Thanks to the terrifying teens and pushover parents of MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, it’s definitely understandable if the sight of a young’un in a fluffy pink dress sends you running, fast, into a 21-plus bar. But those little bitches on MTV give other young women a bad name. The Quince Girls Quinceaรฑera and Bridal Expo hits town this weekend to restore the ball gown’s reputation. The bilingual event will offer 14-year-old girls and brides-to-be (and yes, reluctant groomsmen/dates) apparel, accessories and even professional consultants who can help concoct the dream day. Two fashion shows will display gowns, tiaras, gloves and every other princess-worthy detail; they’ll even help with limousines, cakes, invitations and dolls. Plan your fiesta from noon to 6 p.m. Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park. For information, call 713-264-1919 (Spanish) or 214-824-7495 (English) or visit www.quincegirlexpos.com.
Sun., May 21, 12-6 p.m.
This article appears in May 18-24, 2006.