This is based on a Maya tradition and it is related to the birthday girl’s receipt and renouncement of the doll. It makes reference to the last such toy in her life since, after the Quinceañera event, the girl is now coming closer to adult life and eventually to marriage.
How to implement this tradition into your Quinceanera.
What type of doll should you use?
For a Traditional Quinceanera
The doll will resemble the Quinceanera and have the same dress color and some shops even replicate a custom made dress to resemble the quinceanera to perfection. The price range can be as low as $35.00 to as high as $250.00
Contemporary Quinceanera
Matel has a Quinceanera Barbie you can use as your last doll ceremony. This doll is great if you collect barbies already.
Pachuco or Vintage Quinceanera
Precious moment figurines and dolls have been around for a while. So if you collect them or going for a vintage look to your event this precious moment doll is perfect and cute.
What if…
You don’t like dolls ? Do you skip on the tradition all together ? No not at all!!
Why not get a cool kitty or bear and build yourself a Quinceanera build-a-bear. This is a great alternative and unique way of expressing your style.