{"id":4348,"date":"2017-01-03T07:06:06","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T13:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=4348"},"modified":"2022-07-19T20:35:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T20:35:41","slug":"prom-decorating-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/prom-decorating-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Prom Decorating on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Money may be tight, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a spectacular Prom event for your students. With a little creative genius and some practical, money-saving tips, you can create the perfect Prom event without breaking your budget. Here are some easy and creative ways to save money on your Prom decorating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check Last Year\u2019s Decoration Stock<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/chandeliers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2507 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Chandeliers1-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Anderson's Prom Chandelier Decor Ideas\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Chandeliers1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Chandeliers1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Talk to last year\u2019s Prom advisor to see if there are any decorations left over from last year that will fit into this year\u2019s theme. Many decorations, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/chandeliers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chandeliers<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fabric<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/arches-and-gates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">arches<\/a>, and more can be stored and reused year after year for many events at your school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raid the Theater Department<br \/>\n<\/strong>Your school\u2019s drama department can be a gold mine for the perfect Prom props. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/lanterns-and-lampposts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lamppost<\/a> from the fall musical might be perfect for your Paris Prom theme; the palm <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/trees-and-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trees<\/a> from last semester\u2019s production of \u201cSouth Pacific\u201d might work well with your tropical theme. Get permission from the principal or drama teacher and then see what treasures you can find backstage or in the prop closet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruit Talented Students and Parents<br \/>\n<\/strong>Remember the drama department you just checked for theme props for Prom? It\u2019s also a great place to find talented students who can help paint backdrops or set up props for your Prom theme. Parents are a great resource, too, and they love to help when they can. Check to see if any parents have sewing or woodworking abilities and would be willing to help build or create some of your Prom props.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/columns\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/columns1.jpg\" alt=\"columns\" width=\"175\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Make Budget-friendly Purchasing Decisions<br \/>\n<\/strong>It\u2019s ok if you have to (or want to) purchase new items for this year\u2019s Prom; you have some money in your budget to do that. You can make best use of your money, though, by purchasing wisely and getting the best value. Buy decorations and props that go a long way and can be reused next year. Here are some fun ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Fabric and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/murals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">murals<\/a><\/em>: They cover large areas at one time<\/li>\n<li><em> Chandeliers: <\/em>They can be reused for other events (Senior Party, drama productions)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/balloons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> Balloons<\/em><\/a>: Inexpensive decorations that add pops of color<\/li>\n<li><em> Arches and Columns<\/em>: Add drama and go with almost any theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can make Prom look like a million bucks without spending a fortune. Just follow these easy money-saving tips to create the perfect budget-friendly Prom for your school.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money may be tight, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a spectacular Prom event for your students. 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