Planning guides
Plain, practical help for the events families plan most — written for how they are actually run in the Philippines.
Debut planning checklist: a month-by-month guide for an 18th birthday
Plan a Filipino debut step by step — the 18 roses, candles and treasures, the cotillion, suppliers and guest list, month by month.
Read the guidePlanning a christening (binyag): ninongs, ninangs and the day itself
How to plan a binyag in the Philippines — choosing ninongs and ninangs, what to check with your parish, the reception and the guest list.
Read the guideHow to plan your wedding budget in the Philippines
A practical way to build a wedding budget: what to list, what drives the cost, how to prioritise, and how to track deposits and payments.
Read the guide7th birthday party checklist: planning a Filipino 7th birthday
Plan a 7th birthday party step by step — theme, venue, food, the programme, games and loot bags, and an accurate headcount of kids and adults.
Read the guidePlanning a first birthday party in the Philippines
A calm plan for your baby’s first birthday — when to book, a short programme that fits nap time, food for kids and adults, and the guest list.
Read the guideDebut programme guide: a sample flow for an 18th birthday
How to put together a debut programme — a sample running order with the entrance, 18 roses, 18 candles, 18 treasures and cotillion, and timing tips.
Read the guideWedding supplier checklist: who to book, and when
Every supplier a Philippine wedding usually needs, in the order to book them, with what to ask each one before you pay a deposit.
Read the guideHow to get RSVPs back for your party (and an accurate headcount)
Practical ways to get guests to reply on time — invite by household, ask the right questions, set a reply-by date and follow up without awkwardness.
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