Get the Party Started!

Everybody knows that prom is more than finding the perfect dress and getting all glamed up. It's about livin' it up and enjoying an unforgettable night with your high school friends. So, if after the prom comes the hotel lobby, then what comes before? The "Champagne Party!"

This year, don't wait for the prom to get the party started! When I was a teenager, champagne parties were the big thing to either host or attend before prom. For those of you who aren't familiar with this tradition, a champagne party is a party in honor of a girl or boy going to prom. You eat cake, finger foods, etc and toast the prom goers. It gives your friends and family a chance to see you off to prom before you leave for the night.


Here is a way to remix this late 1990’s/early 2000’s tradition:

1. Where my girls at? - Why not co-host a champagne party with a group of your best friends? I would suggest 2 to 3 other girls. You don’t want too many people in one place. Pick one person to host it at their house.

2. Make it a family affair! – Invite your family, so that they can see you off to the prom.

3. Rip the Runway: Home Edition! – Have your friends get ready at your house. While you’re getting dressed have your guests and dates wait in the living room. When it’s time to unveil the final product, play some music (Kanye’s “Flashing Lights” – my favorite catwalk song) to get you amped as you make your grand entrance. If you really want to have a real runway vibe have your mom or dad introduce each girl as they come and show off their dress.




4. Flashing Lights – Speaking of flashing lights, remind everyone to bring their cameras and video cameras (I'm sure parents have one of these someone...lol). You’ll want to capture every moment (from getting your make-up done to seeing your date for the first time) Oh and don't forget to smile with your eyes ;) Make mama Tyra proud!

5. Food for Fun - Offer your guests hors d'oeuvres while they wait. Keep it light! You don't want to get full before you head off to dinner. Finger foods such as buffalo wings or chips & salsa are good ideas. You can even have desserts like cupcakes or cookies. And why not decorate your desserts according to your prom theme? That would really bring the evening together.

6. Drink up! – Apple cider that is! It may be called a “Champagne Party,” but it’s really apple cider or sparkling punch (sprite and punch). Remember what happened to Donna Martin (90210) at her champagne party?…lol. Don’t let that happen to you! Now you can get champagne glasses for your apple cider. Or you can have your parents act as bartenders and serve NONalcoholic drinks to make the evening have that grown and sophisticated feel since you'll be all dressed up. Have fun and make a toast before your group goes out for the night.

7. Superstar Status -Buy a red carpet runner and place it down your driveway. You’ll feel like a star when you get into your car or limo.

Remember to plan out all the details with your friends and parents ahead of time. Keep it simple and fun!

**If you decide to have a champagne party, take pictures and send it to us at brownstonemag@gmail.com. We'll feature you on the blog :)

--Tymika Morrison
Brownstone Team