Prom Gifts

Your prom is a big deal. It’s the kind of thing your parents will get tearful about and that you’ll look back on for the rest of your life (hopefully in a nice way!) as it marks a huge milestone in your life.

Like weddings, anniversaries and christenings, big life milestones should be celebrated, and giving gifts is a great way to do that. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Gifts for your parents

This might be a strange one to start with, but believe us, a little present on the day or straight after is the best way to earn “son / daughter of the year” points and to say thanks too. Your parents will probably have paid money and run around to help you have the best prom ever, so they should be thanked!

Our favourite gift for parents: A photo frame – there will be at least one favourite picture of you all done up in your finery, and giving your parents the frame for it will make them very happy.

Gifts for prom girls

Whether the gift is from your parents or your prom date, it doesn’t matter, but some subtle hint dropping (and we mean really subtle!) can steer them in the right direction. If you have a date, the prom corsage is likely to be your gift, but if you’re a real item, there may be more on the cards.

Our favourite prom gifts for the girls:

  • A spa / beauty treatment on the run up to the prom
  • Jewellery – preferably lovely enough to wear on the night
  • A keepsake box – something gorgeous to keep all your prom mementos safe forever

Gifts for prom boys

You might be lucky and have your boutonniere bought for you by your date, but there are other things that can be a great gift for prom night.

Our favourite prom gifts for the boys:

  • A trip to the hairdressers – extra style for prom night
  • Cufflinks – Officially no longer boring – there are more cufflink designs out there than you can shake a stick at so no excuses!
  • An engraved watch – for those who really want to go to town, a nice formal watch that isn’t covered in scratches can be a perfect addition to the prom look.  An engraved message on the back won’t break the bank, and will make it special forever.