Perfect Prom Resource http://www.perfectpromresource.com/ A Place for Teens to come and get honest advice to plan their Proms & Sweet 16 events. Most teens are uninformed and are sent to hire vendors without the correct knowledge - we try and give you a crash course in booking events & hiring quality vendors for your next party! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:05:23 -0800 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification PerfectPromResourcehttp://feedburner.google.com Prom Advertising & Promotions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/n2r1jamTrvs/bring-your-prom-planning-into-2010.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/03/bring-your-prom-planning-into-2010.html Advertising your Prom in 2010 & beyond is different than before, because you have many new tools at your fingertips! A few of those are the MySpace, Flickr, Google Images, Facebook, Bing, Google, Blogs, & Twitter! Below I will explain how you should use all of these plus other new tools to advertise, promote and drive up ticket sales to your next event or Prom! Facebook Create a Facebook group for your Prom & use it to hype up the Prom and get your class excited about attending! You can even use it to find new members that want to...

Advertising your Prom in 2010 & beyond is different than before, because you have many new tools at your fingertips! 

A few of those are the MySpace, Flickr, Google Images, Facebook, Bing, Google, Blogs, & Twitter!  Below I will explain how you should use all of these plus other new tools to advertise, promote and drive up ticket sales to your next event or Prom!

FacebookFacebook Create a Facebook group for your Prom & use it to hype up the Prom and get your class excited about attending! You can even use it to find new members that want to be on the Prom Committee!  Remember to post important photos, themes, & dates for your class to remember such as fun-raisers and when tickets go on sale! 

AwesomePromAdvice has a Prom Planning Blog where you can Go grlchat with our prom experts for ideas &  Advice.  Our Prom blog has lots of articles for creating your amazing prom. Besides that if you have a question that has not been answered by one of our articles you can email Cher 24/7 at Cher@AskCher.com !

Search Engines Use the search engines like Bing, Yahoo & Google to come up with prom Search promideas.  Search prom sites for exactly the ideas you need. You can even search Flickr or Google Images for Photos of other Proms to see what you like & want to avoid!

Blogs & Twitter Create your own Prom blog to keep your class posted on Prom & Upcoming Twitter promFund-Raisers they should attend. This constant hype will keep the vibe good & also in the forefront of their minds!  It also is a great way to make everyone feel involved in the planning of the Prom because they can Post Ideas as well! Use a Twitter page to tweet important stuff quickly & advertise your Blog & Facebook pages! Follow AskCher on Twitter.

Flickr promFuture Tools There are always new tools being developed that can make your Prom Promotion more in front of your class, the ones mentioned here are just the most widely used.  Remember if no one uses it in your school then you will be promoting to yourself! Tell us what has worked for your school!  Also remember to keep everything similar (If you name your Blog CHSProm 2010 make sure your Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter all have the same name!)

Use these Social Networking tools to help - NOT replace traditional advertising such as fliers, posters & announcements in homeroom. Teens are already using social networking even on their phones!—think how you can use these skills to your advantage when promoting your Prom.

Cher!

]]> Advertising Planning Cher ! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:05:23 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/03/bring-your-prom-planning-into-2010.html Glowing Club Decor Columns http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/tVFrkU3_KVE/glowing-club-decor-columns.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/03/glowing-club-decor-columns.html The newest hottest Trends at Sweet 16's & Proms are Decor Lighting! This ranges from Up-Lighting a wall to an entire room, & can combine glowing columns around your virtual night club. To see an entire article just on uplighting click here The best way to write this article is to show you how cool some of the effects can be with photos! All the Effects are lit with safe LED lights that can be set to 1 color or to scroll through 10 colors depending on your style & theme. Most Rental Companies that have these rent out no... The newest hottest Trends at Sweet 16's & Proms are Decor Lighting! Spandex decor

This ranges from Up-Lighting a wall to an entire room, & can combine glowing columns around your virtual night club.

To see an entire article just on uplighting click here

The best way to write this article is to show you how cool some of the effects can be with photos!  All the Effects are lit with safe LED lights that can be set to 1 color or to scroll through 10 colors depending on your style & theme.

Spandex rentals Most Rental Companies that have these rent out no larger than 8 foot because of ceiling restrictions & stability.  Over 8 foot requires them to be weighted down with sandbags plus other safety precautions.

These Columns will not only make your Prom or Sweet Sixteen Unique but will set the mood as clubby as you can get!  The decor (and Photos) speak for themselves.Decor glowing Spandex Column

This combined with use of standard up-lighting will transform your plain dark room into a lounge  atmosphere like no other! 

