Debut Programme

Debut Programme, Flow
Posted by debut ideas! on April 14th, 2009 248 Comments Printer-Friendly
Crafting a balanced program for you dream debut party is not really as hard as it sounds. All it
takes is a little imagination. There are endless possibilities in creating a program for your dream
debut. A program can be as short as two hours or as long as until wee hours of the night. You can
go as crazy as making everyone involved and participate in different aspects of the program.
The following is a basic Debutantes program:
INTRODUCTION OF THE DEBUTANTE, HER ESCORT AND HER COTILLION COURT

TOAST IN HONOR OF THE DEBUTANTE
WELCOME REMARKS (BY THE PARENTS)
INVOCATION OR PRAYER
DINING
FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE
GRAND COTILLION WALTZ DANCE
18 ROSES DANCE
18 CANDLES PRESENTATION
SINGING OF TRADITIONAL DEBUTANTES BIRTHDAY SONG
BLOWING OF THE CAKE CANDLES
CUTTING OF THE CAKE
18 TREASURES PRESENTATION
GAMES
A WORD FROM THE DEBUTANTE
TIME TO PARTY
The debutantes program can also flow like this:
- Guests arrive
- Welcoming of guests
- Ushering of guests by ushers to their designated seats
- Cocktails for guests to mingle (so that they would not mingle once the program starts, and to
give you ample time to prepare before your grand entrance).
- After everyone has settled in their place, the host will make mention of important people who
graced the occasion (if there are).
- At this point, cocktails are being served.
- Parents talk about debutante (brief summary)- achievement, goals, ambitions, etc.
- Audio-visual presentation of debutante from infancy to present.
- GRAND ENTRANCE of debutante
- Parents talk some more about the debutante (optional)
- Toast in honor of the debutante
- Debutante speech
- Prayer
- Dining
- AVP of well wishers
- Father and daughter dance (This may also be incorporated into the eighteen roses. Fathers are
usually the first or last dance of the debutante)
- Eighteen roses (speech and dance)
- Eighteen candles (speech)
- Singing of birthday song
- Cutting of birthday cake
- Games
- Introduction of the debutante, her escort and her cotillion court
- GRAND COTILLION WALTZ DANCE
- Debutantes thank you speech
- Party time
- Everyone dances
Other variations may be the following:
* The host will have a talk, more of like an introduction and a short summary of the program, a
little talk on what is in store for the guests so that they would be enticed into finishing and staying
for the duration of the party and making the party a success. The host need not mention the juicy
parts (those surprise numbers and whatnots)
* For parents who are shy to talk in front of a crowd, the host will do the introduction about the
debutante. There will be a little talk before the debutante is introduced. Probably the host may
interview some guests and probably ask them some unforgettable moments with the debutante.
* For the eighteen roses, each guy can give a note for the host to read while they are dancing.
This can also be recorded and played together with the background music while they dance.
* Cotillion can be danced at the end of the program after which everybody may dance and
which may mark the start of the dancing.
* The father or parents of the debutante will talk about the celebrant (you can make a
Powerpoint or Flash presentation for everyone to see that has baby pictures or some important
milestones of the debutantes life)
* Father dances with his daughter as a separate part of the program.
* Escort/ bf takes debutante for a dance then everyone dance after some time
* Some also incorporate 18 wines, 18 treasures, 18 gifts as a variation so that most of the guests
would be able to greet the debutante.
* Games are inserted on different parts of the program.
Here is a more detailed flow of program but the arrangement can be tweaked here and there
according to preference.
1. Registration/Arrival of Guests/Receiving of gifts/Cocktails.

2. Settling of guests on their seats
3. Introduction by the emcee
4. Acknowledgment of the Parents and other VIPs
5. Introduction and entrance of the grand cotillion
6. GRAND ENTRANCE OF THE DEBUTANTE and her escort (optional)
7. Welcome remarks and toast by the Parents
8. AVP of debutante (pictures from infancy to present)
9. Grand cotillion
10. Invocation/Prayer before Meal
11. Dinner and pictorials
12. AVP of well-wishers
13. 18 ROSES
14. FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE
15. 18 CANDLES
16. Singing of birthday song, blowing of 18 CANDLES and cutting of birthday cake
17. GAMES
18. DEBUTANTEs thank you speech
19. PARTY/Everybody on the dance floor
So remember, in making your program, list first what part of the basic program you want to
retain or delete and then you can make your own rendition according to your liking. Dont make it
too long but dont make it too short either. Create a balanced program and be imaginative in
adding your own flavor into it. A debut party well thought of is a debut party well remembered.
The "debutante", as she is called, is a French word meaning a "female beginner", an adult now,
who is being prepared to be introduced into society and into a world of civic responsibility and
social awareness. Originally, she is being exposed due to her legal age, that she will be eligible
for marriage and to be formally introduced to all eligible bachelors as well. That's why this event
is also called as the "coming out party".
The debut tradition consists of the 18 roses presentation, in which 18 males from family members
and close friends perform a short waltz dance with the debutante. One of those roses is from the
father of the celebrant, usually the first one to dance with, but some do it the last dance, so they
can perform the "Father and Daughter dance" portion. Next would be the presentation of the 18
candles, which has 18 females either from family members or closest to the celebrant's heart who
say their speech and wishes. They will lit each of the candle that represents all the virtues that
they chose to resemble the character of being a full grown woman to guide her in her journey
in life. They say each of their own piece and greetings, and after all of them are lit, the
debutante will make her wish and blow all the candles and the cake is cut for the guests to
enjoy. Last but not the least is the cottilon de honor, which has 9 pairs who will be presenting a
waltz dance number, together with the debutante and her escort. This usually is an elaborate
dance number wherein it could take from 4-10 minutes the longest which requires at least 6-8
months long rehearsal. At most times, the family of the debutante hires a choreographer so he can
prepare them for the special performance and the most awaited portion of the night. The
rehearsal is always at the Debutante's home who also provides food and drinks to all the
participants of the cotillon de honor.
Also, a new presentation has been added wherein they call it "The 18 Symbolic
Treasures/Token", where another 18 participants, either family friends and/or relatives offer a
gift to the celebrant and explain why they chose to give it to her. The gift is something that the
Debutante should treasure/cherish/use as she moves onto college and starting to live as a young
woman.
The debutante's ball concludes with dancing by both the teenagers and the adults.
Link to Debut Technical Script

Hi, can you help me make an informal program for a dinner party? Not like with the
traditional debut no cotillion, 18 roses etc.. Its also a big help if you could give me
some good theme for a dinner gathering so I could match my dress, the souvenirs etc.. Ill
be celebrating my birthday next month and Im planning now for my simple debut party.
Thank you so much.
-June 4th, 2009 at 2:51 am
debut ideas! (Author) said:
Hi anne,
An informal program may consist of the following:
Guests arrive.
At this point, cocktails are being served (optional)
Host (can be a member of the family or a friend for intimate parties) will start the
program, thanks everyone for coming, etc, introduces your parents.
Parents talk about your achievement, goals, ambitions, etc.
Either your parents introduce you or the host will, and then
GRAND ENTRANCE
AVP (optional but I think necessary)
Father and daughter dance (optional but I think also a must because there are only two
occasions you get to dance with your father, your debut and your wedding)
Cutting of birthday cake
Prayer
Dinner
Games
Debutante speech (thank you speech or something)
For the theme, you can go for the much simpler themes so that you wont have any
problem planning it. You can have a butterfly theme so you wont have any problem in
choosing the color of your dress. You can wear a cocktail dress for this informal dinner
party or you could also go for a simple and yet elegant gown inspired by the wings of a
butterfly, and for your keepsake, probably a personalized posh pillow of the same color
as your gown but probably a different hue. A butterfly keychain is also good. A sweet
cologne (scent of flowers) for your keepsake is even better.
A zen-inspired debut party is also not a bad idea. For keepsakes, you can give away
chopsticks, scented candles, and zen-inspired picture frames. You could also pick colors
from the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall) and have that all around your venue.
http://debutideas.com/?p=540. If you could give me some info like what theme appeals to
you most, we could give you more ideas on that and probably simplify it for your dinner
party. This is all for now and happy planning.
-June 5th, 2009 at 12:39 am
den said:
hi! Ill be celebrating my 18 birthday 4 and half months from now and Im planning to
have a rock and roll theme. Can you give me tips and ideas how to plan it, I really dunno
what to do. Thank you so much!
-December 4th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Hi Den,
You might want to read on our article A Party That Rocks http://debutideas.com/?p=27
for more details on how to pull of a Rock till you drop party. Incorporate it with our Rave
Theme http://debutideas.com/?p=855 and Im sure you will have an awesome and
unforgettable 18th birthday party. Happy Birthday Den!
len said:
hi! anu po ba ang ginagawa sa 18 shots of wines? tnx a lot
-December 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 am
Lhei said:
gud day! just wanna if what is the role of the 18 treasures? coz, i have my i18 gifts and 18
treasures for the eldest! hahahahaa hope you can answer it right away! tahnks!
shiela said:
hello po:] need ko po ung help niyo. pde po bang humingi ng format ng gwang invitation
card? at mgpapatulong po sana ako sa preparation for my upcoming debut ee.
Hi Lhei,
Sorry for not replying sooner. Anyway, 18 treasures are bearers of gifts for the debutante.
The gifts may symbolize something, like what the debutante will need in her journey
toward becoming an adult or it may be just a gift that the debutante would really
appreciate. I think you are right in picking adult guests for this because Im sure they will
pick the right gifts for you. Happy birthday Lhei.
-December 31st, 2009 at 1:14 am
Hi Len,
I believe the 18 shots of wine is meant for well-wishers. The chosen person will basically
drink to a toast, probably make a short speech or a wish and then drink wine.
bianca said:
hi. . .ill be celebrating my debut this april 2010. . .im planning for a glam theme party. .
.can you give me tips and suggestions? hoping to hear from you soon! : )
lalaine said:
is 18 shots with wishes is different with 18 candles/wishes??
-January 2nd, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Jen said:
What about a Vintage-themed debut? What ideas can you give?
-January 3rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
kim said:
hi,., ill celebrate my 18th bday on May,., gusto ko sanang maging maganda talaga dahl
ako lng yung babae sa family namin,., can you give me some tips? im planning to have a
tropical-inspired party,.,
-January 4th, 2010 at 3:23 am
Hi Shiela,
The simple format would be:
[Your parents name] request

the pleasure of your company at a dinner dance celebration of the 18th Birthday of their
Daughter
[Your name in a big font]
To be held on Friday the 25th of December 2009 [just an example]

at Manila Hotel Philippines, Diamond Ballroom
at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila
18 Roses
.
18 Candles

18 Treasures

18 Wines

Attire:
Male: Formal
Female: Cocktail Dress
kat said:
hi, i was looking for some ideas for the event and i discovered this site. i just would like
to ask, how should we introduce the debutante if theres no cotillion dance. thank you!
juliet said:
hi debut ideas!! my debut will be on march 27, 2010 and my theme is Hawaiian theme,
ahm.. and i need a program-me flow.. ahm.. wala na pong cotillion and imbes na 18 roses
it will be 18 luau, 18 gifts will be 18 thousands, 18 candles, 18 balloons, 18 shots, i hope
u will help me..
juliet said:
ahm.. can you give me some Hawaiian invitation designs and format>>??
thnks a lot..;-)
Maezzie said:
Hi. Ill have my 18th birthday this September 2010. I also had my grand 7th birthday and
Barbie was the theme for it. I want to have a different but classy theme for my debut?
Would you mind if you give me ideas and themes? 3 or more kinds themes if pwede.
Thanks!
Btw, love your site.
Hi Bianca,
When I think of glam, I usually associate it with Hollywood, where you can find almost
everybody and everything to be glamorous. So, you might want to look for ideas on our
article here http://debutideas.com/?p=3. You can also be a rock star and have a combined
glam rock theme party. You can also have a glam theme with a flair of the 50s era, which
is going to be fabulous as well. I also associate glamorous with being stylish and fashion
forward, so you might want to try a runway inspired theme and have you and your friends
walk the runway like a supermodel. Hope this helps and happy birthday!
Hi Lalaine,
The 18 candles are designated for your 18 friends and as they light the candle they can
either say something about you, how you are related or they can give you a wish. The 18
shots on the other hand are usually designated for older men (they are usually the ones
who drink) and as they drink wine or have a shot of vodka, they give you a wish as well.
Hope this helps.
Hi Jen,
When you say vintage, I think of things that are old. It is kind of broad as there are
different styles in each era. For instance, the 1920s Hollywood is big in hats, cute retro
hairstyles and drop-waisted dresses. The 1950s are popular for their full skirted dresses.
How about 1960s Breakfast at Tiffanys and the latter part of the 1960s would be the
psychedelic era. If you want our very own Maria Clara era, you may want to get some
ideas in this article. http://debutideas.com/?p=857. These are just examples of things that
are vintage. You may want to choose one and go with that in order to have a more
cohesive theme. Hope this helps and happy planning.
Hi Juliet!
A simple format can be:

the pleasure of your company at a dinner dance celebration of the 18th Birthday of their
Daughter

