Prom

[JulielovesDisney]

I'm a year too young to go this year, but I highly doubt if I'll go next year as a junior, or even as a senior. It's expensive! And I've been to other formal dances and they are annoying. Parents want a billion pictures of you, dresses suck, and they play rap music at the dance, which I hate. No point.

 

[WDWHunk]

It really doesn't cost $1,000 for prom. Maybe if you rent a hummer limo for 15 hours, spend $200 on a tux rental, money for tickets, and dinner... thats about the only way.

I never went but I'm taking my gf to hers. In total its going to cost me around $350-400. That includes tux, tickets, dinner, and her corsage. They opted not to get a limo but that would have only been another $100. So you're looking at about $500 with a limo.. I'm paying a little extra for everything just to make sure its all perfect for her. It's all very do-able.

 

[WMX:V3]

Maybe


No.

Didn't think so....

 

[MuNkY]

It really doesn't cost $1,000 for prom. Maybe if you rent a hummer limo for 15 hours, spend $200 on a tux rental, money for tickets, and dinner... thats about the only way.

I never went but I'm taking my gf to hers. In total its going to cost me around $350-400. That includes tux, tickets, dinner, and her corsage. They opted not to get a limo but that would have only been another $100. So you're looking at about $500 with a limo.. I'm paying a little extra for everything just to make sure its all perfect for her. It's all very do-able.

This is what I did.

$40 for tickets
$100 for tux
$135 per hour for regular limo for 5 hours
$10 for refreshments
$40 for flowers
$50 for dinner

All that equals $915. Not exactly $1000, but still too much. I don't want to pay that, or even $400 to go to a done up school dance.

 

[Lil_Tink]

This is what I did.

$40 for tickets
$100 for tux
$135 per hour for regular limo for 5 hours
$10 for refreshments
$40 for flowers
$50 for dinner

All that equals $915. Not exactly $1000, but still too much. I don't want to pay that, or even $400 to go to a done up school dance.

Maybe he could share a limo??Like get 5 friends to split it...

 

[MuNkY]

Maybe he could share a limo??Like get 5 friends to split it...

Meh. I have 3 1/4 years to think about it.

 

[nightmareb4xmas]

well, im definately gonna be going to my prom but thats still a while off anyway...i'd skip it for miami tho :]

 

[Loves Disney]

As a junior, I decided to go to prom this year. I figured it this way:

You only have high school to go to prom, but you have the chance to go to, say Miami (as you suggest), before, during and yes, after high school. Essentially you only have very few opportunities to experience prom.

The history of prom goes far back and was originally named as "promenade" which was a celebration of becoming "mature" and "independent."

With that said, I would ask, why is prom so important? Keeping in mind those things and more, prom ultimately is the chance to take on independence and maturity as you are given the moments to make special and memorable. Prom is a major part of high school and not attending may supply regret later in life.

For most, it is the first occassion that asks its attendees to pay attention to financial matters, time management and social interaction. Taking part in this experience not only helps build upon those skills but also provides an entertaining atmosphere. Becoming invloved in prom is almost as important as being involved with your class reunion or graduation. It may sound silly, but with great research (far beyond the financial aspect) prom means more than the obvious and it takes a deeper look inside to see what it is really about.

It just so happens I did an in-depth story on prom at our school and with surveys, I have discovered that prom is NOT as expensive as some make it to be. Remember, you are not forced to spend a penny. Everything is optional and YOU control how much you spend.

These are my estimated "bills" (everything is measured in maximum amounts:

Dress: $300
Shoes: $50
Hair and personal grooming: $25
Tickets: $50 (exact amount)

$425 seems extremely reasonable for prom finances and for a lifetime memory, far underpriced. Now, I don't have a date for prom nor do I expect to get one before this dance, but I am going for the reasons I have stated above and to have a blast with my friends. I can take that trip to "Miami" sometime later, but prom is now, and now only. I don't know about any of you, but I like to seize the day...

 

[Darth Sidious]

im going to my 3rd prom in 3 years this coming june

 

[EeyoreFan1]

I don't think I will be asked.., ok I know I won't be asked. I may just go with friends, doubt it though..

 

[Darth Sidious]

u should go with friends, ull regret not going

 

[EeyoreFan1]

u should go with friends, ull regret not going

I want to go with a guy though!

 

[Darth Sidious]

going with ur friends is better than not going at all

 

[EeyoreFan1]

No, my friends are pretty and have boyfriends, so they will get dates. I will be left alone.

 

[Darth Sidious]

big deal

 

[EeyoreFan1]

I hate being lonely. I hate standing in the corner.. I would rather stay here and vent to you all about it

 

[Darth Sidious]

big deal. its not that big of a deal. i hate being alone also. i was fortunate that i have a friend who was older than me who asked me to hers and then i asked her to mine. shes like my sister so we went together and then my friend who is a year younger than me(obviously) just asked me to hers so im going to go. if i didn't have my older friend, i was going to go to mine alone. so u just hang out with ur friends and have a good time. its not that big of a deal

 

[Sparx]

prom=no.

but there is this charity dance thing next month that I'm going to.

mike, what would it take to convince you to take me to miami for a few days?

 

[meg1mmfan]

I don't think I would miss my prom for anything, even cost. It's something I know that I would always regret if I didn't go.

Plus, going to Miami isn't appealing to me just because I live about 3 hours from there and just went to South Beach on Thursday.

 

[Loves Disney]

No, my friends are pretty and have boyfriends, so they will get dates. I will be left alone.

If it is any consolation, I am going alone to prom and all my friends have dates. Yeah sure, it seems as if prom can only be the best if attended as a couple, but truth is most of the people I talk to who have been with and without dates say the same thing, that prom has always been just as fun if not more fun without dates. I don't mind being the only one of my friends without a guy 'cause it's my prom! By the way, since when do the guys control our fun, huh? lol