Setting a timeframe for a Filipino debut

Third part of my "How to Plan a Debut" series

The amount of time you have organizing a Filipino debut matters. Some great ideas are ruined because there is not enough time to execute them. But it is hard to determine how much time you need to plan a successful eighteenth birthday party because it would all depend on your vision of how the party should be like. 

As a baseline, one month should be enough to prepare a simple event that a Filipino debutante would appreciate while two months would be the perfect timeframe. Of course, having more time for preparation is always better but having less is not a reason to back out either. Like I said, it would all depend on the kind of party you came up with so it would be wise to consider the amount of time you have during the brainstorming stage of preparation.

Here is a weekly checklist of what should be accomplished in a 4-week timeframe to prepare a Filipino debut.

WEEK 1

- Brainstorm theme and motif
- Set the date
- Make the guest list and invitation
- Book venue and guest accommodations (if needed), cake, gown, and catering

WEEK 2

- Distribute invitation- Make the programme
- Book logistics (souvenirs, flowers, sound system, projectors, etc) and entertainment

WEEK 3

- Cotillion and program rehearsals (if any) 
- Shop for other materials
- Follow up on bookings

WEEK 4

- Set up the venue
- Settle payments
- Troubleshoot