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Contents 5 The Budget Conundrum

6 Featured Quinces

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7 Chelsea 12 Layla 14 Natalyn 18 Avah

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20 Eva 11 Petticoat 101 16 Been There, Done That 22 Directory

14 Staying organized while planning your quince is essential, so we have created a planner just for you.

18 Hey quince! Check out Ally G’s advice when it comes to your Court of Honor.

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Budget

Conundrum S etting a budget is one of the first tasks to complete when planning any special event and planning a quinceanera is no different. Making it a priority allows each person planning the quince --- the birthday girl and her parents --- the opportunity to communicate clearly their expectations from the beginning.

However, with quinces, there is a special piece to the budgeting puzzle: the padrinos. According to Mariah Barrier, owner of Royal Linens, padrinos can make budgeting easier or more challenging. Over the past ten years, Barrier has worked with countless families to create their dream quince, giving her the opportunity to see numerous families manage the role of their padrinos differently.

Traditionally, padrinos are two individuals (often godparents) who are selected by the birthday girl and her parents to help host the quince through financial support, generally providing the traditional gifts given during the religious ceremony. However, over the years, the role of padrinos has changed as well as increased in number. Today, padrinos can be anyone and may be referred to as sponsors instead. Their role can be financial in nature supporting the quince in a variety of ways ranging from purchasing a specific item, like the cake, to providing entertainment to writing a check to be used as the family deems helpful. Other roles may be more specific to helpful tasks like organizing the quince or hands-on activities like helping decorate the event space.

“I have seen it many ways,” says Barrier. “Many have padrinos and some don’t.” Barrier says it depends on the point of view of the family hosting the quince, which can be molded by factors such as financial means, their community of family and friends, and personal objectives.

Barrier says, for some families, having padrinos allows them to allocate finances in areas they may not have previously budgeted or are limited due to budget

constraints. She suggests that when families are budgeting, they take into consideration the venue, entertainment and dress first as they seem to be the most expensive, and she recommends communicating expenses to the padrinos so they can help where needed.

“Keep them [padrinos] involved...as much as they want to be,” says Barrier. “I have seen it where we invoice the padrinos directly or provide a broken-down invoice listing each expense so padrinos can apply finances where they want.”

Barrier says in addition to the benefits of helping with finances, padrinos also support the family emotionally and this shows the mis quince años they care about her.

She recommends padrinos be honored at the quince to be recognized for their support. “You can give them a rose, display photos at the entrance of the party or call them up one-by-one.”

Despite the many positive aspects of having padrinos, some families may choose to limit their roles, even selecting to not have padrinos at all. Barrier said this modern trend is being seen more often now because of the challenges that can sometimes come when working with family and friends, taking a “mucho ayuda el que poco estorba” approach.

“Working with padrinos can add drama and disappointment and not having them allows a family the freedom to plan as they want. I’ve seen instances where a padrino will only want to work with a certain vendor or only pay certain vendors.”

Barrier also says families may not live in a location where they have family or close-knit friends who would fill the role of padrinos. “Families move or loved ones may have passed away,” says Barrier. “I’ve seen this more since Covid.”

All in all, the role padrinos play is certainly one of honor and assistance, but these days, families are redefining how that looks and best fits their celebration and their unique planning needs. What fits your family best?

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Birthday Tradition at Its Best Cover quinceañera princess Chelsea Soto only found it natural to have a Halloween-themed quince since her birthday falls on Oct. 14. With a birthday so close to Halloween, her birthday parties were influenced by what she was going to be for the holiday so her quince años would be no different.

Chelsea Soto

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n Oct. 21, 2023, guests walked through a creepy tunnel and into a chillingly fun evening as they made their way into Chelsea’s “spooktacular” quinceañera. From decorations to food to the dances, details of Halloween were thoughtfully displayed. Erika Maldonado-Soto, Chelsea’s mom, said they wanted a classy and formal event inspired by Halloween.

“We didn’t want it to be the traditional black and orange,” said Erika. “The style drove the colors, and we wanted to it to be formal because when do you get to dress up in Abilene?” Erika and husband Francisco even selected to change their formal attire between the Thanksgiving mass and party for the fun of it.

Chelsea said her quince was a mix of traditional and modern elements. During the mass at St. Francis Catholic Church, each member of her Court of Honor carried a rose offering for Mary, ending with 15 roses displayed in a vase nearby.

