Debuts in a New Era
Gone were the days where debuts are traditional and sends the crowd to sleep. There is now a surge of modern day twists to the traditional celebrations. Here are some:
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Debut Themes
Debut themes are anchored to what you fantasized your special day would look like. Go crazy!
The theme would reflect the whole setting of your debut. From decors, roses, food, what people wear, giveaway gifts, pre-debut shoots etc.
Some good ones I attended to are:
Candy themed:
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Tangled-themed
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Or it maybe about your fave colors whatsoever. Go wild! :)
The 18 Roses ANYTHING
From the traditional roses to sunflower (or any flower really, usually the debutant's fave one) to chocolate rose candies! YUM! (Photo courtesy of www.sayitwithfavors.com)
Moreover, gone were the days where dances are the good 'ol sways, now there is an incorporation of pop songs---even dads dig it. The choice of songs depends on who you will dance with, did you bond over Cali Swag District's Teach Me How to Dougie or did he embarrassingly danced Macarena in class? This can be a good song choice. Compile all 18 and go boogie. :D (Photo courtesy of http://jaiireyes.blogspot.com/2012/09/ljs-debut.html)
The 18 Candles and/or 18 Gifts
In most debuts I've been to, the debutant decided to remove this part or replace it with 18 Gifts instead. Some however, vamps this up in a new way:
The candles are incased in this miniature lamps and hanged in a tree (pictured below).
For debut attendees, you can go creative in your message than the usual. Example, you describe the person and your wishes for her using her initials. Like for me, KIM, K-ind, I-ntuitive, M-eek. :) And expound. (Photo courtesy of Alysson Bonsol)
18 models
This one's optional. I've only attended one debut that incorporated this, it was fun though. Basically have 18 friends who would walk and pose on the runway. Think Victoria's Secret FS with clothes on. :P
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18 shots
Again, this is optional as well but fun. What better way to celebrate your coming of age than to toast to it?
It's usually done with alcohol, but I've attended one where a mini-game is held. The winner gets the alcohol and losers get a mixture of kitchen things like soy + vinegar +ketchup. Nasty. :P
Lastly, the photoshoots.
Aside from the usual, one can incorporate different, fun styles for this one. It can be themed per table, i.e. Table 1 may be about riding a bus, Table 2 would be about a protest, etc. It's fun!
As much as I want to place a pic, my friend might kill me :P But you do get the point, right? :)
so whatever happens on your day, relax, have fun, smile, and enjoy!
Good luck!
