Prom is the highlight of high school for many students, so it's important that it should go off without a hitch. Between choosing the DJ, reception hall, and decorations, planning takes organization and skill. Below are a few suggestions for stunning decorations that will make your prom an event to remember.

Tips for Designing a Beautiful Prom Space

1. Jazz Up the Entryway

To make a memorable entrance, create a stunning entryway that frames everyone as they walk in. Lay out the red carpet, shine spotlights, and decorate the doorways with bright colors, balloons, fun signage, or other ornaments. Make it bright and noticeable, so everyone will be noticed as they enter.

2. Choose a Theme

Once you choose your theme, make sure all your decorations tie into it.  Create a lighting scheme that enhances the feel, choose appropriate colors, and select table decor that fits within the scheme. Include name tags and backdrops to enhance the mood.

3. Set Up a Photo Booth

Your guests will want to remember the festivities, so make arrangements for photos. Either set up a photo booth in the reception hall or hire a professional photographer to snap both posed and candid shots. That way you, your guests, and your school yearbook will have images that will last a lifetime.

4. Enhance the Ceiling

Some reception halls have gorgeous, pressed tin ceilings and elegant chandeliers. However, if you want to add some additional flair, it is easy. Hang a ceiling ring and spread out bolts of elegant fabric. Hang paper lanterns or streamers to make it feel festive and cozy. String rows of garland and hang silvery tinsel that catches the lights.

5. Cover Large Spaces

Whether your prom is in an elegant reception hall or the school gymnasium, large walls, bleachers, or other spaces should be covered with something that fits the theme. Use butcher paper or sheets with murals decorated with characters or scenery that makes party goers feel like they’ve been transported somewhere magical.

For a lovely reception hall staffed by an expert team that will help your prom go smoothly, contact Lake St. Louis Banquet Center in Lake St. Louis, MO. They have been helping clients throughout St. Charles County celebrate for more than 35 years. They also specialize in holiday parties, wedding receptions, and corporate events, and they offer a variety of beverage services. Visit their website to see what previous customers have to say about them, and call (636) 561-6550 to ask about pricing and packages.