How to Decorate a Prom
No matter what theme you have selected, there are some basic decorations that every prom needs. From streamers to lights to guest favors, decorating a prom is all about the details. Many prom decorating ideas are inexpensive and easy to create. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Christmas lights
- Streamers
- Balloons
- Helium tank
- Tablecloths
- Tulle
- Confetti
- Floral centerpiece
- Banner
Instructions
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Use plenty of lights. Strands of Christmas lights are ideal for a prom. They provide a soft, subtle glow that mimics a starry night that's perfect for a night of romance.
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Hang colorful streamers from the ceiling. Streamers, a mainstay of proms of yesteryear, are an inexpensive way to ad color and texture to a prom decor.
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Decorate with plenty of balloons. Like streamers, bouquets of floating balloons add a bold punch of color and make an ordinary occasion special.
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Cover the tables with color coordinated tablecloths. Linen is preferable, but paper is usually more budget friendly.
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Wrap colored tulle around the Christmas lights for a soft, romantic look. Tulle can also be used as bunting around tables, draped over doorways or be tied to chair backs.
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Sprinkle tables with glittering confetti and add a simple floral centerpiece.
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Hang up a large banner with the class year prom theme written on it. It can be made either professionally or an artistic student can make one with recycled white sheets.
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Tips & Warnings
Rent a helium tank and assign a couple of students the task of filling balloons and tying them with ribbon streamers. It will be cheaper than buying already filled balloons.
