Flower
Power
party
time!
are corsages
still cool?
the yellow rose boutonnière. There
The options have come a long way from
accessories. However, things haven’t
are modern designs that become true
who buy at the last minute along
changed that much. There are still kids
ging in their dresses to match colors.
with many who order ahead, even brin
s are still abiding by tradition and
While they are not required, most teen
corsages and boutonnières. Accordt
at least taking photos with their wris
“White flowers with ribbon and
to Julie Ferraro at Rosemont Gardens,
ing
lar. Ninety-five percent of the corSweetheart roses are still the most popu
seem to be a tradition that remains.”
sages are made for the wrist. Flowers
Prom, considered short for the word promenade, is described in Wikipedia as the “grand
marching beginning to an immensely important social event.” Through the years, prom has
changed but still sticks true to its definition of a
grand social event With pre-party get
togethers, prom after-parties and breakfasts,
parents are and can be involved more than ever
to help create a memorable and fun night for
their teen. Here are some pre- and after-party
ideas for you to try:
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• Plan a pre-dinner party before prom at your
home or another parent’s. Go all out with it—
have music, dinner and even a fun photo-booth
for the teens to take silly pictures. By partnering with other parents and families, you can
enjoy prom night just as much as your teen!
• Breakfast “mini” bar-This is a fun way to
whip up breakfast after prom. Mini waffles
with all the fixings (strawberries, blueberries,
etc.), pancakes, doughnuts, muffins and even
tiny omelets baked in muffin pans are not only
filling but easy to make!
• Plan a “pot luck” prom after-party with
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other parents with each of you responsible for
a dish. A great recipe for something like this
would be green bean bundles. They are not
only delicious but easy pick-up items.
4 cans whole green beans, drained
2 packs bacon, cut in half
1 cup butter, melted
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Green Bean Bundles
little something
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a tasty treat
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon of garlic salt
1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a large cooking sheet or baking dish. Wrap 8-10
green beans in bacon and place in baking dish. Repeat, using all the green beans
and bacon. Combine butter, brown sugar, garlic salt and Worcestershire sauce
and melt over stove until mixture is completely melted. Pour mixture over green
beans and bake 30 minutes or until bacon is brown.
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Crystal Strickland is a
Montgomery-based event
and floral designer. Check out
more of her work and great
ideas on her website
www.southernposies.com.
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BY CRYSTAL
STRICKLAN
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