TYLER, Texas — For many families, this celebration marking a girl’s 15th birthday is more than a party. It is a deeply emotional rite of passage, rich in culture, symbolism, and months or even years of planning.

The quinceañera is more than a milestone. It is a unifying tradition that brings together family, friends, and culture.

“It’s a unique celebration, one that unites families and friends,” event planner Lilia Aparicio said.

For many, it is a day that lives on not just in photographs and videos, but in the heart. But what goes unnoticed is the months to years of planning and preparation that comes with making that special day picture-perfect.

“Every little detail of the event makes a huge change in the day of the event,” Rebecca Cordero said.

As a mother who never had their own

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