Also, at this time, traditional gifts were given to Chelsea by her padrinos, which is the only role they played in hosting her

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quince. However, not all gifts were new to Chelsea. Erika said the Bible was the one Chelsea received when she had her first communion, and the quince ring has been passed down in their family -- something Chelsea says she looks forward to participating in soon with her sister, Chloe, since she is 13 years old.

At the party, traditional protocol was followed, but Chelsea kept it spooky. She selected a song sung by a little girl with an eerie voice for her quinceañera waltz, something that wasn’t too surprising Erika said. “The guests know Chelsea.”

Chelsea has grown-up dancing, so she enjoyed adding a “dark” spin to her dances and selected to omit some traditional activities at her party to highlight the dances.

She and her Court brought to life a montage of scary music and visuals for her guests. She wore a gold tulle tutu and red jacket inspired by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video while her Court donned white shirts covered in red handprints and jeans.

They danced to a mix of “Thriller” and “Five Night at Freddie’s.” Family joined for the “Thriller” throwback and several masked Michael Meyers ran through the crowd to add little extra shock-factor.

The Sotos provided formal outfits for the Court as a gift of appreciation and selected something versatile for future events. Erika said she wanted to be “conscientious of financial obligation” so other than being committed, the kids only had to buy their shoes. As for decorations, food and entertainment, Erika worked with vendors to supply everything other than Chelsea’s bouquet, which she made for her daughter. She entrusted the design of the menu and timeline of events to her own mother, which was a front and back design.

With 500 guests attending, Erika selected the Capital Farm Credit Display Building to host Chelsea’s quinceañera. According to Erika, the thanksgiving mass, which the family felt was the most important event of the day, was also very well attended by family and friends.

Chelsea said she couldn’t have been more pleased with how it all turned out and for all the family and friends who celebrated this special event with her.

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Standout Moment: Chelsea can sing, but it’s not something she does in front of others at school. So, when she and her dad serenaded her guests with the duet of “Adios Amor” by Mexican singer and songwriter Christian Nodal they were left stunned. “My friends were so surprised,” said Chelsea. “They didn’t know I could sing.”

While singing the duet was a fun surprise for Chelsea’s guests, it was a sweet moment for her. “Singing with my dad was very meaningful.”

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The PetticoatA Royal Touch According to longtime Abilene seamstress and Abilene Christian University’s costumer, Rachel McNeese, a petticoat is a must to achieve the perfect quince princess look.

“Quince dresses have a lot of material, which is heavy.

Without a petticoat, this heaviness can cause the hem of the dress to buckle beneath as you walk, catching on carpet and wind,” says McNeese. “You look more poised

and elegant as you walk, and petticoats give you that flare when spinning and twirling. It makes you look more regal like a princess. Petticoats also help accentuate your waist and define the shape of your dress.”

McNeese says in many cases petticoats are built into the dress already, but if not or you want extra flare, you can find a variety online that are budget friendly or suggests borrowing one from a friend.

McNeese’s Petticoat 101: Alterations “Be sure to alter your dress AFTER getting your petticoat or adding additional petticoats because they lift the dress and require it to have more material,” says McNeese. “It’s also important to have the shoes you intend to wear – even tennis shoes can add height – so your dress isn’t too short.”

Movement “Walk slowly going down the aisle or entering your party. People are there to see you,” says McNeese. “Walk in a small circle rather than taking a step back when you need to change the direction you are walking in.”

Care “Petticoats are made of oil products like nylon, which gives it more structure. They are not tulle,” says McNeese.

“Only use a cool iron or steam to get the wrinkles out.”

OUR PRO

Rachel has been sewing for others for more than 25 years. She also runs Sewing the Seeds, a non-profit organization that offers sewing workshops overseas in areas of economic hardship; these workshops teach sewing and provide sewing machines so attendees can begin their own business. She returned home from hosting her 33rd mission trip this past June.

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Layla Gonzalez

A Reflection of the Past PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Honoring the past, la familia and her love of dancing is a theme that intertwines throughout Layla Gonzalez’s quinceañera.

As a little girl, Layla Gonzalez watched big-eyed as her mother and abuela helped quinceañeras select their dream dresses. “We owned a quince boutique, selling dresses and decorating,” said Tracy Gonzalez, Layla’s mom. “She was raised around quinceañeras.” Additionally, Layla’s abuelo played in bands so her love of traditional music and dancing was established at a young age and something guests experienced at her own quinceañera, which was held on Oct. 28, 2023.

“My quince was something I dreamed of having as a little girl and was better than I imagined.

Growing up, I thought it was going to be plain, simple and nothing too big, but it turned into something grand and elegant,” said Layla.

