...Continued from previous post: Saturday afternoon of May 19 we were among the celebrants of the Quinceañera of Kasandra Torres, the Quinceañera being the traditional Mexican "coming out" party celebrating a girl's 15th birthday. "La Quinceañera" also refers to the girl whose birthday is being celebrated.
Kasy is the sister of my son-in-law's sister-in-law Dulce, center, here with her other sister Yucari and their Mom, Delia. The celebration began at 4 pm with a mass at St. Anthony of Padua church in downtown Wickenburg, a lovely Old Spanish-style building. We were able to walk to the church from our hotel.
The men wore sea shell boutonnieres.
A beautiful traditional Mexican waltz played while the two attendants, Kasy's nephew José Luis, right, and family friend Luis, led the procession down the aisle to the music with a stylized step.
...Miguel's mom Lolita accompanied by one of her sons, Juan Carlos,
...looking sweet and lovely as a princess. The mass was in Spanish, but I could understand the prayers and the celebrant's wishes for Kasy for joy and good paths in life. Kasy and her mother offering a prayer and Kasy's bouquet to the Blessed Virgin.
Then it was time for pictures, ...and many good wishes. From the church we walked to the Wickenburg Community Center, ...which had been festively decked out for the reception in the "Under the Sea" theme.
...such as these tamarind sticks dipped in chili powder.
At Kasy's table were a pair of high heels, as the Quinceañera signifies a girl's transition to adulthood and, symbolically at least, the first time she will wear high heels. After most of the guests had arrived,
...then dinner was served.
Miguel’s mother Lolita cooked all the food, though Theresa and Callie popped back to help her serve (That's Lolita next to Theresa but hidden behind the server) .
...and playing, ...and photo ops.
Miguel's grandmother Nina.
...as well as a cake for every table to share.
...the guests joined in the dancing,
...including a giant glowing robot man,
It was a magical evening.
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