Comments on: The ‘REAL’ cost of Prom….

By: Newcastle FamilyLife

Newcastle FamilyLife — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:00:27 +0000

My daughter had her prom recently too in Newcastle, we didn't spend too much (which I was shocked about) which was lucky as we got married two days later. Her dress was £30 in Debenhams sale last year plus £25 alterations. Nails were £15, Hair £20, make up £25, shoes and accessories about £50 and ticket was about £30 plus she then needed spends for drinks etc. Luckily we didn't have to pay for transport etc as the school provided coaches for everyone. You daughter looks beautiful and I hope she had a good night x

By: Clare

Clare — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:43:15 +0000

There is a prom charity promally

it is called

By: tessa

tessa — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:57:35 +0000

love your honesty she looks wonderful a night to remember for all concerned xx my lad went to prom £100 for suit £50 for shoes £35 for limo £50 ticket £50 for photo….its a dear do leaving school and dont get me started on year book/leavers jumper/school photo glad mine only left once

By: Daisy

Daisy — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:08:05 +0000

If she’s planning to go to university it’s worth keeping the dress – there are various ‘ball’ type events there each year and I certainly found my prom dress (cost £75 in 1998!) was used a couple of times each year I was at university. Which brings the cost per wear down quite a bit 😉

By: Mum2Twinsx2

Mum2Twinsx2 — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:18:44 +0000

I have twin boys who are going to prom next week, one has a suit and the other is hiring a kilt, the kilt was actually cheaper than the suit as it was just £65 for the whole outfit including shoes. they have got a limo but splitting the cost between £15 of them so not too bad. BUT ….. I also have twin girls whose prom will be in two years time …… think I best start saving now as I think that will be a little bit more 🙂

By: Jennifer McCullough

Jennifer McCullough — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:19:10 +0000

Yes, that's a lot of money, but you've given your daughter a night she'll never forget, and that's priceless. She looks beautiful and so elegant and you must feel so proud of her.

By: MrsM

MrsM — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:14:33 +0000

Thank you for posting such an honest account of the costs, it's something I'm dreading but as you say it needs to be budgeted for, and calling in as many favours as possible will help too. In all honesty in not sure I will be happy paying that much for a dress but like you say there are other avenues to pursue. At the end of the day being frugal is about making the most out of your money so that you do have cash to spend on what you want x