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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