2025 Debutante Season

The Ballet Women’s Committee is excited to celebrate this year's Debutantes.The first required step is to complete the Debutante Information Form, which can be found in the dropdown menu below. Please review all information for the 2025 season, including payment links.

  • Please fill out the form ASAP and complete all required fields.

    Deb Information Form

  • Debutante Dues : please click the link below. You will find BWC Member dues as well as Non BWC Member dues. Once you add the dues to your cart select the cart icon to check out. If using a mobile device you may need to scroll to the bottom of the page to access the cart. BWC Member Deb Fees

    Non BWC Member Deb Fees

    All Payments due by May 9 rd, 2025

  • Each debutante will need order 10 personalized calling cards. Please place your order through thislink. Cindy will give us the BWC all the calling cards at once.

    Calling Cards

    Each Debutante will fill out her guest list online this year for 8 invitations. Please fill out the proper title, street address and state. Due October 1, 2025. Guest List Form

  • Debutantes’ Announcement Party:

    Typically, June or July, the Debutantes are presented by the Men’s Club. Paty is typically hosted on a Sunday afternoon.

    Attire : Debs wear a Sunday dress. Father’s wear a sport coat (tie is not required).

    More information to come.

  • Each Debutante is required to submit a digital file and a 5x7 black and white headshot (photographed in drape) which will be used for newspaper publicity and the Poinsettia Ball Program. To ensure that all headshots look the same in quality, lighting, and style, this photo is required to be taken at Belmont Studio. You will need to use the link below provided by Belmont Studio to schedule an appointment. Please do not call the studio.

    The cost for Belmont to provide a photo session and a 5x7 black and white photograph is $45. The headshot needs to be handled as soon as possible. Your senior high school headshot can be submitted if it was taken at Belmont Studio.

    Use the following link to schedule with Belmont. Photos to be complete by June 13.

    All Photo Details can be found here.

    Belmont Photo Link

    If you prefer to use you senior portrait please fill out this link Belmont Senior Portrait

  • Photography information for the night of the Poinsettia Ball.

    Each Debutante will be notified of her time by November. We plan on starting around 5:00 PM.

    Please see all details on the linked PDF. Poinsettia Ball Photos

  • The parents of every Debutante are required to host a party, along with their daughter for all the Debutantes of the class. The hosts are responsible for the publicity of the party if desired. All parties and themes are booked through the social chair, Sarah Bryan, 205-951-0913. The Debutantes can individually or as group host parties but please remember to invite the entire Debutante class.

    Mark your calendar

    More information linked Debutante Parties Information

  • FATHER OR PRESENTER: TUXEDO WITH WHITE TIE, VEST, TAILS, GLOVES – Mr.Burch Formal Wear (Mtn Brook)

    MOTHER: FULL LENGTH GOWN

    ESCORT, MEN, BOYS: TRADITIONAL TUXEDO, BLACK TIE, CUMMERBUND

    WOMEN, GIRLS: FULL LENGTH GOWNS

    DEBUTANTES – Every Debutante must have her gown approved by our Social Chair, Amanda Peters, 205-276-6588, a picture must be submitted. The Debutante may not purchase the gown until written approval is given.

    The gown is to be white or ivory, not ecru or cream. The skirt must be FULL. NO TRAINS OR PLUNGING NECKLINES. Some pearls, white beading, white trim, white or iridescent sequins are acceptable if minimal. NO FUR, FEATHERS, CORSAGES, or HAIR ORNAMENTS are allowed. Dull or white satin gloves, 23 inches long, above the elbow are required. Minimal jewelry. The Debutante is in the spotlight. Make sure there is an adequate slip underneath.

    OTHER THAN A SINGLE EARRING IN EACH EARLOBE, NO OTHER BODY PIERCINGS OR TATTOOS CAN BE VISIBLE.

    Printable version of all details is linked: Attire Information

  • Debutantes and their fathers must attend rehearsal on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The exact time

    will be provided closer to the date. Upon arrival, Debutantes should cast their vote for Class President,which will be presented at the ball.

    Don’t forget to bring your shoes, consider scuffing the bottom as well!

  • If you have any questions, please contact us.

    Sarah Bryan, Social Chair, 205-951-0913, sarahpbryan@gmail.com

    Amanda Peters, Social Chair, 205-276-6588, amandabpeters@gmail.com

    Liz Guest, Ball Board President, 205-222-4106, guest.lizzie@gmail.com