18 Roses
.
18 Candles

18 Treasures

18 Wines

Attire:
Male: Formal
And for the designs, these links might give you an idea:
http://www.myexpression.com/prodBrowse.cfm?ProdCategoryID=14&ProdSubCatID=1
1
http://www.colorsbydesign.com/store/THEMED/THtropical.shtml

Hi Juliet,
Wow! It seems that you are all set for your 18th birthday party. The Hawaiian theme is a
great theme to have because there are lots of things you can do with it. With regard to
your 18s, Im just concerned that your guests will be bored with all these 18s. If they are
not going to have a speech, it would be okay I guess but if 5 sets of 18s would be making
a speech, that would be 90 persons going to the stage and making a speech. Even if you
disperse it and have games or other parts of the program in between, it would still take a
lot of time. So you might want to reconsider that.
It is great that you already have some 18s ideas. In naming your 18s, you should also
consider your theme, since you have a Hawaiian theme, these are things that you can use:
For your 18 candles, you can try substituting 18 bonfires, 18 torches or 18 tiki torches.
You can decorate the candle so that it looks like a torch and then name it 18 torches or
you can buy a real torch at Ace hardware priced around 50 to 150 pesos depending on the
size. For 18 roses, you can substitute 18 leis or 18 garlands. For 18 gifts, try 18 jewels, 18
treasures or 18 gems, or you can also try 18 cocktails where your 18s will make a speech,
give a toast and then give the gift. Using 18 thousands would limit your 18 gifts on how
much they would give you, and you would not want to do that, would you?
With regard to your program flow, you can omit some parts of the basic program flow
that we have in the site and tweak it here and there to make it your own. You can just
remove the cotillion part and insert your 18s instead. We also have an article on a tropical
theme that might give you some ideas as well. Hope this helps and happy birthday!
Hi Kim,
Well, I believe you would be able to throw a very beautiful 18th birthday party with
5months of preparation. Would you want to have a pool party? Would you want to have
it in an indoor venue and then bring the beach indoors? If you are already decided on
what to do then the next step is to look for your venue. If you already have a venue, think
of ways to make it look tropical. Gain inspiration from our articles on tropical beach
themed debut party and pool parties. http://debutideas.com/?p=859 and
http://debutideas.com/?p=694. This is all for now. If you have other questions, feel free to
ask us.

juliet said:
thank you debut ideas.. more power..
Dianne said:
Hello, Dont you have any idea in a pirate theme? I want to know how can i pursue in
that concept/ theme.
-January 19th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Marriel said:
Hi !.. my debut will be on june 24 and my theme will be Stylish Glam Party which they
can showcase their own style and their own sense of fashion.but how can i convince them
to do that?. and my guests are came from different groups/ different circle of friends.. and
i dont know how will i set a program that nobody will be out of the place.. how will i
make a party that everyone could enjoy..? im also thinking to include games on the
program.. i have lots of idea to choose from but i dont know any consequences or
punishment that i could give for the losing team or for those persons who gave wrong
answers.. can u give me some list of punishments/hilarious or funny punishments that i
can use so that i can make my party more enjoyable?.. PLS HELP.. and any advice to do
on the party so everybody could enjoy it.. how can i convince them to stay longer and
participate in every part of the program..??? how can i convince them to go on the dance
floor and feel the hit of the party..? my venue will be in a bungalow house.. im gonna rent
from somewhere and design it.. can you give me some ideas on how can i design an
empty house to a glam..???? i want a simple but a glam party,.. and can you give me
some simple dishes to prepare.. i want it more on appetizers and desert,..
I Hope You Will Help Me on This Matter..
thanks so much in advance and more power !..
-January 21st, 2010 at 7:09 am
issa said:
i need a debut program for my debut.. there are 4 sets of 18s which are roses cndles, shot
and treasures.tnx
-January 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Hi Kat Duayan,
Some would show an AVP of the debutantes pics from childhood to present and then an
intro speech by the emcee then make their grand entrance. You can go ahead and do your
grand entrance without the introduction of the cotillion court. You can also ask your 18s
to fall in line near the stage to shower you with confetti as you pass by during your grand
entrance. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
hi issa!
here is a link to our article about debut programme and flow =)

Debut Programme, Flow
Debut Technical Script
Thank you for visiting our site!
Lizette and Jam
Ahoy Dianne (diannezalameda)!
If you want to go for a Pirate theme, you have to go all the way. Lets say only one guest
is in pirate costume, hed look like a crazy guy. You should ask your guests to dress up in
Pirate (wear an eye patch, or a hat). Hand out Large Jewel Rings, Eyepatch & Earring or
Pirate Bling Necklaces so your guests wont look out of place. To give you an idea, look
a these guys from Pirates of the Caribbean:
I think the essential elements are hats and bandanas. Here is an article about how you can
create a Pirate Costume.
http://www.howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships/a3955-how-to-create-a-pirate-
costume.html
For your souvenir, you can provide a loot bag, which are actually Red Bandanas wrapped
up to contain an eyepatch, earring, large jewel ring, gold coins, pirate tattoos, etc. Fill
these pirate loot bags with a bountiful of goods and your guets will surely go home with a
smile on their faces.
Make your debut cake a treasure map cake. Then decorate it with large stone bracelets,
pirate necklace, kings crown, bling blings, assorted jewelries like bangles and puca shell
necklaces, etc. You can also have a treasure chest cake. You can go creative with this as
long as you know what you want to go for.
You can add a face painting feature on your party so that your guests will have
crossbones, scars and skulls on their faces!
For your games, you can go for Hunt My Favorites: For example:
It has always been my favorite movie, go to the DVD rack and give it to me. (your
guests will go to the DVD rack and bring you your favorite film)
Its my favorite color from the rest, bring that balloon to my treasure chest. (your
guests will choose one color from a set of balloons and bring it to you)
Its sort of a bring me game but in this game, they have a lot of choices. only those
people who know you well can answer them.
Or you can go for a Treasure Hunt Game, where all things are literally hidden in a certain
place. The guest who finds it will get a prize.
For your invitations, an obvious design would be a treasure map. Write your invitation in
Pirate Language.
http://www.tide-mark.com/pirate_dict.html
http://yppedia.puzzlepirates.com/Pirate_language
A pirate theme is really a fun theme especially if you want to avoid a serious atmosphere
in your debut party. So have fun planning!
issa said:
can u give me other terms for 18 roses shot treasures and candles?
-January 31st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Hi Issa,
18s are sometimes dependent upon a theme that you have. For instance if you have a
butterfly theme, you can have 18 flowers, 18 daisies, etc. because butterflies love all
flowers in general and not just roses. For you 18 candles, 18 fireflies. For 18 treasures, try
18 seeds where it symbolizes the virtues that you need to have in your journey through
life. For 18 shots, try 18 wines, 18 toasts or 18 champagnes. Hope this helps and happy
birthday Issa.
-February 1st, 2010 at 4:37 am
Hi Maezzie,
Im pretty sure your 7th birthday was a success and Barbie theme seems like a fun theme
to have during that time. I think since youre already 18, you should have a theme that
allows your personality to shine. An elegant theme to have would be a period theme like
back in the 1920s where people are dressed to the nines. The more serious and elegant
white and black party is classy but it might be boring for a debut party. The best theme
though is a theme that you would be able to personalize and make your own. Let your
creativity shine through. You should ask yourself first what you really want you and your
guests to experience. Do you want to have a fun but still classy party? Do you want it to
be whimsical? Why not have a fairies theme instead? Do you have any movie that you
love so much? How bout a Moulin Rouge theme (red, deep purple and black colors)? Do
you want to add some sort of mystery to your party? Why not try a Masquerade Ball
theme where everyone will wear masks. How bout a pirates theme perhaps where games
consist of a treasure hunt? If you are into fashion, try having a Runway-inspired theme
where you can have your own fashion show. A Hollywood awards theme perhaps where
glitz and glamour are the order of the day and paparazzis loom the place? There are lots
of themes actually to choose from and all can be classy. It depends on how well it is
planned. Asking your guests to adhere to the theme would also make your party a
success, so choose wisely Maezzie. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
-February 2nd, 2010 at 3:08 am
jayson said:
hello its me again i would like to ask about the debutant speech and song that she will
sing.. because we are having a hard time making one.. please help us. thanks.. can u
suggest some songs that she can sing that means thanking the guests espcially our
parents.. thanks miss
-February 4th, 2010 at 6:18 pm

Hi Jayson,
These are songs that are very inspirational which your sister can sing on her party.
Sometimes (Carpenters)
Thanks to you (Tyler Collins)
Journey (Lea Salonga)
Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
UNWRITTEN (Natasha Bedingfield)
BEAUTIFUL SEED (Corrinne May)
The debutantes speech is a a speech that should come from her heart. It can be as simple
as thanking your parents unconditional love and thanking all the people who have made
a positive impact in her life and asking them to never stop believing in her. Or she can
probably tell a story of a significant event in her life that changed her life for the better.
Or an event where she saw how her parents love her unconditionally. She can also
mention her dreams in the future and asking everybody to help her achieve that dream,
especially your parents, to always be there by her side, ready to catch her when she falls,
never once doubting her ability to stand again and fight as her loved ones cheer on to the
fulfillment of her dreams. Being 18 means taking on more responsibilities, thinking and
acting as an adult, making sound decisions and having more respect for people around
her. There is so much to learn and she needs all the help she can get. Hope this helps and
happy birthday to your sister.
-February 5th, 2010 at 3:43 am
anne said:
hi! im having my debut on may.

i dont really have a theme for my debut but i want the 18 roses, 18 candles and wishes
and 18 shots to be different.
can you help me revise those things? thank you!
Hi Anne,
Sometimes, it helps to have a theme when renaming the 18s. For instance, for a tropical
inspired theme party you can have 18 bonfires, 18 torches or 18 tiki torches for 18
candles. For 18 roses, you can have 18 leis, 18 garlands or 18 corals. You can have 18
toasts or 18 wines for 18 wishes and then 18 treasure chests, 18 gems or 18 pearls of the
Orient for your 18 treasures. For a Masquerade Theme or a Princess theme, you can try
18 candelabras for 18 candles, 18 royal dances for your 18 roses, 18 jewels for 18
treasures and 18 wines for 18 shots. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
Eywa said:
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Hi Marriel,
First of all, I like your idea of asking your guests to dress in their own style because that
will give them a more comfortable feeling in coming to your party. You can probably ask
them to come in their best outfits and you can have an award for Best Dressed so that the
ones who made an effort to dress up will actually be rewarded. With regards to the thing
about making them stay, sometimes an appeal can work wonders. Ask them personally or
have the host say something like The debutante has painstakingly prepared so much for
this party so that you could all enjoy it with her and it is very nice that you have given her
your time tonight. But she asks one more thing of you, that you stay for the duration of
the party. Many exciting things await all of you and the night is still young. or
something like that. It is really hard to actually make everyone feel a part of your party or
make everyone enjoy your party but having games actually does the trick. You can
incorporate games into your program and have it equally spaced in between events so that
your guests will not be bored. You can have games for the teenagers, for couples, for the
older ones . You can devise a way to actually make them come to the stage without
them knowing that they will be part of a game afterward. With the dancing part, I think
you need to have a track that would appeal to both young and old or insert some old
danceable songs in there for your other guests to enjoy. Some songs that are too fast may
not appeal to your other guests so make sure that your track list is balanced. For the
decorations part, a stylish glam party can be a white party like the ones celebrities throw
in at Hollywood. With a white party, you can have white drapes hang around the venue,
some white balloon clusters on the entrance, some white round Japanese lanterns at the
center and then hire a lighting effects supplier for some strobe lights effect and you have
an instant rave party to go with your stylish glam theme party.
For the food, you could have just cheese sticks, nachos, french fries with dips. Keep hot
foods to a minimum. Serve cold foods instead like fruit shakes and popsicles. Fresh fruits
cut in slices are also good especially with a chocolate fountain nearby. While your at it,
add some marshmallows on the side to create a totally cool dessert bar.
Hope this helps and happy birthday Marriel.
pia said:
hello, I would be celebrating my debut on march 26, 2010 and i dont have a theme yet. I
was thinking of having a pink and black party where my guests are supposed to where
pink or black but i dont know what color to wear to stand out. Im also thinking of
having an autumn-themed party. Im totally confused. I just want a simple debut (short
program, with intermission numbers. It would be held in a garden.) Can I ask some theme
suggestions where I dont need much decorations for the venue?
Hi Pia,
A pink and black party will be splendid. It will be elegant and fun at the same time. It
will be like Taylor Swifts 18 birthday party where she rocked a hot pink outfit. What she
did was to ask her guests to dress in black and she wore this hot pink number:
Source: http://storage.people.com/
You can do that too. You can also incorporate a Butterfly Theme into your pink and
black party since your venue is in a garden and have a dress that has different hues of
pink in it. You can wear wings as props for your grand entrance. You dont need to
decorate much since your venue is in a garden and it would be perfect for a butterfly
release during your grand entrance. Hope this helps and Happy Birthday Pia.
pia said:
thanks a lot! Im inspired of having like that of taylor swifts. Can I ask another opinion?
How about an element-them party where guests should wear depending on the element
assigned from them (example: earth, wind, fire, air). Then, I would have an easier way of
finding souvenirs because ill just think of things that would best represent these
elements. Thank you again for your time. =D
pia said:
Hello again. =D Ive decided already. I think Ill go for the pink and black theme party.
Actually Ill call it first a black and white party because Ill let my guests wear black or
white. My invitation would also be black and white. But it would be a surprise for them
in the party since my decorations would be in hot pink as well as my dress. I think it
would be like taylor swifts. Can I ask any suggestions like what else would I add for my
party (example: photobooths). What other suggestions could you add for my program?
My party is just a semi-formal one. Not the traditional. Im still thinking of what souvenir
to give. Thanks for your time. =D It would be a great help.
caren jan said:
hello!
my names caren, i will be celebrating my debut this june 11 2010. i dont have a theme for
my party but i want it to be simple and not that extravagant. i wont have 18 roses but i
prefer 18 treasures i cant have a dance with my father and im having trouble with the
programme and invitations since this is the first time that i heard of debuts. i need your
help please!
caren jan said:

hello again
i would like to ask what kind of song can my neice, who will sing at my debut sing at the
party?
Hi Caren Jan,
How old is your niece because the song that she will be singing should be appropriate for
her age. I guess she should choose a song that is inspirational. Anyway, we have a list on
our debut songs page that she might consider. http://debutideas.com/?page_id=847#top
Here are some of them:
Time of my Life, Unwritten, Journey, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Rainbow

