Hello Dear Under

MICAH DEBUT PROGRAM
6:30-7:00 PM
7:00-7:10
ESCORT
7:10-7:15
7:15-7:20
SHORT INTRO
7:20-7:25
7:25-8:10
8:10-8:15
8:15-8:45
8:45-9:15
9:15-9:20
9:20-9:25
9:25-9:30
9:30-10:00
(GREETINGS)
10:00-11:00
11:00PM
-GUEST ARRIVAL
-INTRODUCTION OF THE DEBUTANTE, HER
-TOAST IN HONOR OF THE DEBUTANTE
-WELCOME REMARKS (BY THE PARENTS)-INVOCATION/PRAYER
-DINNER SERVE
o AVP/GREETINGS
o PERFORMANCES
-FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE
-18 ROSES DANCE
-18 CANDLES PRESENTATION
- SINGING OF DEBUTANTES BIRTHDAY SONG
- BLOWING OF THE CAKE CANDLES
- CUTTING OF THE CAKE
-18 GIFTS/TREASURES PRESENTATION
-GAMES/PARTY, OTHER PERFORMANCES
-END OF PROGRAM
* 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.
* 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
To be held on Friday the 25th of December 2009 [just an
example]
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=11
http://www.colorsbydesign.com/store/THEMED/THtropical.sht
ml
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-andrelationships/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 Runwayinspired 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:
PLEASE

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/wpcontent/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.
Source: http://www.lushersilentauction.com/
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. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
-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. Hope
this helps and happy birthday.
-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 nonedibles? 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. Hope this helps
and happy birthday.
-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/filipinocotillion.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 semiformal 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 semiformal 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
To be held on Friday the 25th of December 2010 [just
an example]
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 (WORRYFREE) 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 setup, 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 http://debutideas.com/?p=1062
Hope this helps!
-June 11th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Hi Faith,
You can check out our article for 18s ideas
Our ideas on the Hollywood theme
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 photoops. 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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