Sophia Marie
“Cordially invites you to celebrate her 18th Birthday Grand Cotillion Ball.”
Debut Celebration Soundtrack
A Thousand Years — Christina Perri
“A waltz melody for the debutante's grand entrance”
Growing Up in Grace
A glimpse through Sophia's journey — from childhood memories to this beautiful milestone.
A Journey to 18
A reflection on Sophia's journey to this beautiful milestone
“From her first steps in the family garden to gracefully navigating high school, Sophia has grown into a young woman of quiet strength and radiant kindness. Her parents, Ricardo and Carmela, are overjoyed to celebrate this milestone — a tribute to faith, family, and the beautiful journey ahead.”
Debut Program
Official Cotillion Schedule
Monday, December 14, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the program begins.
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La at the Fort
30th Street corner 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig City
Complimentary valet parking is available. Please present your invitation upon arrival.
Dinner & After-Party
The Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La at the Fort
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
30th Street corner 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig City
Dinner, speeches, and open dance floor follow the cotillion program.
Program Flow
The evening's program of events
Guest Arrival & Cocktails
Welcome drinks and canapés as guests arrive at the grand ballroom foyer.
Grand Entrance
Sophia's grand debut entrance with her parents and escort of honor.
Cotillion de Honor
The debutante's court performs the traditional cotillion waltz.
18 Roses Waltz
Eighteen gentlemen present a rose and share a waltz with the debutante.
18 Candles & 18 Treasures
Candle-lighting ceremony with wishes, followed by the presentation of 18 treasures.
Dinner & Toasts
Buffet dinner service with speeches from family and special guests.
Open Dance Floor & Celebration
Music, dancing, photo booth, and celebration until the end of the night.
The 18 Cotillion Traditions
Honoring the cherished escorts, mentors, and loved ones who illuminate the debutante's journey.
18 Roses Roster
18 Honored ParticipantsPapa Ricardo Reyes
For being my first love and hero
Lolo Antonio Reyes
For your wisdom and prayers
Tito Fernando Santos
For always believing in me
Tito Roberto Cruz
For the life lessons and laughter
Kuya Miguel Reyes
For being the best big brother
Marco Dela Cruz
For your friendship and kindness
Daniel Lim
For cheering me on in every endeavor
Gabriel Santos
For the adventures and memories
Ramon Mendoza
For your encouragement and support
Joshua Tan
For the laughter and late-night talks
Nathan Reyes
For being my confidant and cousin
Carlos Garcia
For the study sessions and dreams
Paolo Villanueva
For the music and friendship
Luis Bautista
For always having my back
Kevin Morales
For making every moment fun
Adrian Torres
For the shared passions and creativity
John Patrick Uy
For your genuine heart and support
Andrei Rivera
For walking beside me on this journey
The Cotillion Court of Honor
The honored ladies and gentlemen of the cotillion court standing with the debutante.
Ladies of the Court
- Angela Dela Cruz#01
- Isabelle Lim#02
- Beatrice Santos#03
- Christine Tan#04
- Diana Mendoza#05
- Elaine Garcia#06
- Francesca Villanueva#07
- Grace Bautista#08
- Hannah Morales#09
Escorts
- Marco Dela Cruz#01
- Daniel Lim#02
- Gabriel Santos#03
- Ramon Mendoza#04
- Joshua Tan#05
- Nathan Reyes#06
- Carlos Garcia#07
- Paolo Villanueva#08
- Luis Bautista#09
Honored Sponsors & Mentors
We are grateful for the love and guidance of our honored sponsors.
Roll of Honored Sponsors
Dress Code & Palette
We invite you to dress in our debut motif.
Black Tie / Rose Gold Glamour — Long gowns for ladies, barong or dark suit for gentlemen.
Our motif colors are Rose Gold (#B76E79), Blush Pink (#F4E0E0), Champagne Gold (#D4AF37), and Deep Plum (#181216). Guests are welcome to complement these tones.
Good to Know
Important details for our guests
Confirm Your Presence
Kindly respond on or before November 14, 2026
Wishing Well & Gift Registry
Your presence at Sophia's debut is the greatest gift of all.
Debut Gift Registry
“Should you wish to honor the debutante with a gift, a monetary contribution towards her future goals would be deeply appreciated.”
GCash
BDO Bank Transfer
For guests who prefer traditional gift-giving, monetary envelopes are gratefully received at the grand ballroom reception desk.
Debut Wishes
Leave a warm message for our debutante.
Tita Isabel & Tito Fernando
“Sophia, you are a blessing to our family. Wishing you a life filled with grace, joy, and endless possibilities. Happy 18th!”
Angela & Marco
“Happy 18th, Soph! Can't wait to dance the night away at your grand ball. You deserve the world!”