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25 Crazy-Cool Prom
Themes That No One Will
Ever Forget
Get inspired AF by these pics of over-the-top
decor.

By Seventeen.com Editors NOV 20, 2018

THE EDITORS

On the prom committee this year? These

super fun ideas are sure to get everyone in
party mode! Plus, find the perfect dress to
wear to any themed-prom!

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Cosmic
Want to really make your prom out of this
world? This space themed prom will make it
seems like you're in a different galaxy. Have fun
by having different planets revolving around the
dance floor, making everyone feel like they are
the center of the universe for the night. These
sparkle stars ($140, promnite.com) will take a
step further and make you feel like you're among
them and not just looking up at them.

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Cruise Ship
Want to have it feel like a nice night out at sea
without the motion sickness? This theme makes
it feel like you're sailing on the ocean blue and
you can even take it one step closer by adding a
fountain ($410, promnite.com) to make it feel
like the cruise ship of your dreams.

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Venice Night
No need to go to Italy to have a romantic
gondola ride ($219, promnite.com). This theme
makes it easy to have the best picture perfect
moment as if you're really in Venice. Couples
will be super excited to take a photo that looks
like they're riding through the Venetian canals.

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Neon Lights
It's so easy to stick with the usual tradition prom
colors like gold, white, or black, but make your
night stand out with a neon theme. The color
changing columns ($280, promnite.com) will
definitely be a stand out and leave people
wishing they could take one home with them.

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Comic Book
Even Peter Parker got to go to his prom when he
was Spiderman. Have everyone be a hero for a
night with this theme, that will definitely set
your school apart from the others. Use these
comic book bubble signs ($50, andersons.com)
to give people the chance to add a personalized
touch to their photos.

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Diner
Turn your prom into an episode of Riverdale.
Channel a retro diner theme and recreate Pop's
Chock'lit Shoppe. From brightly lit signs to
checkered tablecloths, the decoration ideas are
endless. Plus, you can also rock Riverdale-
inspired style for the occasion. And if your prom
budget permits, you can even get a cardboard
car like this one for an amazing Instagram
moment. The best part? You can serve fries and
milkshakes!

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Garden
What's more romantic than colorful flowers,
pretty lights, and a dreamy gazebo? Make prom
night a fairytale with a gorgeous garden theme.
Whether your prom is indoors or outdoors, you
can decorate the area with beautiful flowers and
lit-up trees. If you're feeling ~crafty~, drape
string lights all over the venue and create DIY
flower arrangements. You can also get your
hands on this gorge garden arch ($18,
promnite.com) to amp up the romance. Your
date won't be able to resist you!

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Cloud Nine
Create the ultimate dreamy experience with a
prom in the clouds. This theme is not only easy
to whip up, but also totally romantic. From
balloons to centerpieces, use all-white
decorations to turn your prom venue into a
magical space. Secure a cool moon and clouds
kit with balloons ($80, promnite.com) or glittery
cardboard cloud cutouts ($60, promnite.com) to
impress your peers.

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Starry Night
Some might say this theme is basic, but we say
it's a classic. Take cues from the original
painting by Vincent van Gogh, and implement a
blue and yellow color palette in your
decorations. Decorate the venue with lots of
stars, lights, and moons to create a crazy-
romantic ambiance. Feeling extra fancy? Set up
this magical arch ($270, promnite.com) at your
prom to capture the best 'grams.

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Island Getaway
TBH, by the time prom season rolls around,
you're probably SO ready for summer. Gear up
for your island vacay this summer and have a
tropical-themed prom! Cover the venue with
glittery palm trees ($200, promnite.com), grassy
centerpieces, and inflatable beach balls ($2,
promnite.com). Whether you get artsy with your
prom committee or decide to purchase the full
theme, it'll be a night to remember.

