If you’re organizing the high school prom, there’s a lot of preparation leading up to the big night. For many students, this formal is the biggest day of their high school careers, and something they’ll look back on for many years. Many of our customer have used our products for their proms, so we’re here to help! Just follow this simple prom planning checklist.
Put together a team
Planning and organizing a prom is not a one-person job by any means. You’re going to need a team behind you, so be sure to organize a committee develop ideas and delegate responsibilities. Recruit volunteers among parents, faculty and students to help you put it all together.
Pick a time and place
Check in with other area schools to find out when they’re holding their proms. Holding your prom on the same night as other nearby schools could limit your choices for venues and entertainment, so do your best to pick a different date. While many schools hold their proms in their auditoriums or gymnasiums, feel free to think outside the box: Ballrooms, country clubs, hotels and function halls can all accommodate a prom.
Backdrops customized to your prom theme can give prom pictures that red carpet atmosphere.Decide on a theme
Some fun prom theme examples include Hollywood red carpet, enchantment under the sea, Disney movies or even Mardi Gras. If you’d like more ideas, Seventeen has a gallery of the hottest prom themes for 2016. Your committee can come up with a list of choices and let the students vote on their favorites.
Start cheesing!
The students will have a blast taking photos with props. From mustaches to sunglasses to a stand up hot air balloon, Oriental Trading Company has props for your photos, no matter what theme you pick. You and your committee can come up with an official hashtag for the prom, which students can use when sharing their pictures on social media.
No prom is complete without group and couples and group pictures. A backdrop customized with your school name or date, or with creative images that go with your theme will turn boring picture-taking into a super-fun activity.
To order a backdrop made to your specifications, visit the Sign Art website, and have fun!
