Are you looking to give your high school prom a revamp this year? If you’re on the prom planning committee, now’s the time to start thinking about a unique prom theme that will set your school apart from all the others! Here are several of the unique prom themes that are trending for high schoolers!
French Masquerade Prom
Picture a prom that a teenage Marie Antoinette would have attended and then make that the theme of your big night! Try the traditional French masquerade ball, complete with half-masks and costumes!
In a classic masquerade ball, everyone has to keep their masks on until midnight, which gives everyone a chance to dance with a “stranger” during the night. Serving French hors d’oeuvres to the guests and decorating the venue with ostrich feathers and string beads completes the masquerade theme.
Lewis Carroll Prom
Author Lewis Carroll is best known for writing the books ”Alice in Wonderland” and ”Through the Looking Glass.” While these books are generally considered children’s books, their themes are perfect for young adults.
A Mad Hatter tea party vibe would be perfect for the area near the punch bowl. Pictures of Cheshire cat smiles and mushrooms on the walls can give the entire event a psychedelic atmosphere. Turn the dance floor into the Queen of Hearts’ court by placing black and white squares on the surface. Add a few stuffed rabbits with pocket watches to round out the effect.
Vintage History Prom
Have a blast from the past by giving your prom a vintage history theme! Choose a past decade or century with a distinctive style and make that the focus of your prom. For example, an 18th-century steampunk prom might feature cast-iron serving bowls and tables, as well as cuckoo clocks. Have the girls wear corsets with mechanical detailing and the boys don foppish hats with fake handlebar mustaches!
Or you could go with a 1920s theme based on ”The Great Gatsby!” Hang paper lanterns from the ceiling, play some music by Irving Berlin, and request flapper dresses and bow ties as proper attire. A 1950s sock hop prom could also be fun! Girls could wear poodle skirts and saddle shoes, while the boys sport letter jackets and high-water pants. Toss everyone’s shoes into a pile and have each teen pick a shoe to pick their dance partner!
European Getaway Prom
Do you love the look of Europe? Plan a virtual trip by designing a European theme for your prom! For example, if Paris strikes your fancy, serve French cheeses and croissants at the appetizer table and follow up with sparkling red grape juice for refreshment. Decorate the venue in the colors of the French flag, and make Eiffel Tower-shaped napkin holders for the table!
Giving your prom a unique theme makes your special night even more memorable! Whether you choose a French Masquerade theme, a Lewis Carroll theme, a Vintage History theme, or a European Getaway theme, your high school prom will definitely be the talk of the town!