How to Style a Magical Quince Años for a Winter Soiree

Winter brings a wonderful opportunity to plan a magical Quince Años! A popular celebration with roots in Latin America, a Quinceañera marks the transition from childhood to womanhood that happens at age 15. Upon attending mass at a Catholic church in the company of family, godparents, and friends, a grand ball (fiesta de quince años) is held in honor of the celebrant. A wintertime theme could not be more appropriate and elegant for such a celebration. Preparing for this event takes months of preparation from selecting the entourage to decorating the venue. We present you these elegant ideas for decorations and favors for a wonderful Sweet 15 winter soiree. Happy planning!

SWEET 15 WINTER DECORATIONS AND FAVORS

Set the scene with soft white lighting, faux snow, and glittering accents. Illuminate the venue with backdrop lighting, but also add candlelight effects using bejeweled candle holders, textured candles, pearls, and mirrors to reflect the lighting. Stick with fabrics such as tulle, lace, organza, and satin for your tablecloth. Incorporate an ethereal look by working with light and texture, as you will see the palette below.

WINTER TABLESCAPE WITH ROSES

Consider styling your tablescapes with rose embellishments for your table runner, white rose sachets, and rose candles. You can add real flowers like white carnations, gardenias, or roses, if you wish. Add sparkly place card holders with pictures of the celebrant throughout the tables. They can also serve as your table number holders or favors as well!

See our tutorial for assembling the tablescape with lace candles.

CINDERELLA-INSPIRED FAVORS

Create a spectacular favor presentation table for guests with 3 towering gift box centerpieces. For a definite Cinderella finish, give porcelain slipper favors filled with chocolates for guest favors. These favors come in gift boxes, which you can assemble strategically with candles, ribbons, and picture frames. Sprinkle the scene with faux snowflakes, clear beads, silver sequins, and glitter. For a personalized touch, add a table sign using majestic picture frames in a pearlescent finish. Place these frames across the front of the table.

See our tutorial for assembling this favor presentation table.

PUTTING THE LOOK TOGETHER

Now that we’ve showed you how to style a magical Quince Años for a winter soiree,  we won’t leave you hanging as to how to assemble the look! Here’s a handy list of items that you can use to create your own dreamy winter Sweet 15:

1. Rose embossed candles
2. Blue jeweled votive candle holders
3. Pearl candle rings with mirror plates
4. White rose sachet bags
5. Cinderella porcelain slipper in a gift box
6. Jeweled place card holders
7. Ivory enamel finish picture frames