I'm sure you're already doing this, but make sure you know what other options are out there in your area that young women might choose over your event. Despite living in New England my entire life, I have no personal experience with Debutante Balls. However, I do know about marketing and throwing big events, and you need to be able to answer the question from potential participants, "What will this do for ME?".
Good luck, it takes a lot of work to grow something from nothing. It's important to have a strong commitment to the project from all sides, and it's something that you can't force.
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