Mom Prom 2011

This year I got to go to Prom! Specifically, it was the Seattle Mom Prom. My friend Ashley invited me to go along, and after I read up a little on it I thought this sounded like an incredibly fun night out! First and foremost, it is a charity event and proceeds benefit Postpartum Support International of WA. Essentially, it was a big girls' night out party. The official theme was '80s night, but both Ashley and I opted to go the more formal route.

The best part was there was no going to expensive department stores to find a fancy dress. Instead it was all about hitting up the thrift stores! I got super lucky and found the perfect dress at the first thrift store I tried. It was a gorgeous aqua and brown floor length gown complete with sparklies and a mini-train. The brown sash and sequins adorning it were what totally sold me. Oh, and the fact that it cost me $15 certainly didn't hurt either! I did get to test out my tailoring skillz on this dress too. It was just a wee bit snug, so I got some matching thread, took a deep breath and let out a couple of seams. I am thrilled to report that it was a success! And a much better fitting dress too.

I spent much of Saturday getting ready (not the WHOLE day, just bits and pieces throughout the day). I did my nails and toenails, did my own hair, did my make-up. You know, the whole shebang! I took some photos with Caiden (who will make an adorable prom date someday!), and then Ashley came over and we took some more photos together.

The Prom was in the Seattle neighborhood of Fremont at what looked like an old dance hall. The dance floor was in the main hall complete with tall ceilings, wood floor and huge windows. On the lower level, there were plenty of snacks (think slumber party snacks), the bar, a hair and make up station, professional photographer, and a table of silent auction items. We met up with some of Ashley's friends and hung out for a little while before heading upstairs to commence dancing our butts off!

To go along with the theme, they played primarily 80s music which I LOVED! I had such a blast dancing all night long! I can't remember the last time I had such a fun night out! It was just what I needed. :) Of course, it would have been an even more perfect night if Brian could have gone too, so maybe we'll just have to find a night to go out dancing together. :)