Smaller cubes like in the photo to the right are custom per event & the light fixtures as well, most companies will not have these but the photo shows you what is possible with a little light and creativity. 

Most companies will rent these columns for a few hundred dollars including the LED light fixture! They setup in minutes but the memories & photos last a lifetime!

Decor Spandex Truss Covers 

Good luck & Have fun!

Cher!

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]]> Decor DJ Cher ! Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/03/glowing-club-decor-columns.html Red Carpet Prom or Sweet 16 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/1CTjJMk1HQM/red-carpet-prom.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/red-carpet-prom.html Elegance, Fashion, Celebrities & Photographers are what come to mind when thinking about a Red Carpet Party! To recreate being on the red carpet at a huge premier, celebration, Prom or Sweet 16 takes a lot of planning! This blog will cover the parts of planning a red carpet theme party including where you can put your rented red carpet runner, vendors, pictures & ideas for taking an event like this to the next level! A few things to think about when planning: Red Carpet & Paparazzi Dress Code Custom Backdrop for Photographer Food & Drinks Cutouts of Celebrities &... Prom red carpet Elegance, Fashion, Celebrities & Photographers are what come to mind when thinking about a Red Carpet Party!

To recreate being on the red carpet at a huge premier, celebration, Prom or Sweet 16 takes a lot of planning!

This blog will cover the parts of planning a red carpet theme party including where you can put your rented red carpet runner, vendors, pictures & ideas for taking an event like this to the next level!

A few things to think about when planning:

  • Red Carpet & Paparazzi
  • Dress Code
  • Custom Backdrop for Photographerprom entrance
  • Food & Drinks
  • Cutouts of Celebrities & Decor
  • Club Disc Jockey & Club Light Show
  • Plasmas & Montages
  • Invitations & Favors

Red Carpet Rental 

This is the key to the whole theme, so don't get a cheap felt red carpet.  Get the real deal a 3-4 foot  Official Hollywood Red Carpet, and if you have the budget stanchions & Velvet ropes to make it official!  Many Entertainment & DJ companies will have these.  If not check your local party rental stores.  Beware they will charge a delivery & setup/breakdown fee plus travel.

Dress Ideas!

Dress to impress!! You and your guests should be dressed comfortably fashionable, looking sexy, without being too formal (unless its a Prom). Guests should be allowed to add their own style to the night! This will help them get into the theme. The host should look amazing,  Anything you would want to wear when getting stormed by the paparazzi!

Photographer & Custom BackdropsRedcarpet backdrop

Photographers are super important for pulling this off & your Grand entrance. Make sure your friends bring their digital cameras is important as well! Hiring a Professional photographer & Possibly an assistant is an important aspect of the event. Make sure to tell your photographer details so they know what is going on. When your guests arrive have the photographer take a formal photo on your red carpet. A Great addition to the carpet is a Custom backdrop, you can get them with your Club DJ's name on them or even get it customized to say you name & theme, or logo if you have one!  This is True Red Carpet Stuff and will make your photos that much more professional! Make sure you photographer captures the rest of the night & dancing (candid) shots as well as the formal ones!

Mocktail hourMenu & Drinks

Food should be Pass-arounds during "mocktail" hour. These can be continued throughout the night. We always suggest a Buffet instead of a formal sit down dinner with teens because it will give them more time to dance. Meals should be avoided until after formal Photos so everyone is looking their best at the beginning of the night!

Drinks are an important part of the red carpet, if you want to go formal then try sparkling apple cider also you can do frozen "mocktails" in martini style glasses at a formal "bar area". Soda & Water can be served at the tables as well.

Decorsweet 16 montage

Make sure your red carpet is long enough to reach the entrance so once a person arrives they can walk all the way in on a red carpet, make sure you measure the distance before you order the carpet.

Life size celebrity cardboard cutouts can be a great way to have guests arrive & have photo ops with.  Hiring an extra MC from your DJ company to interview guests on the red carpet can be a fun way to create a memorable evening!  If you hired a Videographer make sure they know to catch that as all of your friends arrive.

At a real Red Carpet event, planners place strobes facing the Celebrities to simulate photos being taken. This helps get the energy level up so it always looks like friends are getting their photo taken, & it looks  Sweet_16 upllightinggreat! Ask your Dj company to provide these if not you can buy them at party stores!

Stanchions & Velvet Ropes are also necessary to keep your friends & guests in the Spotlight. Have your guests arrive and make their way down the carpet. At the end have them pose for a Picture, pickup a drink, & join the guests to welcome your other friends as they arrive. Encourage them to take pictures & cheer! Then when you arrive, all your guests are ready & waiting right there for you to get the perfect picture & give you an standing ovation!

