Teen Prom Checklist

 6 Weeks Before Prom:

Hairstyles-Clip pictures of your favorite hairstyles from magazines and websites.
Skin-Drink plenty of water, eat fruit, exercise, and wash your face nightly before going to bed. Do an at-home facial or splurge at a spa.
Teeth-Schedule a dental cleaning appointment for two weeks before prom.
Dress-Go shopping with your mom or a friend to find the perfect dress.
Accessories- Plan ahead for the right earrings, necklace, bracelet and shoes. If you don’t have a matching evening bag, buy or borrow one for your cash, ID and cell phone.
Limo-Make reservations and request confirmation and a receipt for the deposit.
Restaurant-Make your dinner reservations. Be sure to allow plenty of time for traffic to get to prom.
(We recommend Simon’s Steaks and Seafood or Giovanna’s in Atlanta for prom night specials.)

4 Weeks Before Prom:

Tickets-Buy your tickets or make sure that your date has gotten them.
Hair and Nails-Make appointments to have your hair and nails done. We recommend B Lee Salon, http://www.BLeeSalon.com Owner, Brooke Smith worked with Scott Cole in Buckhead before opening her new location. Bring your hairstyle ideas for inspiration.
Parents-Clear your plans with your parents. Ensure their comfort by giving them places, times and phone numbers of pre and post-prom parties.
Date-Let your date know your expectations of the evening regarding sex, drugs and alcohol.
        (See Talking Points for Parents and Teens)
Shoes-If your shoes are new, wear them around the house to break them in.
Skin-Time for another facial.  

Two weeks Before Prom:

Corsages and Boutonniere-Order matching corsages and boutonnieres.
Dental-Have your teeth cleaned.
Outfit-Try on your prom dress and all accessories to make sure you’re still happy with your choices.

One Week Before Prom:

Eyebrows Have them waxed at least 3 days prior to prom. You don’t want the redness to ruin your look.
Shoes-Keep breaking them in if they’re new.
Teeth-Use an at-home whitening product for a picture-perfect smile.
Parents-Talk to your parents about your commitment not to drink and drive.
              (See Prom Talking Points for Parents and Teens)

Day of Prom:

Boutonniere-Pick up your date’s boutonniere.
Nails-Get a manicure.
Eyebrows-Pluck stray eyebrow hairs.
Hair-Go to the salon or do your own hair (with help if needed).

Prom Night:

Relax, have fun and get lots of pictures! Don’t drink and drive!