For many young people, prom, or school ball, seems like the biggest evening of their lives. A culmination of their achievements at high school and a last celebration with friends. It is an evening when dreams can come true and their handsome prince could arrive. For parents, however, your child’s prom night can be a stressful time: from preparing early to the cost.
The Dress
The dress is the major cause of agony for many young girls going to prom. From long, frilly ballgowns to clinging lace dresses, there are as many options as a wedding dress for your child to pick from. However, many gowns labelled as prom dresses have steep prices.
In many cases, you can find beautiful alternative outfits and dresses, and maybe even more beautiful dresses, in many shops’ normal range. This will enable your child to have a wide range to choose from while also sticking to whatever budget you set.
Additionally, do not discount charity shops for the perfect dress. Many people dispose of their prom dress after the night, leaving charity shops flooded with perfect, and almost brand-new products that will look just as good as any designer dress.
The Hair and Make-Up
When it comes to the night itself, their hair and makeup will be at the top of their priority list. Many young people decide that they would like their hair and make-up done professionally, in mermaid plaits and smoky eyes. If this is the case, it is best to encourage your child to go for a simpler and more subtle option such as neutral eyeshadow and loose hair with a few silver hair slides or a tiara. Adding lots of fake tan and eyelashes may detract from the overall look and ensure that your child looks back at their pictures with horror. Not only will this stop disasters on the night, but it will stop your child being caked in make-up.
Additionally, you may want to think about doing a practice run with the hair and make-up- if you are styling their hair at home, you should also run through before the night. Even if you choose to go for a simple hairstyle like a bun or high ponytail, this will prevent problems on the night or your child changing their mind at the last minute.
Tip: If you want to take this chance to teach your child about how to apply makeup properly, book an appointment with a professional makeup artist. Have the artist teach them their proper foundation colour, how to apply it properly, and how they can accentuate their natural beauty, rather than hide it.
School Ball Transportation
The cause of a lot of discussion within friendship circles is the prom transport: who will go with you, is it worth hiring a vehicle, and what type of vehicle would they like? If your child wishes to go for a traditional option, stretch limousines are an excellent option to make your child’s evening a night to remember and can fit many people inside, enabling you to split the cost with other parents. Companies such as Allure Limousines provide luxury transport for all manner of events and evenings out, making their service perfect for giving school balls that extra sparkle. Allure also offer a return school ball package so that parents don’t have to worry about picking up their children at midnight. They are safely dropped home at the end of the night.
Your child’s school ball should be a night to remember, and potential ball disasters should be keptto the movies. With these tips, you should be able to have a role in making your child’s night as special as possible while also staying within your budget.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.