Connection, etc.
Hope this helps and happy birthday to you Caren.
Hi Pia,
If you will have a photobooth in your party, the picture that your guests will take home
will serve as your souvenir. You can probably make heart shaped (or any shape you wish)
white and dark chocolates and then have those pink ones too. You can arrange it in a
table which will be so lovely. Give them away after the program. Im sure your guests
will enjoy seeing them as much as eating them. For more ideas on party favors, click
here.
caren jan said:
hello
thank you for the advise. my niece is already turning 12. i want to ask what kind of theme
i can have for my debut? i want it to be simple yet elegant. not that much expensive and
fun. i plan to have 18 treasures and a few games but what else can i add?
Hi Caren Jan,
Having a theme would surely make your party planning easier. There are actually many
themes that are simple and elegant. For instance, you can do a black and white party.
How about a white party with white drapes, white Japanese lanterns and white rose petals
scattered around your venue. A butterfly themed party would also be fun and exciting
most especially with the butterfly release at your grand entrance. The theme that will
work best is something that you love, know and care about. Something that you will have
a lot of fun doing. If you love parties, then a Rave theme would be a good idea. If you
like to pretend, then a costume party would be great because you and your guests can
dress up in a costume of your favorite character. If you want mystery, do a masquerade
ball instead complete with masks for all your guests. Pick a theme first and then
everything will follow. Party planning will be a breeze once you have a theme in mind.
This is all for now and happy planning.
clair said:
hi debut ideas!!
i have read over and over the ideas you have shared here and i am really thankful for all
the tips i got. my 18th party will already be on the 6th of March and i will hold this at one
of the bars in Makati. i have decided to adapt the rave party theme. however, there are a
few questions/items that i need you to help me with:
a) i dont know how to decorate the place i dont know if i need to decorate the place!!
since its going to be a rave party, do i still need decorations? if yes, what would be the
most appropriate and easy decor to use? OR is it ok not to have decors?
b) do i still need to have a centerpiece? what is the best centerpiece that i can use?
c) i have decided to have 18 glowsticks instead of 18 candles how will the set-up be?
will they just hold the lighted glow stick as they give their wishes? will they give it to me
after giving their wishes? OR will they wear them as bracelets?
d) what is the normal duration of the entire 18 dances? is 30mins for the entire 18 dances
too long?
pls. pls help!! pls. pls reply!!!
-February 21st, 2010 at 12:05 am
Hi Clair,
We have an article on the Rave theme that you may want to read on for more cool ideas. I
think the bar ambiance is just perfect for a rave theme so you need not really decorate the
venue. What you can do probably is to surround the venue with glow sticks so that it will
add to the ambiance of a dance party. Have a fog machine for effect most especially on
your grand entrance. A laser show would also be a cool idea for entertainment as well as
creating a rave ambiance. If you want to incorporate a white party, you may do so by
placing white drapes around the venue and some white Japanese lanterns as well.
For the centerpieces, it depends on whether you will serve dinner. If you are, make
candles as centerpieces instead of the usual flowers. For the 18 glow sticks, do this with a
dim light, the first 18 candles will then break the glow stick and then make her speech.
This will make the 18 candles more dramatic because only the light coming from the
glow sticks are seen. You can then introduce by name your 18 candles in a lighted stage
after everybody has finished so that the audience will be able to see their faces. You can
also ask your 18s to break the glow stick, place it in a container in the stage with a dim
light and then go over to a more lighted part of the stage to make her speech. For the 18
roses dance, usually they edit out the song to include only the chorus part or probably the
first two stanzas and then the chorus which would be at least 1 to 1.30 minutes long. So I
guess 30 minutes or less is enough for the entire 18 roses dance. Hope this helps Clair
and happy birthday.
-February 22nd, 2010 at 3:12 am
kat said:
hi. its me again. thank you for the answer last time. now, i still have a problem. we are
still changing themes and concepts even though we have a reservation yet it is not final.
no problem with the guests and place. the last time we checked, we had GREEK
MYTHOLOGY inspired debut with a white and gold motif. i also got that idea from you.
but now, were changing it to an AWARDS NIGHT concept in which my guests would
wear long gown for female and coat and tie for male. how do we spice up the venue and
the program too? i want it to be simple yet memorable because it would only come once
in a lifetime. i also want to get ideas of how should we make the invitations and what
token to give.. thank you for your time. we are so lucky to have you. by the way, im
planning to have my guests strike a pose before entering the hall. can you suggest more
about how to decorate? THANK YOU and more power!
caren jan said:
hello again,
i would like to ask for your help again. im having trouble on a design for my invites and
my debut programme. i need your help?
leslie said:
hi.. Im having my debut this coming April and I want to change the name of my 18s
because I have this Princess theme. I have 18 roses,candles,giftsand can you suggest
a song for my entrance hope you answer this tnx
-March 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
herriah rhinah said:
hi, i need help for my upcoming debut.. can you help me please to design my invitation
and what will i wear if i have theme of dress to impress, like cocktail and the theme
color is mint green? please help me..???? (,)
-March 7th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Cla said:
Hey:) Im going to celebrate my debut this august already, but the problem is that I still
dont have theme. but I think of a theme that is very classy ?Like, I want to feel like that
Im a lady already, what appropriate theme could that be? and other problem is that,
What alternatives for the 18 roses and 18 candles? pleasee help me..:) thanks..
-March 13th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Hi Cla,
Debutantes choose their themes based on their personality, their favorites, their likes, etc.
Also they take into consideration if they can pull it off, if it can be achieved given their
budget and time frame. A masquerade themed party is a formal and classy party to have.
Wearing a ball gown and being a princess for this day would certainly make you feel like
a lady. A black and white party also is a nice theme. It offers sophistication and maturity.
You can also go for a zen theme or a japanese inspired 18th birthday party with pink and
chocolate brown as your colors. I think every theme can be classy in their own right if it
is done in good taste. Color combination plays a big part in this as well. Your alternative
18s usually is based on the theme that you choose. We have an article on 18s that may
help you (click here). Happy planning.
-March 22nd, 2010 at 3:27 am
Hi Leslie,
For a princess theme, Im thinking that a waltz instrumental would be great. Roses from
the South by Strauss as an example would be a great grand entrance for a princess themed
debut party. You can also try some Disney songs like Go the Distance in Hercules or
another animation picture Anastasias Once Upon a December. Here are some more
songs that can be used as well. click here
For alternatives for 18s, check out our new article, Traditional 18s Ideas. Hope this helps
and happy birthday.
-March 22nd, 2010 at 4:35 am
Lucia Ann said:

hi! Im planning to have a Greek inspired party for my debut tho i read all your articles
about the said theme it helps a lot! thanks! but I kinda need more help. help me please!
thank you so much!!
-March 26th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Iara said:
Hi! This site is amazing but, I am lost on what to plan ahead for. Im starting to plan my
debut 2 years ahead of time, and I have no clue where to start. can you help me think of
what to decide on first?
-March 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Jamie said:
Hi!
Ill be celebrating my 18th birthday this July and Im planning to have a party. I want it
to be extraordinary. I dont want it to be like the traditional ones. Can you suggest to me a
program flow that doesnt have 18 roses, 18 treasures and 18 candles? And since I want it
extraordinary, can you also suggest to me some gimmicks that I can add to the program?
Thanks. )
-April 7th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Hi Herriah Rhinah,
It seems that you will have a very formal party to have a theme of dress to impress.
You invites should say the type of party you would want to have. Since you are aiming
for a sort of formal event, it follows that your invites should also be formal. You can go
for a clean white or mint green unscented paper. Print your wordings in black or
chocolate brown ink in simple readable font. Naturally when you say dress to impress,
your guests will come dressed in all their glory. It will be an awesome sight. The problem
with this idea is you might get lost and fade into all the awesomeness around you. You
should therefore have a dress that can standout in every possible way. It needs to shine
and carry you through. Go for ball gowns like this mint green gown:
Source: http://www.style.com/
You can also go for elaborate bead work or floral accents like this click here
Hope this helps and happy birthday.
Hi Jamie,
You can stick to the program flow and then remove all the 18s and in its place, put
intermission numbers. If you have friends who know how to sing or dance, ask them to
render you a special song or dance for your birthday. Some debutantes have a sort of
talent portion where they sing or dance (depending on their talent) or play an instrument.
This is the time for you to showcase your God given talent and show them to your loved
ones. If you are into fashion, have a fashion show themed debut and do a runway show
with your 18 candles. Im sure all of them will willingly walk the runway like super
models. Adding some games into the program usually makes the event more alive as it
fosters audience participation. If you like Pirates of the Caribbean, why not have that
theme and then have a treasure hunt where your guests will look for hidden items inside
the venue. It will be easier to plan your party and program if you have a theme in mind so
you might want to consider having a theme for your party. Hope this helps and happy
birthday.
aira said:
can i have a zample introduction for a debut? i waz azked to be d emcee, datz y..thankz
mz. author=)
-April 10th, 2010 at 2:03 am

Hi Aira,
We have a sample of a technical script that may give you an idea on how to go about
your intro speech for a debut. Here it is
http://debutideas.com/wp-content/themes/mimboPro/files/Program_TechnicalScript.xls
(copy this to your browser).
-April 10th, 2010 at 8:08 am
tin said:
hi.. i just want to ask,, what symbolizes 18 balloons, 18 wines and 18 candles???
thanks
-April 10th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Hi Tin,
The original 18s are 18 roses and 18 candles. As years passed, there came the addition of
18 treasures. The 18 roses symbolizes the 18 men in your life who has made an impact in
your life. They may be a family member, a friend, a classmate or a relative. The 18
candles symbolizes the women in your life who are close to you and who you look up to
as a role model in your life. 18 treasures has been added to showcase the gifts that the
debutante will receive from her loved ones. The 18 balloons and 18 wines are just
variations of the 18 roses and 18 candles in order to adhere to a theme.
-April 10th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
khim said:
hi ! i just want to ask if what theme will fit in to a motif of black and pink? and what 18s
are better to use aside from roses,candles,and treasures? thanks in advance !
-April 12th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
KC said:
Good day
I will be celebrating my 18th birthday real soon. Ive opted for the Arabian Nights
theme
I will not be having the traditional cotillion do you have any suggestions what I can do
instead? Debuts noawadays consist of the debutant presenting either a song, dance or
even both number. However, I cant sing nor can I dance
I hope youll help me out

Oh! And another concern, what about souvenirs? My planner was suggesting the onsite
photo from the photobooth we will be having. Do you think thats enough?
Thank you!
?
-April 12th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Hi KC,
Arabian Nights Theme sure is a very unique theme to have. For your talent portion, you
can have a belly dance with your friends. This is in keeping with your Arabian Nights
Theme. Or you can also have an interpretative dance with A Whole New World as your
music (Aladdin). Either way, Im sure the experience you get from practicing those
dances with your friends is worthwhile. You can learn to sing and dance and you are
enjoying it in the process. Also the importance of having your friends with you when you
perform is that the attention is not focused on you alone, therefore, you wont get super
nervous and thus you will perform better. For souvenirs, I think the photobooth will
suffice. Ive been to debuts where that is the only souvenir they gave out and Im quite
happy with what I got. Hope this helps KC and hope you rock your Arabian Nights
theme.
-April 15th, 2010 at 1:50 am