Layla kept her quince very traditional as a nod to her family. “I chose more traditional because I feel that’s the way quinceañeras should be,” she said. “I looked through old photos of my family’s quinces and decided to follow...from the 15 cakes at my grandmother’s quince to the Catholic mass to the La última muñeca.”

Her abuelo had always said how special he was going to make her quince; however, his health unexpectedly turned for the worse in July of 2023 and he passed away. “Even though they are gone, they should be there no matter what,” said Layla, who already had planned to perform an honor dance for her late godmother, who passed away a couple years before. She knew she would now do the same for her dear abuelo and provide a memorial table in honor of other loved ones who had passed.

Layla, who started folklorico five years earlier, selected to have her friends from her dance team as her Court of Honor.

“I wanted them to be a part of it,” said Layla. “Some would be having their own quince, but others would not.”

Layla and her Court started her quince with the traditional waltz at 7 p.m. As she continued with her dances honoring her grandfather and godmother, her Court scurried off quickly as they had another quince at which to perform. Upon arrival, they found it had been cancelled so they quickly returned to Layla’s quince. At 8 p.m. they danced her first special dance – a ballet folklorico called “Yoremadas de Sinaloa.” Finally, at 10 p.m. they danced her second surprise dance, which was a mix of traditional and modern folklorico to the energetic song “La Iguana.”

According to Layla, everything about her quince was perfect --- from her dress to her colors to her guests and those who made her day special --- she couldn’t have asked for more. However, she did say if she could do it all over again, she would dance even more. “There is never too much of dancing!”

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Standout Moment: “Right before the waltz, my Court (girls only at the time) and I were nervous and filled with emotions.

We always pray when we get anxious and nervous like that, but this time we somehow managed to make it almost into a “rap” while saying the prayer Hail Mary. It was just a fun time, and I remember it most because who would think of something like that?”

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Natalyn Kuhn

A Quick Countdown to the Perfect Quince PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEA’S PHOTOGRAPHY

Most agree it takes at least a year or more to plan a quince, but for Precious Walker that wasn’t possible. It was June when her daughter Natalyn decided the only way to celebrate her XV on Oct. 10 was with a quinceañera.

With less than five months to plan, Precious and Natalyn sought out a venue and then focused their attention on finding the perfect dress. With most dresses being ordered up to a year in advance, Precious jokingly suggested her daughter was going to have to wear her white quince dress, and to her surprise, Natalyn took her up on it.

“I decided I wanted to wear my mom’s quinceañera dress, and I wanted to be able to wear it for more than an hour,” said Natalyn.

What started as a joke, ended up as an opportunity to honor her mom. The dress fit perfectly. Natalyn wore it for the thanksgiving mass at Mosaic Church, which also allowed her to keep her own quince dress a secret until the party.

As time flew by, decorations came together, entertainment fell into place, and Natalyn’s Court of Honor started working hard to learn their dances, something Precious said was important to them.

Precious took the time to meet with parents and the kids to outline expectations of cost and timeline. She also sought to make practices fun by providing Sonic drinks, snacks, occasionally dinner or an activity that wasn’t practice.

“Since they were putting in the time, I wanted them to look forward to it,” said Precious. “At longer practices, I provided dinner, and at times we would just let them play volleyball or swim to help them bond and interact as friends.”

Natalyn felt her surprise dances really made her quince stand out. “No one was expecting them, and they were so good,” she said. “My girls’ surprise dance was the White Chicks battle, and it was great!”

Her surprise dance reenacted the scene from the Wayan Brothers’ 2004 movie “White Chicks” where the brothers, dressed as white girls, participate in a dance off. Natalyn’s mom, aunts, uncles and cousins danced off against her damas.

Natalyn’s two uncles, Tio Fernando and Tio Victor, even dressed like the characters in the movie and break danced.

Precious said there was a lot of “thinking outside the box” to host a quince in that short of a time frame. She said talking with Natalyn about what she wanted and not letting stress take over was key. “We each showed grace,” said Precious. And for Natalyn, despite the quick turnaround time, the opportunity to celebrate her quince with family and friends was beyond what she imagined.

“I believe it turned out better than I hoped it would be,” said Natalyn. “The amount of effort my parents put into making my day special and all the attention to detail. It was like a fairytale to me.”

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Standout Moment: “When I went to the dress shop to look for a dress, I was not looking for emerald green, but my mom asked me to entertain her and to try on an emerald green dress. I told her I would. The lady helping us goes to the back and comes out with this gorgeous dress; I tried it on and immediately fell in love with it. It was emerald green and what looked to be rose gold, so I decided to add blush because it is one of my favorite colors.”

