Who says debut parties are all about pink? If you want a splash of color into your debut party, a season-inspired 18th party is one that you must explore. This theme plays with all the different colors of the season. Here are some amazing tips on how to pull off a seasons-inspired debut party.
- Determine which season you like best and which season you think would give you more liberties as far as decorations go. For instance, you can pick the colors of AUTUMN which are basically yellow, red, orange and brown and the mishmash of colors would present such an amazing sight. I happen to love autumn colors because they are just so vibrant and so alive.
- You can also go for the more subtle colors of WINTER being white, silver or light blue or go for the darker hues such as burgundy, deep purple and emerald greens.
- SPRING presents a wide array of colors you could choose from. After all, this is a season of rebirth and growth. All things come alive with beautiful hues. Think pastels and you can’t go wrong. You could go for a more elegant and romantic look of peach, ivory or pale pink, like the color of flowers in bloom this season, peonies, tulips, and roses. How about the bolder color schemes that spring has to offer like coral and lavander.
- You can also consider the bright colors of the SUMMER season. Think of the sun, sky, crystal waters in the beach, the flowers, and the bees. Think of bright and blooming hues, such as bright blues, bright pinks, deep blues, purples, and yellows.
- Having chosen a season that you like the most, it will be easier for you to pick a gown, create an invite and decorate your venue. Determine what color from your chosen season you would like to incorporate into your debut party. This would determine the color of your decorations, table cloth, flowers and invites.
Dress:
6. For a WINTER theme, your gown can be in a silver and bluish hue, a full length ball gown with a detachable elegant cape, just like an ice princess. An AUTUMN-inspired gown in red orange, red or brown hues would be so magnificent. Gowns with pastel colors are what works best for a SPRING-inspired debut party, while dresses for a SUMMER theme are usually something that is flowing when caught in a breeze.
Decor:
7. Styling your venue would be easy once you have picked a season. For instance, a SUMMER theme can be incorporated with a tropical inspired debut party. The only difference is that you have a color motif to adhere to. If you go for the blue hue of the sky, this should reflect on your decor. In styling the stage, make use of elements pertinent to your season of choice. For instance, in a WINTER theme, the stage should look like winter wonderland with pine trees, fake white snowflakes and a backdrop of the Alps.
Party Favors:
8. There are a number of souvenir ideas that may come to mind when you think of the four seasons. For a WINTER theme, small snow globes for party favors would be ideal, but a snowflake keychain is also not a bad idea. For SUMMER, you can have beaded necklace or bracelets, sarong or tie-dyed shirts. For AUTUMN, you could give away scented candles or soaps (pumpkin spice or apple cinnamon scent), mini pumpkin pies or apple tarts. For SPRING, you could give away real plants, fruits and flower-shaped chocolates.
9. Remember to package your party favors creatively, using your chosen season-themed bags, boxes, or wrapping to enhance the seasonal feel of your event.
10. Certainly, setting up a photo booth featuring a backdrop representing your selected season is always a great idea. Your guests will undoubtedly enjoy having their photos taken against such a stylish backdrop.
Hosting a debut party inspired by the seasons will certainly elevate your event. I am sure your guests will appreciate the meticulous planning that has gone into it.
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my birthday is in october and i wanted it to be a “Music” and “Blue” related party. what can you suggest?
Hi Charis Iren,
When I think of blue, I immediately think of the blue sky, and more dramatic would be the moon on a midnight blue sky. You can have a silver dust theme with silver and midnight blue as your colors. You can be in a midnight blue gown with silver trimmings which will be super stunning. The music part would be infusing songs that you like throughout the entire program. For instance, your 18s should correspond to songs that you love. Your 18s may sing a part of it so that your 18 roses or 18 candles will turn into an intermission number. Just realize that you need to make each song short so your guests will not get bored. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
Hey~ Good day! My debut is this October and I have no idea for a unique theme. What do you think is the perfect theme for this time of the year? I am a bit child-like and I like Asian stuffs ~ Japanese cute stuffs. :3 But I think a cosplay party is not so advisable, it can be really expensive, I don’t want to bother my guests. I am also loving the colors yellow, blue and teal. 🙂 So, what do you think???
Hi there! May I ask what “18’s” to be used in a Spring-themed debut party? For the 18 roses, 18 candles and 18 treasures. Thank you. 🙂
thank you so much! it really helped me think.. i liked it… how about souvenirs? what would best fit to this kind of party?:)
Hi Tine,
Yes, i think cosplay would not be a good idea because in order for this theme to be successful, your guests should be able to commit to actually dressing and playing the part. With regards to your color combination, it very well reminds me of the sea, sun and the clear blue sky. You can have a summer theme with this colors. You can actually play with words and have a TEA–L party where everybody will be wearing teal. You can wear something different to stand out though. Like yellow probably or blue if you like. You can also have a sunflower theme where sunflowers are perched on teal vases. Also another consideration would be a zen theme or japanese theme with teal or yellow japanese lanterns as decor. Hope this helps.
