New Jersey Proms

Dresses, photos, ideas & tips on senior, high school & junior proms

Our friends in Staten Island have been gearing up big time for the prom! The students from various S.I. high schools have put together a few prom primers that we can all use. Check out these two, and visit their Prom video page to see them all: Full story »

As prom season inches closer, one of the things that become as much a part of dress shopping and travel arrangements is the post-prom party planning.  Full story »

There was a time when proms were held in the high school gym, transformed by enthusiastic committees -- mostly girls -- into magical oases with otherwise ordinary materials such as crepe paper. John Craft, who is helping oversee this year's prom at South Hunterdon High School, remembers his classmates of long ago crafting hundreds of flowers from colored tissues. No... Full story »

It's not hard to rack up a big prom budget. It's very easy to watch costs soar with buying dresses, renting tuxedos, buying the tickets, getting the ride, the flower, dinner and so forth. And in these tough economic times, looking for ways to cut back on costs is always appreciated. Here are some ideas: Full story »

As prom night gets closer, reminders of the dangers of underage drinking will be coming in faster and heavier. One tactic is to use students themselves to come up with ways to discourage underage drinking, and, well, you can see the result for yourself in this amusing video from Chatham High School in Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Full story »

Free gowns will be distributed to girls who can not afford dresses. Originally, this program already ran once, but due to popular demand, distribution has continued: Full story »

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By Kaelin O'Connell koconnell@sjnewsco.com">koconnell@sjnewsco.com This prom season, zebra, leopard and floral dresses reign supreme. Notice a pattern? "It's all about prints," said Mike Dowling of Deptford, who owns Red Carpet Pageant and Prom in Washington Township with his wife Tricia. "Animal prints are real big, which is a little bit of a carry over from last year." Full story »

Project Self-Sufficiency will sponsor the second annual "Sister-to-Sister" Prom Shop Friday, March 20 from 2-8 p.m. at the agency's office in Newton. Those who have a family member in high school who are in need of a prom gown are invited to call to register for the opportunity to receive a free, new or gently-used dress. The popular "Sister-to-Sister"... Full story »

NEW PROVIDENCE -- All are invited to join as New Providence High School's PTSA presents its annual Prom Fashion Show and Tricky Tray Auction on Monday, Feb. 9, (snow date Feb. 11) in the New Providence High School Gymnasium, 35 Pioneer Drive. The Tricky Tray viewing and refreshments will begin at 6, followed by the fashion show and raffles at... Full story »

NEW PROVIDENCE -- All are invited to join as New Providence High School's PTSA presents its annual Prom Fashion Show and Tricky Tray Auction on Monday, Feb. 9, (snow date: Feb. 11) in the New Providence High School Gymnasium, 35 Pioneer Drive. The Tricky Tray viewing and refreshments will begin at 6, followed by the fashion show and raffles at... Full story »

The North Warren Regional Prom Committee will be hosting their annual Prom Fashion Show 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the high school cafeteria. The event will showcase NW students in the latest prom fashions. Join the students for the exciting evening in which a local DJ will professionally announce the entire event. The show will be complete with spot... Full story »

By Carly Romalino cromalino@sjnewsco.com">cromalino@sjnewsco.com This weekend kicks off what a Washington Township boutique owner calls the "Black Friday" of the high school prom industry. Prom night might be a spring affair, but the dead of winter, according Tricia Dowling, owner of The Red Carpet Pageant and Prom, is the time to begin assembling the perfect look. "Starting right now is... Full story »

The limos have all pulled away, the dresses and tuxes are stored and the flower petals have fallen -- prom season may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime. Share your fond memories in the comments below. Be sure to check back next year to see how the class of 2009 and 2010 celebrate! Full story »

As 110 Randolph teens got busted in Vermont for underage drinking, students closer to home learned the value of staying sober and having a designated driver. Prom and graduation season is upon us, so check out The Jersey Journal's article about the potential consequences of driving under the influence. And remember, ALWAYS leave the keys with a designated driver.  Full story »