Feb 16
A Formal Affair
Posted by madameblogalot at 10:36 am in Uncategorized, home, kids & family, homeschooling, just for fun, life, reviews

I did not know that Debutante Balls were still given for young girls coming of age. But we recently learned that a friend of my son’s is joining with several other girls this summer for just such a party for their “Sweet Sixteen” birthdays. My son was asked to escort his friend to this grand occasion.

This is a very formal affair, one which takes a lot of preparation and commitment on the girls’ parts. Of course, this being “After Six“, the escorts have to wear a tuxedo. The girls are required to wear a formal white gown. But before all this gala can even take place, the students have to commit to several nights of etiquette classes and rehearsals. The girls involved have to write an essay and follow several rules of conduct before being permitted to take place in the ball. They will also be expected to gain a sponsor and write the appropriate Thank You Notes.

I hope all goes well for my son’s friend and that he will be able to be her escort (he will be out of town during the last rehearsal, so we are not sure they will allow him to escort for the occasion.) His friend’s mother said that if he did attend all the classes and such, she would even rent his tux for him!

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  1. Montucky wrote:
    February 16th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    That’s so good for the youngsters! I’m glad to see it’s still happening in today’s harried world!

  2. madameblogalot wrote:
    February 17th, 2009 at 10:27 am

    I was highly impressed when I read through the girl’s packet. the level of commitment both to the ceremony and the integrity of conduct were amazing! It really is a good program they have going.

  3. Shelly wrote:
    February 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Very cool for your son to be involved in this. I think he will be a great escort, and will probably enjoy the classes more than he will admit to anyone.

  4. madameblogalot wrote:
    February 18th, 2009 at 9:58 am

    I knew she picked the right friend when he said he knew this was really important and special to her! I do hope he gets to do it. as for the classes, of course, a room full of beautiful, well conducted sixteen year old girls, of course he will love it! :)

  5. jerseygirl89 wrote:
    February 18th, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I had a couple of friends who did this, though it was a big thing during our freshmen year of college. The one I attended was very nice and formal, but also had an open bar. And very um, open-minded bartenders. Just maybe something to talk to your son about.

  6. madameblogalot wrote:
    February 21st, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    thanks for the heads-up jersey girl! I would not have thought of that for 16 year olds!

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