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10-28-2004, 11:18 AM
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Debutante Gift?
I have a friend who has her Debutante Ball around Thanksgiving. I am unable to attend and didn't deb myself so I was wondering what is an appropriate gift? She's 19 years old and sophomore Tri-Delt at William & Mary. Thanks for the help!
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10-28-2004, 12:11 PM
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People actually still have debutante balls? WOW! I seriously did not know that but then I live in California so we're strange tofu & soy eating freaks out here who all love to surf & say the word "like" a lot.
Anyway, it's hard to think of a gift b/c I really do not know what you'd give a debutante. Hmmm...Maybe a nice piece of jewelry with her birthstone like a necklace or a locket that has the date on it.
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10-28-2004, 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by BetteDavisEyes
People actually still have debutante balls? WOW! I seriously did not know that but then I live in California so we're strange tofu & soy eating freaks out here who all love to surf & say the word "like" a lot.
Anyway, it's hard to think of a gift b/c I really do not know what you'd give a debutante. Hmmm...Maybe a nice piece of jewelry with her birthstone like a necklace or a locket that has the date on it.
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There are a few here in the SF Bay area 
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10-28-2004, 12:41 PM
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Re: Debutante Gift?
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Originally posted by PhiMuLady150
I have a friend who has her Debutante Ball around Thanksgiving. I am unable to attend and didn't deb myself so I was wondering what is an appropriate gift? She's 19 years old and sophomore Tri-Delt at William & Mary. Thanks for the help!
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What about something engraved?
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Has she registered anywhere? I'd go with that first. She'll get a ton of engraved jewelry, so if you're close with her parents, I'd ask them if there's something she'd really like (but in your price range).
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10-28-2004, 03:36 PM
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Perhaps an engraved picture frame? Of course, if your friend is coming out at an organized event, it is possible that all the other girls will be receiving a picture frame already.
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10-28-2004, 03:51 PM
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When I made my debut at home in New Orleans in 1998, I received engraved jewerly and my most favorite gift was a small Waterford crystal vase. It is simple and elegant. One of my escorts gave that to me. I also received a limoge box and light pink pearl necklace from Adler's in New Orleans. My sister received a Mignon Faget ring as a gift when she made her debut in 2001. I know that was her favorite gift.
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10-28-2004, 04:15 PM
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A Vera Bradley bag with monogram???
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10-28-2004, 04:19 PM
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A small Lane cedar jewelry box? I still have mine, and I've taken it everywhere.
A spa treatment before the big day?
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10-28-2004, 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by BetteDavisEyes
People actually still have debutante balls? WOW! I seriously did not know that but then I live in California so we're strange tofu & soy eating freaks out here who all love to surf & say the word "like" a lot.
Anyway, it's hard to think of a gift b/c I really do not know what you'd give a debutante. Hmmm...Maybe a nice piece of jewelry with her birthstone like a necklace or a locket that has the date on it.
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Down here in the lowest part in Kollyfornia, there are a few deb balls. 
I agree with some of the gifts that have been suggested. Another one would be personalized stationery.
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10-28-2004, 04:52 PM
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Perhaps go buy a really nice book (from a staitionary store) and get her sisters/friends/family to write something sweet in there for her.
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10-28-2004, 05:54 PM
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Can't go wrong with a gift certificate from [insert classy department store name here].
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10-28-2004, 06:54 PM
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I would have loved to have a spa day the day before my debut!
I'd stay away from jewelry. She probably has enough friends and family who will take care of that category!
Of course Hawai`i debuts are nothing like the big Southern ones, but it's a big deal in my culture. I loved the jewelry I received, but my most favorite gifts were the vases and frames...I'm a flower and pictures whore!
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10-28-2004, 07:51 PM
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just curious...how do you go about having a deb ball? who gets chosen to have one? or can anyone have one?
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10-28-2004, 08:27 PM
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just curious...how do you go about having a deb ball? who gets chosen to have one? or can anyone have one?
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1.) You might be invited to be in one based out of connections. You could also apply, I guess.
2.) Your family might throw you one. Coming-of-age parties are a part of a high school classmate's culture. Her parents threw her one and invited several girls in my year. I wasn't cool enough to be invited though.
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