Prom 2019 Checklist: How Not to Suck at Prom

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How Not to Suck at Prom 2019 (Part 2)

Last week, we talked about the first 3 checklists of being your best in your Prom 2019. We are continuing that list here.

Checklist 4: Prom Tickets

Buy prom tickets for you and your date. If there is an after-prom party that requires a ticket, buy those too. Do not forget this.

Checklist 5: Dinner Reservations

If your school makes provision for dinner, then you can skip this, if not pay attention. If you are going with your date in a group, you could make a dinner reservation. Bear in mind that people in the group have preferences, so avoid exotic restaurants. Go for the more traditional ones that also serve vegetarian meals.

Checklist 6: Buy her a Corsage

This is usually forgotten in all the hype. That is why you have this checklist. Buy her a corsage. You could even ask her the color she would prefer and get it. Do the shopping yourself. There is a wide range of flowers to pick from. Find out which she prefers, go to a floral shop, buy it and preserve it, usually by refrigeration.

Checklist 7: Transportation

Usually, a limo service would suffice. It behooves me to explain the pros and cons of this service. Using a limo service means you will have to pool resources with your group. And, the atmosphere may not be exactly what you or your date wants. You may want a nice and romantic atmosphere, the limo service would not provide that unless of course, you have the money to hire it alone.

So to be clear, if you want the fun, laughter, and heat that comes with riding with your friends, go for the limo service. If you are like me and you prefer a nice and romantic atmosphere with your date, then you could go with your car. Make your choice and make plans accordingly for it.

Checklist 8: Prepare for Prom

The long awaited day is here, you are ready to have fun. You’ve rented a tux, made dinner reservations, made transportation plans, you’re ready. There are still things to take care of on this day.

Clean your car: Wash your car, arrange the interior, polish the dashboards and take out anything that doesn’t belong in a car.
Clean yourself: Get a haircut, shower properly, apply cologne sparingly. It is not too much, your date is at a salon for her hair, pedicure, and She is going to look great, look good too.
Start early: Make sure you are ready an hour to when you are supposed to pick her up.
Prep Talk: You look dapper, look at the mirror. Sing Black Eyed Peas “I’ve got a feeling” to yourself. Because tonight is going to be a good night.
Remember to go with your tickets and corsage.

Checklist 9: Pick up your Date

Get to your date’s house on time. Do not be late. She’ll probably not the downstairs, so use that time to make small talk with her parents. While talking with them, be respectful, do not use your phone or watch TV at the same time. You could tell them what time you would bring her back and assure them you would take care of her.

Compliment your date when you see her. Wear her the corsage and she would, in turn, give your boutonniere. You may be required to take some pictures, do that with a smile. After the pictures, you may go out with your date. Open the car door for her and close it after her.

Checklist 10: Etiquette

At dinner: When you get to the restaurant with pull out a chair for your date, then take a seat. Have conversations with her. If you are in a group, ensure that you are all well behaved. Remember, your actions at the dinner set the mood for a pleasant dance.
At prom: Try to get to the prom venue early, so you would take pictures with your date while still fresh-faced. When you go inside, find a table and sit with your date. You are required to dance with her as often as possible. If it’s a slow dance, you could simply waltz. If it’s a fast dance, pull out some moves. But do not overwhelm your date.

Don’t be clingy, your date may want to dance in a group or spend some time with her friends, let her. It is also an opportunity for you to talk to your friends too.

At the after party: If there’s a provision for an after party by your school, you could attend it with or without your date, depending on the agreement. If there is not, and you have plans to go to a house party, make sure our date is safe. Remember the time you are supposed to take her home and act accordingly. If the party is outdoors, and it gets cold, you should offer your jacket. Be attentive if she no longer wants to be there, offer to take her home.

Checklist 11: Bring her Home

The night was fun, you had a splendid time and it’s time to take your date home. Take her home. Walk her to her door. If she had a swell time, she might be feeling happy and a little bit of romance. You can kiss her goodnight. If you’re not sure if she would like that, you could ask her. A tight-lipped kiss would suffice, then bid her goodnight.

That night would really turn out to be a really good night to remember.

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