A Great new Decor Item is Up-Lighting, where you can change the color of your room with LED lights placed around the room, or light up 8 foot spandex columns & have them fade different colors!

Club DJ & Lightsprom dj

High energy music is the most important factor to pulling off this type of event. Get your entertainment company to setup  speakers outside, and play your music as guests arrive. Hire a Young Club Style Disc Jockey that knows your crowd and is willing to play all the Top hits and remixes!  This will make or break your Red Carpet Party.  If your friends have an awesome DJ and a $10 red carpet what do you think they will remember?  Make sure the DJ has a great light show to set the mood for dancing, many will have club style lights that they can bring in and setup for you.  This will let the venue lower their lights & make the event more realistic.

Plasma Sweet sixteenPlasmas & MTV Videos

Most Entertainment companies have Screens or Plasmas they can build into your package.  This is an important element to your red carpet party!  A Few things you can do on the Screens:  Photo Montages, MTV Videos, Live Photo Slide Shows, Live Dance Floor Cams, Video from the Red Carpet, Custom Messages with your name/logo etc, Pictures & Slide Shows!  In 2010 & Beyond Video is an important element at any event! (Be Sure not to lump this in with your Decor or DJ budget)

Favors, Invitations & Giveawayssweet 16 Invitation

Custom Favors are amazing try a Photo booth or Photo Printer with a custom printed border! Giftcards can be great or some type of custom glass or favor. Custom Candy can be a great addition as well, buy personalized chocolate bars & put your picture on them! Invitations should have all the party info and be custom made.  Giveaways should fit your theme but can also be glow items, blinkies or LED's

Last Ideas

A Red Carpet themed party can be an awesome event, there is no right or wrong way to do it! The glamor of the evening, fun music, photography, & videos can make it an awesome experience for you & your friends.  Remember, have fun, do it big & be a star for the night!

Other Party Themes:

  • Black-light Party
  • Glow Party
  • Pretty in Pink
  • Under the Stars
  • Mardi Gras or Masquerade
  • Black & Whitered carpet party
  • Red Carpet Premier
  • Hollywood Sweet Sixteen
  • Luau
For Red Carpets, DJs, Photographers, Photobooths, Uplighting, Photo Printers, Decor, Giveaways, Plasmas & more for your Sweet Sixteen Click this link!
]]> Decor DJ Music Photographers Planning Prom Themes Sweet 16 Vendors Cher ! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:58:48 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/red-carpet-prom.html Sweet 16 Tip of the Day! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/qXh4-RTxfUo/swee.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/swee.html Sweet 16 Quick Tip of the Day: Don't let your venue set up your candle ceremony cake in front of an unsightly backdrop > such as a DJ booth! - - It WILL ruin ALL your photos (Professional or Not!) > Remember YOU are the paying client and make the rules!! Cher! Sweet 16 Quick Tip of the Day: Don't let your venueIMG_6462 set up your candle ceremony cake in front of an  unsightly backdrop > such as a DJ booth! - - It WILL ruin ALL your photos (Professional or Not!) > Remember YOU are the paying client and make the rules!!

Cher!


]]> Cher ! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:44:57 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/swee.html Prom Planning > Sub-Committee Ideas! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/EveHauWOSAQ/prom-planning-subcommittee-ideas.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/prom-planning-subcommittee-ideas.html Prom Planning Committee is a very big responsibility to not just the committee but your class as well! If planned correctly you night can be as close to perfect as possible (FYI No Live event is perfect ever)! Here are a few basic subcommittees you will need to help make your Prom night a success: Budget Committee - Responsible for keeping all committees on or under the Prom budget. Fundraising Committee - Responsible for planning & running Fund-raising. Chaperone & Security Committee - Responsible for hiring Security & finding Chaperones to volunteer.Location Committee - Selecting & booking Venue, hotel, banquet... Prom Planning Committee is a very big responsibility to not just the committee but your class as well! If planned correctly you night can be as close to perfect as possible (FYI No Live event is perfect ever)! 


Here are a few basic subcommittees you will need to help make your Prom night a success:Prom Budget

Budget Committee - Responsible for keeping all committees on or under the Prom budget.

Fundraising Committee - Responsible for planning & running Fund-raising.

Chaperone & Security Committee - Responsible for hiring Security & finding Chaperones to volunteer.

Location Committee - Selecting & booking Venue, hotel, banquet hall, reception room for Prom.

