One pillow for the Mass and the shoe ceremony
A quinceañera kneeling pillow (cojín para quinceañera) is the big pillow she uses twice on her day. At the Mass she kneels on it in front of the altar during the blessing. At the party it becomes the shoe pillow: her new heels are carried in on it for the changing of the shoes, and she sits while her dad or padrino swaps her flats for heels. Families buy one pillow and use it for both, so it's worth getting it in her colors with her name.
What you get
- 1 kneeling pillow, 18 x 15 inches, big enough to kneel on and to hold a pair of heels
- Handmade and decorated in any color: gold, rose gold, sage green, burgundy, navy, lilac, charro and more
- Personalized with her name and the date of her quinceañera
Most families match it with a smaller tiara pillow for the crowning, or get both in a pillows set so everything carried in during the ceremony looks like one set.
How the pillow is used
- At church. The madrina de cojín (pillow godmother) usually carries it in and places it at the altar. Many churches have kneelers, so ask your parish first; families still bring the pillow because it shows up in every altar photo.
- Changing of the shoes. The heels sit on the pillow, someone brings them to her, and her father or padrino kneels to change her shoes. It marks the move from girl to young woman.
- After the party. It stays as a keepsake in her room, often next to her last doll and crown.
Delivery
About 6 to 8 days with Express Delivery or 9 to 13 days with Standard Shipping, including the time to make and personalize your pillow. Order at least three weeks before the Mass.
FAQ
Can one pillow be used for kneeling and for the shoes?
Yes. That's what most families do. The same pillow goes to the church in the morning and to the party for the changing of the shoes.
Who carries the kneeling pillow?
Usually a madrina or padrino de cojín, the godparent who sponsors the pillow. Some families let a little sister or cousin carry it.
Do we need a kneeling pillow if the church has kneelers?
Not always, so check with your parish. Many families still bring one for the photos and for the shoe ceremony later.
Can you make it in my colors with her name?
Yes. Every pillow is made to order in any color with her name and date.
