Prom Planning
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- 4 Months Before
- Start looking for the right formal dress and check the cost.
- Ask your parents if they will be willing to help with the expense.
- Consider how much you should be saving each month.
- Budget - start putting a budget together of what you think you will need and what you can afford.
- Book a limousine, plan this with friends.
- Start working out to tone your body.
- Start your skin care regime.
- Clear your schedule for the entire prom weekend.
- Create a special folder for easy access to everything prom-related.
- 3 Months Before
- Make dinner reservations.
- Order or buy your prom dress.
- Pick out accessories that will compliment your dress.
- Assist your date planning his outfit.
- Start taking care of your nails.
- Start taking care of your hair, consider growing your hair out.
- Educate about etiquette.
- 2 Months Before
- If your dress needs alterations make an appointment.
- Buy for prom shoes.
- Start building your ensemble.
- Review your budget.
- Make hair appointment, one for a trial run and on the day of the prom.
- Make prom manicure and pedicure appointment.
- Pick out matching corsage and boutonniere togehter with your date.
- Purchase accessories for your dress and hair.
- Purchase handbag to match your dress.
- Purchase your Prom tickets.
- Discuss your Prom plans with your parents.
- 1 Month Before
- Order make up to match your Prom dress.
- Start wearing your Prom shoes around the house.
- Confirm all appointments.
- Step up your exercises.
- 2 Weeks Before
- Have your Prom dressed tailored.
- Have your trial hairdo.
- Confirm restaurant and limousine bookings
- Experiment with your Prom make-up
- Collect your supplies: camera, nail polish, extra pantyhose, etc.
- 1 Week Before
- Take your Prom dress home.
- Go through the checklist and make sure you haven't forgotten anything.
- Find the perfect outfit that suits your afterprom plans.
- Confirm with your prom date (again) that everything is under control.
- 1 Day Before
- Get a manicure and pedicure.
- Pluck your eyebrows.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Prom Day
- Eat a good breakfast.
- Take a shower before you go to your hair and make-up appointment.
- Shave your legs and underarms but don't wash your hair.
- Eat a healthy lunch.
- Pick up flowers and refrigerate them.
- For your hair appointment wear a button down shirt.
- Give yourself enough time to apply your make-up.
- Pack your handbag.
- Put on your prom dress and be ready and waiting by the door for your date.
- Have your parents take photos.
- HAVE FUN!
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Who it's for
This Prom Planning is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Prom Planning essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Prom Planning structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Prom Planning
- Save Prom Planning to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Prom Planning (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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