No, Tim and I didn't "go to the prom". We worked to the prom. We were given the great opportunity to help with the LDS Prom here in Tucson. Are you thinking to yourself, "what is an LDS prom?" It's a prom that our church puts on that is a fun and uplifting environment for the kids 16 - 18 years old. After this experience, I think the regular prom doesn't even compare to the LDS Prom.
It's not just for members of our church, anyone 16-18 years old who is willing to live by the standards set for that night could attend. (Hint: That's what makes it such a great event and a good clean fun environment. Maybe the schools should try it sometime.)
We were asked to help with the food. Of course, Tim loved the idea and of course, I stressed about the whole thing for the entire planning process. We had two great ladies that also were on the committee with us along with someone to dress up the tables to make them look fancy and our very own fruit specialist who came in and did these awesome wishing wells out of watermelons. So cool. I can't believe the effort that was put into the whole night. Jenn Crotts, the lady in charge of the entire prom did a fabulous job and worked tirelessly for months. She was so involved to every detail which, I think is exactly why it was such a success. They had karaoke with a big blow up screen, flip books for the kids to make, great photo ops, flowers for the guys to give their dates, etc.
Alexa can't wait until she can go NEXT YEAR! Uh, what? Next year? I don't even like thinking about that.
Tim and I at the prom.
This was a crazy night. Maya had two performances for Suessical that day and luckily my parents came down and took her and all the girls. What a help that was. We also didn't get home until 2 in the morning so it was nice having them here.
Pulled pork sliders
fruit and veggies
(notice the wishing well watermelon on the table - it had dry ice in it.)
Deconstructed sandwiches
(I didn't think these would be a big hit, but I sure was wrong.)
The man who did the watermelon wishing wells also does metal work. He did this sign. I absolutely love it. What talent some people have.
I don't know if you can tell but this centerpiece has a fish in it.
More centerpieces
Some more talented people made these trees for on the dance floor. This is how they camouflaged the two poles that were in the room.
The incredible treats. They tasted as good as they look.
The Candy Bar!
More of the candy bar.
Jenn and I were in charge of this. It was a big hit. The kids LOVED the cotton candy
and the cake pops.
Centerpiece in the evening lighting.
I loved this path. It had trees on both sides that hung over with lights all over the trunks and jars with lights in them hanging from the trees. They looked like fireflies which I LOVED!
Another angle of the food with the wishing wells.
Here is a link of more pictures if you are interested in seeing more.
Such a fun night for everyone. The chaperone's enjoyed it just as much as the kids. I don't think there were any problems the entire night.
1 comments:
You guys are AMAZING! I want to go next year too :)
maren
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