Prom Planning

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!