It was a beautiful Saturday evening and the lovely park was full of families playing and riding the small-gauge railroad that snakes through the grounds. But most enchanting of all were the numerous groups gathered for quinceañera* photographs. The dresses and dos were as elaborate as those of any wedding party. One young woman wore a turquoise gown, while all her attendants shimmered in coral. Butterflies sparkled in their hair. The princess photographed above had a full contingent of young men in  military dress clothes posing for photos with her. Teddy was so enchanted with this scene, that he patiently waited for his turn to ride while the pictures were taken.

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*A quinceañera is a coming-of-age party for Latin American girls when they turn 15.

12 Responses to “My children aren’t the only ones who ride carousels”

1. Victoria on May 15th, 2009 8:41 am

   What a lovely idea, I wish we still had coming of age ceremonies in our culture. Somehow I don’t think getting your first mobile phone counts!

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2. Amy @ The Q Family on May 15th, 2009 9:24 am

   Does Sweet 16 count? That will be a lovely photo op location. Love the detail on the carousel.

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3. Beth Whitman on May 15th, 2009 11:33 am

   We should all have a bit of kid in us and enjoy a carousel now and then. I love that this woman is so made up and ready for adulthood.

4. Caitlin on May 15th, 2009 11:37 am

   They’re not the only ones who ride carousels either! My friend and I rode the one in Central Park when I was in New York last year.

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5. Lorraine on May 15th, 2009 2:16 pm

   Cool setting for a photo shoot! Would be fun to see if Vogue picks this up and we’ll see a Carosel theme for the next runway fashions!

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6. Bridget on May 15th, 2009 2:51 pm

   Still trying to figure out if I should spring for a quincenara for my daughter who is half Latina. Think helping to pay for college would be better, but I would love to do the mass part and something inexpensive afterward. These pictures are beautiful and Destiny would love dressing up like a princess and having handsome boys all around her. At five she is quite the flirt!!!

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7. marina k. villatoro on May 15th, 2009 3:56 pm

   Hahaha, I always take advantage when my son goes on a carousel to join him. And he’s 5! So, I can see why this couple of was enjoying it too!

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8. jen laceda on May 16th, 2009 6:05 am

   Oh, what a lovely carousel!!!!

9. Heather on her travels on May 17th, 2009 5:29 am

   15 seems so young to be ‘coming of age’ but what a lovely chance to dress up and have fun

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10. Dominique on May 17th, 2009 3:53 pm

    I can’t think of a better place for a princess to perch for her photos! The detail of the dress and the detail of the carousel complement each other prefectly!

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11. Rosy on May 20th, 2009 6:46 am

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12. Monna at Teacher Meets World on May 21st, 2009 6:28 am

    Lovely post, Mara. It brought back a flood of memories of the Monterrey, Mexico girls with whom we used to work. The quinceañera is a time-honoured tradition in Mexico. The parties can also be as elaborate (and as expensive) as weddings.

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