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90 Creative Prom Proposal Ideas That Are Sure to Make Your Date Say Yes

Why wait for someone to ask you when you can just do it yourself?

By Samantha Olson and Abby Dupes Updated: Apr 3, 2023

It's already that time of year when prom has taken over all our thoughts. As we're on the hunt for the perfect prom dress or suit, gathering inspo for hair and makeup, and curating the *perfect* prom playlist, it's also time to secure a date to the big dance if you're not riding solo. Whether you plan on hitting the dance floor with your bestie or finally worked up the courage to ask your crush out, you may want to pull out all the stops and create a prom proposal they'll never forget. Even if you want your ask to be a little more lowkey, a thoughtfully planned-out approach is the way to go, as it shows you truly care about the person you're asking.

The best way to secure that "yes" is by personalizing the proposal theme and message to your potential +1's interests. Are they a Stranger Things super fan? Bring in the dancing demogorgons, or give them an Eleven-approved stack of Eggos with a message. Or maybe they spend a lot of their time on the court, field, diamond, or rink β€” score major points when you incorporate the sport they play into your promposal. πŸ˜‰

Get ready to be the talk of your school after you pull off the most creative prom ask ever. Ahead, find the best promposal ideas to use when asking your crush or friend to be your date.

Movie and TV-Themed Prom Proposals

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Netflix

Calling all film buffs! We've rounded up the best ways to ask your movie and TV-loving crush to prom. A cute video reenacting their favorite scene is a perfect way to ask, but if you don't have time on your hands to edit your own feature film, you can pair these motion picture puns with a gift of theater tickets or a movie marathon.

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Food-Themed Prom Proposals

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Netflix

One of the most popular ways to pop the prom question is through food, because who doesn't like receiving a surprise snack? It's super easy to find out what food your potential date loves. All you have to do is pay attention to what they grab in the cafeteria and pull out of their backpack during study sessions. Or, enlist the help of their BFFs and ask what your date's go-to snacks are. Present them with all the options in a box and let them open the container, which contains one of the sweet messages below written inside.

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Animal-Themed Prom Proposals

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Anthony Harvey

If you making puppy dog eyes at your potential date doesn't work, perhaps a real dog's stare will! Get you or your crush's pet involved by securing a message onto their collar (gently, ofc). If your pet isn't thrilled with the idea (or only lives in the wild), gift your date a stuffed animal or throw on your emergency cat ears you use every other Halloween.

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Sports-Themed Prom Proposals

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Warner Bros.

Chances are that if you're asking an athlete to prom, a sports-themed proposal would be an absolute home run with them. Writing a punny message on a poster board is a classic way to do the deed, or you can write out your message on their sports ball of choice. That way, they'll have a practical gift that makes them think of you every time they hit the court or field. It'll also show that you're a total catch.

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