Quinceneria

On July 4th we had the honor of attending Lucero's Quinceneria. Lucero is the daughter of Jose Herrera, the owner of Plaza Morena, and Brad's DC travel buddy every year. It was a beautiful and amazing cultural experience. Gammy, Laken and I went to the church service at St. Joe's. 90% of the ceremony was, of course in Spanish. I love watching one of the Priest, who was not Mexican, but genuinely excited to part of this special ceremony. She was given a prayer book, rosary and ring during the ceremony, which was a lot like a wedding with its elements. Both her parents read biblical passages and Lucero got up and gave a thank you at the end. Then, everyone walked out to a Mariachi Band.












How beautiful is this dress? She also had all male attendants in white tuxs.










Her cake. We never did get a piece of this. They forgot to cut it :(








She had a flower girl like attendant and another girl that carried this quinceneria pillow.


She is also give her last doll. Signifying moving from childhood to womanhood. While we were there 3 different bands played. Including, a famous mexican singer who later autographed cds for people. And, Jose sang a song to Lucero that he wrote. I love the entire experience!