It’s Prom season and you know what that means: teens all over the Shreveport-Bossier area are gearing up for the big night.
If you still don’t have a dress, flowers, or a hair and make-up appointment, check out this list of locally owned places to help you get ready.
Dresses and Tux
LBD by Design
LBD by Design not only dresses for casual events but for formal events such as prom.
It is located at 3950 Youree Drive, they are open Monday- Friday 11 am to 6 pm and Saturday 11 am to 5 pm
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out lbdbydesign.com.
K Couture Boutique
If you want the glitz and glam look over the bridge in Bossier City at K Couture Boutique. They offer all your formal needs with formal dresses, jewelry and shoes.
K Couture is located at 2850 Douglas Drive. They are open Monday- Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out www.shopkcouture.com.
Monica’s
Do you get overwhelmed by the boutique environment? Well, don’t worry Monica’s is here to help. Monica’s is a bridal, prom, pageant and homecoming dress store.
It is located in Bossier City and offers all your dressing needs for prom.
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out www.monicas-bridal.com.
Monica’s-Shreveport is located at 1701 Old Minden Road.
Appointments are recommended but not required.
Squires Formalwear
Don’t forget a tux.
Squires is your place to stop with two locations in the Shreveport-Bossier area your teen can look prom ready in no time. Squires offers rentals and all their styles can be seen on www.squirestux.com.
Check out Squires which is located at 2121 Airline Drive and 1549 East 70th Street, they are open Tuesday- Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Monday 10 am to 8 pm
Corsages & Boutonnieres
Flower Power
You have chosen the dream prom dress and now it is time to pick out the perfect corsage and boutonniere.
Flower Power is a locally owned florist shop in Shreveport and offers flowers for all events, especially prom.
Flower Power is located at 3803 Youree Drive, they are open Monday- Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out www.flowerpowershreveport.com.
Flower Power does ask customers to place their orders at least one day prior to the event to ensure on-time delivery.
LaBloom Florist
For a tailored made design check out LaBloom Florist, they offer ribbons and colors to match your perfect dress.
LaBloom is located at 7230 Youree Drive, they are open Monday- Friday 9 am- 5 pm and Saturday 9 am- 2 pm
LaBloom does ask that customers come in a week before the event to pick out the ribbons and place the order.
Lisa’s Flowers & Gifts
If you do not want to drive over to Shreveport do not worry Bossier has the perfect flower shop where you can get your corsages and boutonnieres.
Check out Lisa’s Flowers & Gifts, which is located at 1700 Benton Road. They are open Monday- Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm
Lisa’s encourages customers to place orders a week before prom, they do cut off orders Wednesday at noon.
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out www.lisasflowers.com.
Hair and Makeup
Avalon Hair Salon
Are you looking for a place where you can get your hair and makeup done all in one place? Avalon Hair Salon has you covered.
For your appointment call 318-861-4247. They do ask that you call at least a week or two before the event to schedule your appointment.
Upon arrival expect your appointment to take two hours for both hair and makeup or one hour for just one service.
Avalon’s is located at 3730 Youree Drive and offers all your prom needs.
Chemistry Hair Salon
If you do not want to make the trip to Shreveport do not worry Chemistry has the full hair and makeup setup in Bossier City.
Chemistry is in both Shreveport and Bossier City, located at 220 Carrol Street and 4530 Benton Road. They are open Monday- Friday 8 am to 8:30 pm and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm
For a full line-up of what they have to offer check out www.chemistryhairsalon.com.
Chemistry does ask customers to make appointments a week or two in advance.
Restaurants
Earnest’s Orleans Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
If your teens are looking for the perfect dinner stop check out Earnest’s.
Earnest will be offering a prom menu which will include an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. This prom menu will be offered to teens at $70 per person.
If you want to enjoy a nice dinner before prom call Earnest today to set up your reservations.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at [email protected]