Hi Khim,
For a black and pink color combination, a theme that would be perfect for it is the Glam
Rock theme. It is sophisticated but fun at the same time. Taylor Swift even used it in her
18th birthday party. For 18s substitutes, read on our article on Traditional 18s (click
here)
-April 15th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Jaycie said:
Hi,
I will be celebrating my 18th birthday in November. I just wanna ask what theme suits
well on the kind of debut I am planning for. My debut would probably be a birthday
concert but the kind of songs Ill be singing are the like of Dont rain on my parade and
New york, new york. So those are not the typical pop music. Id like to fit what I am
gonna sing to the theme of my debut. Also, most probably, I am gonna have additional 18
thousands and songs to the typical 18s. What words could substitute those that go with
the theme? I am thinking old hollywood would be a better choice or movie-ish or
masquerade party. Do you have more themes to suggest that may suit well to my party?
And oh, may an aphrodite-grecian party be incorporated with it?
Thanks a lot!
-April 16th, 2010 at 10:14 am
stela said:
Hi debut ideas! Im planning to have my 18th bday party this june and i chose candy
princess themed party. I would like to ask what song can we play for my grand entrance
and what kind of attires will my guests wear? Thanks a lot!
-April 18th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Hi Iara,
Have a working budget first. When you have determined that, it will be easier for you to
choose your birthday party suppliers. When you are planning your own debut party, you
are like starting from scratch. You got to have a blank sheet of paper first to work on.
Your venue is your blank sheet of paper. From there, you can start planning all the details
of your 18th birthday celebration. Remember though that your birthday is still 2 years
away, prices may still go up. Ask the place you are opting for if you can get a reservation
with the current price. When talking to a venue supplier, ask them if they have freebies.
Most caterers nowadays add an emcee, or chairs and tables to their menu of services. Be
sure to take that into consideration. Have a birthday theme too because it will be easier to
get souvenir items, invitations, etc. with a theme and color motif.
Hope this helps and happy planning!
-April 19th, 2010 at 3:43 am
chill said:
i want the 18 candles to be the ones that i blow when its time to blow the candles on my
cake, but can you suggest ways how to do that? like after they have given the wishes,
where can they put the candles so i can blow the altogether? because i was thinking that
maybe if they just put it on the cake, they might accidentally destroy the cake or the wax
of the candles might cover up the cake. can you please help me?
-April 19th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Betsy said:
Hi! So, I will be having a debut celebration without a grand cotillion. I will have roses
and treasures, and the color theme is purple. What is usually written in the debut
program? And do you think it is necessary for the debutante to have a special solo
performance? Do you have any ideas on what I can do aside from that? Thanks.
-April 21st, 2010 at 12:52 am
Hi Chill,
Definitely that will happen if they place the candles on top of the cake especially if you
will be using big candles. What I would suggest is to put three candelabras which can
hold probably 6 candles, place them near the cake and arrange them in a manner that you
can blow them all in one breath.
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Another option is if your cake is placed on a circular table, put 18 stylish drinking glasses
for your 18s to put the candles on. You can also ask your caterer to extend the cardboard
a little more than the cake so that your 18s can dip a little wax for the candle to stick on.
The candles however will be a little harder to blow because you need to circle the table to
cover all candles. But that will also be totally exciting. Hope this helps and happy
birthday.
-April 21st, 2010 at 3:25 am
Hi Monica,
The answer is in the Traditional Debut Planner page
-April 21st, 2010 at 7:26 am
Hi Jaycie,
The answer is in here
-April 21st, 2010 at 8:09 am
rosieroze said:
Hi there. Im planning to have a Glam rock Theme party for my 18th Birthday, can you
give me a suggestion on the
program flow, also i crossed out the traditional cotillion on my list, but planning to have a
Band which is me & my friends will going
to performed, do you think it is a nice idea?.. Thanks!
-April 21st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
May Alyson said:
Oh hey ! This website is the boom ! Grabeh, am so thankful to kasi this website
is a big help. Pinoproblema ko kasi ang debut ko. Its because Im in UK and Ive
decided to celebrate my 18th in Philippines. It will be on December pa but siyempre,
ayoko namang palpal ang aking debut.
So anyways, ayun nga, am really thankful to this website. Tapos lahat pa ng
posts dito eh sinasagot Keep up the good work and continue helping others
for free LMFAO ! More powers ! \:D/
-April 21st, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Hi Betsy,
We have here in this page a sample debut script that you may gain some insight on. Many
debutantes really have a sort of talent portion where they showcase their talents for their
friends and loved ones to see. They grab this once in a lifetime chance of being a star
even for a night and then sharing their God-given talents to those they love. If you are
kind of the shy type, ask your friends to help you by dancing or singing with you also.
They can be a back up dancer or a friend may play the guitar while you sing, something
like that. This sort of divides the attention of your audience. Hope this helps and happy
planning.
-April 23rd, 2010 at 5:47 am
joanne san pedro said:
Ive read some of the inquiries in your website and its very helpful, whats more
important is that the author answers all the questions and gives fabulous ideas for the
occasion. Anyway, my daughter is attending a 7th birthday party and now it is also
tagged as debut unlike in my days., shell be participating in the 7 candles, I guess
these parts of the debut for a 7 yr old are the same as in 18-yr old debut. Can you hep me
prepare a speech for one of the 7 candles, my daughter can memorize but I think due to
lack of time it would be wiser to shorten the speech. thanks.
-April 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
Hi Rosieroze,
You can just follow the debut program that we have, omit the ones that you will not be
doing like if youre not doing the 18s, remove that, or if youre not going to do the
cotillion part, remove that as well and then substitute it with your Bands performance. If
youre band will have many songs to sing, you can divide it by two sets. For instance:
Intro
Grand Entrance
18 roses dance? optional
Bands first set, 3 songs perhaps
18 candles- speech
Bands second set, 3 songs
Dancing
It is okay that you are performing on your birthday so that your loved ones will be able to
see your talent and be entertained by it. Many debutantes perform on their debut party.
-April 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 am
Hi Joanne,
I think the speech should at first introduce the speaker (your daughter) and her
relationship with the celebrant. Im _speaker__ and __celebrant__ and I have been best
friends since kindergarten. Next is tell moments they have shared We always do things
together like play our Barbies and read and study for an exam. Next is tell some good
traits and characteristics of the celebrant The __celebrant__ is __qualities of
celebrant_(talented, intelligent, etc)_. That is why I love her so much. I will promise to be
her friend forever. Happy Birthday ___celebrant__ or something like that. Make the
speech simple, short and concise (children have such short attention span) so that children
would easily understand. Hope this helps.
-April 24th, 2010 at 3:16 am
kristine said:
hey. i need some help, i dont have any idea on how to start my speech? can you help on
this? can you give me some samples of a debutants speech? ill be having a party this
may 16. hope we can work on this as soon as possible thank you!
-April 24th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
adz said:
hi ive read ur page hir and it seems so interesting and u help so many people like me and
having their wondeful bday to b the best one..my youngest sister is celebrating her debut
this coming july3,2010 since shes the last sister who wil celebrate her debut i want to
make it unforgettable for her of course with the help of gud people like you..we dont have
much budet and we cant decide yet the venue bcoz i think july is rainy season..can u give
me advice wat to be the theme for the perfect season..?nung ng debut kc aq umulan all in
cocktail dress..so mdami d nkapunta..i hope nd pray n wag mngyari sa party ng kapatid q
un..thnx..nd more power
-April 25th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Hi Kristine,
You can start off by saying good evening, mentioning a few facts about yourself for the
benefit of those who dont know you that well (optional), dreams and aspirations in life,
you can share some stories or some good example of the way your parents have helped
you grow into a young adult. Avoid inserting personal jokes that only a few will be able
to get. This would leave your other guests feeling left out. Next, thank everyone for
coming. You should also thank the people who have made your event possible like your
suppliers, friends and family. Thank your mom and dad who have always supported you
and love you. And Lastly thank the Lord for all your blessings and for making you a
wonderful person inside and out. Hope this helps Kristine and happy birthday.
-April 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

tonet said:
hi
i need your help badly. i would like to prepare a beach party/ Hawaiian inspired debut for
my cousin this august. can you please help me find some unique ideas for it ?? thank you
so much :*
-April 27th, 2010 at 7:23 am
mheco said:
hi!im planning to have a masquerde theme party for my 18 birthday..eh im having a hard
time with my giveaways..gusto ko po kasi yung something unique, pretty yet
affordable.thank you po!God bless!
-April 27th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Trixy said:
Hello! Ill be having my debut on December and my theme would be Tropical/Beach.
1.Can you give me a format in creating an invitation?

2.What kind of souvenirs can I give to my guests that is related to my theme?
3.I cant find a perfect summer dress:(
-April 28th, 2010 at 4:21 am
Trixy said:
What is AVP? Thanks;)
-April 28th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Betsy said:
Hi, again! Can you please give me a sample of what the emcee can say when introducing
the 18 treasures? What is the significance of it, etc.
-April 28th, 2010 at 5:18 am
eyt said:
hi! i already have a list for my 18 candles, roses, treasures and toasts.. but i need another
set of 18s because I want to give part to my other guests who are also close to me..
someone told me to add 18 wishes but it would be redundant since I already have 18
toasts. please help me. thanks!
-May 1st, 2010 at 5:53 am
eyt said:
hi again!
i want a sort of the transformation part as the highlight of my debut. what i mean is that
sort of ritual wherein my hairstyle, dress and shoes will be changed by my parents and
grandparents as a symbol of my transformation from a girl to a young lady.
example,.from flipflops to high heels..
i just have this idea but i am not really sure how it would be.. what do you think? please
help me construct my idea. it seems so abstract to me right now. what would this part be
called?
-May 1st, 2010 at 6:28 am
Trish Lua said:
Hi there. Im Trish and Ill be celebrating my 18th birthday on August. Im starting to

prepare all the needed stuff. My theme will be fairytale. Can you help me with my
invitation? Im thinking, Ill substitute 18 candles, roses, treasures, etc into something
princess-ish like 18 royal dances. What can I substitute to 18 candles, treasures? Thank
you!
-May 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
bess mariah gonzales said:

Can you please give me a sample speech for the grand entrance thank you so much!!! i
love your website, its very helpfulkeep it up!!!!
-May 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Hi Trish Lua,
For your 18s, it depends on what fairytale you will be having. For instance, if you are
supposed to be sleeping beauty, then 18 kisses (on the cheek) would not be a bad
alternative for the 18 roses. Or instead of having different songs for your 18 roses dance,
you could just have a grand waltz song for all 18 roses and call it The Royal Dance or
The Grand Waltz. They would be circling you and would dance in a waltz, each of them
cutting off every few stanzas of the waltz song. For your 18 candles, try 18 pixie dusts
where your 18 candles will blow a pinch or two of glitter and then make their speech.
You could also have 18 wands where your 18 candles will wave their wands and them
make a speech or grant a wish. For your invites, a scrolled invite would be great. It is like
you are inviting them to a ball, reminiscent of Cinderella. Hope this helps Trish and
happy birthday.
-May 4th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Hi Eyt,
The 18 roses are given to guys close to you, close friend, friend or classmate. 18 candles
are for 18 ladies who have made an impact in your life, who you look up to, who you are
closest with so that these are your female relatives, classmates, friends, best friends, etc.
The other 18s are just additional and are vague in its meaning. Their names are tweaked
in order to adhere to a theme. 18 treasures are also 18 gifts, the purpose of which is to
symbolize gift giving during a birthday. 18 toasts, 18 wishes, 18 champagnes, 18 bubbles,
18 wines, cheers, are all for well-wishers. It is good that you are making your guests feel
important by giving them a role to play in your debut. However, if you come to think of
it, having 18 roses, 18 candles, 18 treasures, 18 toasts and then another 18 would be quite
tiring because you and your guests would have to sit up for 18 dances and 72 speeches. I
often advice debutantes to veer away from this monotony because it creates the risk of
making your party boring. If you want your guests to participate and feel important in
your birthday, you can ask them to greet you in your AVP. You can then edit it to create
a fun and exciting thing to watch. You can also ask your 18s to participate in an
impromptu game to make your party livelier. If you are still up to 5 18s, ask them to
make their speeches short. As a suggestion, you may want to have 18 toasts designated
for 18 men who will toast and make you a wish and then 18 cheers for 18 ladies who will
cheer you on (make a wish as well). The transformation part is a great idea. You can do it
in your grand entrance where you will be dressed plainly at first and then your family will
dress you up into your gown and high heels and then you can do your grand entrance.
-May 4th, 2010 at 1:03 am
hello mariah,
usually the debutante gives speeches after the party or the end of the debut program
proper and not during the grand entrance. Before your grand entrance, you will be given
an introduction by your emcee or host. You can give your emcee information about what
you want included in your introduction and shell be the one to make the spiel. =)
-May 4th, 2010 at 8:35 am
eyt said:
ok. thanks a lot! i would just stick to the 4 set of 18s. you are such a great help. more
power to you!
-May 4th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
germaine said:
Good evening
can you help me doing a program on my 18 birthday?
what things can you suggest so my visitors will not get bored.
-May 4th, 2010 at 1:15 pm

hi Germaine!
These links might help

http://debutideas.com/?p=48
Games http://debutideas.com/?page_id=851
Happy planning!
-May 5th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Hi Tonet,
Here, this page might help!

