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It is somewhat common to be given options other than a quinceanera to celebrate your 15th birthday. The most common alternative options to a quinceanera are a car, or a trip.
Quinceaneras aren’t for everyone
Some young ladies simply do not want a quinceanera. They may be uncomfortable being the focus at such a huge event. Or, they may just completely be uninterested in the traditional event. Often even within families, one daughter may want a quinceanera, and the other may not care to have one.
Quinceanera, car, or trip
Sometimes, parents will give a choice between multiple options for their 15 year old. In rare cases, I have even heard of young ladies receiving all 3–quinceanera, car AND trip. But for the rest of us, you will receive one of these options to commemorate your 15. It is also quite possible that your parents and family are pressuring you to go in one direction or another!
How do you choose?
It’s quite possible that all of these options appeal to you. Here’s a few thoughts on this (sometimes sensitive!) topic:
- If you even think you want a quinceanera, you should strongly consider choosing it. It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity. When it passes, you will not be able to get it back.
- A car–to me–is the last option. A car is a material possession that you will eventually be able to purchase for yourself. It is replaceable, and it is achievable on your own. Can you tell that I don’t care much for this option? 🙄
- Now, if you really do not want a quince, I see a trip as being a great alternative, if offered. Memories over possessions. And traveling can open your eyes in a beautiful way to the world.
- It really is up to you! IF you are given a choice, go with the option that your heart wants the most.
my mom gave me the choice of a quince or a trip and this is a harder decision than i thought. I’ve always wanted a quince and i was going to have it in 4 days (i even have my dress ready) but family drama got in the way and i don’t want it to be a problem on the day of the event. My mom and dad are broken up and their side of the family don’t get along which is annoying because i rlly want to have this but i don’t want drama! my favorite cousin even told me she wouldn’t come bc of the drama.. what do i do?
I don’t have anything of value to add. I just want to send my empathy. When you’re older, I hope you’ll surround yourself with people who are able to set their drama aside and celebrate you. I think at the very least, take quince pics and enjoy your day. Happy birthday ❤️
Hi there my mom gave me the option of a car or a quince I always dreamed of a quince plus I don’t think I can drive when I’m 15 maybe just practice but here’s the problem my family loves to argue lol my older sister had a quince and in that quince our family was fighting throwing stuff just very kid like while drunk these people get mad when no one invites them but then gets so drunk they start to fight about stuff that happed 100 years ago 😭when my sister had her quince she grabbed the mic and said crying “thanks for ruining my 15 birthday party” then left she said that our family will always be like this and she wishes they weren’t and it’s not only about them drinking but they can’t get along she said that she can even set up a small party and my mom can give me the car as a “surprise “ but then again I always wanted a quince since I was little I even know what dress but family is something else …
Hi there, my name is Katie. If you had to pick in between travelling the world or having a beautiful nice quinceanera, which would you pick :). I don’t know what to pick because I love both ideas.
Honestly I am having a hard time too. My parents gave me the option to either have my dream quince or to go to Disney world, and i can’t choose. I want a Quince more than anything but my mom (who is American) argues that it is too much work and she won’t help to do anything, not even take me to look at dresses. Also i have 5 younger siblings and they all want to go to Disney world, so I don’t want to disapoint my family by choosing a quince but that’s what my heart wants.