Entertainment Committee - Finding the Best DJ (or band), as well as any other entertainers for the evening

Audio Visual Committee - Securing Videographer, Video Screens or Plasmas, creating a slide show or Decor Up Lighting gathering photos for the slide show.

Photographer Committee - Hire the Photographer. Be sure to look at proofs, check references, & compare packages.

Themes & Colors Committee - Responsible for selecting the themes & colors for the Prom Decor. This can be done by voting, or using the school colors.

Decor Committee - Find & purchase the decorations for Prom. (after the themes & colors are selected)

Favors Committee - May be combined with Decor Committee. They select & order favors that will be used as part of the table decor but taken home by guests.

Promotion Committee - In charge of advertising & promoting the Prom - treat this like a club or movie premier! (Don't forget: deadlines for buying tickets, what DJ is spinning, Venue etc) Prom Royal Court

Menu Committee - Pick Sit-down or Buffet Meal.  Plan the menu for the evening, giving two choices for main course. We suggest Buffet if you want your guests to have more dancing time. (Also have your caterer setup several 2 sided buffet stations to expedite the flow of guests)

Set Up/Planning Committee - In charge of designing the room for Prom. Table placement, DJ booth, Dance Floor, Drink Station, Decor, Up-lighting etc.  (If a DIY setting up the room as well may be required)

Royal Court Committee - Organizing the balloting & voting system for selecting the Court & how the court will be announced & given their crowns. 

Clean Up Committee - Responsible for cleaning up after the Prom is over (may be for a DIY Prom only).

This should help you make the Prom a success & cut the huge task down into smaller easier to do tasks!

Good Luck & Have Fun!

Cher!

]]> Budget Planning Vendors Cher ! Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:17:22 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/prom-planning-subcommittee-ideas.html A Quick Note on Insurance! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/PHG5bZoHniA/a-quick-note-on-insurance-make-sure-all-the-vendors-you-hire-to-work-your-2010-proms-or-school-dances-have-liability-insura.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/a-quick-note-on-insurance-make-sure-all-the-vendors-you-hire-to-work-your-2010-proms-or-school-dances-have-liability-insura.html A Quick note on Insurance! > Make sure all the Vendors you hire to work your 2010 Proms or School Dances have Liability Insurance! Get Proof as well, because some venues wont let your vendors on site without it and Prom night is a BAD time to find this out! http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2009/04/liability-insurance-why-its-important.html Cher! Prom vendor insuranceA Quick note on Insurance! > Make sure all the Vendors you hire to work your 2010 Proms or School Dances have Liability Insurance! Get Proof as well, because some venues wont let your vendors on site without it and Prom night is a BAD time to find this out! http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2009/04/liability-insurance-why-its-important.html

Cher!
 
]]> Cher ! Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:10:32 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/a-quick-note-on-insurance-make-sure-all-the-vendors-you-hire-to-work-your-2010-proms-or-school-dances-have-liability-insura.html Wedding Dj's are NOT always great choices for Prom Disc Jockeys! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/8iQnpeZAasw/wedding-djs-are-not-always-great-choices-for-prom-disc-jockeys-the-djs-are-not-the-same-yes-they-are-both-djs-but-all-djs-a.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/wedding-djs-are-not-always-great-choices-for-prom-disc-jockeys-the-djs-are-not-the-same-yes-they-are-both-djs-but-all-djs-a.html Wedding Dj's are not always great choices for Prom Disc Jockeys, the Djs are not the same. Yes they are both DJs but all DJs are not created Equal! Walmart & Gucci both make handbags and Kia & Ferrari both make cars, but obviously cater to different people, budgets and have different quality! Will they both get you to school or hold your makeup, yes .. but the difference is clear! Who do you want to host your Prom? Cher! For Younger Club DJ's that Specialize in Proms & Super Sweet 16's Click this Link! Old djWedding Dj's are not always great choices for Prom Disc Jockeys, the Djs are not the same. Yes they are both DJs but all DJs are not created Equal! Walmart & Gucci both make handbags and Kia & Ferrari both make cars, but obviously cater to different people, budgets and have different quality! Will they both get you to school or hold your makeup, yes .. but the difference is clear! Who do you want to host your Prom?

Cher!

 
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]]> DJ Music Vendors Cher ! Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:39:45 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/wedding-djs-are-not-always-great-choices-for-prom-disc-jockeys-the-djs-are-not-the-same-yes-they-are-both-djs-but-all-djs-a.html Who Are Our Fans? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/DZ8dEfUmLoo/was-interested-in-who-is-reading-my-blog-what-type-of-parties-topics-you-are-interested-in-so-i-can-make-it-a-better-expe.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/was-interested-in-who-is-reading-my-blog-what-type-of-parties-topics-you-are-interested-in-so-i-can-make-it-a-better-expe.html I am interested in who is Reading my Blog, & what type of parties & topics you are interested in! So I can make it a better experience for all! Please leave Comments attached to this Post! Thxs in Advance! XOXO Cher! Go grlI am interested in who is Reading my Blog, & what type of parties & topics you are interested in!

