from Elizabeth
At Stevenson Ridge, we recently hosted our first quinceanera, a celebration in Hispanic culture that marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. It’s similar to a “Sweet Sixteen” party but on a much grander scale!
A local Spotsylvania girl, Karen, was excited to celebrate her birthday with family and friends. It felt very much like a mini-wedding!
Karen wowed her guests in the traditional pink gown, accompanied by a bridal party of sorts: her closest friends in tuxedos and light pink gowns.
Karen enjoyed a grand entrance with some dancing, but I thought the sweetest part of the evening was the gift exchange. She traded in her “childish” accessories for more woman-like accessories. A guest would present each gift to her, first removing the old pair of shoes, necklace, bracelet, etc and then assisting her with the new accessories. Afterwards, the party featured food and dance.
Oh, and I can’t forget the cake! This cake was amazingly made by Simply Sweet, with multiple tiers plus a fountain underneath for a fun effect. We enjoyed celebrating with Karen and her family: Happy Birthday!