💫 DEBUT EMCEE SCRIPT 💫
Theme: Elegance, Gratitude, and Celebration
Celebrant: Leona
Occasion: 18th Birthday
INTRODUCTION OF EMCEE Voice over ma’am Nancy
🎤 OPENING REMARKS
GHIE & JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening!
JR: Welcome to a very special occasion—a night of sparkle, music, joy, and most
importantly, love. Tonight, we gather not just to celebrate another year, but a
beautiful milestone in the life our debutant.
GHIE: Let us all give a warm round of applause as we begin the 18th birthday
celebration of our beautiful debutante... LEONA!
JR: We are honored to be your host this evening as we walk through a night filled
with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
🙏 INVOCATION
GHIE: Before we begin, let us offer this evening to the Lord. May He bless our
gathering and the journey that Leona is about to take into adulthood.
Let us call on Aaliyah Baluchi and Jade Lopez to lead us in the Invocation.
[Pause for Invocation]
🌟 GRAND ENTRANCE
JR: Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Let us now
welcome with loud cheers, the star of tonight’s celebration…
Leona, our stunning debutante, escorted by Jam Taylor and Joshua Garcia!
Let’s give them a round of applause as they make their grand entrance!
🎶 SPECIAL NUMBER (Theme Song)
GHIE: To set the tone for tonight’s program, here’s a special number dedicated to
our debutante. Let us listen and reflect on the song that best represents her journey
and heart.
18 CANDLES
JR: Up next is one of the most symbolic parts of any debut: the 18 candles—
where Leona's closest friends and family will each light a candle and share
heartfelt wishes and prayers for her future.
As each one comes up, may their words inspire and warm our hearts.
[Introduce the names if available, otherwise proceed candle by candle.]
🌹 18 ROSES
GHIE: From gentle flames to blooming petals—now comes the traditional 18
roses dance, symbolizing love and admiration. These gentlemen are not just dance
partners tonight—they are also significant figures in Leona’s life.
Let the dance begin.
SKIP JIM PAGLINAWAN
LAST DANCE LEO MENDOZA
👨👧 SPECIAL DANCE WITH THE FATHER
JR: A father’s love is a daughter’s first shelter and strength.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a touching moment as Leona shares the dance floor
with the first man she ever loved—her father Pastor Gary—to the song “I Love
Her First.” (after a few minutes)
💸 BILLS
GHIE: It’s time to add a little sparkle to the dance floor with our Bills. Let’s bless
Leona not just with love, but with abundance.
(Bills to go to Leona give or isabit while dancing with Father)
💎 18 TREASURES
JR: Now, we open a treasure box filled not with gold, but with wisdom, dreams,
and heartfelt gifts. Let’s listen to the 18 special people in Leona’s life as they
share something meaningful that will help guide her journey into adulthood.
TREASURE: JIM PAGLINAWAN
💃 SPECIAL NUMBER (The Salvador)
GHIE: Let’s raise the energy and light up the stage once again with a special
number by The Salvador. Enjoy the show!
🎉 SPECIAL GREETINGS & BIRTHDAY MESSAGES
JR: And now, words from the heart. These individuals have seen Leona grow,
blossom, and shine.
Let us listen to their special greetings and messages for our dear debutante.
(List the following names and invite them one by one)
Don Castillejos
Mariel / Thelma Contreras
Myrna Auxtero
Edna Auxtero
Susan Cuyo
Gillian Garcia
Daniel Garcia
Leo Mendoza
Mely Delos Reyes
👨👩👧 SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PARENTS
GHIE: Now, a message from the people who know her best—who have watched
her grow with every milestone and have guided her every step of the way. Let us
welcome Leona’s parents.
🎤 DEBUTANT SPEECH
JR: It’s time to hear from our debutante herself.
Leona, tonight is your night. The floor is now yours.
🎂 CAKE BLOWING
GHIE: Now, let’s gather around as we present the birthday cake.
Leona, close your eyes, make a wish, and blow the candle toward a future filled
with hope and wonder!
🙏 DEDICATORY PRAYER
JR: To conclude this heartfelt celebration, let us invite Ptr. JD Auxtero for the
dedicatory prayer —as we entrust Leona’s future into the loving hands of our
Heavenly Father.
CLOSING SONGS: I STAND AMAZED- HALLELUJAH TO THE LAMB.
✨ CLOSING
GHIE: As Proverbs 31:25 says:
"Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come."
Thank you, everyone, for being part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
JR: To our lovely debutante, Leona—may you walk confidently into womanhood,
armed with the love of your family, the faith in your heart, and the dreams in your
soul.
You guys hungry?? I can’t hear you!!
Celebrations like this will not be completed without FOOD!!!!!
To bless our dinner fellowship, may I call ma’am Ghie to pray for the food.
And that’s for Tonight. Thank you and God bless!!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Live Serenade to be rendered by Amazing Grace and Pastor Melchor.
Virtual greetings play during dinner.