Prom Checklists

Spring is in full bloom, and you know what that means...PROM is right around the corner. I've already confirmed my bookings with the local area schools and I can't wait. I love giving the proms a club-like atmosphere with lights. To help you out, I've searched the web for a quick checklist to help with your planning efforts. See you at the prom.

For Him

16 Weeks Before Prom
Find a date
Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute.
Start saving money.
Plan out a budget to cover costs.

12 Weeks Before Prom
Rent a Tuxedo and schedule a fitting. It is helpful to know what color dress your date will wear. Coordinate colors and style.
Start checking into transportation. Whose car, who will drive, or consider renting a limousine with a group.
Ask around for a good restaurant for dinner before the Prom. Consider your date's taste in food atmosphere, and location (ask, if you're not sure!). A quieter place will give you time to talk, while a busier eatery may help start you off in a festive mood!

6 Weeks Before Prom
Purchase your Prom tickets.
VERY IMPORTANT: Discuss your prom plans with your parents.

4 Weeks Before Prom
Call and schedule your dinner reservations.
Finalize your plans with friends, date and parents.
Order your date's corsage. Make sure to coordinate this with the color of your date's dress.

Several Days Before Prom
Confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day.
Get a haircut.
What time will you pick her up?
If using your car, make sure to wash and vacuum it. She will notice.

Prom Day
Pick up your date's corsage that morning (Keep refrigerated until you leave).
Pick up your tuxedo, if you haven't already. Make sure to get a tie and cummerbund (these could also match your date's dress), dress shoes, cuff links and studs.
Emergency Kit: Camera, phone, change, cash or debit card, student ID, tickets, safety pin (it is a rental tux) etc.

For Her
16 Weeks Before Prom
Find a date.
Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute.
Start saving money if necessary.
Shop for your gown. When you find it, you can put it on lay-away if need be.

12 Weeks Before Prom
Pick out accessories that will coordinate with your dress and/or with your date's outfit. Don't forget any special undergarments needed for your gown (strapless).
Start taking care of your hair and nails, particularly if you have short or bitten nails. If you are growing your hair out, trim it every 4 weeks to avoid frizzy, split ends.

6 Weeks Before Prom
Purchase your Prom tickets.
Pick out styles or start trying different styles of hair, even if you are doing it yourself.
VERY IMPORTANT: Discuss your prom plans with your parents.
Make appointments to have your hair, makeup and nails done. Everyone will want to be at the salon on that day. If you get stuck, try a salon further away (near a high school whose Prom is not on the same day as yours).

4 Weeks Before Prom
Pick up your Prom gown.
Break in your Prom shoes by wearing them several times (your feet will thank you!).
Finalize your plans with friends, date and parents.
Order your date's boutonniere. Remind your date to order your coursage by telling him your dress colors. He is a guy and will need reminding.

2 Weeks Before Prom
Call and confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day.
Collect your supplies: camera, film, clear nail polish, extra pantyhose, phone, change, cash, student ID, tickets, bandaid (they are new shoes) etc.
Let your parents meet your Prom date, if they haven't already.

Prom Day
Pick up your date's boutonniere. (Keep refrigerated until he picks you up)
Go to your hair, nails and makeup appointment(s).
Don’t forget your emergency kit (camera, clear nail polish, safety pins, ball point pen, phone, change, cash, student ID, bandaid, and tickets)

Obviously you can make this checkllist more or less detailed. The important thing is to comunicate plans with you and your date's parents, plan ahead and drive safely! Very uncool to spend prom night in the ER.