So I can make it a better experience for all!

Please leave Comments attached to this Post! Thxs in Advance! XOXO


Cher!

]]> General news Cher ! Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:55:20 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/was-interested-in-who-is-reading-my-blog-what-type-of-parties-topics-you-are-interested-in-so-i-can-make-it-a-better-expe.html Sweet 16 Tip 4 Family & Friends Party http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/u8Q9ZwcvsQY/ideas-for-your-sweet-16-remember-if-having-a-combined-party-with-family-friends-that-you-must-decide-if-you-will-be-playin.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/ideas-for-your-sweet-16-remember-if-having-a-combined-party-with-family-friends-that-you-must-decide-if-you-will-be-playin.html Ideas for your Sweet 16! Remember if having a combined party with family & friends that you must decide if you will be playing music for just your friends or for family as well... if you do how much & when! Make sure to let your DJ know as well! A Good DJ will ask you for a request list & a DO NOT Play List! Cher! Super Sweet 16 Vendors That can make your night Special! TurntableIdeas for your Sweet 16!

Remember if having a combined party with family & friends that you must decide if you will be playing music for just your friends or for family as well... if you do how much & when!

Make sure to let your DJ know as well!  A Good DJ will ask you for a request list & a DO NOT Play List!

Cher!


Super Sweet 16 Vendors That can make your night Special!

]]> DJ Music Planning Sweet 16 Cher ! Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:11:07 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/02/ideas-for-your-sweet-16-remember-if-having-a-combined-party-with-family-friends-that-you-must-decide-if-you-will-be-playin.html Prom Party Bus, Bust in NJ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerfectPromResource/~3/74vjWZLKGLw/nj-teens-charged-in-prom-party-bus-bust.html http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/01/nj-teens-charged-in-prom-party-bus-bust.html Close to 50 students from a New Jersey high school have a prom night memory they wish never happened. Police say nearly 50 Morristown High School students were charged with underage drinking after a bus returning them from an after-prom party in NYC was stopped at 4 am in East Rutherford. Bergen County police say they stopped the bus with 58 people after the officer saw things being thrown out the windows, causing other vehicles to swerve and almost crash. On the bus, police found 2 bars stocked with alcohol & a dance floor! Overall, 48 people were charged with... Prom hands Close to 50 students from a New Jersey high school have a prom night memory they wish never happened.

Police say nearly 50 Morristown High School students were charged with underage drinking after a bus returning them from an after-prom party in NYC was stopped at 4 am in East Rutherford.

Bergen County police say they stopped the bus with 58 people after the officer saw things being thrown out the windows, causing other vehicles to swerve and almost crash.

On the bus, police found 2 bars stocked with alcohol & a dance floor!  Overall, 48 people were charged Prom bar limowith underage drinking, while 5 adults were charged with allowing juveniles to drink.

An unrelated Prom in 2008 here is another Similar Story!

Seven Montclair high school students- (5) 17 year olds & (2) 18 year olds were found with alcohol in their possession at the Montclair Junior Prom at Mayfair Farms. All 7 will be charged with underage drinking; the 18-year-olds will be charged as adults, said Lt. James Carlucci, Montclair Police.

Party prom busMontclair police officers, who were working the prom smelled liquor & marijuana after a 36 passenger limo bus dropped a group of students off at the prom. When the limo bus was inspected,  numerous bottles were found inside student bags containing IDs. Principal Mel Katz said he would file complaints against students who had alcohol in their bags.

The limousine had small bottles of Bacardi Peach Red Rum, 1 bottle of raspberry vodka, 3 bottles of tequila, 1 bottle of Bacardi Grand Melon, 1 bottle of Jack Daniels, many of the bottles in small sizes.

The Moral of the Story is Underage drinking is still illegal and Schools do turn their students over to the police, so a Limo is a responsible ride BUT still does not give students attending a "School Function" the OK to drink!  I am also confident that all the students involved missed their prom, got fined & also were suspended from school.  Now is that any way to end 4 years of High School? Be Smart!

Cher!

]]> After Prom General news Cher ! Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:09:47 -0800 http://www.perfectpromresource.com/2010/01/nj-teens-charged-in-prom-party-bus-bust.html