1. Theme for Prom: Ancient Greece Prom Theme

The first thought when someone mentions an Ancient Greece theme are scenes from Animal House's Toga Party -- Not at all what we mean.

Greece is a country filled with history, myths and adventure. A Greek themed event has loads of possibilities for a feeling of romance through decor, attire, theme title and setting the scene.

Think elegant gardens with statuary, fountains, greenery, columns and the like. Plan out your space so you have Mt. Olympus, the Parthenon, and an elegant garden area, a photo-op area with Greek or Roman Ruins or a Mediterranean Sea back drop -- you get the idea.

Mediterranean Arch Photo Mural Each
Mediterranean Arch Photo Mural Each
Gods and Goddesses rein supreme in the land of Ancient Greece. Come up with some catchy titles to name your prom:

A Greek Paradise
Evening in Ancient Athens
Under the Grecian Moon
Mediterranean Moonlight
Mythical, Magical Memories

Togas are optional -- we prefer flowing gowns and tuxedos.


2. Oriental Theme for Prom: Elegance of the East

Evening In The Orient Arch Each
Evening In The Orient Arch Each
Parasols, lanterns and red and black seem to rule the Oriental theme kits for prom. Take the elements you like and leave the others behind when coming up with your own unique prom decor. Maybe you're tired of Asian themes always being black and red. Most of the items like columns, parasols, paper lanterns and such are available in many different colors.

Actually, yellow is a color that was very popular in ancient China. There are 5 colors in the culture that symbolize the 5 elements or nature. Using a combination of 1 to 5 of these colors would definitely be different for an Asian themed event.

Oriental Romance Fan Each
Oriental Romance Fan Each
Here are the colors with their corresponding elements and one of their meanings:

Yellow (& Gold) - Earth -- Royalty
Blue/Green - Wood -- Spring
Red - Fire -- Happiness
White - Metal -- Purity
Black - Water -- Heavenly


3. Italian Theme for Prom: Venice - Rome - Tuscany

Tuscan Villa Photo Mural Each
Tuscan Villa Photo Mural Each
Venice, Rome, Tuscany... These are Italian themes with their own little twists.

Venice has canals and gondolas, Rome has ancient ruins and statues, Tuscany with its hills, beautiful villas and quaint cafes -- any and all celebrate Italy.

For a Tuscany theme, use murals depicting the rolling hills, villas and town scenes.

Seaside Cafe Photo Mural Each
Seaside Cafe Photo Mural Each
Borrow black, wrought iron cafe tables and chairs to create a "cafe" vignette or scene. Use red and white gingham table covers or cafe umbrella. Add geraniums, grapes and ivy as accents. Tuscany is about nature and natural elements. Gardens are a big deal. Create a garden area with faux stone walls, fountains and statues.

At the library, find coffee table books with photos of the Tuscany region and duplicate what you can. Instead of a kit theme, get individual items you can put together to create your own Tuscan theme.