Beyond the dress or the tux and the corsage or the boutonniere, the prom theme is one of the most important aspects of prom night.
Prom theme has the power to set the vibes for that big night. It influences what attenders will wear, so choose wisely, and adds something a little extra to the ambience. You can go as wild as a safari night or as glamorous as an evening in Hollywood.
1.The Great Gatsby
One of the most classic prom (and even wedding!) themes of all time, decorations should set the vibe of the roaring 20s and can even include the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg from the book.
2. Casino Night
Think Katy Perry’s Waking Up in Vegas music video! Casino Night will forever be a popular prom theme, thanks to the super fun decorations—vibrant red, black, and gold and card games galore.
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3. A Night in Paris
Because what’s more romantic than a night on the streets of Paris? A romantic prom dress is the best for this prom theme.
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4. Neon Nights
For Neon Nights, you need neon lights! It’s all about bright, glowing colors with this party theme. Get yourself dolled up with neon color prom dresses.
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5 On Cloud 9
Head up in the clouds? That’s exactly how this prom theme should feel, like you’re walking through the sky. And you need a flowing goddess prom dresses for it.
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6. Red Carpet
Paparazzi, a long red carpet, cameras flashing. You should feel like the star of the premiere on your prom night and this prom theme ensures that. Dress up like celebrities with gorgoues gowns.
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7. A Night at the Disco
Throw it back to the 70s by making the disco ball your inspiration for an unforgettable night of fun. And you need a beautiful and comfortable 70s style prom dress to dance a night, or a sparkly sequined cocktail prom dress, like the one below mentioned.
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8. Through the Decades
Why focus on one decade when you can pay homage to them all? And girls can find the most flattering vintage prom dresses to sparkle everyone, or pay their respect to their idol.
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9. What Happens in Vegas
Rolling dice, card games, dancers adorned in feathers. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, baby! I love this theme most. Dress up with a sexy prom dress.
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10. Under the sea
In this classic prom theme, you’re the mermaid princess and the water-themed decor around you is your personal grotto oasis. Why not give yourself a short corset prom gowns like the girl did showed in below photos.
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11. Moulin Rouge
What’s more fun than burlesque as a theme?! Embrace the power of love through Moulin Rouge’s red-and-gold color palette and bright lights.
Not to mention, you’ve got a song of the same name that must be added to the playlist—no exceptions!
And it is easy to get dolled up for Moulin Rouge themed prom party: Red prom dresses for girls, and black tuxedo for boys.
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12. A Walk Through the Enchanted Forest
Sound great! I love this magic theme.
Just think: you walk through the enchanted forest, polka-dotted mushrooms around you, fairy-lit lanterns hanging from the trees, and row after row after flowers.
Do you know what to wear to this themed prom party? Of course a disney princess prom gowns.
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13. Winter Is Coming…
Are your fellow HS classmates Game of Thrones obsessed? Better start practicing your braiding because with this GOT theme, the hair possibilities are endless.
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14. Fire and Ice
Fire, ice, and everything nice—this hot-and-cold prom theme features one half of the venue that’s decked out in fiery red and orange and the other half that’s an icy, snowy blue.
It is also a wedding theme loved by brides. Ice blue, flame red both can be your prom dresses color.
15. Garden Party
Flowers—all the flowers! You can dress yourself with maxi prom dresses, or printed prom dresses in any flattering silhouette.
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16. To the Moon and Back
It is a good party theme ideas that we have opportunities to take amazing photos, and we love it.
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17. Out of This Galaxy
A prom backdrop featuring planets, stars, and galaxies is totally out of this world. Students love their decorations. And I think there is no special rule to dress your yourself, just pick the one flatter your skintone, your body shape, and make you feel comfortable and confidence.
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18. Masquerade Ball
A perfect go-to theme, your masquerade ball should have masks (the non-coronavirus kind for the eyes), chandeliers, feathers, and lanterns to bring that sleek, sophisticated vibe.
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19. Carnival Celebration
At a carnival-themed prom, there are tons of games to play and tasty foods to eat. Get dolled up as glam as you can.
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21. Through the Looking Glass
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, fall down the rabbit hole with this magical garden party. Evoke Alice’s adventure with giant, singing flowers in the photobooth, black-and-white checked linens, and purple lighting that mimics the Cheshire Cat’s smile.
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21. Black Tie Event
Need to keep it simple but classy? Everyone can get down with a Black Tie Event. It’s crisp lines, classic silhouettes, and fancy to the nth degree. Girls you need a formal prom dresses for it.
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22. Rustic Romance
Go country on ’em with this laidback theme. Dance amongst the haystacks and if you can, rent out a rustic—but still elegant—barn for the venue.
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23. Hawaiian Luau
Bring the tropical vibes to prom by citing Hawaiian luaus as your prom’s inspiration. Beautiful, big flowers, tiki huts, and prom trees—ahem,palm trees—will transport your entire class to the beaches of Maui. At least for a few hours. And flowy chiffon prom dresses would perfect for this theme.
You can dress yourself same as garden themed prom party with maxi prom dresses, or printed prom dresses.
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25. Roaring 20s
It’s still Gatsby, but a bit more on the general end of the spectrum. A Roaring 20s-themed prom should have bedazzled decorations, pearls, feathers, and that old-timey romantic vibe, and of course be dazzled prom dresses in vintage style, a feather headwear will be very helpful.
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25. Old Hollywood Glamour
If the 20s aren’t an option, but you still want to stir up the classic feel of Old Hollywood Glamour, pull out the red carpet and style those finger waves for this prom theme.
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26. Beauty and the Beast: Be Our Guest
Think about all the fun you could have focusing the night on decorations like dancing and singing forks and high-quality food. Oh, and you can’t forget Beast’s glass-covered rose. You need a yellow ball gown.
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27. Frozen Fairytale
Let it go—as in, let go all of that prom-planning stress you’re holding onto. For this theme, prom takes place in Elsa’s crystallized ice castle and snowflakes and rainbow-throwing shards of ice hang from the ceilings. I love it for hot summer prom party.
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28. Night in Times Square
There’s no backdrop like that of the Manhattan skyline. Channel the lit-up streets of NYC that never sleep with a Times Square backdrop and the vibrant signs of Broadway.
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29. Welcome to Neverland
Here, you never have to grow up! Channel Peter Pan’s favorite place, Neverland, with his ship, The Jolly Roger, in the background, the silhouettes of Wendy and Peter against the moon, and a little fairy dust a la Tinker Bell.
Dolled up like a elf with this handkerchief one shoulder prom dress
30. Party on the Beach
Not every prom theme has to be all about the high heels and the glam… Go boho with a Party on the Beach aesthetic. After all, beaches are romantic, too!
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31. 1950s Rock’n’ Roll
It’s a regular old Sock Hop! Decorate with a Jukebox, tile the floor black and white, and make sure there’s a retro pink-and-teal diner as your photo opp backdrop.
