The spacious foyer and banqueting hall will be decked out in glittering Prom style and visitors will be greeted with a complimentary non alcoholic cocktail while our band ‘The Prom Stars’ play your favourite Prom tunes.  

Fantastic goody bags will be given to the first 50 guests to arrive and there will be a subsidised, themed Prom Bar, a disco and free prize draw to win a genuine vintage Gucci watch.

The highlight of the evening will be our Fashion Show where the latest Prom looks will be modelled by local Year 11 pupils who will have been professionally styled by leading Northampton salon ‘Outcast’.

 The event will be filmed by PromTV who will be interviewing visitors and looking out for future Prom Stars!

Entrance is free but if you’d like further information or to book a stand call Jacqueline on 01604 407771 or email info@prominabox.org.uk or go to www.eventsinabox.org.uk.

I also love this time of year because all the prom shows are starting up.

So what is a prom show anyway?

Basically, a prom show (sometimes called a prom fayre) is an exhibition designed to help you meet local prom service suppliers and see what they have to offer. But that's only part of it; prom shows also get us all really excited about the rapidly approaching prom season.

What to expect at a prom show

Local prom suppliers companies (like local prom dress shops, prom transport companies, local make-up artists etc) usually have a stand to exhibit their services and examples of their work. For example, a local ball gown shop might attend, with racks of gorgeous prom dresses that you can actually try on. Make-up artists might give you a free make-over so you can see what they could do for you on the day of the prom. Prom transport companies might even take one or two cars to exhibit so you can see what you'd arrive in. You get the idea.

Sometimes there are extra events laid on, like fashion shows, competitions and so on.

Whether you're in the prom committee and responsible for booking a service, or simply trying to find something for your prom night, having the chance to speak to prom suppliers face to face at a relaxed event is a great opportunity. In the wedding world, the equivalent bridal fayres have been going for years, and there's a good reason: they're really useful and really fun too.

Northamptonshire prom people listen up!

If you live in Northamptonshire, we've heard about a prom show that's being held in Corby. It's the third year in a row for this event, and the organisers (Northamptonshire Newspapers Ltd) are lovely people, so we're sure you'll have a great time. The date of the Prom Show is Thursday 28th January 2010 at the Best Western Rockingham Hotel in Corby between 6-9pm.

It sounds like a great event; there will be numerous stands offering prom dresses and formal wear for the lads, prom photographers, plus hair and make-up experts, nibbles and non-alcoholic cocktails. The first 50 students (or school representatives) to register receiving a free goody bag – and I'm allowed to tell you that there will be a little something from us in there too!

But that's not all! There will be a fashion show, and everyone who registers on the night will also get the chance to win these great prizes in a free raffle prize draw: a prom dress up to the value of £300, courtesy of Bonnie Brides and Grooms, a £100 gift voucher courtesy of Ballgown Heaven, Uppingham, a gents prom suit up to the value of £225, courtesy of Panters Menswear and Formal Hire, Northampton, and a another £100 gift voucher courtesy of A Bride's World, Northampton.

N.B. The prize draw will be announced at 8.15pm and you must be present. If your name is called out and you are not present, you'll lose the prize and a new name will be drawn.

For the fame-seekers amongst you, a photographer and reporter will be there and coverage of the event and competition winners will be published shortly afterwards within the Evening Telegraph.

So if you live in or near Corby, put the date in your diary, you lucky things.

If you live somewhere else and have heard of any upcoming prom shows, or if you are an organiser of a UK prom show, please do get in touch to let everyone know. Simply put the details in the comments below, or get in touch through the contact form, we'd love to hear from you!