{"id":5188,"date":"2018-01-02T18:24:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T18:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/?p=5188"},"modified":"2018-01-02T18:24:20","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T18:24:20","slug":"after-prom-ideas-to-match-your-prom-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/after-prom-ideas-to-match-your-prom-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"After-Prom Ideas to Match Your Prom Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once Prom is over, you&#8217;ll want to host an After-Prom party at your school to keep the fun going in a safe and controlled environment. More casual than Prom, your After-Prom party should coordinate in some way with your Prom theme but offer more interactive fun. We\u2019ve compiled a list of 5 of our most popular Prom themes and given you some easy ideas on how to create a memorable After-Prom party for your students.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>After-Prom Ideas For a PARIS Prom Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you sent your students to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a> for Prom, carry the theme through to your After-Prom party by decorating each corner of your event space to resemble iconic Parisian landmarks.\u00a0Set up chairs and tables with umbrellas to create a Parisian Caf\u00e9 look in the center of your space, and work outward from there:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Corner 1:<\/em><\/strong> Moulin Rouge Nightclub: Use a windmill silhouette, black and red decorations, and set up a dance floor<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Corner 2:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 The Louvre Museum: set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-props-and-accessories\/the-great-frame-up-photographer-prop-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frame photo props<\/a> and let students pose as famous works of art<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Corner 3:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Montmartre Artists\u2019 Colony: set up a painting station with water color paints and let students create their own artistic masterpieces<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Corner 4:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Along the Seine: Create a river walk using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/streamers-and-sheeting\/metallic-sheeting-47-in-x-100-ft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metallic sheeting<\/a>, cardboard tree cut outs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/lanterns-and-lampposts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lampposts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/benches-and-seating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benches<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-props-and-accessories\/the-great-frame-up-photographer-prop-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Frame_Photographer_Prop.gif\" alt=\"Paris_After_Prom_Prop\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>After-Prom Ideas For a HOLLYWOOD Prom Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/hollywood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Prom<\/a> probably showcased the glitzy and glamorous side of Hollywood, so make your After-Prom party more about the fun side. Set up a red carpet entrance lined with movie posters and a star walk of fame. Then, turn one area of your space into a movie theater, complete with popcorn, where students can sit and watch a film or two. Reserve another area of your space for a selfie\/photo booth station. Offer fun backdrops and lots of props, so students can dress up and pose for pictures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\/photo-booth-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3067\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons_PromPhotoBooth\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong>After-Prom Ideas For an UNDER WATER Prom Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Create an After-Prom adventure to coordinate with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/underwater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Under Water Prom<\/a> theme by turning your space into a beautiful, tropical island. Decorate with palm trees and island murals, and incorporate some of these fun ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand out leis and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunglasses<\/a> favors at the door.<\/li>\n<li>Serve up tropical \u201cmocktails\u201d and finger foods out of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/huts-and-shelter\/hula-hut-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tiki hut<\/a> concession stand<\/li>\n<li>Have a limbo contest<\/li>\n<li>Create a giant sandbox area, where students can build sandcastles or dig in the sand<\/li>\n<li>Set up an area where students can play \u201cbeach\u201d volleyball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5193\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tropical_tiki_hut-174x300.gif\" alt=\"After_Prom_tropical_tiki_hut\" width=\"174\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>After-Prom Ideas For a MASQUERADE Prom Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/masquerade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masquerade Prom<\/a> themes are all about mystery and intrigue, so create a \u201cmurder mystery\u201d adventure for your After-Prom party. Create a scenario, designate a parent volunteer to be the \u201cvictim,\u201d and let students team up to figure out \u201cwho done it.\u201d Another fun idea is to design a scavenger hunt where students have to split up into teams and follow clues to get to the ultimate prize.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5194\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Masquerade_Prom_Theme.gif\" alt=\"After_Prom_Masquerade_theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>After-Prom Ideas For a CIRCUS Prom Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/carnival-and-circus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circus Prom<\/a> theme is over, keep the fun going with an interactive carnival or boardwalk scene for your After-Prom party. Set up game booths and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/school-spirit\/concessions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concession<\/a> stands (provide popcorn, nachos, cotton candy, soda and more), hire a fortune teller, offer a caricaturist, a juggler, a tightrope walker, and set-up a candy buffet for a complete and total interactive experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5195\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/After_Prom_Fortune_Teller.gif\" alt=\"After_Prom_Fortune_Teller\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>Interactive fun is the name of the game for your After-Prom party. Choose one of these fun ideas or use them as inspiration to create the perfect fun and memorable After-Prom party experience for your students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once Prom is over, you&#8217;ll want to host an After-Prom party at your school to keep the fun going in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[726,9,13,22,23,33],"tags":[730,727,728,729],"class_list":["post-5188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-after-prom","category-featured","category-high-school","category-prom","category-prom-planning","category-senior-all-night-party","tag-after-prom-event-ideas","tag-after-prom-party-ideas","tag-all-night-party-ideas","tag-senior-night-party-ideas"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5188"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5188"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6297,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5188\/revisions\/6297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}