Travel to the Far East for an Oriental Theme Prom

Exotic locations are a growing trend in prom themes. Traditionally these locales are places like Paris or Italy, but there are tons of other “destination proms” themes. New for 2008 is the “Evening in the Orient” theme.

Completely transform your prom venue into an Asian paradise with the Evening in the Orient Prom Theme Kit. The kit includes tons of huge decorations perfect for creating a stunning setting for your prom such as a pagoda, pair of columns, a pair of pedestals and two inflatable Chinese lanterns. Arrange the pagoda and accessories to create a an Asian courtyard and accent the scene with gossamer and other decorations.

Create a backdrop for your decorations using dark blue flat paper or seamless paper. Covering walls with the paper creates the perfect pallet for adding a golden moon or a Secluded Garden Backdrop. The effect is a dark night sky with a skyline of a serene Asian garden. Add a bold finish with dark red gossamer cascading from the ceiling.

Further set the scene by adding more decorations such as an Oriental Garden Lamppost, a balloon dragon, Chinese parasols and fans. Create areas for students to sit and talk using bamboo benches, gossamer and paper lanterns.

Don’t forget about balloons! Asian Character Balloons are a fun but subtle touch. Use them to accent your tables, chairs or walkways. Tie them in bunches of odd numbers.

Mini Tissue Fans and Giant Dragon Fans make great accents too. Hang them from the ceiling, attach them to the walls and use them to decorate your tables. Add an elegant touch to your tables or walkways with an Oriental Corrugated Border.

Decorate for commemorative photos with a Secluded Garden Photo Setting. Creating a beautiful photo setting is one way to make your prom memorable. The photos will last for years!

There are also stunning centerpieces for an Asian themed prom. The Shanghai Moon Centerpiece creates a lovely tissue lantern and the Chinese Fortune Centerpiece is a great touch for an Asian garden theme.

Memory booklets are a great way of keeping your prom memories. The Night in the Orient booklet is perfect for this theme. It features a golden pagoda on a red cover with a gold cord and tassel. You can have the cover imprinted with your own wording and customize the inside pages with your own content and layout.

Don’t forget prom favors. Great favors for an Asian theme include a personalized candle with an Asian themed candle pick, customized glassware, paper fans or Coolie hats. There are hundreds of favor ideas that can be personalized with an Asian logo and your prom details.

Check out our other destination theme prom tips and tell us about your Asian themed prom.