Things You'll Need:
- Corsages
- Formal Gowns
- Hair Ornaments
- Tuxedos
- Boutonnieres
- Makeup Bags
- Makeup Kits
- Jewelry
- Limousines
- Camera Bags
- Camera Flashes
- Cameras
- Cameras
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Step 1
Plan your pre-dance dinner well ahead of time. Prom night is a popular night for local restaurants, so reserve a table for you and your date at least a month prior to the event.
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Step 2
Reserve transportation, whether it be via limousine, party bus or use of your parents' car. Call local sedan/limo services as well as charter bus services to find the best rates.
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Step 3
Buy your prom tickets with plenty of time to spare. Tickets do sometimes sell out for larger high schools, and prices tend to increase as the date of the dance draws near.
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Step 4
Ask a date. Consider a classmate you've had your eye on, or simply a special friend. Prom should be enjoyed with someone you care about, so choose your date accordingly.
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Step 5
Rent a tux or purchase a prom dress. Shop around to gauge the best prices for rental or purchase, and make sure you have plenty of time for any required alterations.
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Step 6
Purchase a boutonniere or corsage for your date. Call local florists to order the arrangement based on your date's color scheme; boutonnieres and corsages should be picked up no sooner than one day prior to the dance, but you can order them ahead of time.
Comments
kat2 said
on 10/17/2008 well a lot of people like to stay out all night and rent roooms. What should they do?
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 Make sure you arrange a hair dresser at least one and a half months ahead of time, otherwise you will have no idea what to do with your luscious locks on your special night.
Anonymous said
on 3/16/2006 Corsage- Some people prefer to make a corsage and save money rather then buying one. But if you are creatively challenged, then go around and look for good deals. They don't have to be expensive; 10-20 dollars for a good one. Also talk to your friends and try to see if they give a group deal if you have enough people.
Transportation - If you want to take a limo or chauffeur service, but don't want to pay a lot of cash, get a large group together. Look around for deals and compare them, you can get a good last minute deal sometimes. I got a deal for 200 bucks for transportation to peoples houses, to dinner, and to the place. Gather up a good amount of people to keep the cost low as possible.
Dinner- Look for a nice place, but somewhere that won't fry your wallet. If you want it to be more like a function, call up a restaurant and see if they will give you a set menu for your party or a buffet at nice place. You will save a lot of money. Also order sides for 2 or more people so you don't have to order a individual side for everyone.
The day of - Finalize all you plans the night before and use this day to relax and get ready. Pick up your date's corsage and other gifts on the day of, or a day or 2 before, the event. Call up to confirm your limo and dinner reservations and have a place for everyone to meet. Take good pictures and have fun.
At the party- Make sure you don't arrive on the dot, many people don't. Be about 10-20 minutes late which, gives people enough time to get in. Have fun and enjoy your dance.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Go with a friend rather than that special someone that you finally got up the nerve to ask. Chances are that you will have a better time with your friend than with the awkward silences with the person you are trying to impress.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Make sure you have the following emergency items on you: safety pins, Advil, tampons, lipstick, eyeliner, compact and mirror, comfortable shoes (I like slippers). Add anything else you think you may need, but if you are caught without any one of these things, you may regret it.