Rashawnrose Prom – Check List

4 MONTHS

Begin budgeting how much you can afford to spend
Begin saving now and come into RashawnRose Prom and ask about our lay-away plan
It’s not too early to start looking for your prom dress because some designers may take up to 10 weeks to make your dress if it’s not in stock
Do you have a prom date as yet? It’s great if the guy you really want to go to prom with ask you but lucky for you, we live in a time when we don’t have to wait
Guys, do you have someone in mind? Just go ahead and ask her so she can begin shopping for her dress and you can begin thinking about your tux
Decide on a limousine service and plan to share the expense with friends
Very important – if you are sharing a limo discuss alcohol and drug usage because some schools may turn away an entire group, if one person is intoxicated or if alcohol is found in the limo
Thinking about firming up? Start working out now…don’t try those quick scheme weight loss program
Begin your skin care routine- don’t wait to try new products too close to prom

3 MONTHS

Girls – if you haven’t done this already, please go ahead and order your dress now!
Once you have selected your dress you can begin thinking about your hair do. If you are thinking of doing an updo, you should begin growing out your hair now
Guys – please check with your date and order your tux as well
Begin maintaining your hair and nails
Need a brush up on etiquette – now is the time to ask your parents about the right silverware
If you are sharing a limo, now is the time to decide who’s house the limo is going to pick up everyone
If you are going to a hotel after prom, reserve your rooms now
Now is also the time to begin planning with all the parents if they would like to host a pre-prom get together for everyone and the parents
Keep up with your exercise routine

2 MONTHS

Girls – If you haven’t purchased your prom dress, you are really taking a chance here
Purchase accessories that will compliment your dress and please remember to buy comfortable shoes
Guys – please emphasize to your date the importance of getting her dress so that you can go ahead and order your coordinating tux
Purchase your prom tickets
Decide with your date, who pays for what
If you are planning on getting a spray tan and this is the first time you are getting one, please don’t wait. You want to make sure the tone is correct and that you don’t have any kind of reaction
Talk with your date and decide on the kind of corsage / boutonnière
Make your hair appointments (2) now (1 for a trail run)
Make your manicure/pedicure appointment
Schedule prom dress alteration – remember to wear the undergarment and the shoes you will be wearing with your prom dress
Still working out? Good job!

1 MONTH

Finalize plans with your date, friends and your parents
If you still haven’t purchase your dress, be prepared to purchase stock item because most stores may not be ordering at this point
If you haven’t had your dress altered, go ahead and schedule this immediately because you want to make sure your dress is professionally altered
Time to begin breaking in those new shoes
Confirm your tuxedo was ordered
Have you had your prom trial hairdo as yet?
If you haven’t done so, now is the time to order your corsage / boutonnière
Confirm all your appointments and reservations
If you are doing your own make up, purchase your make up and begin experimenting
Let your parents meet your Prom date (if they haven’t already)
I am sure you are very pleased with the results of your exercise routine

2 WEEKS

Confirm your hair and nail appointments
Confirm your limo and hotel reservations
I know you have your dress at home and it is already altered
Have a trial prom hairdo by now
Begin making a list of items you are bringing with you on prom night (camera, tickets, IDs etc)
Purchase your supplies for prom night (camera, breath mints, etc)

1 WEEK

Confirm with your hairstylist if you should wash your hair for your appointment
Go through your “prom night check list”
Confirm all appointments made for prom day
Pick up your tux
Confirm with your friends the time the limo will arrive and the time everyone is expected to be there
If you are driving, now is the time to get the car washed and detailed

LAST 2 DAYS

DAY OF PROM

· Today you will need a lot of patience and keep in mind things may not all go as planned

Eat a good breakfast
Be on time for your appointments (if possible, be early)
Remember to not wash your hair if you are doing an up do (undos last longer with dirty hair)
Wear a button down shirt for your hair appointment. Hairstylist may be in a hurry but it’s OK to demand that you get the hair style you agreed to or want
Eat a healthy lunch
Don’t forget to shave your legs
Pack your prom essentials: breath mints, lipstick, money, keys, cell phone, camera, prom tickets, corsage, ID and anything else you may need
If you are doing your own hair and make up, give yourself at least 2 to 3 hours so that you do not feel rushed or pressured
Now it’s time to slip into your prom dress (or Tux) shoes and jewelry
Remember to get pictures with your date, friends and of course your parents
Remember to thank your parents for supporting you for the last 17 or 18 years of your life – after all, look how good you turned out

Have Fun but Remember to not Drink or Text and Drive!!!