How to Throw an After-Prom Party
Make memories that will last a lifetime by having an after-prom party that is fun and safe.
Up next in How to Have a Great Prom (12 videos)
Make sure you have the perfect prom by checking out the advice in these Howcast videos.
You Will Need
- Invitations
- Theme
- Rules
- Entertainment
- Food
- Drinks
- Music
- Transportation
- Camera
- Finger foods (optional)
Steps
-
Step 1
Send invitations
Send invitations with the start and end times of the party along with a phone number to welcome calls from parents.
-
Step 2
Choose a theme
Choose a fun theme, such as Mardi Gras, Hawaii, or a dance party to make for a fun-filled event.
-
Step 3
Stress to your friends
Stress to your friends that drinking alcohol, taking drugs, and smoking cigarettes will not be tolerated.
-
Step 4
Coordinate entertainment
Structure the party so the fun never ends by having entertainment, such as games, a karaoke machine, or a palm reader.
-
Step 5
Serve food and drinks
Serve plenty of food and beverages throughout the night.
-
Finger foods are a great choice for the host and the guests.
-
Step 6
Play music
Get your friends moving by playing a variety of music everyone will love.
-
Step 7
Make driving arrangements
Make sure your friends get home safely. Don't forget to take lots of pictures to remember this amazing night.
-
According to a 2009 report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, parents should teach kids the chemistry, biology, and neuroscience of alcohol to keep them from drinking at the prom.
