help from your daughter. Make sure to make it special, and the rest is history.