HOW TO - ORGANISE YOUR TIME (FOR GUYS)

6+ MONTHS BEFORE
- Think about who you'd like to date for your date.  Who's going to be the lucky one?
- Start a healthy eating and exercise routine. Check with your health care professional first!

3 - 6 MONTHS BEFORE
- Get a date. If you haven't asked or been asked to the formal - get on to it! Don't leave it to the last minute.
- Book the limo now. Consider going in a group and hiring a limo so you can split the costs. If you don't want a limo, what about a Party Bus. What about hiring a Ferrari for the night ...too cool!
- Hire your tuxedo/suit now. You should get this done as early as possible to ensure you get the tux/suit what you want and not the left overs. You can confirm colours as soon as your date knows what colour her dress will be.
- Keep up the healthy eating and exercise. You might not have Usher's abs just yet but you are sure to look better already.
- Keep an eye on your budget.
- Pre and Post Formal parties. These need to be organized now so you can let everyone know that yours will be going off!

6 WEEKS BEFORE
- Co-ordinating. Your date should know what colour her dress will be by now. You need to know this so you can order her corsage and book your tux/suit accessories to match.
- Order her corsage. As we just said, ask your date what style and colour she wants.
- Purchase and confirm your formal tickets.

2 WEEKS BEFORE
- Get a haircut.
- Confirm the limo. Ring and double check they know the right pick-up date, time and location. Make sure you have all the money from everyone riding with you - you don't wanna get stuck with the bill!
- Confirm your tux/suit hire details and pick-up date and time.
- Organize your post party outfit.

2 DAYS BEFORE
- Confirm with your date what time you'll pick her up or where you'll meet.
- Confirm pre/post formal party numbers so you know how many to cater for.
- Polish your shoes.
- Wash and polish your car (if you're using your own) inside and out.
- Drop your post formal outfit where you'll be getting changed now so you don't have to worry about it on the night.
- Thank your folks. They've spent a lot of time, money and energy to get you here, so a Thank-You card and some nice words about how much you appreciate them will score you some serious points.

THE BIG DAY
- Pick up her corsage and ask your florist what the best way is to keep it fresh. Don't put it in the fridge! Most household fridges are way too cold and it could go mushy. YUCK! Your florist will tell you the best way to preserve it.
- Pick up your tux/suit. If you can, try it on in the shop to make sure everything is there and that it fits properly.
- Charge your mobile phone and camera batteries.
- Have a shower and shave about an hour before you need to get dressed. This will give your skin a chance to calm down if a shaving rash occurs or you knick yourself.
- Once you're dressed, do the full 360 in the mirror, just to make sure you haven't forgotten something.
- If you're feeling a bit stressed, just close your bedroom door and take a few deep breaths. If something's not quite right or you just got a zit, don't stress it. The only person to notice it will be you. It's all in the attitude. You know you look hot, now go out there and strut your stuff!