FUN TIPS

WANT TO RUIN YOUR DEBUT? Just Try Doing Everything Yourself.

You’re independent. You’re resourceful. You’ve planned birthdays, school events, and family gatherings. Kaya mo ‘to!

Then the BIG day comes—and everything is falling apart. 😭

🔴 The caterer is asking where to set up.

🔴 The lights aren’t working.

🔴 Your tita wants to change the seating arrangement last minute.

And guess what? Ikaw ang sumasagot sa lahat ng tawag.

"Bakit nga ba ‘di nalang ako kumuha ng planner?"

Kung gusto mong gawing stress fest ang sarili mong debut, sundin mo lang ito:

💀 Step 1: Micromanage everything.

"Kailangan alam ko lahat ng details!"Sure! Pero instead of enjoying your debut, ikaw ang pinaka-stressed na tao sa event.

📌 Reality Check: Ayon sa Juan Carlo's Guide on Essential Parts of Debut Planning, ang maagang pagpaplano ng mga pangunahing aspeto tulad ng budget, tema, at listahan ng bisita ay susi sa isang matagumpay na pagdiriwang. Ang sobrang paghawak sa lahat ng detalye ay maaaring magdulot ng labis na stress at pagkaubos ng oras.
Juan Carlo. (2022). Essential Parts of Debut Planning. Juan Carlo's Catering. Retrieved from https://juancarlo.ph/essential-parts-debut-planning

💀 Step 2: Assign major tasks to friends and family.

"Si bestie nalang mag-coordinate, she’s super organized!"Pero bestie is also part of your 18 Candles, fixing her makeup, and trying to enjoy the night.

📌 Reality Check: Ayon sa Hizon's Catering's Guide on 10 Essential Parts of a Debut, ang pagkakaroon ng isang propesyonal na host o emcee ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang daloy ng programa at mapanatili ang interes ng mga bisita. Ang pag-asa sa mga kaibigan o pamilya para sa ganitong kritikal na papel ay maaaring magresulta sa hindi pagkakaunawaan at stress.
Hizon's Catering. (2023). 10 Essential Parts of a Debut. Hizon's Catering. Retrieved from https://hizonscatering.com/planning-guide/10-essential-parts-debut

💀 Step 3: Assume things will go smoothly.

"Okay na ‘yan, maiintindihan naman ng suppliers!"

📌 Reality Check: Ayon sa Juan Carlo's Guide on Things to Consider When Choosing a Debut Venue, mahalagang tiyakin na ang napiling venue ay mayroong sapat na kagamitan tulad ng lighting at sound system. Ang hindi pagkakaroon ng malinaw na koordinasyon sa mga suppliers ay maaaring magdulot ng abala sa mismong araw ng debut.
Juan Carlo. (2022). Things to Consider When Choosing a Debut Venue. Juan Carlo's Catering. Retrieved from https://juancarlo.ph/things-consider-choosing-debut-venue

🔥 THE TRUTH: YOUR DEBUT IS NOT A DIY PROJECT.

Yes, coordinators are an added cost. But peace of mind? Priceless.Your debut should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience—not a DIY project where you’re the manager, staff, and celebrant all at once.You deserve to be fully present—to soak in every moment, cry happy tears, and dance without worrying about logistics.