I know that debut or the 18th birthday is one of the most important events in a woman's life. Everyone has their own way of celebrating it of course. The 3 most usual is 1. to have the grandest celebration with all the 18 roses and candles 2. Just celebrate it plain and simple and treat it like an ordinary day and 3. No Celebration at all
I think for us we did celebrate it just like a normal birthday celebration. We dine out... just the four of us and still we had fun. Bottom line is how you grow as the days go by. Knowing your priorities, setting your own goals and plans and achieving them bullet per bullet is the best gift you could give to yourself.
Happy Birthday Heather!