Prom Costs on Rise: How Much are You Spending?

A lot goes into having the perfect prom.

There’s the dress, with nails, hair and shoes. Plus there is the limo, dinner beforehand, the actual prom ticket and any after-prom activities. All of these activities are adding up and causing the average cost of prom to skyrocket.

According to a recent report published on Huffington Post, the average prom cost in 2013 is $1,139, which is a 5 percent increase from last year.

Prom for Arundel High School is scheduled for May 17 at M&T Bank Stadium, followed by an after-prom breakfast in the school cafeteria.

South River High will also hold its prom at M&T Bank Stadium on May 18, with an after-prom to follow at the school.

But it seems like the spending for the special senior night begins long before the actual dance.

According to an article on MSN Money, two of the main culprits for the price increase is the dress and shoes. Dresses today are more elaborate and many girls buy two pairs of shoes—one to wear to prom and one to dance in.

With proms for local high schools looming, do you find that the cost of the event is increasing? Is spending $1,139 for a senior memory worth it? Tell us in the comments.