All dressed up and ready for a memorable evening.
Prom is a right of passage for most high school juniors and seniors, the first formal social event of their young lives. But prom isn't just a dance -- after the girls have been asked, the dresses selected, and the hair and nails done, prom-goers need to plan a full, fun date before heading to the ball.
Shabby Chic Dinner
High school students generally don't have huge bank accounts, so going out to five-star restaurants isn't practical. Instead, go to a local diner, pick up fast food or order pizza. The picture of prom-ready teenagers, dressed to the nines, crowded into booths in a fast food chain is sure to turn heads and provide a great story to share with friends in the future.
Photo Shoot Date
Young men and women spend weeks selecting the perfect attire for the prom. Hire a professional photographer to capture you and your friends in decked-out splendor. Gather friends and arrange for the photographer to come to your home, or choose an unconventional location, like your elementary school playground, to be the backdrop for your shoot. Try out high-fashion poses for edgy black-and-white pictures.
Dance Instruction Party
Prom is a dance, after all, so attendees ought to have a few dance steps under their belts. Meet friends at a dance studio or have a dance instructor come to your home and teach your group a few basic ballroom dance frames. These moves will be perfect for the slow songs in between the fist-pumping top-40 hits. Even if you have two left feet, this part of the date will be an opportunity to dance with your closest friends in an intimate setting, before the big party starts.
Traditional Night Out
The classics never fail -- arrange for your group of friends to meet at a central location, like one of their houses. Boys give girls corsages, and girls give boys boutonnieres to wear on their lapels. Give parents an opportunity to take plenty of photos before leaving in a limousine to head to dinner. Choose a nicer chain restaurant to meet the concerns of ambience and budget, as etiquette dictates the men should pay for their dates' meals. Before heading off to prom, swing by a favorite ice cream parlor for a sweet start to the evening.
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