Prom Planning Checklist 2023

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We used to love Stumps Party (and their sister site Shindigz) for all things prom and we definitely think their old prom planning checklist is well worth sharing. Today we turn to Anderson’s Party for all things Homecoming and Prom!

Your Guide to Planning Prom 2023

Prom Fundraising Ideas

We love these personalized M&Ms. Choose your own colors, images, text and even packaging. Who wouldn’t buy a pack of M&Ms to support the school (and to snack on between classes!)

Need additional funds? Try some of these options:

❑ Sell spirit items; purchase poms and other products that have been imprinted with your school logo to resell at games and events.

❑ Sell Personalized Candy Bars 

❑ Personalized Banners

❑ Personalized Signs

Pick a Theme & Décor On Site Themes & Kits

Tickets & Invitations

Choose invitations and tickets to match your theme. Do not hesitate to choose the the downloadable version to preserve your budget for line items that will make a bigger impact on your classmates’ overall experience and memories.

❑ Invitations  (request RSVP’s in time to get a head count)               

❑ Tickets

Choose and Order Prom Decorations

❑ Fabric

❑ Curtains – section off areas

❑ Stretch Columns and Arches

❑ Lights

❑ Lamp Posts

❑ Trees

❑ Balloons

❑ Aisle Runners

❑ Rope Railing

❑ Arches

Order Table Décor 

❑ Centerpieces

❑ Personalized Table Top-Its

❑ Tableware

❑ Glassware and Candles

Plan your own Selfie Center (Photo Booth)

❑ Personalized Backgrounds

❑ Fabric

❑ Photo Booth Props

Promote your Prom

❑ Banners

❑ Decals and Stickers

❑ Posters

❑ Paint

❑ Wristbands

Order Royalty for your Coronation Ceremony

❑ Crowns

❑ Tiaras

❑ Sashes

❑ Scepters

❑ Royalty Combos (Save up to 35% per package) 

❑ King, Queen & Royalty Court Accessories

❑ Royalty Robes

Choose Personalized Favors for your Guests

❑ Prom Favors (Swag Bags, Glassware, Personalized Frames)            

❑ Prom Bus Favors (Candy Bars, Milk Chocolate Lollipops, Mint Tins, Drinkware, Key Tags)

Order After Prom Supplies

After prom events are a popular and fun way to keep teens safe and entertained long into the wee hours of the morning. No matter if you are planning a large after prom party or a low-key post prom gathering in your home, always be sure to require parent pick-ups. Never allow your teens to drive home. Tired driving is just as unsafe as impaired driving. We know from experience so please, please, please never let anyone, adult or teen drive home themselves if they attended an all night event!

Last Minute Details

❑ Check in with your vendors to make sure all orders are on schedule.

❑ Lay-out a rough draft of your venue and how it will be decorated.

❑ Come up with a game plan for the decorating committee for the day of prom.

Party Hearty!