Category Archives: Prom Decorating

Ideas for the Presentation of Snacks

Often prom-goers are too busy dancing and socializing to eat the dinner provided or they burn it off dancing.  Providing snacks at after-prom parties is a great way to give energy and keep people awake.  Continue the prom theme by using plastic table covers and skirting in the prom colors.   Then choose your napkins, plates, and plastic ware in a contrasting color.

Serving beverages is easy when you have a crystal cut punch bowl, a pitcher for water, or a tub for sodas.  Provide clear plastic cups, but make sure that people can identify their glass by using Etch-It tags!  There’s no need for pens; just mark on it with your finger!

Offer mini sub sandwiches, veggies, or fruits on a crystal cut tray.  Don’t forget the tongs or serving spoon and fork! Small sandwiches and finger foods allow people to grab a bite or two while they are still dancing, playing games, and socializing.

An imprinted stadium cup can be used for a variety of things.  Fill them with mini candy bars, nuts, or jellybeans. Make the candy bars even more special by having personalized wrappers.   Who doesn’t love sweets?  A sweet table with lollipops and mints (in a keepsake tin) will please everyone.

Late at night when people are getting sleepy is a good time to bring out some coffee or hot chocolate.  Serve it in a black café mug that you can have imprinted with your own design!

Be creative with what foods you serve and how you serve them.  Make your after-prom party a night to remember!

Roll Out the Fun with a Casino-Themed Prom!

Roll out the fun with a casino themed prom!  Your location can be transformed into a classy high stakes casino with the right decorations.  Place a roulette arch or a slot machine walkthrough at the entrance to set the mood.

Casino-Themed Decorations

Make over the room by using decorations like the giant playing cards or the casino cutout assortment of cardboard cutouts.   The walls can be draped with casino gossamer to quickly and easily create ambience.   Casino ceiling danglers can hang from the ceiling, and Mylar balloons in a heart, spade, or playing card shape help continue the theme.

The prom court can be introduced and should walk along the roulette walkway mural. This easy-to-assemble walkway allows the court to be seen and to wave to the crowd.  Create your own sash to allow people to easily recognize the courtiers.

Casino Tables Set the Mood

 Your tables will be winners with a foam dice or high roller centerpiece.  Scatter some dice confetti around the base of the centerpiece to make a bigger splash. Metallic table skirting in your choice of colors continues the glitzy theme and adds class to the tables.

And everyone looks forward to the prom favors.  Remind people of the theme by providing a glitter frame for that special prom photo.   Other favors like a key tag or personalized roulette table playing cards can be placed at the table.

With a casino theme your prom will hit the jackpot!!

Tips for Decorating with Gossamer

Gossamer Explained

One way to make your prom stand out is by decorating with gossamer.  This inexpensive, sheer,  non-woven fabric comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and widths. It can be folded, tied, pleated, wrapped, or swagged.  Because of its light weight, it can be temporarily and easily attached to change the look of your room into a place of your dreams!

Gossamer Backdrops

To use as a large backdrop take the 107 inch wide fabric and hang it.  It can either be bunched or pleated in order to create different effects for the walls. You can also attach the fabric loosely to the ceiling in order to soften, create a dream-like effect or spark the imagination of a night sky with star gossamer.  This width is also wonderful to use as a stage curtain or backdrop for pictures.

Gossamer Table Tips

Tablecloths are classy and easy to make by using a 60 inch piece of gossamer.  Add more contrast by taking a 19 inch piece in a different color or pattern and make a table runner.  You could even take a couple of colors and swag them around the edge of the table.

Draping or pleating a piece of fabric over a chair takes a boring chair and turns it into amazing! Simply drape gossamer in one color over a chair, and then use a narrow band in a complementary color.  Pattern or theme gossamer to tie a bow on the back.  For an inexpensive option to a wired ribbon bow, use the streamer size gossamer and tie a bow to the back of the chair.

Mottled gossamer can be used for extra dimension and to simulate marble for columns or arches.  Wrap the fabric around decorative columns or arches to really dress them up and make an impressive entrance.

For that prom night to remember, think about decorating with gossamer.  You’ll be amazed at all the different ways you can use this versatile fabric.