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Quinceañera

A quinceañera celebrates a girl's fifteenth birthday and her passage into young womanhood. The tradition reaches back centuries across Latin America, and today it's one of the most meaningful days in a family's life.

The day usually begins with a Mass of thanksgiving, where she gives thanks for her life and receives blessings for the years ahead. The celebration continues into the evening with dinner, a waltz with her father and her court, and dancing late into the night.

Along the way come traditions like the changing of the shoes, the crowning, and the last doll. Each one marks the step from childhood into who she is becoming, surrounded by the people who helped raise her.

Padrinos & Madrinas

(Sponsors)

A quinceañera has always been a celebration built by many hands. Here's what that means, and how you can be part of it.

What are Padrinos?

Padrinos and madrinas are the godparents and sponsors who help bring a quinceañera to life. Traditionally, family members and close friends each take on one piece of the celebration, whether it's the cake, the tiara, the music, or a share of the dinner.

Being a padrino is more than covering a cost. Your name is tied to that part of the day, and many families recognize their padrinos during the Mass or the reception.

Traditional Sponsorships

  • La coronaThe tiara, placed on her head to crown her.
  • Las zapatillasHer first heels, exchanged for flats during the ceremony.
  • La última muñecaThe last doll, a farewell to childhood.
  • La biblia y el rosarioCarried during the Mass of thanksgiving.
  • El pastelThe cake, usually the centerpiece of the room.
  • Las copasThe glasses for the family toast.

Why they matter

A quinceañera can cost as much as a wedding. Padrinos make it possible for a family to give their daughter a day she'll remember for the rest of her life, without carrying it alone.

It also means she walks into that day knowing exactly who has been there for her. Many padrinos stay close to the quinceañera for years, as mentors and as family.

Become a Padrino

We've listed every part of the celebration in our registry. Choose one to sponsor in full, or put any amount toward the bigger pieces.

See the registry

Padrino Registry

Every gift here goes directly toward 's quinceañera. Thank you for being part of her day.

  1. ChoosePick a part of the celebration below.
  2. CommitSponsor it in full, or commit to a portion of the larger items.
  3. SendSend your gift by Venmo or Zelle by .

Commit Now, Give by

You don't need to send anything today. Choose the part of the celebration you'd like to sponsor and add your name, and that piece is reserved for you.

Payment isn't due until . Every padrino whose gift arrives by then will be listed in the program on the day of the quinceañera, so Anabella and all of our guests can see who helped make her celebration possible.

Sending your gift

After you commit, send your gift to us directly. Please include the item name in the note so we can thank you properly.

Our Padrinos & Madrinas

With gratitude to everyone helping make Anabella's day possible.