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 Photo illustrations courtesy Durango High School Cheap Dates 4 Dummies By Alexa Catalfamo, In order to make any date successful on the night of a school dance you need to have your evening well thought out in advance. When making plans, setting a budget can play a big role in deciding what you’ll end up doing. But just because you want to make your night special -- whether to impress your date or just have fun -- doesn’t mean you have to round up a bunch of cash. One alternative to spending a lot of money on the night of a dance is going places where you or your friends have connections. “I have money, I just don’t like to spend it!” says senior Dakota Williams. “I usually go with friends who got the hookups!” If you decide to stick to the typical dinner, dance and pictures activity plan, however, there are many cheap places to go and things to do that will either secure a second date or make your night one to remember while still keeping a reasonable budget.
As far as dinner goes, selecting an alternative to such expensive places such as The Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s is crucial. The Olive Garden, Applebee’s, Macaroni Grill and Claim Jumper are some, among many, of the cheaper but still tasty places you and your date can dine. If you’re going to plan dinner for strictly you and your significant other -- i.e. without the crowd of friends -- something special to consider might be making a homemade dinner and enjoying it in a park with candles or something along those romantic lines. “We went and we grabbed a slice of pizza and we ended up having a lot of fun!” says senior Jennifer Yalda. If you’re planning to take pictures on the night of a dance, you might want to consider side places such as Photomania for pictures instead of your typical “at the dance” photos, which can get a little pricey. “I personally feel that the pictures taken at Photomania are just as good if not better than the pictures taken at the dance,” says senior Amanda Crandall. Next on the agenda is finding a fun, not too expensive activity to do post dance. Hotel parties, party buses and fancy Vegas shows can quickly take a dip into your wallet. So consider alternatives to those fancy afterdance activities such as bowling, drive-in movies and exploring the Vegas strip. Making plans for dances such as Homecoming, Sadies and Prom really ends up depending on what kind of person you are, what grade you’re in and who you’ll be going with.
“It’s my senior year, so maybe I’ll throw in an extra few bucks,” jokes Williams. If dressing up and dancing the night away isn’t your fancy, you can always make your night a little more casual too. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person you ask, if you plan on taking someone to the dance, and don’t stress too much on impressing them. The important thing to remember is that it’s YOUR night. You want to plan that night so it’s something you’ll enjoy and always remember. More than likely, you’ll end up having a great time no matter what you choose to do, and you’ll be able to make that special night to remember while knowing you didn’t go broke in the process. Photo illustrations courtesy Durango High School |
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