{"id":21,"date":"2013-05-21T21:46:27","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T21:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:45f6da15-a9df-45f0-8d2c-68a851ddf492"},"modified":"2017-06-13T19:55:29","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T19:55:29","slug":"the-80s-style-prom-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readysetauction.com\/rsablog\/2013\/05\/21\/the-80s-style-prom-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"The '80s Style Prom Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t

\"\"Welcome to Theme Corner<\/strong>, a blog series full of fun ideas for auction themes! Giving your auction a theme can turn a conventional event into an exciting affair — think African Safari! ’20s Speakeasy! Mysterious Masquerade! But finding the perfect theme can be difficult. If you are aiming to delight your guests with a themed auction but just can\u2019t quite pinpoint the perfect theme or are looking for ideas to spark your creativity, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Every Theme Corner post will suggest a specific theme and elaborate on how to tailor your invitations, food, special events, entertainment, and auction items to it. <\/p>\n\n\t

Today\u2019s theme\u2026\u201980s Prom! <\/p>\n\n\t

Transport your guests back to the era of big hairdos, puffy dresses, and Madonna by throwing an ’80s Prom-themed auction! There is nothing quite like reliving these, er, glory days (or experiencing them for the first time!). So break out your dancing shoes and be prepared to \u201cbust a move!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t

Invitations<\/h3>\n\n\t

Style your invitations to resemble prom tickets. Include RSVP<\/span> cards for responses from the attendee and prom date, and a check-box for “Coming Stag.” <\/p>\n\n\t

Food and Drinks<\/h3>\n\n\t

Depending on your event, you can serve a sit-down meal or simple hors d\u2019oevres. To cater to your prom theme, considering adding a punch mix to your beverage list. <\/p>\n\n\t

Special Event: Vote for the Prom King and Queen<\/h3>\n\n\t

It\u2019s not a prom without a King and Queen! Create a ballot and vote on your Prom Royalty to add some old-school fun to your event.<\/p>\n\n\t

Before the event:<\/strong> Put together a ballot for Prom King and Queen. If you want to honor specific guests, you can include them in your ballot. Otherwise, I suggest that your invitation RSVP<\/span>s offer a chance to nominate yourself or someone else for Prom King or Queen. The individuals with the most nominations would be included on your ballot. Likewise, the RSVP<\/span> card can offer the chance to nominate an individual with an optional donation. Randomly select your ballot from those who donate. <\/p>\n\n\t

At the event:<\/strong> Add a modern twist to your ’80s prom, and even better, increase the proceeds of your event, by conducting the voting using RSAL<\/span>ive<\/em>, our mobile bidding platform! To do so, set up a fixed-price package for each Prom King and Prom Queen nominee. Be sure to include their photos – the sillier the better. Guests can vote from anywhere at anytime during the event from their cellphones, tablets and shared computers. The nominees — one king and one queen — with most ‘sales’ (i.e. votes) win, and all the money raised goes to help your organization. Make sure to have sashes and plastic crowns ready for the winners! <\/p>\n\n\t

Entertainment<\/h3>\n\n\t

What defines the ’80s better than its music? Put together a playlist of the classics including Madonna, Michael Jackson and some Rick Springfield. And don’t forget to play \u201cThriller\u201d which will surely get any child of the ’80s on their feet and dancing. If you\u2019re really feeling the theme, add a disco ball or rent a video game, like Pac Man or Donkey Kong. Perhaps have people pay to play \u2013 arcade style \u2013 another way to earn money. <\/p>\n\n\t

Special Auction Items<\/h3>\n\n\t

You can get creative with this one. I suggest a mix of ’80s-style baskets and novelty items. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\t