Like
many young prom-goers, I always had to find ways to cut back on expenses. I
always managed to feel like a princess on about half of what my friends (and
their rich parents). First things first: the dress. People sell their old prom
dresses, many still new with the tags attached on sites like ebay and
craigslist.
This is a great way to get a gorgeous dress at a garage sale price,
and often you will have a one-of-a-kind prom dress nobody else is wearing. To
address the corsage situation, go anywhere that sells flower bouquets and pick
one up that has what you want in your corsage.
You
can also research online if you want to make the corsages fancy. For my
wedding, we bought a small bouquet of carnations for under five dollars, took
some plain masking tape and wrapped it around to make a bouquet. I wrapped some
ribbon over the tape and it looked great! Or go to a craft store and ask for
help in the floral department. Most craft stores are quite knowledgeable in making bouquets and corsages, and may even offer to do it for you. They have everything you need to make a silk corsage, and the best part is that they won't wilt halfway through the night! Now as far as makeup and nails go, I have always done my own nails and makeup for every prom.
If
you're not comfortable doing your own nails or makeup, have a friend do it! Jewelry can
often be found in your own jewelry box. Accessories and jewelry often rack up
prom expenses more than the cost of the dress itself. If you don't have your
own, check with your friends and female relatives. Many people spend a fortune
for their prom, but if you plan it right, the expenses can be much lower than
you might expect. Be creative and make your own corsages, buy a used dress, dig
out some old costume jewelry! Make your prom your own and save some money while
doing it, that says Jolene Johnson !