Read this too!

Happy Planning! =)
-May 5th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Danika said:
would it be a terrible thing to not have a talent section at a debut? im a really shy person,
and my debut is next week, theres really no time to put something together.
-May 7th, 2010 at 1:28 am
Hi Danika,
Having a talent portion in a debut is optional. Most debutantes do this because they want
their talents showcased in their birthday. If you are the shy type and would be really
uncomfortable standing in front of a crowd even if theyre practically family, then dont
do it. Adding to that is the fact that youre not prepared would definitely lead to a
disastrous talent portion. However, if you can conquer your fear and shyness and sing just
one simple song, there is still time to practice for it. Either way girl it is alright. Hope this
helps and happy birthday Danika.
-May 7th, 2010 at 4:04 am
Hi Adz,
Since July is indeed a rainy month, it would be safe to choose a venue that is indoors.
There are those function rooms that are really right for the budget where you can rent the
room for a few hours. How about restaurants where food is already included in their
packages? You can also go for three-star hotels that have no-hassle friendly packages that
would suit your budget. As for the theme, practically any theme would work for indoor
venues particularly white walled function rooms. You can hang drapes of your color
motiff. You can adorn it with flowers and leaves all around and it is transformed into a
beautiful garden for a fairies, butterfly, midsummer nights dream theme. You can create
a backdrop of the beach at the stage for a beach or tropical inspired party. Hope this helps
and happy planning.
-May 7th, 2010 at 5:18 am
belle said:
my debut is this October, and im planning a kiddy costume party for a theme. could you
help me plan? i want to make it playful yet liberated party. like a last kiddy party. thnks.
how can i make a program with that?
-May 7th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Trish Lua said:
Hi again. Thank you for your ideas. Im planning to have a Cinderella theme. How about
18 treasures and wishes? What are the good subsitute words for them? Last thing, for the
souvenirs, what can I give to my guests that are non-edibles? Thank you so much. You
really helped me
-May 7th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
mushy said:
hi!, can i ask how much does a debut usually cost?
-May 7th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
clariz said:
Hi! i am celebrating my 18th birthday this coming October. Im planning to have an

Alice in Wonderland theme party.
any ideas for the invitations? and what would be the best look for the venue? (my parents
have chosen a venue, indoor hall, spacious with grand stairs).
-May 12th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Beverly said:
Hi. I would like to ask about the best alternatives for a traditional cotillion. My mom
wants me to have one on my debut and, well, its actually fine with me. Im worried that
it might be somehow a bore. Ive heard of debutantes doing a fashion show instead but I
wouldnt want to do that since I want mine to be unique or fun. Could you suggest ideas?
My theme would be vintage (not the retro Grease, Hairspray etc. era), btw. Thanks! =)
This website has been a great help!
-May 17th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Eunice said:
Hi debutideas,
My debut is coming up in a month and everything is all ready. Im just wondering about
the father/daughter dance, do we have to do it twice or only on the 18 roses dance? Thank
you so much for everything. I got so many ideas from this site. God bless!
-May 21st, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Hi Stela!
Theres this old song by Mandy Moore called Candy, check it out, its a cute song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4e-eXWbbs
For your guests attire, you can ask them to wear something very colorful! If your guests
wear multi-colored outfits, that would look so cool in your pictures!
Happy Birthday!
-May 22nd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Sxzharr said:
Hi. im turning 18 next year,and i have 6 months to plan it . and im planning how my
debut will be. i want to have a moulin rouge theme and i dont know how to start. i want
something that is really different. instead of 18 roses,18 treasure,18 candles etc.i dont
want my party to be a traditional debut. i want it more different. do u have any
suggestions? please do help me. thank you .
-May 25th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Hi Eunice,
You can either include the father-daughter dance in the 18 roses or do it separately.
If you include it in the 18 roses, you can either have him as your first dance or your last.
If hes your first dance, this symbolizes that your father is allowing the rest of the 17 boys
to dance with you and that hes giving you the freedom to do so. If hes your last, this
may symbolize that you are a daddys girl, hes still the most special man in your life at
the end of the day.
You can also do it separately with the emcee announcing that its time for the father-
daughter dance.
We think it may be overkill if you do it twice (separately and during the 18 roses). Just
have the father-daughter dance once to make it very special.
Cheers and have a happy 18th birthday!
Debut Ideas
-May 28th, 2010 at 9:50 am
paola said:
need your advice
my party is coming soon.
i would like to ask what 18 balloons represents for?wil dey hav 2 wish?
please respndtnxhope you read this
-June 6th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
bianca said:
hi..Ill be having my debut next month(july 2010) and i still dont have a theme for it..im a
music lOver and i want to use it as a theme..i just dont know how..
by the way these are my 18s:

-chocolates (instead of roses)
-candles
-18 thousand
-18 words of wisdom( quotations/verses in the bible)
is it ok??
i hope you could help me..tnx

-June 8th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Hi Bianca,
Well, themes are usually thought of by the debutante. Themes usually reflect her
personality and her passion. Since you love music, why not have a rave party? Given
your time constraints, this will be a more feasible option. You can just rent out a bar and
hire a DJ and presto! You have an instant rave party. If you have limited budget, you can
throw it in your own house, transform your house into a bar and play your favorite music
during your party.
Rave Party
If you are into musical, you can choose that as well. For instance, you might want to have
Phantom of the Opera or Cats or Moulin Rouge. However, these themes require months
to prepare (because of the props and all). How about a piano themed party where your
color motifs are black and white. These represent the black and white keys of the piano.
You can have white and dark chocolates as party favors. Black table covers with white
table runners and white table napkins. That would be so elegant. Themes are supposed to
make party planning easier because having a theme would give you cohesion and focus.
-June 15th, 2010 at 2:10 am
Hi Belle,
I have a friend who had her debut at McDonalds! Her giveaways were lootbags and toys
and it was such a fun party! I suggest you just follow your instinct. You can have the 18s
but a fun kiddie one. You can have 18 Toys, 18 Cartoon Characters or 18 Balloons. You
can also have 18 Candies! Just follow your heart and look for the kid inside you and you
can definitely make your debut party memorable and relaxed! You can still pattern your
program on the normal debut program and modify it in a way that you think children will
enjoy. Of course, dont forget the mascots and the pinata and the candy giveaways!
Happy planning and we hope this helps!
-June 17th, 2010 at 12:04 am

Hi Beverly,
For me, a traditional cotillion is not a bore, but thats just me. The only problem with that
is if your friends can have time for rehearsals. Maybe you can opt for modern dances
instead of the traditional waltz. As long as you can make the dance entertaining, then a
cotillion will not be boring. A fashion show is a good idea but personally, I wouldnt
replace cotillion with anything that dont include dancing.
Anyway, here is an article about Cotillions that you should read about
http://paperpichay.blogspot.com/2009/06/filipino-cotillion.html
Hope this helps!
-June 17th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Hi Paola,
18 balloons is just a variation. You can ask your 18 balloons make a speech and write it
on a piece of paper, place it inside a balloon. They will then get their balloons, pop it and
read the speech that they prepared beforehand. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
-June 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Hi Trixy,
AVP is audiovisual presentation. It usually is a collection of clips of videos from your

loved ones greeting you or describing you, or even just a collection of your pictures from
since you were young up to present. It is edited in such a way that it will be interesting to
watch.
-June 17th, 2010 at 6:47 am
tina said:
hi ill be having my debut this sept 2010 but i still dont have a theme i need help
please. you see, im kinda leaning on the roaring 20s vintage like kind of thing simply
coz i like the suspenders, pinstripes outfits and all. but i dont know how to go about it
from there
-June 21st, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Hi Clariz,
We have an article about Alice In Wonderland theme party that you may be interested in.
Click here. Hope this helps.
-June 24th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Hi Mheco,
For a masquerade theme party, here are some party favors that I can think of. You can
give away earings, bracelets, scented candles, candle holders, cologne, lotion, bath soap,
shower gel. These party favors are elegant and would be appropriate for your masquerade
theme. You can also have paper mache masks that will also serve as an invite or a thank
you card with your thank you message or party info written inside the masks. This will be
super affordable because you dont need to make a separate invite or thank you card as
this will double as your invite or thank you card. You can also have a photobooth with a
very elegant backdrop for you and your guests to pose on and the picture that will be
printed will serve as their souvenir. Hope this helps.
-June 26th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Delina said:
First of all, I want to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your responses to the other
debutantes questions. They are very helpful and they gave me lots of ideas.
Anyway, my 18th. birthday is this coming second week of July. I thought of having a
debut because I do not want to have any regrets in the future for not having it. I did not
realized until today how unprepared I am if I am to have the debut exactly on my 18th
birthday. My parents told me that I could just have the debut 4-5 weeks from my birthday
so we could have enough time to prepare for it. The other reason for having the debut
later is my Mom will be very busy for the next few weeks that she wont be able to help
me prepare if I were to insist on having the debut on my birthday. What do you think?
Would it be okay to celebrate a debut 4-6 weeks from my 18th. birthday? What would be
the pros and cons of that aside from having more time to prepare? I would really
appreciate your reply. Thank you very much.
-June 27th, 2010 at 2:39 am
Cassie said:
Hello..I love your site it really help teens in planning their debut party. Pls help me also
not for me but for my sister in law. Her birthday will be on September we had 2 months
and a half to prepareshe like her theme to be in formal but at the second part of the
party she says she and her friends would change in swim wear because the party will be
held on a resort. But I dont think it matches the party?! and it does not fit the weather
since it is a rainy season! Can you help us in the themeI like it to be simple and
beautiful. Her parents are not around because theyre working abroad and her guardians
is her lola and her tito and tita. So how would be the arrangement for the program if her
parents are not around? And the father and daughter dance who will take the place of her
father? She has a brother which is my husbandwill her brother take the place of their
father or the first dance for the 18 roses?? Thank You!
-June 28th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Hi Cassie,
You may try Bohemian themed debut party. This is especially great for beach and pool
parties. It is so practical to don boho (maxi) dresses on top of your bikinis so that when
the program ends, you and your guests can just easily slip away from your dress for a
swim. Since her father will not be around for her birthday, you can omit the father and
daughter dance. This is a special part of the program that only the father and daughter
should share so I think nobody can really take the place of the father in this instance. In
order to honor her guardians though (her brother, tito) they can be her first or last dance
during the 18 roses dance.
Here are some pointers for a Boho inspired debut party. For hairdo:
Source: http://www.misquincemag.com/
or just let it flow like this:
Source: http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/
For the outfit, you can go for the maxi dresses Boho style:
Source: http://vogueidea.files.wordpress.com/
and these:
Source://3.bp.blogspot.com
Ask the guests to wear a Bohoish outfit which is similar to this:
Source: http://www.polyvore.com/
or these:
Source: http://0.0.0.3/bp/blogspot.com
For party favors, you could give away bandanas for the male guests and hooped dangling
earrings and these lovable Boho headbands for female guests:
Source: http://www.polyvore.com/
Hope this helps.
-June 29th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Hi Mushy,
The cost of a debut depends on you actually. It depends on what you want for your party.
It also depends on the suppliers that you are going hire. Naturally if you go for expensive
suppliers, your debut will be expensive. However, there are budget debuts that some
hotels are offering. But, I think it is still going to be cheaper if you plan it ahead of time,
scout for the best suppliers within your budget and do some of the labor yourself (party
favors, invites, etc). Hope this helps.
-July 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
trixie said:
hi,,i need a introduction piece,,coz im the one who will be the host of my cousins
birthday,,can you give me a help,,for her introduction ,,tnx
-July 16th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Hi Trixie,
It is nice that you know the debutante personally because that will be major advantage in
that you can tell some trivia or nice to know things about the debutante for the most part
of the program which give your guests more info about the debutante and probably get to
know her more through it. For introduction, you can probably talk about some of her
achievements, her good qualities, her likes and dislikes, her pet peeves and then talk
about her dreams and aspirations. Hope this helps.
-July 17th, 2010 at 7:05 am
trixie said:
can you give a example of a introduction so that i have a idea how i start,.,tnx
-July 19th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
gina said:
hi,.,im celebrating my debut sooner,.,i need a speech that im going to speak after the
party,to thanks to all my visitors and guest..for coming,.,can you help me
-July 19th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Hi trixie,
You can pattern your intro here in our sample script. Click here for Debut technical
script.
-July 20th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Hi Sxzharr,
Moulin rouge is such a nice theme to have. For your 18s, try 18 can-can dancers for your
18 candles. Your 18 candles will dance the can-can first before making individual
speeches. For your 18 roses, try 18 sitar players (or guitar) where you and your partners
will dance with songs played by a sitar (guitar) player. You can also have 18 red hearts.
18 red roses, 18 boas, 18 feathers. For 18 treasures, try 18 gems, 18 diamonds or 18
satins. Hope this helps.
-July 20th, 2010 at 7:27 am
blu said:
hi! could you give suggestions on what color of dress should i wear on my debut? which
is a butterfly-themed party. thanks in advance.
-August 3rd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
crnjcn said:
hi iam goin to an 18 candle party for my friend and i have no clue what to say bc iam one
of her 18 girls i need help shes been my best friend but havent seen each other in years
and dnt have alot of memories together i need help with a speech please help me
-August 8th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Mel said:
hi
i just want to ask kung ano po ung gngwa sa 18 cheers and 18 balloons. coz i will be
having my debut po nxt month. thanks )
-August 8th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
eliza lagasca said:
hello
I need help im a emcee on a debut of my cousin kindly help me what will i say to
introduce a debutant and some flow of the program thanks
Hi eliza lagasca,
We have a sample debut technical script that might help you. Since you know the
debutante, it will be easier for you to inject some trivia in it to make your spiels
interesting. Throw in some funny stories about the debutante or even inspirational ones
like the debutantes dreams or goals. Hope this helps.
frey said:
we will be having our dinner party on october . it is an arabian inspired theme . can you
suggest ideas for the setup and the costumes .. can you also give a flow of a programme
for a dinner party? thank you :]
April said:
Hi debut ideas! Im quite having a hard time to plan my 18th birthday next summer.
although, its still far, my mom insists to plan for it already. she told me to take care of
the invitations but I really dont know how to start it.. I am a great fan of Taylor Swift
and I kinda like to have some Taylor Swift touch.. Can you please give me ideas on
how to put a Taylor Swift touch on the invitation and the program proper? Thanks a lot.
Celine J said:
What are other terms for 18 candles in a hollywood themed debut?
Hi Celine J,
For 18 candles, try 18 Awards or 18 Statues (Grammy or Oscar or Emmy) for your 18
candles (where each will make a speech on why this award was given to you, etc). Try
also 18 Clappers where they would say Lights, camera, action before they make a
speech. You can also have 18 movies where your 18s will pick a movie that best
describes you. You can also have 18 spotlights where the stage is dimly lit and then your
18s will be on the spotlight at the center of the stage where they will make a speech.
Hope this helps Celine and happy birthday.
-August 21st, 2010 at 4:06 am
Hi Gina,
You can choose to talk about the following:
- Gratitude to parents
- Gratitude to guests
- Gratitude to friends for always being there
- Now that youre 18, you promise to be
- Share the most significant events during your first 18 years on earth
- Share your dreams and your plans for the future
- Share the most significant blessings you have received / Share why you feel so blessed
Now that you are 18 years old, people may have expectations from you, such as
becoming more mature with your decisions. You can talk to your guests about any
important event or announcement that you may want to share. Of course do not forget to
thank your guests for coming and your family and friends for always being supportive.
Hope this helps!
-August 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Mandy said:
Hello, can you give me an idea for the layout of invitaions for a grecian inspired party?
Thank u!
-August 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 pm
kimberly said:
Hi! My debut theme is Hollywood. I am wondering what could be the best step in
making the entrance really GRANDE as I go down the stairs while everyone avenges the
startling moment. I want to take your advice on how to make every moment not just
breathtaking but memorable as well. Thank you.. your advices are highly appreciated in
advance. =)
pie malagu said:

