Preparing to Start

You turn 18 only once. That's why you should celebrate! Throw a debutante's party and let society know that you've become a woman and that you are responsible enough to be declared an adult! And what better way to show that than planning the party on your own?

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Yes, I know that having a party planner is sooo much easier, but planning your own party is fun! You get to feel just like Blair Waldorf planning one of her famous parties (except you're also Dorota).

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Plus, I'm here to help you and tell you that it is possible--as I write this post, I am in the midst of planning my debut.

So, first things first, find out what you really want. This is actually one of the hardest steps of planning. There's just so many things to choose from! Yes, I know, I've been there. I was juggling between three to five themes for my party, too. But, what I advise you to do is to gather every single idea that you want, and carefully choose which of them appeals to you most.

A great way to do this is through: PINTEREST. This site is absolutely amazing. (I actually spent nights without sleep just scrolling through this thing.)

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There are a lot of categories to choose from. You can check out DIY & Crafts, Holidays & Events, and even Weddings for ideas. You can also check out the board I made just for my debut. [Check it here!]

Choosing the best ideas will take a bit more time, so start with the basic. Decide whether you want a glamorous party, or a very simple one.

A glamorous party would probably have caterers, table cloths and centerpieces, a sound system, etc. While a simple one would possibly have less of these things. (I'm really not sure how to describe these two without sounding condescending. Hah!)

So, which one is it?


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 It's time to talk just a little about the boring (yet scary) part: Budget.

Yes, you've got to decide on that now, because once you have a solid, bullet-proof budget, you'd be able to work magic from there. Talk to your parents about this, of course.

My Story: I really didn't have a solid budget plan at first, but I was absolutely sure that I didn't want to spend more than Php 50,000. So, I planned to make do with less that amount. And it's actually working.


Once you've decided on these things, you're ready for the very fun part.

PS. Also make sure to have a notebook where you can jot down all of your ideas. ;)




~with explosions of love, V