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Been There, Done That : Advice from Mis Quince Años & Sus Madres

From planning tips to maximizing your fun at the party, our five mother-daughter duos have tips to help you plan your special day. And while each felt their quince was perfecto, something was learned they felt worth sharing. You know the saying, hindsight is 20/20!

Mis Quince Años Layla Gonzalez

The Dress & Guests “Always pick your dress before you choose your theme and always consider making your own trends – be yourself! It’s about you and no one else! Also, don’t be afraid to keep it private. Be mindful about who is coming in and out. It’s your special day, and you don’t want it ruined by someone’s poor decision.”

Chelsea Soto

Stand Out Outfit “I would have changed by surprise outfit. Be sure you’re the one who stands out and not trying to dress the same as your court. Also, make sure it is comfortable for you to dance in.”

Eva Jaimes

Confidence & Timeline “I would do the surprise dance better.

I would just go back to tell myself to be more confident and excited! I was nervous! Something I think went well was the timeline of when we started to plan my quince to when my actual quince was. I would really recommend to other people to give yourself the time. Dress and venue should be the first thing you knock out. Sometimes the dress you want may not come in on time. If you wait, you may not get your dream dress or the best location. Make sure you start at the right time. It’s very important!”

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Tracy Gonzalez

Time is Ticking “Take help. You need it. You’ll run around all night, and you don’t get to enjoy your night. Also, start planning at least two years out because the day comes so fast.”

Erika Soto

Dial Down Stress “Stop micromanaging and trust the catering, decorating and others you work with. I set my expectations, I saw samples of decorations, and then I let them do their job. I showed up and everything was decorated. Also, look at family dynamics as one of your factors when considering if you want padrinos. We used padrinos only for traditional gifts, and if they asked to give money, we said they could give it as a gift to Chelsea. I felt it was my responsibility [to host her quince] and there was satisfaction in doing it for my child.”

Angela Jaimes

Working Together “Listen to what they [daughters] want. It’s about them. I went off her vibe and gave her options. Also, it is nice to have friends helping that understand your ‘crazy’. We are so busy as a family, and my friends know how to piece everything together and keep me from going rogue. Otherwise, I would do everything all at once.”

Avah Ruelas

Capturing Memories “I would recommend getting a photographer to capture your special day. It is such a busy and special day; you will want to relive it so making sure that you have those photos is a priority. Also making sure that you have a planner to keep up with dates and deadlines. I wished my videographer would have recorded later into the night of my family and friends once the dance started.”

Crystal Ruelas

Tips, Tips and More Tips “Start early – at least a year out.

To save on costs, have a fake cake for display and forego cutting. We had a sheet cake in the back that we served. Also, use a cash app like Venmo for the dollar dance. Create the decorations but have someone else decorate the dance.”

Precious Walker Natalyn Kuhn

Practicing Fun “Start learning your surprise dances at least 2 1/2 months prior and hire a videographer! Make sure you are selective of your court and pick friends that are closest to you and will make it a priority to be at practices.”

Communication is Key “I made a point to communicate expectations to the parents and the kids being invited to participate in the court of honor. I had a parent meeting with the kids to discuss timeline and cost. We also had times when we did fun activities to help the kids bond; I also videoed dances and held practices without the choreographer sometimes.”

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Avah Ruelas

Dreams Do Come True PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIRK ROBER SON AND MIC HAEL R UELAS

Despite the whirlwind of chaos before Avah Ruelas’ quince, her celebration turned out to be fit for a princess.

When Avah stepped out on her birthday to reveal her quinceañera dress to her damas and family, it was the beginning of what she describes as “truly a quince to remember.” Avah had chosen not to include a photo of her wearing her dress on the invitations or program. “It was exciting,” she said. “It made me emotional seeing their reactions.”

It was a sweet moment to begin the quinceañera Avah had been dreaming of since she was a little girl and the quinceañera her mother Crystal had worked diligently to provide for her daughter. However, the week leading up to this moment was far from perfect due to a few mishaps like the dress shop sending the incorrect hoop skirt for Avah’s dress and the dresses for the fifteen damas finally arriving at midnight the night before. “It was a nightmare,” said Crystal.

Despite such a challenging week leading up to Jan. 6, all of Crystal’s hard work and help from others paid off and approximately 330 guests celebrated Avah’s quince just as she had planned. The private guest list was a combination of friends and family with half of that being family. One of Crystal’s goals was for her guests to be able to sit and enjoy the evening, and this included her, too.

