North American vs. British Prom

Last week I got to relive the glory days by going to prom--- this time as a chaperone. While at the prom, I noticed some very big differences from prom back home and prom here. If you want to read about them, then keep reading on. If you can't care less, then feel free to exit your web browser now :)

Now, most of these differences I believe are cultural based although some (specifically attire) may be aged base---it has been 7/8 years since my prom! 

North American Prom

•people arrive at the prom in limos/cars with their date

•people take professional photos with their date before hand

•people sit at a table beside their date

•the DJ plays slow songs once in awhile for dates to dance to

•dates give corsages and boutineers

•prom king and queen

•limos return dates home/after prom party

•dresses are classy (short and long) 

• girls hair is normally up or down and curly

British Prom

•People arrive at prom in limos/cars with their friends / no dates

•some take professional photos before prom but most wait until after dinner

•people sit at tables with their friends of he same sex while their 'dates' sit elsewhere 

•DJ plays no slow songs inevitably making the concept of a date pointless

•no corsages or boutineers 

•no prom king or queen

•parents pick kids up from prom

•dresses are flashy with bedazzling, sparkles or scandalous skin showing 

•girls wear a forehead necklace, yes a forehead necklace

No matter the differences it was a fun night and great to see the kids all dressed up!