I've attended a Sweet 16 before - but nothing prepared me for the symbolism and tradition of a Quinceañera... It isn't just a party. It's a celebration. A rite of passage for a young girl coming of age, from girlhood to womanhood. It's about growth, beauty, and self-discovery. From the invitations to the decorations to the music to the dress — fit for a princesa — everything was chef’s kiss (beso de chef). It was soft, elegant, family and friend-centered; it did not disappoi