“Sit at your table, soak it all in, and let people come to you,” said Crystal. “Soak in the moment. The day goes so fast.”

The theme for the party was based on the Disney movie “Frozen,” which Avah said was fitting since she has loved Disney all her life and her birthday being in January. Crystal spent the year creating the decorations seen throughout the party. On the day of the event, she turned over the decorating to Sandra Rangel Ramos of R&R Linens.

From the thanksgiving mass at St. Francis Catholic Church and the dances with her Court of Honor to crowning the future quinceañera to taking silly photos with guests at the photo booth, Avah said her quince could not have been better.

“There were a lot of details put into my special day,” said Avah. “It was perfect, and I enjoyed every bit of it!”

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Standout Moment: “A memory that will always stick out to me is when we did my father/daughter dance. This first dance was done behind a curtain and the guests saw the silhouettes of little girls who represented me growing up from a little girl to now. Then I was able to dance with my dad to another song while it snowed.”

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Eva Jaimes

A Celebration of Life PHOTOGRAPHY BY KC PHOTOGRAPHY

Life experiences often ingrain themselves into big moments, and for Eva and her family, her quinceañera proved this could not be more true.

“We know where we’ve been and to celebrate Eva’s quince is precious,” said Angela Jaimes. “She is our miracle baby.”

Eva, who is the youngest of Angela’s three children, wasn’t supposed to survive Angela’s pregnancy, which was detected upon her receiving the news that she had Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. According to Angela, the doctors suggested she terminate the pregnancy due to the treatment she needed to save her own life.

“I chose her; not me,” said Angela. “As a mother, it is my job to protect my children and if this meant laying my life down to do so then I would.”

Fifteen years later, on Nov. 18, 2023, the Jaimes family was celebrating their miracle baby’s quince años. To celebrate her quince, Eva selected a red dress and traditional Mexican colors and decor.

“I wanted my quince to be full of life and color,” said Eva. “With traditional Mexican decor of banners, sombreros, paper flowers and serapes, I knew my dress would accent my surroundings, and I would stand out.”

While Eva wanted her quince to have a fun, joyful vibe, and a celebration of life, she specifically wanted to celebrate with her family.

“What I have noticed is quinces today really focus on friends and having an open guestlist. For me, I think it was important that I was surrounded by my family. Sure, I had close friends and classmates attend, however my priority was my family,” said Eva. “My celebration of becoming of age is greatly a part of my culture, and I learned that from my family so we should celebrate this together.”

Angela said not only did family and close friends all celebrate Eva, they also helped decorate and stayed after to help clean up, and they even had enough energy afterwards to head over to their home for an after party where they made tacos and watched Eva open her presents.

Eva said she hadn’t thought much about her quinceañera until her parents mentioned having one to her, and she said it couldn’t have been better. “My quinceañera, in my opinion, was perfect! I loved everything about it, and I love the people who helped my special day happen.”

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Standout Moment: “The memory from my quince that stood out to me was the fact I saw everyone together. I remember seeing all my tios standing together and laughing with each other. Most of them are separated because they all live out of town. It was awesome to witness because no one knew it was the last time they would all be together. My dad lost one of his brothers a short time later so I will hold on to that happy memory forever.”

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Abilene Quinceañera Vendors Directory You can also view a list of Quinceañera Vendors on our website at QuinceScene.com.

ACCESSORIES

Design by DiAlly

@DesignsByDiAlly on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Custom Quinceañera Shoes and a Surprise Dance Choreographer AUTOMOTIVE

Arrow Ford

(325) 692-9500 arrowford.com Home of Arrow for Life: lifetime engine guarantee and lifetime oil changes. Choose Arrow to accomplish your automotive goals, from sales and service to accessories, body shop and rental cars.

Lawrence Hall Abilene

(325) 695-8800 lawrencehallabileneonline.com What better way to celebrate this milestone than with a new Chevy or GMC! BAKERY

Creative Cakes

(325) 672-8600 creativecakes6212003@ yahoo.com Your quinceañera cake will be memorable when you choose Creative Cakes! We offer a variety of flavors, styles, and sizes. Call to schedule a consultation.

CATERERS

Food Theorie

(325) 320-3302 Food Theorie is a local Abilene food catering business.

Jennifer will create a menu to celebrate your Quinceañera theme.

