Prom: How to Look Great, Help the Planet, and Throw an Incredible After Party
By Kia Martinson-Wenzel
Before we know it, prom season will be upon us--the tuxes, limos, of course the dress, make-up and post prom parties. By keeping a few simple tips in mind, you can make your child's prom dreamy AND eco-friendly.
For Him
There are plenty of stores renting formal attire where guys can rent a tux. If for some reason you feel the need to purchase new threads, www.myowntuxedo.com has both new and used tuxes for sale. Ask your local store if they use Green Cleaners to dry clean their tuxes. If you are looking for a Green Cleaner, try Pure Elegance Cleaners in Westport Connecticut, or one of the three Bell Cleaners in Darien. These cleaners are trying to find greener solutions when it comes to dry cleaning.
For Her
While it is common for parents to spend hundreds of dollars on their daughter's dress, the eco-conscious consumer will consider purchasing a dress that can be used for more than one event. Cocktail dresses are very in, and can be used for different occasions. Check you local consignment shops, like Touch of Class Consignment,where you can submit an online form describing your needs.
Another great location to buy a prom dress is your local bridal shops, call and ask if they are having a trunk or sample sale any time soon. Sample sales allow the consumer to purchase a dress at below cost, right off the rack, and 99% they are perfect dress. These dresses may be just discarded or they end up at your local consignment shop. Looking for an organic green dress, check out www.pristineplanet.com. The goal is connect users to green retailers. They will locate an eco-friendly dress, and you can have them search in your price range.
If the prom goers must have a limo, then make sure it is filled up with people! It can be difficult to find a limo company that offers a green eco-friendly limo as a choice, though they are starting to appear in other states so it can't hurt to ask so that your limo company becomes aware of an increased consumer demand.
The Party
For the pre- and post-prom parties, keep the snacks light. There will be plenty of food and desserts at the prom. Put some organic fruit salad into cocktail glasses or serve mini hamburgers. Serve some Steaz in a fancy glass and everyone will be happy.
Having a post prom party at your house for all the girls? Decorate the space with your own cocktail dresses, and make the room look like a storefront window display. Ask the other girls' parents to lend their dresses for the space also. See if they can figure out which dress belongs to which mother. As a party favor, purchase all the girls 100% cotton PJ pants and some non-toxic nail polish. www.gonatural.biz has over 30 different bright and fun colors to choose from. These favors will be used and not tossed away.
The last tip, no more disposable cameras because digital cameras eliminating waste and use less chemicals. No more unwanted photographs, and you can share every moment online!
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