General Info

The Winston-Salem Stake requests the honor of your presence at the annual
Priest Laurel Prom:
An Evening in Central Park


*Formal Dress is Requested.

*The event will be professionally catered with
heavy hors d'oeuvres by Karen's Catering.

*You may invite one guest to accompany you to prom.
Guests do not have to be a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to attend,
but must be 16-18 years old.

*All guests must agree to follow the guidelines found in the Strength of Youth Pamphlet.

Dress and Attire

Formal Dress Attire is Requested

YOUNG WOMEN should wear a formal or semi-formal dress of modest length that covers the shoulder and is not low-cut in the front or the back or revealing in any other manner. Dresses should not be sleeveless.

YOUNG MEN should dress in formal wear (tuxedo) or dress-shirt with coat and tie. Dress shoes should be worn. They should also maintain modesty in their appearance.

All who wish to attend should avoid extremes in clothing, appearance, and hairstyle. Bring your best dress, manners, and courtesy to this one. Plan ahead for a wonderful evening. Don’t risk being turned away at the door.

“Dress and Appearance,” For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God, 14

“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? … The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are” (1 Corinthians 3:16–17).

Your body is God’s sacred creation. Respect it as a gift from God, and do not defile it in any way. Through your dress and appearance, you can show the Lord that you know how precious your body is. You can show that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Prophets of God have always counseled His children to dress modestly. The way you dress is a reflection of what you are on the inside. Your dress and grooming send messages about you to others and influence the way you and others act. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and can exercise a good influence on those around you.

Never lower your dress standards for any occasion. Doing so sends the message that you are using your body to get attention and approval and that modesty is important only when it is convenient.

Immodest clothing includes short shorts and skirts, tight clothing, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and other revealing attire. Young women should wear clothing that covers the shoulder and avoid clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back or revealing in any other manner. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. All should avoid extremes in clothing, appearance, and hairstyle. Always be neat and clean and avoid being sloppy or inappropriately casual in dress, grooming, and manners. Ask yourself, “Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord’s presence?”

Someday you will receive your endowment in the temple. Your dress and behavior should help you prepare for that sacred time.

Do not disfigure yourself with tattoos or body piercings. If girls or women desire to have their ears pierced, they are encouraged to wear only one pair of modest earrings.

Show respect for the Lord and for yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities, whether on Sunday or during the week. If you are not sure what is appropriate, ask your parents or leaders for help.

CLICK HERE for additional help in choosing appropriate attire for this special occasion. Thank you to the Richmond Stake for compiling such great ideas and tips on finding modest prom wear.

For free instructions to make a bolero (little jacket or shoulder shrug) for a sleeveless gown, click on this Pattern Link .

Music

Please post a comment here listing songs that you would like to be played at YOUR prom. We will take suggestions and requests until March 31st.

We will take all requests into consideration that follow the guidelines found in the Strength of Youth Pamphlet, included below.

“Music and Dancing,” For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God, 20

“Praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing” (D&C 136:28).

Music is an important and powerful part of life. It can be an influence for good that helps you draw closer to Heavenly Father. However, it can also be used for wicked purposes. Unworthy music may seem harmless, but it can have evil effects on your mind and spirit.

Choose carefully the music you listen to. Pay attention to how you feel when you are listening. Don’t listen to music that drives away the Spirit, encourages immorality, glorifies violence, uses foul or offensive language, or promotes Satanism or other evil practices.

Dancing can be fun and can provide an opportunity to meet new people. However, it too can be misused. When dancing, avoid full body contact with your partner. Do not use positions or moves that are suggestive of sexual behavior. Plan and attend dances where dress, grooming, lighting, lyrics, and music contribute to a wholesome atmosphere where the Spirit of the Lord may be present.

Doctrine and Covenants 25:12

Photos

We will have a professional photographer on hand who has volunteered her services to take formal and candid prom pictures of our youth. A link to the photos will be posted here on our blog after prom, so that you may download any that you wish to have at no cost.

Youth are welcome to bring their own cameras, as well.

Info for Leaders

Invitations for all Priests and Laurels have been sent to the Stake YM/YW leaders. If you need more, please comment here, and I will email you the pdf file to print more.

The Stake leaders in the Winston-Salem area will provide chaperones for this event.

Youth are permitted to drive themselves and their date to this event, unlike most church-sponsored dances.

We understand that some youth coming from other areas need transportation to the dance. If the adult providing transportation wishes to attend the prom as well, we request that they also follow the same dress guidelines as the youth, found in the dress and attire section.

NO BABIES, CHILDREN, or YOUTH under the age of 16 will be permitted to attend the prom.