Listen up, bestie. We know it’s freezing outside and prom feels like a lifetime away, but January is actually the make-or-break month for your dream night. If you’re still scrolling Pinterest without a single deposit down, you’re playing a dangerous game with your prom aesthetic and risking a major panic attack come April.

This guide spills the tea on the 'Vendor Rush' phenomenon and explains why waiting until spring break to book your ride and your glam squad is a major setup for failure. We’re talking about why limos vanish faster than a Snapchat streak, why top-tier stylists are already fully booked, and how to secure your main character moment before everything good is gone..

Prom night is, like, a canon event. It’s an evening you’ll remember forever, so you want it to be absolutely perfect. But let’s be real—planning can be a total stress-fest if you leave it all to the last minute. To avoid the chaos, you need a game plan. Think of it as project managing the most epic night of your high school life. This six-month guide will walk you through everything, from locking down your budget to perfecting your look, so you can just focus on having an amazing time.