Ask The Celebration Advisor: Im helping my daughter pick out a Quinceanera dress, but my Quinceanera was almost 25 years ago!! What are some modern Quinceanera dress styles ? ~ Maria, Dallas, TX

The Celebration Advisor: Dallas, Texas is a very large city with a large Hispanic community. From birthday parties to weddings, there are many occasions for which the Hispanic community celebrate traditionally. One of these very popular celebrations is the Quinceanera. A Quinceanera is a coming-of-age celebration held on the 15^th birthday of a Latin American girl. Theres nothing better than having a Quinceanera celebration in a city were you heritage is spread all over.

It's All About The Quinceanera Dress!

 For every Quinceanera girl a major goal to accomplish on this important night is to look absolutely beautiful and outstanding. From the hairstyle to the makeup and dress the Quinceanera herself is the first thing the guests lay their eyes on when she makes her entrance. Yes, the color is what the dress is all about but the style is what really counts. Besides it's the style that makes the Quinceanera dress fit you and give you the look you ultimately want.

 Choosing That Style That Fits You Best

 A lot of women might not realize how many styles of Quinceanera dresses there are besides the traditional ball gown or strapless dress. In order to look your best, you should select the style that is best suited to your particular body. Here are a few other styles for Dallas Quinceanera dresses you might not have known about:

• Basque Waist style dresses also referred to as V waist dresses, making the body look longer. In Quinceanera dress colors the choice usually consists of hot pink, teal, yellow or others.
• Empire style dresses feature raised waistlines and make you feel attractive and give you that slender look on top. Good Quinceanera dress colors for this style would be gold, cobalt, or even metallic mixed colors.
• A Line style dresses are narrower at the top and flare out at the bottom. Light Quinceanera dress colors are usually chosen for this style like pastel pinks or lighter blues.

 
If shopping for that perfect styled Quinceanera dress now is your goal, local Dallas Quinceanera dress shops are the place to go!

Because everything is bigger in Texas, Dallas parties have to be off the hook. That's why it's so important for party hosts to have all of the supplies that they need to throw a rockin' party. Rentals keep costs down for the host but keep the fun at a high. Wondering what to get for your party? Here are some ideas for making your party the best night Dallas has seen in years!

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Inflatable Castles — Also known as bounce houses, inflatable games, moon walks, jumping castles and other fun names. No matter what it's called, your guests will look crazy and have fun doing it while bouncing in an inflatable castle!

Video Games — That's right. You read it correctly. Video game rentals take the party to a competitive level of excitement. If competing for the highest score sounds like fun to your friends, throw a gamer party. Don't worry about buying loads of games for multiple systems. Just rent them from local party rental stores in Dallas!

Crystal & China — Renting crystal and china solidifies your party as the sophisticate's dream. If your party is more of an invitation-only affair, consider renting china dishes and crystal glassware.

Tents & Tables — Your guests have to have a place to sit. Renting tables from Dallas party suppliers will do the trick! If your home is big enough to host a rocking party, consider renting a tent for your shindig! Party rentals for outdoor parties are HUGE in Dallas. After all, the weather is perfect for outdoor entertaining all year.

Whatever you do, whatever you rent, make sure that you get your party rentals from Dallas party stores. They know the location and the people. They know what gets the party started. It's their business! For once, it's exactly the right time not to mind your own business. Get to know party rentals and watch your guests get jiggy with it all night.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: I am looking for a recreation center or facility/room to have a 50th birthday party for my mother. I am having a hard time finding a room that we can rent and bring in cake and dessert buffet. I am open to any suggestions that aren't restuarants (since it is just a dessert party) unless they only serve dessert and that are inside (not a pavilion). We are expecting 40-50 people and hope the facility has tables and chairs. I was able to find this at White Rock Lake; however my date was already booked. We are needing June 20th. Thank you in advance for your help! ~~TN

The Celebration Advisor: Good question, TN! Before I name off places you've probably already tried, I have a few ideas for the types of reception locations and party venues that fit your needs. You've said the party location that you will select needs to provide tables and chairs, seat 40-50 people, and let you bring in your own desserts. Based on that information, here are a few types of reception locations that I recommend.

• Churches often have a fellowship hall that will seat many people and are already equipped with chairs and tables. Large churches tend to rent these places for a small fee while smaller churches often opt to provide their fellowship halls for church members only. It never hurts to ask local Dallas churches if they would be willing to allow you to host your mother's 50th birthday party there!
• Community centers usually have rooms that members of the community can rent for their occasions. Depending on the size of the center and their policies, most provide chairs and tables or charge a very small additional fee for their use.
• Libraries may seem a bit off the wall but libraries in large towns often have small rooms where receptions and parties can be hosted. For the size of your guest list, I recommend a very large library!
• Banquet halls are an obvious choice and fill up quickly. Banquet halls in Dallas Texas often book a few months in advance. However, ask if you can be put on the cancellation list or find out if there have been any cancellations. Though finding an available banquet hall during wedding season may be a bit of a stretch, it never hurts to ask. Plus, the person you speak with may be able to recommend another venue for your party if they are not able to provide a reception location.

I hope these ideas help! I'm sure your mother's 50th birthday party will be a huge success! All of the places mentioned above allow food and beverages to be brought in which means your dessert buffet is right on track. Your mother will love being surrounded by 40-50 of her best friends, great party foods, and the best party planner in Dallas — you! Thanks again for your question, TN! Don't forget to return to Wedding And Party Network with some of your party pictures. We look forward to seeing the fun in progress!