Prom 2016

I am writing this post 24 hours later in a pair of sweatpants laying motionless on my couch.... That means it's the day after prom!!! Haha, for real though. I am SO tired. Buuuut Prom 2016 was a blast! Even though I'm only a junior, this is my third year going to prom. This one was by far my favorite because I was able to go with all of my closest friends! Let me introduce you...

My dress was a Sherri Hill purchased from Terry Costa in Dallas when I was on a visit to DBU back in January. They have gorgeous dresses and friendly employees. Check them out if you're in the area!

I started off the day by getting my hair and makeup done at Studio 400. My mom was a hairdresser for 20+ years and worked with many of the women who are employed here. It's always really fun to go back and see them since I grew up in the shop, admiring the beautiful hairstyles they created. I chose a classic french twist since there was a chance of rain and golden shimmer eyeshadow.

Next, my grandparents came over to take pictures at our house. They're the sweetest!

Our group finally met up at the beautiful Thiesen home to take more pictures. I think it's safe to say every girl felt like a princess in the castle. Zack doubled as my date and my brother! We are best friends and have been for a number of years now.

^^ our relationship in a picture, haha

We started to get hungry and made our way to Wichita for dinner at Newport Grill. (One of my best friends/photographers, Bailey, works there!) Even though we were already full, coffee ice cream sounded too good to pass up and we indulged on Churn & Burn.

Finally, it was time to actually go to prom! We arrived on the red carpet fashionably late at 8:50 and made our grand entrance. Our promenade is so cute because the whole town comes out to watch and pick out their favorite dresses.

Photo by Pam Weaver Photography

We danced the night away for three hours, laughing, taking photos and eating snacks.

My friends headed on to After Prom at the YMCA, also put on by the parents, complete with swimming pools, basketball courts, movies, and prizes. They got home at 4:30, just in time for breakfast. Where was I, you ask? I went home to catch a few hours of sleep before waking up for breakfast with the gang :)

This year's prom was an amazing experience and wouldn't have been possible without all of the hard work the parents and teachers put in. Thank you all!!!!

His Biblical Beauty,

Paige