It breaks my heart that so many young people have had their Prom’s cancelled.  Every year I have the honour of meeting many young people at their prom and capturing them in the finary with their friends and teachers.  I am so sad that the class of 2020 don’t get to celebrate this tradition.  However I really do hope they still get to celebrate the end of an amazing time in their lives and mark the start of the next chapter in some way, so I have put together this article of 5 great alternatives to Prom.

1.  Over the last 10 weeks we have all discovered how technology can bring us together when we are kept apart so how about an online virtual prom.  Dress up and join your friends on Zoom or the new Facebook rooms and have your own celebration.

2.  Why not plan an outdoor picnic.  As lockdown rules are relaxed across the country you could plan to meet a small group of frineds for a socially distanced picnic and sports game in your favourite outdoor space. 

3.  You could have a Prom at home with your family instead!  The whole family could get dressed up and have a fancy meal and party at home. One young girl in America was surprised by her parents when they organised exactly this.  You can read about it here.

4.  Another activity that has become popular over the last 10 weeks is socially distanced created movies / songs.  You could get together virtually with your class mates and create a fun video or song that reminds you and celebrates your time at school.  This would be a fantatic lasting memory of your unique final year of schooling.

5.  How about enjoying your own personal Prom photoshoot?  A chance to get dressed up and do your hair and make up just like your real prom.  Head to your favourite park and dance and laugh whilst it’s captured on camera.  You could do this alone or with a small group of friends.  A perfect celebration and memory captured on camera.

I hope that these ideas provide you with some inspiration on ways you can mark this special time in your life.    I would love to hear what you end up doing. 

Marie

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