Graze Craze

(325) 268-4120 GrazeCraze.com Handcrafted charcuterie boards with top-quality meats, cheeses, and farm-fresh produce. The explosion of colors and flavors makes your celebration extraordinary.

Graze Craze celebrates everything!!

Knife & Whisk Creative Kitchen & Catering

(325) 691-1119 Waltonlori66@yahoo.com Knife & Whisk is a custom catering company who can work with any budget and deliver delicious, aesthetically beautiful food and excellent service.

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Raising Canes

(325) 691-8855 (south) (325) 670-9941 (north) Raisingcanes.com We serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals.

It’s our one love.

DECORATIONS

Cheers to Hue

(325) 710-7426 cheerstohue@gmail.com Balloons. Décor. Design.

Parties. Events. It’s up to hue but we will do the work! Let the fun begin.

Jane of All Trades

(325) 665-6168 janeofatabi@gmail.com Custom Balloon Stylist.

Offering a wide variety of balloon arrangements, backdrops, props and fun.

Party Creations by Alicia (325) 386-0240 partywithaliciaaa@gmail.com Event designer & Balloon Artist.

Your one stop party shop.

R & R Linens

(325) 864-7754 odrangel567@yahoo.com We are a linen and decorating service providing clean and nicely pressed linens, treat/ sweet table supplies, create or supply centerpieces, backdrop and ceiling decor.

Royal Linens

(325) 439-9378 mrmb617@gmail.com Table Linens and Backdrops ENTERTAINMENT

Ballet Folklorico Del Big Country

(325) 864-7359 Folklorico dance group that provides entertainment for your special events.

LaVOZ 93.3FM

(325) 701-7938 lavoz933.com Abilene’s ONLY Tejano station!

Doing more for the Hispanic Community and beyond!

GIFTS

Abilene Candle Company

(325) 260-7372 abilenecandleco.com Abilene Candle Co. locally hand-pours high-quality candles crafted using natural ingredients and offering unique custom gifts and fragrant scents inspired by the Big Country.

FLORIST

Wilda’s Wildflowers and Gifts

(325) 386-3131 crossplainsflorist.com Tiffany will guide you to select your florals for your bouquets, church flowers to reception centerpieces. She will make all your floral dreams come true.

FORMAL WEAR

NB Suits, Tuxedos and Alterations

(325) 219-4012 nbalterations.com The man makes the suit, and the dress should always fit.

Your custom alterations, tux rentals, suits and dresses are in the best hands.

INVITATIONS

Office Depot

(325) 695-1314 officedepot.com We are your one stop print shop for save-the-date cards, invitations, welcome signs and more!

LIMOUSINE

Black Tie Limo

(325) 642-8239 blacktielimoabilene.com Locally owned luxury limousine service that provides an unforgettable ride for your special day in Abilene and the Big Country.

PHOTO BOOTH

Dynamic Pix Photo Booth

(325) 268-0985 dynamicpixbooth.com For your special day enjoy the 360 Photo Booth, Vintage Photo Booth, Glam Photo Booth, roaming photo booth and more.

Just for Grins

(325) 794-6432 justforgrinstx.com Spice up your celebration with Abilene’s premier photo booth company. We offer our service in Abilene and the surrounding area.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Margaret Martinez Photography

(325) 721-2044 margaretmartinez photography@gmail.com Capturing beautiful images of your perfect day!

SECURITY

Lone Star Tactical Services

(325) 627-3820 lonestartacticalservices.com We provide armed security officers for your quinceañera.

VENUE

Abilene Convention Center

(325) 676-6211 tnichols@asmabilene.com Your special day should be here! Versatile spaces available to host your quinceañera.

Warm, friendly staff to help turn your dream into a reality.

DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center

(325) 999-7863 Celia.Torres@hilton.com For your once in lifetime occasion, allow us to wow you and your guests!

We offer catering, audio visual services and more to make your day unforgettable!

Staple 6 Barn

(325) 669-0908 staple6barn@gmail.com staple6barn.com Celebrate your quinceañera in a beautiful cedar barn with oak trees, open air, plenty of parking and a full kitchen located south of Clyde.

Taylor County Expo Center

(325) 677-4376 taylorcountyexpocenter.com The Expo Center has three wonderful party centers for your quinceañera! Contact Paige.

The Grace Museum

(325) 673-4587 events@thegracemuseum.org thegracemuseum.org/ rent-the-grace The Grace offers four elegant, historic spaces to host your quinceañera. Our competitive pricing, amenities and dedicated staff will help make your event stunning and seamless!

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¡Feliz XV Años!

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