How to Organize for Prom Night

The best way to have a great prom night is to be as prepared as possible. These prom night tips will help your night be a great night!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dress / Tuxedo
• Accessories
• Transportation
• Etiquette
• Precautions

1. 
   Getting it Right

   Step One: Dress / Tuxedo
   
   You really want to start looking for your dress 3-4 months before the prom. This allows time for alterations and delivery of your dress or tuxedo. If you have a date for the prom, once the dress is picked out, men will want to match the vest or suit to their prom dates dress. Have any alterations made so that everything fits perfectly. Tuxedos can be rented the week of the prom and alterations made. Cuff links are included with your tuxedo rental.

2. 

   Step Two: Accessories / Ensemble
   
   Now that you have your dress picked out, you will want to start picking out your accessories. Start finding shoes, jewelry, and purse. Men start picking out your shoes. Start discussing with your parents as well as your date your plans. You will want to start figuring out your plans for the evening such as transportation, pre and post prom plans and ideas, and make a date for both of you to meet the parents before the prom.

3. 
   Keep track

   Step Three: 30 days before the Prom
   
   Now your dress will probably be ready for pick up. Make sure when picking up your dress, that your try it on again. If any last minute alterations need to be made, do it now!
   You will want to order the boutonniere and corsage. You will want to reserve your transportation, set all appointments for hair cuts or style, ladies set up your manicure and pedicure appointments, and makeup appointment.

4. 
   Purse Essentials

   Step Four: Lastly
   
   Ladies, Have the following prepared:
   
   Have in your purse:
   1. Extra Panty-hose
   2. Makeup for touch ups
   3. Camera & cell phone
   4. Cash
   5. Gum, mints and travel hairspray
   
   Also have the boutonniere ready.
   
   
   Gentlemen, Have prepared:
   1. Pick up tuxedo
   2. Transportation
   3. Corsage
   4. Wallet & some cash
   5. Cell phone
   6. Gum, mints, and travel hairspray
   7. Any reservations

5. Step Five : Etiquette / Manners
   
   Remember, this is a special night. You want to be your best. Don't be rude to your date. Be polite. You are at the prom together. Be a team and watch out for each other. Don't just be a date, be a respectful friend.
   
   
   HAVE FUN!!

[somuchtodo]

on 7/16/2009 We have a year to go... better start planning for prom night now.

[ruf1950]

on 6/6/2009 Great ideas on how to prepare for a prom. 5*****

[nybfutd]

on 6/5/2009 Great article on how to organize for prom night. 5*****