It’s one of the biggest nights of the year for seniors and probably the most exciting as well. Everyone will be dressed in their best, sporting flashy tuxedos and ballroom gowns fit for princesses while they groove the hours away on the dance floor. Limousines will pull up to the curb and flash photography will be illuminating the skies as dates promenade proudly wearing corsages.
Any guesses what this special event might be?
That’s right- it’s Prom Night! This late spring gala ends the year for the triumphant graduates and allows them to celebrate their experiences in the last four years with one last evening out together. The wardrobe, decorations, music, food and after parties make this one of the most anticipated functions of a senior’s high school career so its important to go with just the right person! It’s no wonder it can be nerve racking when asking a special someone to accompany you so how do you do it without breaking a sweat? There are several ways to accomplish this task, depending largely on your personality and/or the nature of the relationship to the person you’re asking. Here are some suggestions on how to break the ice and find your perfect date for the senior prom!
You’ve Been Dating Awhile…
If this is you, than you really have nothing to worry about. Simply saying at an opportune time, “Will you go to the Prom with me?” should do the trick. Just make sure you ask and don’t assume they’ll agree with no formal commitment. You wouldn’t want them showing up with someone else over a miscommunication and after all, there’s no one better to go to the prom with than your significant other!
You’ve Never Even Said Hello…
There is always that girl/guy that you’ve had your eye on that you’ve never even spoken to but are dying to ask out. Well, here’s your opportunity and seriously at this point, what do you have to loose? Send her/him a note in their locker or bribe one of their buddies into giving you their cell number. Write a text or better yet, CALL THEM! Surprise invitations from admirers have an alluring appeal so just go for it!
It’s Your Best Friend…
Sometimes, a prom date is the best when you’re totally comfortable with them. You can wear what you want, make goofy faces in front of the cameras, not worry if you’ve got dip spread on your chin and basically just be yourself. In this case, a bestie is a welcomed commodity because there’s no real pressure to perform any other way than who you naturally are. You are although, going to attend a formal function together so make sure your efforts in asking are more than, “So you want to go or what?” Grab their favorite latte or make some other nice gesture than means