Just a FYI- every year in the beginning of the year I try to search the clearance racks for ideas for little tokens for the girls. We charge $12 per person at our dance for dinner, dessert, DJ, photo and a little gift for the special girl. What I have found the past few years is Avon is a little pricey for their jewelry about $3 each for earrings or a necklace. Bath & Body has a lot of options for a lotion, body spray, chapsticks or shimmer lotion. Target has the best deal this year with Bangle Bracelets (11 bracelets for $6). The bracelets are a little big but they are still fun.
Then don't forget Oriental Trading or Party City for decorations. If you have a Deal$ by you they offer the table cloth rolls at $5 instead of $16 at Party City.
We have our dance around Valentines and use the same heart shape dishes/platters. Our DJ has a lot of lights so little decoration is necessary. Get out the Hola Hoops for a contest as well. We also ask an 8th grade dad to give a speech. It is very emotional. We also allow alumni to come as they cannot resist the sweet memories!
We also only allow 1-2 volunteer moms and try to ask the dads that have only sons to help during the dance so it can truly be a special night with dad, grandpa, uncle and their special girl.
