Some people like to go with a date, and others prefer to go single. Either way, it's fun to go with a big group of people you have dinner with before prom and party with after. A good group number is six to ten people; more than that, and you'll have trouble making dinner reservations (although if extras join later, it probably won't be an issue to squeeze them in). Once your group is set, you can all start planning together.  Make a Facebook group that includes everyone who is part of your prom group. You can talk about where you're going to meet, where to have dinner, etc. Decide how your group is going to handle prom photos, too. Who will be in the pictures? Do you want to take them at someone's house, or will you have them professionally done at prom? Discuss with the group. Prom tickets usually go on sale a month or two before the date. You might as well get your ticket sooner rather than later so it'll be one less thing to worry about. If you're bringing a date, make sure you get a ticket for your date, too. Will you be taking a limo to prom, driving your own cars, or getting dropped off? Figure out what you want to do several weeks ahead of time so you won't have to worry about it as the day approaches. Talk with your date and your friends to decide the best course of action. If you want to rent a limo, figure out how much each person in the group will owe (including tip). Make reservations with limo company, and make sure everyone knows where and when to meet the limo before the night begins. It's customary to go out to a nice dinner before prom with your group of friends. You can spring for the nicest restaurant in town or go for something a little more low key so you won't have to worry about a big bill. Just make sure you call the restaurant several weeks ahead of time to make your reservation.  If more people decide to join your group later, call back to update your reservation. You don't have to go out to dinner. Some groups like to pre-party at someone's house instead. Prom after parties are almost as fun as prom itself. Depending on the size of your group and your budget, you have a lot of options here. Talk with your group to decide where you're all going to go when people are tired of dancing and ready for the real party to start.  You can pool your money and rent out a hotel room near the place where your prom is being held. If a hotel is too pricey, it's also popular to have a co-ed sleepover with all your friends. If you want something a bit more low-key, you could just plan to have a few of your closest friends spend the night so you can discuss everything that happened at prom. It's a good idea to let them know what you have in mind a few weeks in advance. Your parents are going to be almost as excited about your prom as you, and filling them in on the details will help things run more smoothly. Plus, if you want a later curfew or permission to go to a coed sleepover, you might need time to help them see your point of view.  If your parents aren't happy about your plans, a good strategy is to try to include them a little more. Ask them to take pictures beforehand, or ask their opinion on what restaurant to choose. The more involved they are, the more likely they'll be to help you have a fantastic night your way. If your parents haven't met your date or the people you'll be spending the night with introduce them in advance so they'll feel like they're in the loop. If you're bringing a guy to prom, it's customary to give him a boutonniere to pin to his tux. For a girl, order a corsage to wear around her wrist. Call a flower shop and choose the flowers you want included. Order it to be picked up on the morning of prom, so the flowers will be as fresh as possible.
حددي الصُحبة التي ستذهبين برفقتها. احصلي على التذاكر. حددي وسيلة النقل. قومي بحجز العشاء. قرري ما ستودين فعله بعد الحفل. راجعي هذه الخطط مع والديكِ. اطلبي إسوارة أو باقة الورد.