hi its not me hows having the 18 bday but my cousin..shell be having her bday this
otober 2010 just a month in time my auntie said kahit daw gawin nya by dec nalang daw
ok lang naman daw kung gahol sa orasanyways we dont have a theme yet for her bday
but my auntie wants her to have a dress with colors silver and red because nga daw BER
month daw..please help us how to theme her bday in a budgeted event hehehehe i dont
know how much the budget is pero sabi ni uncle ko medyo budgeted nga daw so please
kindly help us thanksplease email methanks
-September 2nd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Carrie said:
Hi there,
Just like to ask some few questions and ideas for a debut program. I was to be an emcee
for a debut of someone whom I am yet to meet. Anyway, can you advise me the
following:
1) Sample of a simple probably a sit down ice breaker at the beginning of the program to
psyche up the guests and really charged up the atmosphere of fun and excitement. I want
the guests and of course the debutante to really enjoy the night and have fun, be relaxed
and for all the guests to finish the program..;)
2) Brief History of Debut celebration, its significance, its meaning, what it symbolizesI
want the celebration to really be purposeful and really memorable for the debutante
3) Any other brigt ideas you can suggest to make the event mon memorable and to keep
all the guests glued until end of the debut celeb.
-September 4th, 2010 at 3:17 am
Carrie said:
Thank you very much and hope to hear always from you for your future plan. event will
be to no tomorrow and I have less than one day to really prepare my script, the guets list
and and to get to know th the debutante immediately.
Thanks and best regards,

Isssa

andi said:
good day. what can be a good idea for victorian era theme debut? for souvenirs etc..
Hi Andi,
For a victorian era souvenirs, i was thinking of ceramic wares like little tea pots or
miniature tea sets or ceramic displays of a girl in a victorian dress or an angel. How about
masks with intricate designs. You can distribute this at the entrance and your guests will
wear this and then double as a party favor. Also victorian pendants or lockets would be a
cute give away. Also try feathered ballpens or pencils. Hope this helps.
-September 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
sonia barabas said:
hello. i just want to ask for some suggestions for the introduction of 18 roses, candles,
treasures and shots. thank you.
Hi Sonia,
Who will be introduced? The participants or the segment itself?

hi mel,
18 cheers and 18 toasts the same. May wine na itotoast ung friend mo. 18 Balloons
naman parang 18 wishes siya kasi diba ang balloon pag pinutok nakakawala ung air.
parang ganun din kasi sa wish, pinapakawalan ng friend mo ung wish nya for you. tapos
at the end of their speeches, pinuputok nila ung balloons
sonia barabas said:
Hi Sonia,
Who will be introduced? The participants or the segment itself?
the segment itself. i cant think of how can the host open those segments. please help
me. thank you.
jill said:
hello there, im planning a Glow in the Dark/Blacklight Party 3 weeks from now
(Sometime in the2nd week of October 2010) I just came up with that idea (just now)
because i think its really cool.
What can be the substitutes for the traditional 18 roses and 18 candles? And any
suggestions for loot bags?
Your reply would be very much appreciated because i really feel pressured right now.
Hi there Jill,
Wow! Your idea is great Jill. You can incorporate your blacklight party with the Rave
theme. Also, a 80s theme would be fun too. For your 18s, you can have 18 glow sticks
where your 18s will break the glow stick to light it before making a speech at the center
of the stage. For 18 roses, it can be 18 stars where 18 glow-in-the-dark stars will be given
to you before you dance. You can also go for 18 favorite songs or 18 rave dances and
play your favorite dance music. For loot bags, you can put in of course glow-in-the-dark
things like stars and stickers. You may also want to put in chocolates or candies inside as
they will need it for a night of dancing. You can also have a photobooth with neon lights
as backdrop and the pictures of your guests will serve as your party favor. Hope this
helps.
Cha said:
Hello there!
as i read all the comments here, it seems that their questions are answered and they really
like it much!
i will be celebrating my debut this coming November, and it seems that i doesnt have
any ideas yet? i cant think of a theme that will best suits my personality, im this kind of
person that is just simple. all i want is to have fun, i want to have that 18s thing, my fave
color is blue but i dont think blue will fit for a debut party, what do you think? ii want my
party to be the best, but less expenses. how can i do that? can you give me some tips?
i want that everyone will enjoy the party.
HOPE you will answer my questions. more power )
Cha said:
can you lend me some advice?
Leigh said:
hi there!
My debut party will be on the 30th of October and I havent thought of designs on the
venue to make yet! My theme will be about music and my motif is the combination of red
and black. What would be the best design?
Leigh said:
and please send me the best design for a gown or cocktail dress that matches my theme.
thank you!
Hi Leigh,
Is it music in general? Pop music, alternative? classical? How about a black and white
party and your dress will be in red to standout. You can have a piano theme inspired by
the black and white keys of the piano. You can also have a musical inspired like the
phantom of the opera or moulin rouge where the rich color of red and mysterious black
abounds. You can showcase your talent in music by having a talent portion and singing
some of the songs in these musicals. How about rave theme where you can play your
favorite danceable music, hip hop or r&b, and you and your friends will dance until wee
ours of the night. Hope this helps.
Hi Frey,
Well the usual attire or costume would be the chiffon sleeves with midriff and then
chiffon pants. Take inspiration with Jasmine and Aladdin for the costumes. If your guests
arent into something like that which I can understand, you can give out small chiffons to
drape their faces with to adhere to your theme. Even if they are in a cocktail gown for
instance like off shoulder gowns, having them wear the chiffon cover would totally blend
them in. This is also a great design arabian inspired gown. The richness of the colors of
Arabian textile are similar to that of a Moroccan inspired. You may find some elements
here that you may want to use Bollywood theme . Dont forget the carpet and ask your
guests to pose as if the carpet is in flight (photobooth).
Would you be having a small number of guests? We have a debut program sample and
script that you may want to read on and then tweak it here and there for parts of it that
you dont want to have. For instance, if it is just an informal dinner with family and
friends, you may want to omit the cotillion or the 18s. You may just want an introduction
and then some speeches of your parents, ninongs and ninangs, and friends. Hope this
helps.
ayen said:
Im having a debut next month (ouch, too little time to prepare)

Im planning to have a tropical themed party, because I like the colorful and chill
ambience of it. I was thinking, could I their dress code semi-formal? just so they wont
simply wear slippers and shorts?
Or maybe an explosion of colors theme, where the guest would be wearing semi-formal
attires with bold and bright patterns.
I also liked your bohemian theme, but can I make it semi-formal as well? Or would that
diminish the ambience of the party? Thanks
-October 6th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Hi Ayen,
For a tropical theme, guests are suggested to wear something that they wear at the beach
which are beach shorts and white polo, maxi dresses and slippers because it adds to the
ambiance of being in a beach (tropical). Your second theme would be much more
appropriate for a semi-formal type of party because you can ask your guests to wear any
color but black cocktails and polos. The bohemian theme also would be a great theme.
Ask your guests to wear maxi dresses for the ladies and a somewhat grunge look for the
guys. Remember that you can only suggest to your guests what they wear. You dont
have control over it. The success of the party lies on whether you and your guests
enjoyed it. Hope this helps.
-October 8th, 2010 at 8:02 pm

Jessica said:
Hello! Ill be having my debut in two months and I was wondering what could my court
do with me besides a grand dance? Im not allowed to perform a dance because of my
religion but I was wondering if you had any ideas? I still would love to do something
with them!
Also, (sorry for the bother for more questions) I was wondering what could I do with a
Sanrio [or Hello Kitty] theme?? Thats what my family is preparing and I dont want it to
look too kiddish. I dont know where to start with the music and such. Any
suggestions??
- Thank you so much!
-October 11th, 2010 at 6:35 am
grace said:
Hi! I will be celebrating my 18th birthday next year on March, and I am planning to have
a GREEK MYTHOLOGY theme, well, I just wanna ask for an advice on how will i do
the Cottilion De Honor dance,in order for it to be related to my concept:) thanks..Hope
you can help me:))
Hi Cha,
As we keep on saying, debuts really need not be expensive because it will all depend on
what you want for your party. Naturally if you hire an event stylist to decorate your
venue, that would cost much more than when you do the decorations yourself or you look
for a venue where the venue decor is included in the package or a caterer who will also
put flower decors free for your chosen package. For the color blue, im drawn into the
midnight blue thing with silver as highlights which would look like the sky at night. Or
how about blue as in the ocean which can be a beach theme or tropical theme. A midnight
blue cocktail dress would really look great or a flowy chiffon sky blue dress. Happy
planning.

