Remember the seven P's:
Prior Proper Planning Prevents Pitiful Poor Performance.
In fact, the first item on your checklist should be to make a checklist. Done!

GIRLS: 4 MONTHS BEFORE PROM... • Make a check list. • Find out how much $ your parents can contribute. • Save money if necessary. • Pick out that special dress (and put on lay-away if needed). Sometimes a small deposit is required. • Make a dentist appointment close to the date of Prom. 3 MONTHS BEFORE PROM... • Shed any excess pounds through exercise and proper nutrition. • Begin to maintain your hair and nails. Your local salon can help you with this. • Pick out your accessories to coordinate with dress. 6 WEEKS BEFORE PROM... • Purchase your Prom tickets (if necessary). • Help your date make plans for pre-and-post Prom activities. • Make an appointment to have your hair, nails, and makeup done. • If perchance no guy has been smart enough to ask you for a date yet, investigate to see if your chosen man has asked anyone (if not, drop big hints), or ask a close friend before it's too late. • Discuss your plans for Prom with your parents. 4 WEEKS BEFORE PROM... • Start wearing your Prom shoes around the house to break them in. • Pick up your Prom dress. • Make an appointment with a photographer to take a picture of you in your Prom dress to give to your parents for a keepsake. • If you haven't already done so, introduce your Prom date to your parents. (They'll want to be sure their daughter is in safe hands.) 2 WEEKS BEFORE PROM... • Confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for the day and night of Prom. • Call the florist, and order your date's boutonniere. • Take care of last minute details: pantyhose, film, etc. • Go to the dentist for a beautiful smile. 1 WEEK BEFORE PROM... • Get your Prom portrait made at the photographer. • Start getting extra rest. You'll want to be well rested and look your best on Prom night. PROM DAY... • Pick up your date's boutonniere. • Go to your hair, nails, and makeup appointment. • Put some extra cash in your purse -just in case. • Feel relaxed and have fun until the big night. PROM NIGHT • Give your date his boutonniere (after he gives you your corsage). • Take pictures with your date (most moms will insist). • Go out to dinner. • Go to your Prom, dance, and have a wonderful time!

GUYS: 4 MONTHS BEFORE PROM.... • Make a check list. • Start saving money. • Plan your budget to cover all costs (the tux, tickets, dinner, etc.) • Find out how much $$ your parents can contribute. • If you already know who you're going to ask, ask! (There's no worse feeling for a girl than waiting to be asked at the last minute.) • Make a dentist appointment close to the date of Prom. 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE PROM... • Talk with friends about who will drive and who will ride with whom. Consider forming a group and renting a limousine, or appoint a designated driver. • Start thinking about a good restaurant (not a local grease joint) for dining before Prom. • Get fitted for your Prom tuxedo. Find out what color dress your date is wearing, and coordinate your accessories accordingly. (Usually a small deposit is required.) 6 WEEKS BEFORE PROM... • Arrange before-and-after Prom activities as well as the logistics involved. • Purchase your Prom tickets. • Discuss your plans for Prom with your parents. • Go to the dentist for a handsome and winning smile. 2 WEEKS BEFORE PROM... • Finalize any last minute details. • Call the florist and order your date's corsage and any other flowers you may want to give her (i.e. a red rose). • Get a haircut. • Confirm all reservations for Prom night. • Finalize all Prom activities with your date, friends, and parents. 2 DAYS BEFORE PROM... • Wash your car, inside and out. • Pick up your tuxedo. Make sure to try it on at the shop to ensure alterations were done correctly. PROM DAY... • Pick up your date's flowers. • Confirm dinner reservations one last time. • Make sure you have enough cash to cover all Prom activities. PROM NIGHT... • Pick up your date. • Have your picture taken with her. • Go to the fine establishment that you've chosen for dinner. • Enjoy your Prom!

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