Prom Checklist

Afraid you are going to forget something? Use this list to make sure you are on track to have a great prom.

Girls	Guys
16 Weeks Before Prom
Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute. Start saving money if necessary. Shop for that special dress.	Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute. Start saving money. Plan out a budget to cover costs. Ask your date, if you know who you want to go with!
12 Weeks Before Prom
Pick out accessories that will coordinate with your dress and/or with your date's outfit. Start taking care of your hair and nails. If you are growing your hair out, trim it every 4 weeks to avoid frizzy, split ends.	Go for a tux fitting. Coordinate colors and style with your date Start looking into transportation. Whose car, who will drive, or consider renting a limousine with a group. Ask around for a good restaurant for dinner before the Prom, if dinner is not included at the Prom. Consider your date's taste in food and atmosphere (ask, if you're not sure!).
6 Weeks Before Prom
Purchase your Prom tickets. Pick out styles or start trying different styles of hair, even if you are doing it yourself. Discuss your prom plans with your parents.	Purchase your Prom tickets. Discuss your prom plans with your parents.
4 Weeks Before Prom
Pick up your Prom dress. Break in your Prom shoes by wearing them several times (your feet will thank you!). Make appointments to have your hair, makeup and nails done. Everyone will want to be at the salon on that day. If you get stuck, try a salon further away (near a high school whose Prom is not on the same day as yours).	Call and confirm your dinner reservations, if applicable. Finalize your plans with friends, date and parents. Order your date's corsage (coordinate color with her dress.
2 Weeks Before Prom
Call and confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day. Collect your supplies: camera, film, clear nail polish, extra pantihose, phone card, change, cash, student ID, tickets, etc. Let your parents meet your Prom date, if they haven't already.	Confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day. Get a haircut. What time will you pick her up? Wash your car and vacuum it, if applicable. Collect your supplies: Camera, film, phone card or cell phone, change, cash, student ID, tickets, etc.
Prom Day
Pick up your date's boutonniere. Go to your hair, nails and makeup appointment(s).	Pick up your date's corsage (Keep refrigerated until you leave). Pick up your tuxedo, if you haven't already. Make sure to get a tie and cummerbund (these could also match your date's dress), dress shoes, cuff links and studs.

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Helpful Links:
Proms Plus
The Prom Site
Proms.net
PerfectProms.com