Hi Ianx,
Sorry for not replying sooner. So I’m assuming you would want your guests to wear something casual. Well, you can go for a rave theme. This is an informal theme where you don’t even need to have a program. You can have a party that will let you mingle with your relatives and closest friends. A white party will also be nice. Your guests can just wear white blouse or dress for the ladies and then white polo for the guys. This will even look great in pictures. I’m sure your guests will have at least one white polo or blouse in their wardrobe. Hope this helps Ianx and happy birthday.
hi!
i’m from iloilo.. your website really really helps me to think what would be my theme on my birthday on december 26.. i wanted to have a rare debut party coz this is only once in a lifetime and i wanted it to be a memorable one.. so i’m asking for your help if what would be a simple and a rare theme? my friends are simple like me.. i like simple but rare.. please help me..=) i wnated to have a unique one for my 18 roses and stuffs..thx a lot=)
Hi, i have been going crazy trying to figure out the picture order of the seasons of the year in Philippines. Please help me.
Hello! I’ve read your articles and I really like your ideas! I will be using spring theme for my debut because it’s simple. I would really be thankful if you can elaborate more the spring theme. What can i use for my invitation and and what title suits for my theme? thank you very much po 🙂
Hi Becky, what do you mean?
Hello it’s me again. I forgot to ask lang po what are the prizes I can give for the winners of the games. I also have another problem. I don’t have any talents. I What can I perform in front of my guests? Is it advisable if I’ll just perform with my friends? I’ll use your spring theme po. Un lng po… tnx again 🙂
Hi Inna,
It is definitely alright that you perform with your friends. It would even be a great bonding moment for all of you. For the prizes, go for unisex gifts so it won’t matter if it is a girl or a boy who won. You can probably have chocolates, a basket of pastries, cupcakes, or since you have a spring theme, you can also have potted plants. Anything will work since the prizes are sort of like a token, more of a thank you gift for participating, so don’t forget to give a mini gift for the ones who didn’t win. hope this helps.
Hi Inna,
Maybe you can paste fresh petals on your invitation. You can also read our feature on a fashion designer who designed a Spring themed gown — http://debutideas.com/?p=1153 Your title can be “Inna in Bloom”
Hope this helps!
Hi Kayla,
For your Spring themed debut, maybe you can replace 18 Roses with 18 Buds in Bloom, 18 Candles with 18 Colors of Spring and 18 Treasures with 18 Seeds of Growth. Hope this helps!
tnx very much po! 🙂
Hi Dezah,
I really cannot think of a theme for you because I don’t know you personally. Themes are very subjective. Choosing it depends on your taste and personality. You have to know for yourself what fits you perfectly. Do you have a special interest? A favorite movie or TV show? Hobby? A favorite color? You have to ask yourself these things because from there you’ll be able to know what you want. We have provided articles on some themes we have come up with hoping that these can help debutants choose a theme. There are also numerous websites that offer ideas. 🙂 Hope this helps!
Hello. Can you give me some ideas for a Beach Party for my debut? Thank you so much.
Here’s my email shawtieantonella17@gmail.com
Hi Maria Antonella,
We have an article on Beach parties that you may take some pointers on. click here and some cool pool party ideas that might help you along the way. click here for pool party themes. Hope this helps.
hi!i’m turning 18 this may and i’m planning to have a small indoor party at my gramma’s house, and it is a summer inspired theme though it will happen in the evening. My problem is, i’m having a hard time dealing with my invitation. I almost saw all the invitations available at some malls but i can’t find a unique wordings that will fit my summer themed birthday, they are too formal to be the wordings for my invitation. can you suggest what i can put in my invitation? Thank you!
Hi Jillian,
If you’re having a hard time looking for an invitation with the right words, you may want to use blank invitation cards instead. You can put the following on your invitation:
“A good time it will be if you come splash and splash with me!”
“Flip Floppin Fun!”
“It’s summer time! Let’s enjoy the sunshine, palm trees and sand between our toes!”
“Let’s Get Together for Some Summer Drinks”
Just think of fun and creative ways to send out your invitations and you’ll be just fine! Hope this helps! 😉
Hi! I’m turning 18 this september, but i’m really confused about the theme, invitation, and the traditional 18’s. My motif color is pink and green, but i dont want it to be a “fairy theme” because most of the debuts theme is that. So will you please give me ideas or suggestions because I want my debut to be one of a kind debut, I want it to be unforgettable debut ever. 😉
hi. my debut will be on august.. i decided that my guests will wear black and/or white semi- formal attire.. and ill be wearing RED.. my problem is what theme will be appropriate for the venue of my debut party? thanks.
Hi rizzie,
For your color, I think it will look great on a Masquerade theme, or probably a Moulin Rouge theme. How about having a roses theme with red roses all around your venue. A black and white theme is also nice with you being the only one in a different color. You will stand out for sure. Hope this helps.
hello . can you help me . my debut is on november . and i dont know what to do . and our budget is so small . i really really want to have party. so can you give some advice . my motif is black n pink .