NOT the usual debut

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "DEBUT"?

-- Well, usually it is about having a fab dinner. Then there are gowns, flowers, dances, and it is usually celebrated for a girl's 18th birthday.

Yes, oftentimes only the girls are celebrating their debut parties -- with the formal nothings, etc. But what about the boys? Well it would be stereotyping if the society won't give the boys a chance to celebrate their very own debut. Debut, by the way means a formal introduction or entrance into the society. And both the boys and the girls are entitled to that privilege!

That is why, it has been a tradition that while the girls celebrate their debut during their 18th birthday, the boys will have theirs on their 21st. ✿

So, what I really wanted to share to my readers right now is a little sneak peek on how my boyf's debut party went. He officially turned 21 years old last August 20, a Monday. And celebrated the parteeeyy on the 25th (Saturday).

This is the official logo for the party and the very image we saw at the entrance gate of the venue.

The party's theme was SHADES, as the celebrant is often teased by his friends to be a "shadesboy" -- wears shades or sunglasses most of the time, if not always. His Mommy also agreed to the theme because according to her, "Tama yang theme na shades, kasi naka-shades talaga yan kahit hindi naman mainit!"

The guests were asked to bring shades, but not necessarily wear them the whole time because the party was set at nighttime, and the attire was simply casual. The party place was filled with guests and the food was superplenty!:) Decors were beautiful and the lights and sounds were amazing!

Photo taken during the debutante's grand entrance. ten-te-nenen! ;)

There was also a brief program. If a girl's debut usually consists of 18 candles and 18 roses, Nicklous' debut had 21 shots and 21 kisses . And of course, sweet messages and intermission numbers were never out of the way. Psychocentric Band and Mr. Neil Lumantas were among those who entertained us with their lovely song renditions.

the Psychocentric band

Christian Neil Lumantas on his acoustic performance

After the program, the guests were reminded to take photos with the celebrant and also to take photos at the photo corner. Then, time to shake some b*tts and partey-partey!

Ta-da! The party turned out to have a touch of the GANGNAM STYLE! The song itself even remained playing inside my head for the rest of the night until the next day! And I know I was not the only one who had a blast during the party, but our friends as well!

Happy 21st birthday, Kikoy!

Venue: Gardenville

Behind the party photos: Longski Calape, Kent Evasco, Tristan Ramos

Lights & Sounds: Nistal Audio System

Decors: David Lumisay, Mommy Lalaine's friends

Tarps: Lani & Sonny Navalta

Program emcees: Emilee Bantugan & Zoila Jean Cenabre

Program in-charge: Lara Salve & Gayle Suzette