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Masquerade Ball
Have a classy and ~mysterious~ prom with a
fancy masked ball. Channel 18th century France
with castle decorations, chandeliers, and ornate
masks hung from the ceiling. Encourage
everyone to rock masks by hosting a contest to
see who comes up with the best one (and making
sure there's a great prize!). You can create DIY
decorations with cardboard, glitter, and colorful
tulle and lights (or score the amazing look above
with the Mystery and Magic Mask Columns Kit,
$259, Andersons.com).

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Yule Ball
Make the magic of Harry Potter come alive at
your school. This theme is especially perfect if
your school has a winter prom, but it's also
pretty fun to dance the night away in a magical
wintry setting during the spring, too. Recreate
the Yule Ball with ice sculptures, fake snow, and
twinkling lights hung on the walls and the
ceiling, creating a night sky effect just like in the
Great Hall. To pull the theme together, make
invitations inviting your class to Hogwarts for
the night. The most important decoration? Tons
of Christmas trees! Cover them with twinkling
lights and fake snow to resemble the Forbidden
Forest.

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Hollywood
For a star-worthy theme, turn your prom into a
red carpet event. Celebrate in style by creating a
starry backdrop by covering the walls in black
paper and decorating them with glittery stars.
Make a banner of the Hollywood sign where the
"paparazzi" can take pictures of everyone. To
make the event look extra luxe, cut life-sized
Oscar statues out of cardboard and paint them
gold and black to flank the entrance. You can
even drape a red satin curtain in front of the
entrance where guests can walk through and feel
like a star on the big night.

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Carnival
To turn the school gym into a carnival, decorate
the walls with red and blue painters tape to
make carnival stripes. Add a popcorn arch at the
entrance. For the anti-dance floor crowd, set up
fun carnival games, like a DIY ring toss and a
bean bag toss. Add a cotton candy stand and
popcorn machine to the mix, obvs.

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Great Gatsby
For a fun update on the roaring '20s theme, steal
inspo from The Great Gatbsy. Take a cue from
the book (and the Leonardio DiCarprio movie
remake) and deck out tables with shiny gold
accents and feathers. Turn a feather boa into a
Gatsby-worthy centerpiece. You can also create
an eye-catching backdrop with a tie-in to the
book to go perfectly with the theme.

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Paris
What's a better setting for prom than the most
romantic city in the world? Set up the perfect
photo backdrop with a cardboard Eiffel Tower
and string lights (or try this kit). For an even
more authentic feel, decorate the room with
string lights and place gold tulle underneath the
Eiffel Tower. You can also complete the Parisan
vibe with this Night In Paris Arch Kit ($184,
Andersons.com).

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Neon Lights
If your goal for prom is to create an epic dance
party, use neon dance lights to create a fun,
upbeat environment. The key to pulling off this
look is to have bright lighting, so you might need
to get the crew from the school play to help out.
Use a black light to change up the look of the
room and create fun, colorful changing lights.
Leave glow sticks on every table so when it's
time to hit the dance floor, everyone will have
the best time lighting up the room even more.
Decorate the entrance with multicolor balloons
and neon arches. You can make your own (or use
Rock The Club Electric Archway Kit, $159,
Andersons.com) to easily create a vibrant club-
like vibe from the get-go.

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Happily Ever After

Create a magical night with a setting that could
be straight out of your fave Disney movie. Pull
off the look by decorating a castle in rose vines.
You can also string white tulle from the ceiling
and weave string lights through the fabric, and
hang lanterns to create faux chandeliers. We
guarantee by the time the clock strikes midnight
(or whenever the dance ends), some serious
romance will be in the air. If you want to go all
out, you can score a magical wonderland vibe
with this See The Lights In The Castle Kit ($124,
Andersons.com),or create a grand castle setting
with the Grand Staircase Kit ($139,
Andersons.com).

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Haunted House
Ask volunteers (hi, underclassmen!) to dress up
in super scary costumes and set up a haunted
house adjacent to the dance floor. Keep the scary
vibe going throughout the entire space by
incorporating fog machines, black mirrors, giant
spider webs (using ropes or cotton batting), and
a completely blacked-out room to heighten the
spook-factor. You can also add creepy candles
and lanterns and hang black spiders and other