Kairi said:
Hello! Good day! Im having my debut on December and the motif is lavender and pink,
then Ill dress like Barbie, with all the glitz and glamour and all that stuffs. Now Im
wondering what kind of design I would choose for my invitation and the format of it. I
also dont know what souvenirs I would give out to my guests, any suggestions? Your
reply would be a great help for me. Thank you!
Ara said:
Hi! Im thinking of doing a vintage vogue party this January. Any suggestions for games
and 18 substitutes?
ellyza said:
hi, i want to know the role and responsibility of 18 treasure what those they do in the
said occasion?. thanx
Demii said:
Hi! I having my party this coming sunday (oct 24) and i still dont have my programme on
hand. Please help me. Im having a traditional 18th birthday party with 18 roses, candles
and treasures. thanks in advance!
Demii said:
HI! im having my party this coming sunday and i still dont have my programme. Please
help me! Im having a traditional 18th birthday party with 18 roses, candles and treasures.
Thanks in advance!
avic said:
Hi im having my debut on (nov.13) and I still dont have my program please help me!
thanks! )
Hi Blu,
You can wear either pink or blue. But whatever color you like will do
amie said:
hi! my daughter is having her debut this coming December. The theme is Bohemian.No
dress code. Come as you are. Is it ok to hae a belly dancer as one of the program? My
idea of a Bohemian was inspired from 60s & 70s . And what can i substitute from the
18 roses, candles and treasures? I was planning to change the roses to sunflowers do you
think it will match? any ideas?
Thank you and God Bles.
-October 31st, 2010 at 12:37 am
Bea said:
Hi . I am organizing a debut of my friend. Can you give me an idea on how to introduce
the debutant on the beginning of the program? Pls reply

-November 3rd, 2010 at 2:25 am
Bea said:
Can you also help me about organizing it. The debutantes gown is BLUE. so do you
think the balloons and designs need to be blue also?
-November 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 am
Hi Avic!
We hope these articles can help you

http://debutideas.com/?cat=6
Happy planning!
-November 7th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Hi Ellyza, the 18 Treasures are those people who will give you a gift while wishing you a
happy birthday and make a brief speech about it why they chose that gift for you.
Hi Kairi,
You can give out some cute little trinkets since you are having a Barbie themed birthday
party. A simple format for the invitation would be:

the pleasure of your company at a dinner dance celebration of the 18th Birthday
of their Daughter

18 Roses
.
18 Candles

18 Treasures

18 Wines

Attire:
Male: Formal
You can modify this to your own liking Hope this helps!
-November 9th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Hi Grace,
Since your theme is Greek in nature, you can also explore the Greek traditional dances
like this one:
Since you have enough time, I think your friends can pull off something like this
Hope this helps!

Hi Bea,
Tell some interesting facts about your friend or trivia that guests may find interesting or
tell a story about this girl and how she has become one of the best friends youve had.
Then present the debutante before she makes her grand entrance.
If your friends motif is blue, that does not mean that everything has to be blue also. Blue
is just the accent. You must have other colors like white and a supporting shade/color like
light blue.
Hope this helps!
carol said:
hi,
first of all, hats off to you!!! grabe, all queries, helps, etc were answered well, very
detailed even, some with pictures pa talaga. aside from having you come up with the very
well planned website for this matter. mostly are weddings, kids parties, halloween, etc
and your site is the only one i found very, very helpful & detailed about having a debut.
not only this site but also all your replies and suggestions. Saludo ako!!!
ive almost read all queries & replies posted here & have come across a couple or three
mssgs regarding an Arabian Night Theme. so far, i & the celebrants mom have agreed
on some of the most important details already. Its my pamangkins debut on Feb2011, &
Im organizing it for her. Being her ninang too, i want to make it more special &
memorable for her. in this regard, id like to share w/ you & readers: invitations:
miniature magic carpet, table centerpiece: shishas (personal & some borrowed), food:
authentic arabian style aka kashmir, well get a shawarma food cart, venue decor: have
asked friends & families to lend me their persian carpets, brass wares, intricate designed
candle holders or incence, a henna tattoo table, specially thought of arabian themed
names for cocktails & drinks, ambience mood: lighted incense & harem style music. part
of the activities, debutante & several best friends will do a belly dance. also, i agree w/
you that a chiffon cloth made to be available for girls who cant come w/ a costume. i
have also purchased na some bindis. partly giveaways na din for girls. over na ba if i
provide a home made turban like headdress for male guests? to really complete the
entire scenario.
Now, my concern, do i still go for the traditional 18s, what would you suggest it to be
called. for its substitute, i was thinking of getting a genie lamp. well wishers get to rub
the lamp & make a wish for the celebrant, then an effect of a smoke machine & a voom
sound, to get the feel that their wishes for her has just been granted. pwede na ba yun? for
how many wishers? suggestions for any other gimmiks for actvities is also very
appreciated.
also, please, i need suppliers for bulk orders of scented massage oils and supplier for a
cute, maybe a 10 or 20ml bottles, as it will be the giveaways.
thank you in advance for your generous help and more power & success for this site & to
you as well, the creator of this.
sure Cha! what about?
Hi Crnjcn,
Speeches need to be personal, coming from the heart. If she chose you as one of her 18,
maybe for her you have been a special friend and an important person in her life. You
dont need to have lots of memories to create that speech, only memorable ones. Describe
her from what you remember. If you have dreams together as a child, go with that. If you
know of a certain peculiar trait, mention that as well. And then lastly, make a wish for
her, a wish that will help her in her journey in life. hope this helps.
JM said:
Can you please help me na pede ialternate na name for 8 shots? My motif is black and
pink. dun na lang kasi ako wala maisip eh. please. my debut will be on dec 21. but still,
wala pa invi ko coz wala talaga ko maisip na alternat name for 18 shots, 2 words po need
ko. thanks.

Hi JM,
You can try 18 wine coolers, 18 sparkling drinks, 18 bubbly booze, 18 champagne, 18
wine and spirits, 18 fine wine and good spirits, 18 toasts and 18 cheers. Happy birthday
Joana.
JM said:
Wooh. I like all of your suggestions, but I prefer to use 18 bubbly booze. yeay! thank
youuuu! =)
Hi Kimberly,
Sorry for the late reply. The grand entrance is a very crucial part of the debut program so
it is important that you get your guests attention before it starts. The way to do this is to
have your host (in a booming voice) announce your grand entrance. You can also enter
after your cotillion de honors or 18s entrances so that everyones attention is already at
the walkway. Another great way is having a grand entrance song that sets the mood you
want to have like if it is going to be a regal walk for a princess theme, you may go for
waltzy songs. if it is more of a hip grand entrance song, go for songs that are upbeat and
youthful. Choose from among these songs in our debut ideas song bank. hope this helps.
-December 9th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Hi Jessica,
If you cant perform a cotillion with your friends, you can probably prepare a song
number. You can also ask them to just go to the stage without them knowing that they
will be a part of a game. The winner gets to have a prize. As for the Hello Kitty theme,
you can still do it. Fill the venue with these cute little dolls. You can have them as table
centerpieces instead of flowers. Have a cake that has a Hello Kitty theme too. It doesnt
have to go as far as the music. It doesnt have to adhere to the theme to the last detail.
You may have instead upbeat and youthful songs that you love played during your
program. We have some song suggestions in our debut song bank. Hope this helps.
Hi amie,
Bohemian is all about fashion forward sense of style without regard to convention. So yes
I think the come as you are would be totally cool, but asking them to wear maxi dresses
in colorful hip colors may actually add to your ambiance. For your daughters 18s, yes
you can substitute 18 sunflowers for 18 roses, or you can also have 18 flower power. You
can have 18 hippies, 18 cool vibes for 18 candles and 18 boho styles for 18 treasures.
hope this helps.
Hi Ara,
We have a games page that might give you some ideas on. For vintage vogue, a fierce
pose game would be great. Ask some of your guests to pose in their fiercest way and the
audience will be the judge. You can also have a mini-fashion show with this as well. For
your 18s, try 18 fierce poses, 18 poses for 18 roses where you and your partner will pose
before dancing. 18 styles, 18 designers, 18 fashion icons, etc for 18 candles, and 18
memories, 18 vintage collections for 18 treasures or gifts. hope this helps.
Anj said:
Hello Debut Ideas!
My debut party is on March 5, 2010. And its gonna be a fashion night party. I have 18
catwalks. But i dont know what to do in catwalks.. blahh blahh. any ideas about 18
catwalk? Thanks so much!
Chesca said:
can you please help me?

Im celebrating my debut 2 weeks from now.. and Im planning of a Hollywood party
but Im having a hard time for the attire of the guests, games, and also the decorations
because the function room is kinda big. Thank you
jennica said:
hello!Im celebrating my debut on feb 12,2011,,can you please give me an example for a
welcome speech which my parents will speak for it?thanks!
Hi Jennica,
As much as I want to make a speech for your parents, I think they know you better and a
speech that is more personal and heartfelt is the best speech ever. So probably an outline
of how to create a speech would be what i can give. First off, they will introduce
themselves. Probably a history of how your were born, was it a very painful birth or
something like that. Then growing up how are you as a child. Your childhood memories,
good memories when you are growing up, your talents, your accomplishments, etc. Were
you different from any other child, your peculiarities, your good traits. Then your
parents dreams and wishes for you. Hope this helps.
Hi Chesca,
We have some games that you may want to look into. Games. For a Hollywood theme, I
believe this theme is all about glitz and glamour, so ask your guests to dress to impress
be in their best attire.. be glamorous and elegant. For the venue, you may hang posters of
your favorite movies or movie stars just so your guests are drawn to those posters and not
the big empty function room. Hanging drapes at the ceiling will also be a good idea. hope
this helps.
Hi April,
Taylor Swift is famous for her music as well as her music videos. Every MTV is different
so what I would suggest is you choose from among those MTVs where you will get
inspiration from. An example would be the MTV Love Story depicting Taylor Swift as a
priincess, a Romeo and Juliet story. Hope this helps.
vie said:
hi, Im going to celebrate my debut on march 19,2011 can you please give me some ideas
for the games im having hard time thinking what games to play for my friends??
Hi Vie,
Hope this link could help! http://debutideas.com/?page_id=851
Happy planning!
nhessa said:
hi
im planning a debut party for my sister the problem is our budget is just 20,000.00 only.
we want it to be simple and presentable. how can i prepare a debut for my sister?
Hi Nhessa,
Since you have a budget, you might want to take advantage of the budget planner that we
have in our site in order to keep track of your expenses. Think of what item you really
want to splurge in and then go from there. You can DIY invites according to her theme so
that you will only need to buy supplies such as paper, ribbons (or whatever supplies you
will need to decorate the invite) and ink for the printer. Ask a friend or relative who has a
decent camera to document the event. It is highly likely that one of your relatives or
friends will have a DSLR camera which takes beautiful pictures. You and your sister will
deal with the developing and scrapbooking later. For the venue, you will save immensely
if you do it in your home or garden. You will save so much since you dont need to rent
out a venue. Buy some cheap fabric (drapes) to decorate the venue and create a clean
wall. Ask the help of a tita to cook one recipe and then another friend to cook another etc.
This will save you tons of money as caterers really take up most of the budget. The rest
of your budget will be set now for her outfit (gown) and giveaways and oh.. having a
theme will help as well because you are focused on a certain design style so your
decorations and giveaways and table setup are not all over the place and will look like it
was done by a professional. hope this helps.
Hi Anj,
Hope this reply still helps. Watch some videos in youtube about runway shows. The
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York is particularly interesting because they have
very nice stage designs that you can copy. You and your friends can watch how the
models walk and just do that for your minifashion show. You can make your stage into a
runway or place a red carpet at the center for you and your friends to walk on. Happy
birthday Anj.
-March 1st, 2011 at 10:52 pm
aejay said:
hi. i was planning to have a party this october and i have no idea of what to wear, give he
hairdo, the programmes and all that stuff. but can you me a BIG advice for this and tips
of course. that would be great. THANK YOU
-March 31st, 2011 at 3:22 am
audrey (Author) said:
Hi Aejay,
First of all, to make it easy for you to decide on things, you need to have a theme for your
party. Do you want a beach themed party or just the classic formal ala awards night
debut celebration? If you can choose your theme as early as now, you will be able to
choose your suppliers carefully. The type of hairdo, the makeup, programme, invitations,
etc. will all follow as soon as you find out what you really want and how you want your
party to make your guests feel. From hereon, we can give you any specific advice as long
as you have decided on this matter.
Good luck and advanced happy birthday!
-April 3rd, 2011 at 3:21 am
CRIS said:
WE ARE PLANNING DEBUT PARTY FOR OUR NIECE CAN YOU SUGGEST AN
AFFORDABLE VENUE + PACKAGES (WORRY-FREE) NEAR PARANAQUE CITY
(PHILS) APPROX 100 GUESTS..THANK YOU SO MUCH..I WILL APPRECIATE
IT MUCH IF YOU WILL SEND ME IN MY MAIL..GOD BLESS..
CRIS said:
oh, by the way..the celebration would be on JUNE 3rd..thanks..
Kim said:
Hi! I just want to ask how to sequence my 18s? I have 18 flowers, 18 candles, 18
thousands, 18 treasures and 18 toasts. Thanks for your help!
-April 4th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Audrey (Author) said:
Hi Kim,
Traditionally, it will be the 18 flowers first followed by the candles, the treasures then the
toast. However, if you want to do something a little bit more different you mix things up
a bit. Since the candle, treasure and toast are essential speeches from closed friends and
relatives, it may be too much for your guests if you have them right after the other. It
might be a good idea to interject games, numbers, etc in between just to break the ice or
the monotony. You can also interchange the sequencing of your 18s. This is your night!
You can do whatever you want! Hope this helps.
Hi Cris,
There are several great venues in and around Paraaque to hold an event. You can check
out our listing of venues to help you along the way. If you are looking for a package set-
up, you may opt to choose a restaurant that offers party venues or function rooms. On the
other hand, if you dont want a restaurant set-up, you can always pick a location who
specifically rent out their space for parties or events. Most of these venues have preferred
vendors or caterers so you wont have to worry about looking for one. It might be a good
idea, though, to ask these venues if they allow an outsider or vendor not on their list to
caterer for you, if you already have a caterer in mind. Hope this helps!

