SOME WILL SPEND MORE AND SOME
LESS BUT HERE’S A BREAKDOWN OF
AVERAGE COSTS:
TICKETS
20100
/PERSON
75
$
DRESSES
$
100-$400
$
CORSAGES &
BOUQUETS
TIPS FOR SAVING ON PROM
• Shop consignment stores or online for attire, or consider
renting a dress from a site, like RentTheRunway.com.
• Skip the makeup stylist and try Sephora’s Glitz and Glam
Part Essentials Sampler (or find a friend with one).
• Split the cost of a limo with friends
• Hire a photographer and split the cost with friends or
just enjoy the parent paparazzi.
• Start early and be organized. Last minute expenses
usually blow the budget. Use the “Plan’it Prom” App to
countdown the days and keep track of your budget.
30
SHARING WITH FRIENDS
HAIR
$50 $
60
NAILS
25+
$
PER
COUPLE
$35- LIMO
$50 PER
COUPLE
100 30+
$
TUX
ACCESSORIES
$
$
DINNER
Prom costs dropped 14 percent in 2014, with the average family spending about $978 (on prom attire,
limo rental, tickets, pictures, accessories, dinner, etc.) for their teen to go to the big dance. Families in the
southeast will spend an average of $926 on prom related expenses.
BOUTONNIERE
$
$
10- 20
BUYING VS. RENTING A TUX
If your son is likely to attend several formal events into
young adulthood, it’s worth a look at whether buying your
son his own formal suit could be a smart move.
Buying a Tux Pros:
Long Term Value: Wear it twice—it’s paid for itself!
Ready to Go: Save time spent reserving and picking up
Made for You: Buying a tuxedo means you can have one
tailored to fit your body.
Cons:
Expensive: Average cost to buy a tuxedo can be $500+,
whereas renting is around $100.
Doesn’t Match: If yours doesn’t match your date’s attire,
you may still have to rent so that she won’t be disappointed.
Growing Room: If your son is still growing, renting may
be a safer option.
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