Milwaukee Prom Planning Guide
Congratulations for taking on the very exciting prom planning process—we are here to make sure it is an incredibly fun and successful one. Creativity abounds in these stellar events renowned for their playful themes and intricate décor. Our team is here to use its 50 years of experience and an obsessive attention to detail to execute your prom theme in unique ways that exemplify your vision.
Take a look at what’s in store for you as you work with our experts to cultivate unforgettable prom experiences.
Prom Checklist
9 Months To Go
- Survey student body for ideas
- Select a unique prom theme
- Choose a date, time and location
- Set goals and big vision
6 Months To Go
- Designate sub-committees
- Assign responsibilities
- Set task deadlines
- Check in on committees’ morale
4 Months To Go
- Book and confirm venue
- Reserve rentals
- Brainstorm with entertainment vendors
- Confirm catering company’s availability
- Pick out a photographer
- Assess budget to-date
3 Months To Go
- Tour your venue
- Design your custom menu
- Select your playlist
- Design invitations and tickets
- Pick out DIY projects—favors, decorations and more!
- Personalize décor to match your theme
Final Month
- Send invitations
- Confirm plans with all vendors
- Double-check guest list, seating arrangements and timeline
- Compile a final to-do list
- Review your committee’s progress and needs
- Final review of budget
Last Week
- Embrace last-minute creativity
- Show confidence in your committee and vendors
- Inflate balloons and de-stress
- Gather your committee once more to celebrate hard work
- Save your energy for the party!
Prom Theme Inspiration
Prom Memories
Prom Planning Inspiration
Essential Milwaukee Prom Planning Steps
Design Innovative and Interactive Prom Menus
When browsing our sample menus, prom planning committees can’t help but fall in love with the vast array of creative dishes and interactive stations that are ready to be customized to match your prom theme. Our chefs know how to captivate your guests by artistically elevating delicious menu items like our chicken parmesan and grilled chicken breast small plates.
Some of our most popular interactive stations for proms include:
Pasta bar
Cheese tortellini & sundried tomato cream sauce, penne alfredo, and cavatappi with marinara sauce. Served with meatballs.
Build your own mac & cheese
Select from cheddar, or smoked gouda mac & cheese. Diced chicken, bacon pieces, steamed broccoli, tomatoes and salsa.
Quesadilla station
Cheese, vegetable, chicken, or beef quesadillas. Served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, tomato, and shredded lettuce.
Slider bar
Served with our house made Kettle chips.
Of course, you don’t have to embrace the prom trend of interactive stations—we also love to treat prom guests to modern plated dinner entrees like our boneless braised beef short ribs and cheese tortellini in sun dried tomato herb cream. Whatever style of dinner service you choose, we make sure it provides an extraordinary culinary experience for all your guests topped off by a fun non-alcoholic beverage bar like an Italian Soda station and fanciful dessert station like our chocolate fondue bar.
Reviews
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I really have to thank you all. It amazed me that you could feed such a large group (700+) in so timely a fashion! Everything was simply great and Tom was wonderful to work with at the event.
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Thank you for making our winter event so special! The Harbor Lights Room was the perfect location for our group.
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The Event Manager and wait staff were fantastic!! The prom committee was very pleased this year. They loved the room, set-up and complimented the Zilli’s staff.