Setting a Budget for Your Prom Dress

By Ashley King

When it comes to prom season, making a budget is an essential step towards enjoying a stress-free time. In order to be able to dress in the prom gown you've always dreamed of and make your entire prom a night to remember, you need to start with a strict financial plan.

Establishing spending limits might seem like a restrictive thing to do, but in fact it provides you more freedom. If you squander money without any restraint you may go broke more rapidly than you might think, leaving you with no choice but to cut back in other areas. With a financial plan you recognize your limits, supplying you the flexibility to do as you please inside of those limitations.

Start planning your budget about four weeks in advance and try to establish the cost of everything you'll want for the event. This includes the banquet, the limousine ride, shoes, accessories, hair styling, and flowers. Once you have made your list, you can start making preparations for the celebration to come.

As soon as your financial plan is in place, you should start looking for your prom dress. Don't leave any stone unturned: discount outlets, big box stores, internet sites, and second hand stores. If you acquire your ideal prom dress at a lower cost than budgeted, this allows you to take the remaining cash and use it for another area of your budget. The bottom line is that bargain hunting is the objective.

Once your dress is purchased, you can begin looking for accessories. Don't forget, saving money is key. You'll be more likely to find the perfect accent pieces by searching in every store you can. Search in places like flea markets, online auction sites, arts and crafts shows or, if you are very artistic and thrifty, make your jewelry and accessories by yourself. Then again, you could borrow your accessories from a friend or family member if you would rather.

As soon as you have all the things you need, check your budget again. If you saved money in one area, like your dress, then place the funds saved towards another aspect of your budget. Perhaps you can afford the limo after all, or buy that expensive evening bag that goes perfectly with your dress.

The bottom line is, when sticking to a budget during prom season, you are avoiding any headaches you might otherwise have had. Besides, what could possibly beat getting dressed up in the gown of your dreams and feeling like a princess, all the while knowing that you did it within your means?

Prom is a time in your life where all your dreams should come true. Don't let money prevent you from making your evening unique and unforgettable. A financial plan can provide you with the flexibility you will need to be stress-free and just have fun. - 30224

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