For the young lady and gentleman, prom means a memorable evening. For parents, it means digging deep in their wallets. The best plan is to have one.
With the robins returning for spring also comes prom season. Because hundreds to thousands of dollars can easily be spent on this one night, it is good to have a plan.
Parents, do you have a plan or better yet a budget for prom night?
Expense for the Young Lady
If you happen to be the lucky parent of a daughter, dig deep in those pockets. She will need the following:
- Dress
- Special undergarments
- Earrings, necklace and bracelet and possibly hair accessories
- Shoes
- Bag
- Make-up, lotion, and perfume
- Tanning package
- Hair appointment
- Nail appointment
The shopping time for the dress can take months. Some girls are known for asking their parents to whisk them off to another state to find better shopping grounds so that they do not have the same dress as another young lady. Others spend every weekend scouring malls and specialty shops from January until they find the perfect dress.
Expense for the Young Man
Parents of boys, you just have to worry about renting a tux and the shoes. And, maybe making your son get a hair cut.
Expense to Be Decided
Who will get to pay for the prom tickets, ride there (many rent limos), pictures, dinner before and activities afterward? Parents, it is best to converse with the prom date’s parents before the big night to decide who will pay for what on that oh so special, yet oh so expensive night.
So, make a budget and discuss the night with your child and the date's parents several weeks before prom night.
