EDMER’S 18TH BIRTHDAY PROGRAM

Voice Over
A very good evening, ladies and gentlemen, lend us your ears please. We are about to begin the program.
We would like to request everyone to find your seats or tables, settle down, and make yourselves
comfortable as we enjoy the rest of the evening.
Prayer:
Before we formally begin today’s affair, let us all first acknowledge the presence of our ever loving God. Let us
all rise for the prayer to be led to us by Rev. Lorna Bendoy- Abellano

1. Entrance of Candles, Roses, Treasures and Bills

Let us now welcome the Significant Symbols who will play an important role in our debutante’s life We begin
with the…
BILLS
TREASURES
CANDLES: As the night grows darker, we see light as the sole reason to thrive and survive. Let’s all welcome
the light in the life of our debutante, ladies and gentlemen the parade of the candles! First on the list is…(reads
names)

ROSES: Thorns grow on her as she ages, yet petals of beautiful roses declare her beauty. Let’s all welcome
ladies and gentlemen the roses in the life of our debutante! Starting with… (reads names)

2. Entrance of proud parents

And of course, the most important people in the life of our debutante. The people behind her every success
and triumph, the people who in time of our debutante’s failures and difficulties, are always ready to lend their
hearts and soul. Let us all welcome… Mr. Edgar R. Atay and Mrs. Merceditha T. Atay

3. Opening Part
Every person is going to have to go through a metamorphosis, like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
Tonight, we are going to witness a young girl who has metamorphosed beautifully into a fine lady.
Once again, a very wonderful evening ladies and gentlemen. I am____, honored to be your host for tonight. I
am very lucky for I was chosen to be here and be part of this momentous occasion. Welcome to …
Ice breaker…

4. Acknowledgement
Bendoy Clan (From: Ozamis, and Oroquieta)
Atay Clan (From: Oroquieta and Baliangao
Honorable Caesar Ian Enerio
Rone Family (From: Dipolog and Rizal Zamboanga del Norte)
Sacredhi Family

5. Hashtag Game

6. Welcome Address: Mr. Edgar R. Atay

7. Brief description about the debutante (15 questions)

8. Pre-debut photo presentation

*Before we see her closely and stare at her for the longest moments we could ever do, let’s take a look
first at the captured moments during her pre-debut photo session brought to us by ______. Let’s all watch this!
9. Grand Entrance of the debutante(1st look)
* Tonight calls for a grand celebration. And it is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you the reason why
we are gathered here. Ladies and gentlemen, let us all rise and give a resounding applause as we welcome
the lady of the hour, our lovely debutante, the beautiful and talented, EDMER!

10. A short talk with the host

*How are you feeling right now?
*What's the most important thing you've learned over the last year?
*What's one thing you want to accomplish in the next year?
11. Game 1: Bring me
12. Grand Production: Cotillion( 2nd look)
*One of the most prominent parts of a girl’s debut is the cotillon. Which often involves 9 pairs of dancers
performing either formal waltz or a dance number. This part can take place either at the beginning or at the end
of the event. The members of the cotillon court must choreographed and practice a dance months prior the
event. Following the dance, the members of the cotillon court may then served as the debutante’s escorts.
Thus representing those who will guide the debutante in her life journey. Ladies and gentlemen, please
welcome our debutante in her grand cotillon de honor.

13. Debutante and the Bills: Savings, Education, Trip

* Let’s now come to one of the exciting parts of today’s party - the blue bill tradition. The Blue Bill
tradition is all about coming of age, independence and celebration with friends and family. This is also the rite
where our debutante’s wise decision making in terms of budgeting and finances will be put to test. That’s why
to help her decide where to spend this money she will be receiving from this GALANTE people here, I let her
choose her top 3 investments.
Engr. Alfonso Tuba Jr., Mrs. Sonia Atay Narit, Mrs. Nessie Atay Buac, Miss Chely Balucos, Engr.
Charito Madula

14. Prayer before the meal

* Rev. Lorna Bendoy- Abellano

15. Birthday Traditions

*Singing of the birthday song
*Blowing of Candles
*Wine Toasting

DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT

* Growing Up video

16. Dance presentation

 Tonight is definitely filled with bundle of surprises and talents for our dear Jeziel. Adding up to
the list is a special performance from Rone Family (From: Rizal Zamboanga del Norte)

17. 18th Birthday Traditions

Wearing of shoes/sandal: Father
Giving of Jewelries: Mother
Giving of Crown: Lola (Mommy Lala)

18. Debutante and the Roses

* And now, let’s witness a heart-warming moment and a truly touching one as our debutante will have a
dance with the special men in her life. This is the Debutante’s 18 Roses starting with the first Rose ---
First Dance: BF - Dhustin Pharelle Gumapas
Last Dance: Father - Mr. Edgar R. Atay
19. Debutante and the Treasures
*The 18 treasures are the people whom the debutante chose to give her a gift. These gifts that they will
be giving represent who our debutante is. These are the debutante’s first treasures as she enters legality.
Dr. Christy Marie Atay (Tita)
Miss Analiza Atay (Tita-Ninang)
Engr. Reve Roger Villarimo (Adviser)
Mr. Saturnino Castillon (Sacredhi Principal)
Mrs. Loida Intong (District Supervisor)
Mr. Eric Gonzaga (Subject Teacher)

20. Game 2: Raffles

21. Lighting of the Mother Candle

*Let us now come to the lighting of the Mother Candle. The light in this candle does not only symbolize
the light of her mother but also the guiding light of her whole family. This light will guide EDMER as she
traverses another journey in life – the young adulthood.
22. Debutante and well-wishes(candles)
*Life is not always sunny and shiny. Darkest moments will have to occur to appreciate the beauty of
light. These light from EDMER’s closest friends, cousins, relatives, and family will illuminate the path through
her journey. Let us all welcome, the debutante and her candles. Starting with… (reads names)

23. Presentation of top 3 Male and Female best in OOTD(Outfit of the Day)
24. Search for Male and Female Best OOTD
25. Video Greetings
26. Debutante‘s thank u speech
27. Grand Party and Disco