Prom Night Ideas That Make You Geek Out
While most schools still take formal Prom photos of each couple, it’s becoming more and more popular to provide a selfie station where teens can have hours of fun taking photos of themselves and each other. Teens who get bored at Prom are more likely to leave. To get Prom guests to stick around until the end of the night, designate an area at your Prom venue to show a movie or two.
Door Prizes All Night Long– BIG prize at end of night The word FREE is a huge incentive for anyone– especially teens. To ensure that Prom guests stay until the end, consider handing out prizes all evening long. Include fun things that teens want, like movie tickets, gift cards, etc., and save a big prize, like a computer or iPad (don’t forget to include a charger), until the end of the night and make it clear that teens have to be present to win.
Games, Games, Games Teens who get bored at Prom are more likely to leave. Make sure that boredom does not take over by including super fun things that will make teens want to hang in for the duration.
With all the expense, time, and effort that goes into planning the biggest event of the year, it’s important that schools not only sell enough tickets but also encourage teens to stay at Prom for the duration, rather than leaving after the obligatory initial appearance. Here are a few easy ways to up the fun factor and increase attendance at Prom.
Movie Corner It’s a known fact– teens love movies! To get Prom guests to stick around until the end of the night, designate an area at your Prom venue to show a movie or two. Either choose some popular new releases or classic films with a Prom theme.
Silent Auction With Play Money A fun way to keep teens engaged all night long is to have a silent auction. Hand out play money at the door and set up a silent auction where Prom guests can bid on various items.
One of the biggest challenges high schools face is ensuring high attendance numbers at Prom. With all the expense, time, and effort that goes into planning the biggest event of the year, it’s important that schools not only sell enough tickets but also encourage teens to stay at Prom for the duration, rather than leaving after the obligatory initial appearance. Here are a few easy ways to up the fun factor and increase attendance at Prom.
When you offer teens more than just music and dancing at Prom, you’ll find that attendance will increase, and your school might just gain the reputation of having the best Prom ever.
Selfie Station Photos are a big part of Prom; they are the easiest way to capture memories of the night. While most schools still take formal Prom photos of each couple, it’s becoming more and more popular to provide a selfie station where teens can have hours of fun taking photos of themselves and each other. Set up colorful backdrops, and include interactive props, costume accessories, or even a photo booth, and encourage teens to take and share fun photos all night long.
Enjoy!
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