Prom Tips For Your Special
Day
Making
sure everything goes to
plan
In the lead up to such a large event, it
is easy to forget to organise something.
The most important thing is to plan ahead.
The day of the prom will be very busy -
get as much organized before the day as
you possibly can! Here are some prom tips
on what you should consider, as well as a
checklist that you can refer to.
Opening hours - make sure you
know when shops, etc that you will have to
visit on the day are open. More than one
girl has gone to pick up her dress on the
day of the prom, only to find that the
shop doesn't open on a Saturday!
Photographs - make sure you get
a price list from the school before the
night of the prom, so you know how much
photos at the prom will cost (you can
easily spend between $30 and $130 - even
more). Check with the photographer before
the night what your payment options are -
many will accept checks or credit cards,
which is much safer than carrying
cash.
Eating - remember to eat a good
breakfast and lunch on the day of the
prom. You may be rushing around getting
things ready, or feel like you can't eat,
but you will need all the energy you can
get for the big night!
Appointments - when making your
appointments (hair, nails, make-up,
restaurant, limousine, etc) be sure to
make a note of the date and time of your
call, and who you spoke to. Make sure you
ring to confirm your appointments 2-3
weeks before the prom, just to be sure
that there are no problems.
Hair - it may seem obvious, but
it is easy to forget. Remember to wear a
button down shirt when you have your hair
done.
Purse - You don't want to be
carrying around a huge purse or handbag
all night. Choose a small purse that is
just big enough to hold lipstick, money,
an extra pair of hose, a number of small
safety pins, and possibly a camera.
Prom checks - while at the prom,
take a bathroom break to do the following:
1) Refresh lipstick & powder (if
needed); 2) Reapply body glitter
(especially before a grand march); 3) Make
sure everything is right with your dress;
and 4) Hair check. But don't take too long
to do all this - your date won't like to
be kept waiting!
Prom checklist
4 Months Before Your Prom...
- Work out your budget (start saving
money if necessary)
- Look around at the various dresses
available
3 Months Before Your Prom...
- If you don't already, start to
maintain your hair and nails.
- Purchase your dress.
- Purchase your prom
accessories to co-ordinate with
your dress.
- Order your limousine, making sure
to record the time, date and name of
the person you talked to.
- Make restaurant reservations, again
making sure you record the details of
your call.
- Start working out to tone your
muscles.
2 Months Before Your Prom...
- If your dress needs altering in any
way, make sure you make the appointment
now (look in the yellow pages
under custom tailor).
- Select the undergarments for your
dress (and try everything on together
to make sure it is right!)
- Purchase your prom
shoes. If you are going to have
them dyed to match your dress, do this
now.
- If you are getting your hair done
by a hair salon, make two hair
appointments (the first for a trial
run, so you know what it looks like,
and the second one on prom day).
- Make a manicure appointment.
6 Weeks Before Your Prom...
- Purchase the prom tickets.
- If you are doing your own hair,
start experimenting to find a style you
like.
4 Weeks Before Your Prom...
- Start wearing your shoes around the
house to break them in (there is
nothing worse than wearing new shoes
for the first time at a big
event!)
- If they haven't met your date
already, introduce him to your
parents.
- Order make-up that matches your
prom dress.
- If you are going to use a different
deodorant to your normal one, start
wearing it to make sure you are not
allergic to it.
- Start drinking lots of water
instead of juice, soft drink, etc.
- If you suffer from acne, you may
want to look at the various acne
treatments available.
3 Weeks Before Your Prom...
- Have your trial hairstyle at the
hair salon (if you aren't doing it
yourself).
- If you are planning on having a
bikini and/or underarm wax, stop
shaving.
- Confirm your limousine, restaurant,
manicure and hair appointments.
- If you are going to use it, try out
your sunless tanning lotion.
- Make sure your make-up is correct,
and that you don't have any allergies.
This is also a good time to experiment
with your make-up.
- Try on your dress, to make sure
that it is still the right fit.
Organise any needed alterations.
2 Weeks Before Your Prom...
- Purchase those last minute items -
camera film, pantyhose, etc. Make sure
you try the pantyhose on with the dress
to check the color is correct.
- Get your bikini/underarm wax.
Prom Day!
- Eat a healthy breakfast and
lunch.
- Don't wash your hair (updo's last
longer with dirty hair).
- Go to your hair, nails and makeup
appointments (as appropriate). Make
sure to wear a button down shirt for
your hair appointment!
- Pick up your dates boutonniere and
place in your refrigerator.
- Pack some extra cash in your
purse.
- Make sure your parents take some
photos of you and your date, in case
there are any problems with the
professional pictures.
Most importantly - relax, have
a great time, and don't get too
stressed!
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