Countdown to your Perfect Prom
The best way to avoid stress is to plan ahead – and as that’s desperately boring we’ve done the hard work for you. It can’t possibly include everything you need to do, it’s just a few pointers to help you be prepared in good time.
Don’t forget that many of the prom suppliers you might need will be in peak demand in the summer – there will be other schools having proms and weddings too, so book as early as you can whenever possible.
As soon as possible:
- Start collecting ideas for your perfect prom gown
- Start saving up for your personal prom budget
- Begin a healthy routine if you want to lose weight
- Decide what prom transport you want and get quotes
Six – four months before
- Start shopping for prom gowns
- Book your chosen prom transport
Two months before
- Decide on a prom gown and start looking for accessories
- Have a practice session with the hairdresser
- Reserve your tuxedo
- Book make-up artist and have practice session
One month before
- Hired clothing fitting
- Buy your dress if you haven’t already
Two weeks before
- Final dress fitting if adjustments being made
- Wear shoes around the house
- Have your hair coloured if you’ve planned to do so
- Confirm transport booking
- Choose corsage design and order (or give date details to order yours)
One week before
- Have any waxing or beauty treatments for your face done
- Pick up hired clothing if possible
- Try on your whole outfit together
- Confirm details with make-up artist and hairdresser Pay before
- Iron shirt
- Lay out outfit with all accessories and everything you need to get ready
- Have an early night!
On the day
- Collect corsage
- Have hair put up / styled
- Have make-up done
After the prom
- Return any hired items
- Send dress to specialist dry cleaners
- Collect all prom memorabilia together in a keepsake box
- Have corsage preserved if you wish
