Prom season is officially here, cannot wait to start planning all the details. Here’s what you need for the big night. To be honest, there’s a lot to get done on the prom checklist.
To make sure you don’t forget any single details and stay organized, you need this prom checklist. Screenshot now, you will be all set for a super fun prom night you’ll never forget.
A Few Months Before Prom
Planning your prom a few months before so that you enough time to find a flattering prom dress or suit, and you want to secure those hair and makeup appointments before the nearby salons are all booked up. Here’s everything you should do a few months before prom night.
Go shopping for prom outfits
You can get your prom outfits inspired and check out dresses, suits, and sets online and on social media if you can’t decide what you are going to wear.
Once you have an idea of what you might like, you can visit nearby boutiques and vintage stores and try some ’fits on. If you need custom and unique options, opt to get your prom dresses online, order your look on the early side so you can exchange, get another size, or alter if needed.
Book appointments for professional service
You’ll want to book appointments for a makeup artist, hairstylist, and nail artist early on, a limo or party bus so you can ride safely and in style, or a dinner reservation if your prom isn’t providing food.
It’s also important to secure any other appointments you may need for the night of, especially if any nearby schools are hosting prom on the same day.
Get tickets
You cannot get into prom without a ticket.
Prom tickets sale at differnt time, it depends on your school.
Sometimes, the price of the tickets will go up as you get closer to prom. So you may want to get them sooner rather than later.
A Month Before Prom
Now is the time to decide where you’ll take prom pictures, where you’ll head after the dance, and how you’ll accessorize your look. Make sure your prom outfits look good.
Make pre-prom plans for snacks and photos
Whether you’re heading to a friend’s house, or meeting at a nearby park for an ~ aesthetic ~ photo background, figure out this a month before the prom.
That way, you have time to buy any supplies you need, and tell the party bus, limo, or driver where to pick you up.
Make post-prom plans
Discuss with your group to figure out what you want to do, so you can get continue the party after the dance.
Some groups of friends head to someone’s beach house or rent an Airbnb the weekend after prom, others head to someone’s basement for a big sleepover, or just do a big bonfire or pizza party before heading to your own homes.
If you are in tight-budget, stopping by the school-sponsored post-prom will be a good choice, for there’s usually free food.
Also, it is the time to ensure that if you need any alterations to your dress or suit. so you have plenty of time to make an appointment at the tailor.
The right prom dress is the one that make sure you feel great and confident.
If this is your first time spending an extended period of time in heels or dress shoes, so it’s important to break them in a little.
If your shoes are brand-new, never-been-touched heels, wear them around the house here and there to avoid blisters and pain that can put a damper on your special night.
And don’t let your jewelry slip to the wayside. You don’t want to be stressing out over what accessories you’ll wear when you’re already running late for pics.
Two Weeks Before Prom
It’s crunch time, make sure no details have gone unnoticed.
Call and confirm that all of your appointments and reservations are for the right day and time.
Don’t let a bad makeup job or hairdo ruin your prom night — do a trial run beforehand. Try out some looks a week before, If you’re getting your beauty professionally done at a makeup counter, by a makeup artist, or a hairstylist. Or if you’re planning on DIY-ing your look, practice the look as many times as you can before the dance to make sure you know exactly what look you want and how to do it.
Get your boutonniere or corsage. Whether it’s a boutonniere, corsage, or handheld bouquet, head to your local florist to order all of your prom floral needs ahead of time for day-of pick up, and consider matching the flowers to you and your date’s outfits.
Make sure you have all the necessities need on the day of prom day. For example, tights or socks, a special bra matching your dresses, heel pads so you can comfortably dance all night, underwear that won’t create panty lines, and a purse or small clutch.
Start getting some rest, make sure to prioritize sleep the weeks before the big night. You’ll feel the difference when you’ve got enough energy to stay out for a night of fun and dancing.
What to Do Day of Prom?
There are a few errands you need to check off the list before you get dressed and slip on your prom shoes when prom night is here.
Pack your purse
We recommend gum or mints, extra bobby pins in case your ’do falls out from all the dancing, and some blotting paper, along with your ID, house keys, wallet, and some emergency cash. Throw it all in a cute purse and you’ll feel like Mary Poppins.
Go to appointments
You may be so busy on the day of prom that you show up an hour late for your hair appointment. Local salons are often super busy on prom days, so make sure you show up on time for everything. That way, you can get in and out as quickly as possible.
Pick up the flowers
Grab your boutonniere, bouquet, or corsage on the way home from school or your hair appointment to save a trip.
If you’re spending the night at a friend’s house or the weekend by the beach, make sure your overnight bag is ready to go.
Gather up some items you’ll need (like toothpaste, PJs, and clothes for the next day), as well as a few fun additional items while you have minutes.
One important tip to remember on prom night is stay safe and have fun. Enjoy yourself, make memories with your besties, and take plenty of pictures that you can look back on for years to come.