Kim said:
Can you give an example of script to introduce 18 toasts, 18 thousands and 18 treasures??
Thank you for your help.
-April 6th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
april said:
hello .have a great day! i need your piece of advice about my 18th birthday , this coming
april 25, 2011 .. whats the best theme or dress code in my birthday? please reply! thank
you! more power and Godbless )
-April 13th, 2011 at 9:33 am
Ola April!
Advance happy birthday! The best theme or dress code for your birthday is
something that is close to your personality or something that you are comfortable with. If
you are the type of girl who likes to dress-up then go ahead and choose a glamorous
theme party! If you are more of a chill-type of girl who just likes to kick her shoes and
have fun then select a theme that will reflect that. Choosing a theme for your debut (or
any party for that matter) will depend on what you think is comfortable and right for you.
You can also check out some this list of themes to give you some ideas on your big day.
Happy planning!
-April 16th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
charmine said:
hi! im going to celebrate my 18th birthday on August. And i want to have a debut that
will only cost less. Any suggestion for a theme? i just want a simple party. THANKS!
-April 16th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Nette said:
Hi! . My daughter is having a debut ! Exciting. She plans to have the 18 roses and
candles. Also , a dance number maybe 1 traditional like waltz and 1 modernmaybe
hiphop. However she can only find 12 people (including herself & escort) . Ive read it
should be 18 pairs. Can it be done this way or it is awkward ? What do you think.
-May 3rd, 2011 at 9:31 am
Hi Nette,
Traditionally, the dance or the Grand Cottillion Dance for the debut is for 18 people 9
females and 9 males paired off, and is not for 18 pairs. However, if she still wants to
have 18 couples she can still do so. Her court, as what is called of these pairs, is not
exclusively for her close friends. She can choose to have cousins or nieces and nephews
(who are old enough) in the list. Hope this helps!
-May 4th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Hi Charmine,
Any theme you choose will not be a problem even if you have a budget. The key is to be
creative and imaginative. You can hold the party in your own house and spruce up the
place to go with your theme. You do not even have to hire a caterer for food and drinks!
Just have family and friends contribute a menu for you, as a gift, of course!
A simple white party is an excellent, fun and inexpensive theme. Decorate your venue
with all white. Use tea light candles or floating candles as centerpieces. Combine a white
floral arrangement with the candles and you have an elegant centerpiece for your table.
You can use inexpensive white flowers like babys breath or aster. Put in a few sprigs of
green leaves and it will look fabulous!
Drape white cloth over the ceiling to give an elegant look. Candles can also be lit around
your venue for ambience. This is particularly pretty if your party will be held at night. A
couple of huge mirror balls would also look great on your venue.
Your invitations do not have to be too expensive either. It can be quite simple with a
beautiful border.
Or you can have one that is more elegant and intricate
This is just one idea and you can carry these suggestions on any different color you
choose. You may want to have a Green Party or a Pink one the choice is up to you.
Happy planning!
-May 4th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Nette said:
Thank you for your reply. 18 couples was a mistake, I meant to say 9 couples or 18
people is the tradition. She can make up a group of 5 or 6 couples only for the dance. If
so is that still considered a grand cottillion entourage? Also I was thinking if we are going
to have a head table , who should sit there. Initially our family was going to seat there
(her bro being her escort). Now with the dance group , should they be in the head table
instead? I value your reply. thanks again.
-May 5th, 2011 at 6:50 am
kaye said:
hello maam,
i just want to ask what ideas can you give for my 18 birthday..i want
to celebrate on beach. what songs, games, dress, design, giveaways and invitation can
you give me.thanks..:D
-May 5th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
lhen said:
hi..i need ur help..plskindly give me a flow of male debut program for my brother
for his 21st birthday
-May 29th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
faith said:
hi there!!
my debut is 10months from now but i just wanted to prepare coz i might be busy with
school, i wanted to have a hollywood theme,. any suggestions for the 18s? and and the
room design? i also wanted my decorations w/ blue and silver since its my favorite color,
but isnt it suited w/ my theme?
hope you would reply , thanks in advance!!
-May 31st, 2011 at 7:47 pm
faith said:
and i would also like to ask for suggestions regarding the giveaways,. i dont think my
mom would like the oscar award keychain,. thanks again
-May 31st, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Joice Rel said:
Hi ^^ . Ill be having my debut on July 16 . Theme is Princess . Can you give me ideas
about * Grand Entrance Song .. And some ideas about the decorations . Is white motif a
good one ? Or pink and black is better . Since Im wearing white, I think Ill glow . Its
hard to decide.
Can you please also give me substitute for my roses, candles and treasures?
I need it so badly . Thanks . Anyways You are the best debut websites Ive seen .
Others have few informations . ^^
-June 6th, 2011 at 11:54 am
mazel said:
hi Im organizing my sisters debut party this coming august but I have no idea where to
start,, she likes inspired taylor swift party but i dont know how to do it.. need some help
-June 7th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Hi Mazel,
Taylor Swift has many music videos which you can use to get some ideas with regards to
her gown, stage design and venue decor. We have on our facebook page photos of some
of Taylor Swifts music videos that you may take inspiration from. Taylor Swift. Ask
your sister to choose from among Taylors songs or MTVs and go with that. Hope this
helps.
-June 11th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Hi Joice Rel,
Go for the color that is close to your heart. Since you are a young lady, do not wear a
color that is old like maroon or black or green. Wear something fresh like pink, white or
light blue. I think the Pretty in Pink album we have in our Facebook account will suit
you very well! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Debut-Ideas/73798053610
For 18s substitutions for your 18th birthday party program, you can check this out
Hope this helps!

-June 11th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Hi Faith,
You can check out our article for 18s ideas http://debutideas.com/?p=1062
Our ideas on the Hollywood theme http://debutideas.com/?p=3
Hope this helps!
-June 11th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Hi lhen,
You can use our generic program and modify it according to your preference.
Hope this helps!
-June 11th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
deedee said:
HI ! uhmm im going to have my debut next next month but i dont know what would my
theme be called. Im thinking about more like the VS 2011 fashion show. I love the colors
and glitters there. But im not sure how to put it on my invitation. But its not a fashion
show theme. just the colors. Im so confused ! pls HELP. thank you =))
-June 20th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Cindy said:
WHAT PO MAGANDANG THEME/TITLE ? RED AND BLACK PO KC UNG

THEME KO
NEED AN ASAP REPLY PO .. PLEASE .TNX

-June 24th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Hi Cindy,
For a red and black color combination, try moulin rouge, masquerade, or roses theme.
Hope this helps.
-June 30th, 2011 at 3:49 am
Hi Deedee,
From what I gather, you love the glitters and colors of the VS fashion show but it is not
necessarily a fashion show theme, right? You can have Glitz and Glamour where
everything is glittery including your gown and decor. How about Angel theme where you
are going to have a big angel wing as a prop along with your glittery gown. Take what it
is you like about the VS fashion show like stage decor, props, color and glitters and
incorporate it into your party. Hope this helps.
-June 30th, 2011 at 4:12 am
marie said:
hi im having a BLACK MASQUERADE THEME in my debut this coming september
and i need some idea about other names for my 18 roses, 18 candles & 18 treasures that
would fit to my theme and any fun tasks that they would do before they say their speech.
thank you!
Hi Marie,
You can use 18 candelabras for 18 candles and also 18 Masks, which is sort of a surprise
for the debutante. Each person would approach the stage concealed in a mask and then
remove it to make a speech. This is going to be very dramatic and exciting because the
18th birthday celebrant doesnt know that these people are part of the program. On the
other hand, 18 Masks, 18 Princes and 18 Music of the Night can also be used to replace
18 Roses. Each guy will approach the debutante with a mask on, and reveal himself to the
audience by taking off the mask before dancing with the celebrant to classical or opera
music. You can opt to have the 18 grand royal dance where you will have just one waltz
song to dance to and the men will have a stanza each until he is replaced by another man.
For 18 treasures, you may use 18 gems, 18 jewels, 18 rubies, 18 topaz. Hope this helps.
kia said:
Hi!
i really need your help. I will be having my debut next month and the theme will be sex
and the city. Please help me on venue decoration.
Thank you and heres hoping to hear from you
Kia
Hi Kia,
Place shopping bags, hats, bags, scarf adorned with feathers at the center of your tables
which will serve as your table centerpieces. For decors, how about something like this?
Sex and the City theme. Hope this helps. Happy Birthday Kia.
Cara said:
Hi! Im having my debut on January and I would just like to ask for help. Our venue can
only be utilized from 5-10pm, do you think its a little too early to start at that time? Im
also thinking about the after party, the fun might be cut short.. Can you suggest a
program flow that would still include the usual parts of a debut but wouldnt feel bitin
at the end? Really need your help. Thank you!
Hi Cara,
It is just a matter of time management. I think 5 hours is a good enough time for a debut
party. You will have 2 hours for the program, 1 hour dinner and 2 hours for dancing and
other miscellaneous stuff. Begin the program at 5 pm like the introduction, cotillion, 18
candles. Then have dinner at 6:30 or 7pm. Continue with the rest of the program and then
have dancing at 8:30 or 9pm to 10 pm. Hope this helps.
jayl said:
hi.. when exactly the debutant will change her outfit, from gown to cocktail dress??
Hi Jayl,
It depends.. Some debutantes change after when the dancing begins so they are
comfortable on the dance floor. Others change outfit after the grand entrance so they have
a different look during the guest photo-ops.
Phanie Revs said:

Hi author!
I want to ask if What can you suggest for my debut? Because Im going to celebrate my
debut in a Beach and the tropical/beach, hawaiian, pirate themes are so common. What
other themes can you suggest please Reply! Thank you
Phanie Revs said:
Hi AUTHOR!
I want to ask if what do you prefer for a BEACH themed debut

I saw a lot of comments about the BEACH themed party but
I want a Unique BEACH themed party
I hope you can suggest a Unique BEACH themed party as what I said earlier
and Can you suggest also a Unique Flow of a beach themed party
Please Reply.. thank you ))
Hi Phanie,
The thing that makes a theme unique is when the celebrant infuses her personality into it.
The more your party reveals your personality, the more it will be interesting and unique.
Infusing a beach theme with a Bohemian theme is really nice. A Boho inspired beach
theme would bring your party up a notch. Ask your guests to wear Maxi dresses that is
stylish and chic and then the craziest make up. Boho colors and earth tones would create
a palette that is great for photo-ops. As for the party flow, it depends on what you need.
You just would have to tweak it according to what you feel is appropriate. If you have 3
sets of 18s then games interspersed in between them would kind of break the ice a little
bit and then obviously the dancing part would have more time because beach themes
basically has that Ibiza feel to it. Hope this helps.
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Posted by debut ideas! on April 14th, 2009 248 Comments Printer-Friendly

The following is a basic Debutantes program:

INTRODUCTION OF THE DEBUTANTE, HER ESCORT AND HER COTILLION COURT

The debutantes program can also flow like this:

Other variations may be the following:

1. Registration/Arrival of Guests/Receiving of gifts/Cocktails.

Link to Debut Technical Script

-June 4th, 2009 at 2:51 am

debut ideas! (Author) said:

An informal program may consist of the following:

-December 4th, 2009 at 6:38 am

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-December 14th, 2009 at 9:12 am

hi! anu po ba ang ginagawa sa 18 shots of wines? tnx a lot

-December 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 am

-December 25th, 2009 at 11:18 am

-December 29th, 2009 at 5:44 am

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-December 31st, 2009 at 1:14 am

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-December 31st, 2009 at 1:17 am

-December 31st, 2009 at 4:19 am

is 18 shots with wishes is different with 18 candles/wishes??

-January 2nd, 2010 at 5:47 pm

What about a Vintage-themed debut? What ideas can you give?

-January 3rd, 2010 at 9:09 am

-January 4th, 2010 at 3:23 am

debut ideas! (Author) said:

The simple format would be:

[Your parents name] request

[Your name in a big font]

To be held on Friday the 25th of December 2009 [just an example]

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-January 16th, 2010 at 11:18 am

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-January 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am

debut ideas! (Author) said:

A simple format can be:

[Your parents name] request

[Your name in a big font]

To be held on Friday the 25th of December 2009 [just an example]

-January 19th, 2010 at 1:37 am

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-January 19th, 2010 at 3:13 am

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-January 19th, 2010 at 4:04 am

thank you debut ideas.. more power..

-January 19th, 2010 at 6:54 am

-January 19th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

I Hope You Will Help Me on This Matter..

thanks so much in advance and more power !..

-January 21st, 2010 at 7:09 am

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