Let's face it. Prom is expensive, but anyone who has been to a prom would say that it is totally worth every cent. And the truth is, prom can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. Here's a run-down of what you'll and how much it will cost. We've even included some things that you probably never even thought you needed.
The Dress:
Some seniors start their prom dress shopping months before tickets even go on sale. This is only to make sure that they have the prom dress that is right for them and maybe to check out the different styles, old and new. Depending on where you find your dress, at a designer boutique in Manhattan or Special Occasions down the block, there is something out there for everyone. Designers come in wide range of price tags with Faviana gowns ranging from $100-$300, Jovani from $400-$800 and Sherri Hill prom dresses from $300-$500. The gown might be pricey but the evening is priceless.
Accessories:
Shoes, jewelry and any other knick-knacks you want to go with your gown all fit under this category. Like the dress, shoes can be inexpensive flats, heels or even flip-flops. But some prefer the trendy styles and don't mind paying $300 for footwear. As for the jewelry, there are lots of options as well. There are plenty of costume jewelry shops that have the biggest selection of gaudy styles ranging from $5- $25.
Hair:
For the ladies, sometimes the hair-do can be just as important as the dress. Long-haired beauties may want to pay around $50 for a professional styling at the salon. Some might want the whole she-bang and go for an elegant up-do for another $100. And then hair accessories like hair jewels or tiaras can continue to ring up the bill.
Tickets:
What you spend on a prom ticket depends on what venue your high school chooses for the event and what kind of food will be served. You can either be out of luck and stuck with a small selection of appetizers or you can be overflowing with luck and dine from a grand buffet. Whatever it is, you are paying for it. Ticket prices range from $50-$200 at most high school proms and the prices go up every year.
Photographs:
You want this moment to last forever, or at least seem like it's going to last forever. Taking snapshots with you friends before the limo arrives is one way to get cheap photos with the gang and all of their dates. There is also at least one professional photographer at the prom that will get a timeless picture of you and your date in front of an ice sculpture or an luminous fountain. The price comes with a package that could cost $25-$100.
Flowers:
Prom flowers are an item that is usually overlooked and often forgotten until the last minute. It's a tradition for girls to buy a boutonnière for their date and guys buy the corsage. These can be in the form of fresh or fake flowers, but either way the price isn't too much to pay. Boutonnieres usually cost $7-$10 and corsages, wrist or pin-on, $15-$30.
The Dress:
Some seniors start their prom dress shopping months before tickets even go on sale. This is only to make sure that they have the prom dress that is right for them and maybe to check out the different styles, old and new. Depending on where you find your dress, at a designer boutique in Manhattan or Special Occasions down the block, there is something out there for everyone. Designers come in wide range of price tags with Faviana gowns ranging from $100-$300, Jovani from $400-$800 and Sherri Hill prom dresses from $300-$500. The gown might be pricey but the evening is priceless.
Accessories:
Shoes, jewelry and any other knick-knacks you want to go with your gown all fit under this category. Like the dress, shoes can be inexpensive flats, heels or even flip-flops. But some prefer the trendy styles and don't mind paying $300 for footwear. As for the jewelry, there are lots of options as well. There are plenty of costume jewelry shops that have the biggest selection of gaudy styles ranging from $5- $25.
Hair:
For the ladies, sometimes the hair-do can be just as important as the dress. Long-haired beauties may want to pay around $50 for a professional styling at the salon. Some might want the whole she-bang and go for an elegant up-do for another $100. And then hair accessories like hair jewels or tiaras can continue to ring up the bill.
Tickets:
What you spend on a prom ticket depends on what venue your high school chooses for the event and what kind of food will be served. You can either be out of luck and stuck with a small selection of appetizers or you can be overflowing with luck and dine from a grand buffet. Whatever it is, you are paying for it. Ticket prices range from $50-$200 at most high school proms and the prices go up every year.
Photographs:
You want this moment to last forever, or at least seem like it's going to last forever. Taking snapshots with you friends before the limo arrives is one way to get cheap photos with the gang and all of their dates. There is also at least one professional photographer at the prom that will get a timeless picture of you and your date in front of an ice sculpture or an luminous fountain. The price comes with a package that could cost $25-$100.
Flowers:
Prom flowers are an item that is usually overlooked and often forgotten until the last minute. It's a tradition for girls to buy a boutonnière for their date and guys buy the corsage. These can be in the form of fresh or fake flowers, but either way the price isn't too much to pay. Boutonnieres usually cost $7-$10 and corsages, wrist or pin-on, $15-$30.
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