You saw it on Pinterest—the perfect dreamy backdrop, elegant DIY invitations, and that balloon arch na “madali lang gawin.” Kayang-kaya naman, right? Fast forward to reality:
🔴 You're drowning in glue. 🔴 Your decorations keep falling apart. 🔴 Your “chic” setup looks like a grade school art project. 😭
Kung gusto mong gawing DIY disaster ang debut mo, sundin mo lang ito:
💀 Step 1: Underestimate the time, effort, and stress.
"Simple lang naman 'to!" – Famous last words. Hindi mo naisip na 200 souvenirs ang kailangang gawin—by hand—at isang buwan lang ang meron ka.
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa The Daily Hostess (2023), ang maagang paghahanda at pagpaplano ay susi sa isang stress-free na pagdiriwang. Ang hindi pagpaplano nang maaga ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi inaasahang stress at pagmamadali bago ang event. The Daily Hostess. (2023). How to properly plan for a party without stress. The Daily Hostess. https://thedailyhostess.com/how-to-party-prep/
💀 Step 2: Ignore professional help because ‘Sayang ang budget!’
"Bakit ako kukuha ng stylist, florist, o event coordinator kung kaya ko naman?"Well… dahil hindi ka propesyonal, bestie.
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa Social Tables (2023), ang paggamit ng isang party planning checklist at pagsasaalang-alang sa pagkuha ng mga propesyonal ay makakatulong upang matiyak na walang detalye ang makakaligtaan at mababawasan ang stress sa pag-oorganisa ng event. Social Tables. (2023). Event planning: Party planning checklist. Social Tables. https://www.socialtables.com/blog/event-planning/party-planning-checklist/
💀 Step 3: Go all-in on DIY—even for critical parts.
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa Cvent Blog (2024), ang pag-oorganisa ng isang event ay isa sa mga pinaka-stressful na trabaho. Ang pagkuha ng mga propesyonal para sa mahahalagang bahagi ng iyong debut ay makakatulong upang mabawasan ang stress at matiyak ang maayos na daloy ng pagdiriwang. Cvent. (2024). A guide to reducing stress in event planning. Cvent Blog. https://www.cvent.com/en/blog
🔥 THE TRUTH: DIY IS GREAT—IN MODERATION.
Kung small details lang—like personalized place cards o debut souvenirs—go for it! Pero for major elements like:❌ Floral arrangements ❌ Lighting ❌ Reception setup✅ Trust the experts.Your debut is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Do you really want to spend it worrying kung tatagal ba ang glue gun masterpiece mo?
REAL TALK: What’s one DIY project you’re considering for your debut? Drop it below! ⬇️