Prom is one of those things that always seems to take a big bite out of any Christian teen's pocketbook. Yet, there are plenty of ways to save money on
Prom expenses like dresses and dinner. Here are 5 simple ways to save a little money on Prom so you can enjoy your evening rather than worry about how much it is costing:
Dress Exchange
Start a dress exchange program at your church. Plenty of girls have dresses they may have only worn once or twice, and some girls who have graduated may even just give away their old dresses to be used by someone else. Also, some dress stores may be willing to provide dresses to your exchange.Pot-Luck Dining
Many teens try to do a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant before Prom, but that dinner can get pricey. Why not put together a fancy pot-luck at someone's house beforehand? Everybody brings a dish, and your group of friends gets the privacy of someone's house for great conversation and food before the dance begins.Group Transportation
Another area you can save money on Prom is in by going in groups. Stretch limousines can hold a number of people, so why not see if you can rent one as a group? Or, don't spend money on the limo at all and have one person drive a group to the Prom. Going as a group is better for Christian teens anyhow, because Prom is a time when
temptations are usually stronger anyhow. A group can help hold you more accountable.
Volunteer at the Tuxedo Shop
Most tuxedo shop owners know the value of good advertising, and the best advertising is word of mouth. Many tuxedo shops will "hire" a few teens at local high schools to pass out coupons and advertisements to their peers. The payment for their services is a free tuxedo rental. However, these opportunities are scarce, so you need to check into them early.Take Your Own Prom PIctures
Those professional pictures at the Prom can get costly, and this is an easy place to save money on Prom costs. However, taking nice pictures with your own camera can get you similar results for a lot less money. Besides, then you can take as many posed pictures as your friends will allow, so you'll have a number of pictures to choose from.
