I’m a bit relieved that the planned “formal debut” party has been changed to a dinner/get-together of sorts because that is what the birthday girl is asking for. Money wise, it saved us a chunk and the logistics required to pull a formal debutante’s ball has been lessened to mere coordination with souvenir suppliers and venue.
I have been busy these past few days tying up loose ends in the planning. Well, practically, everything is already set. I’ve made the e-invites and sent them out to close family and friends of my daughter. I have prepared the souvenirs for her close friends and other guests. There’s actually 2 kinds of souvenirs. I will just post them when the party is over. My daughter’s dress is just a simple cocktail dress we bought sometime back but never really worn. The venue has been paid (I think). My husband is in charge of the finances so I’m not sure about the venue but all in all, everything is taken cared of. W’ere just waiting for February so my hubby and I can board the plane and head home.
I have been thinking if my daughter really wanted a small gathering or she’s just being considerate of all the expenses we have in the family. Whatever the case is for her change of mind (and heart), I hope it’s nothing because she wants to sacrifice the “money” part just so we don’t worry much on the finances.
At any rate, the birthday will be simple but I want her to enjoy and have fun with her close pals. It’s nothing like the grand ballroom type of debut we initially planned for her. But if she’s happy with a small event to commemorate her “being introduced to the society as an adult” then her wish is our command.
We’ll definitely make up for it on her graduation. I have already set the plan and will save up for that. I even told my husband that we’ll throw our daughter a grand “congratulatory ball” to celebrate the completion of her studies then we will travel the US and Europe for a month. I am planning to go on leave without pay to make that happen. So, I practically have (barely) 2 years to save for that! 😉 Bring it on!
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I also wanted a debut for my daughter – with all the works but she also opted for dinner with friends and family. with my second naman who will be turning 18 this year, she does not like a party as well.
January 23, 2016 at 3:47 pmKids know what they want sis Marie 🙂 My heart does yearn for the formal debutant ball that I also had when I turned 18. Maybe I just want the tradition to flow into her generation. But, she’s the celebrant and her wish is our command. Saan nyo balak mag-dinner party sis? We’re holding ours in Viking Venue sa MOA. They have big function halls so you can have privacy and separate from other diners. 🙂 Tipid-tipid na din. Although, there won’t be any program na, just the usual, cheers, prayers and lots of photo ops and of course, kainan hehehe.
January 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm