Creative Ways to Ask a Girl to the Prom

It's almost prom time, guys! Have you invited that special girl to accompany you yet? If not, don't sweat it. Finding a memorable way to ask her to the prom can be tricky. You want to sweep her off her feet because you know she'll be telling the story for years to come. Even the most laid back guys will feel the pressure. After all, this isn't just your average high school dance. It's the prom!

First, calm down. Yes, you want this to be perfect for you both, but over-analyzing isn't necessary. The best prom invite will be the one that expresses your true feelings and personality to the girl with whom you want to share this memorable night. Not sure how to do that? Below are some ideas for how to ask a girl to the prom. All you have to do is decide which personality is most like yours.

1. Mr. Popularity: You have no trouble speaking to a crowd. You can talk to anyone about most anything, which is why you're surprised that you're having difficulty asking this girl to the prom. It's not that you're too shy to do it; you just don't want to be "that guy" who walks up to her in the hallway and says "So, do you want to go to prom with me?" No, you want this to be special. But how?

- May I Have Your Attention, Please? Since you're comfortable in the spotlight, use it to your advantage. Stand up during your noisy lunch break (or ask to speak at a pep rally, assembly or in a class you're both in), and tell everyone you have an announcement to make. Be sure to have a short but sincere speech prepared; then tell her, and the audience, how you feel. Handing her a single rose will win you points with the crowd, and a crowd "awing" at your romantic invite will impress the young lady, leaving a memory that will stay with her forever.

2. The Film Lover: You're the type of guy who writes and/or directs all the school plays, and your YouTube channel has several subscribers anxious to see what you come up with next. You know how to cut, edit and create the very best homemade movies, but when it comes to asking a girl to the prom, you're lost.

- Lights, Cameras, ACTION! You're going to ask her to be in a film (or play, radio broadcast, YouTube two person skit, anything like that). It should be a romance based on a true story, but nothing too long. Give her a script that you wrote and tell her to memorize her lines. You could even have your friends in on this by making them supporting characters or extras.

Then on the day you're recording, let her do her lines. When it comes to your part, however, start speaking your true feelings to her, not her character. At first she'll wonder "was this in the script?" You will then say something to the effect of "I wanted to do a film about the romance of strangers, but the love I feel for you is much more interesting. I'd much rather toss the script and speak to MY love with MY heart. Will you go to the prom with me?" She'll know then she was set up, but I doubt she'll be upset.

If you're in a drama class together or have some other way of letting the school see your love story in action, go for it. If not, just record the moment, upload it to YouTube and share it on Facebook.

3. The Shy Guy: You are quiet, but nice. You don't feel comfortable speaking with strangers and avoid the crowds as much as possible. Your close friends know you're great, but you have difficulty letting new people in. When it comes to asking a girl out, your heart starts pounding and the anxiety is usually enough to keep you avoiding those situations altogether.

- Sincerely Yours. What you can't say aloud may be better expressed in print. Write her a letter expressing your genuine feelings. Let her know you love her laugh. Tell her you think she is the most beautiful girl in the school. Don't be afraid of sounding stupid. Everyone likes to be liked. It's a compliment. All she can do is tell you no. As devastating as that may be, remember, it's not the end of the world. At least you gave it a shot. If you don't ask, it surely won't happen.

Try to think of something you know she likes that most people over look. Deliver that along with your letter. Maybe she uses a preferred type of lip balm, chews a specific gum, drinks a certain drink, likes an obscure animal (so find a plush on online), has a favorite magazine, anything that says "I notice and pay attention to you." Most girls feel like no one cares from time to time, so this may be just what she needs.

4. Music Fan: You have so many songs on your playlist, you don't even know if you can listen to them all in a year! Your iPod is filled with all the coolest tunes that suit every situation. When you can't find the words to express your emotions, you just let your music do the talking. Without music, you'd be miserable.

- I Just Wanna Tell You How I'm Feeling... Let the music speak by burning a CD of the songs that remind you the most of her. Keep in mind her musical taste. If you listen to genre she just can't stand, you don't want to include it on her CD. It doesn't matter if that song has deep meaning to you; if it's not music to her ears, it's secretly going to get skipped when she plays it without you around.

To make the gift extra special, as a final track, include a recording of you telling how special these songs are just because they bring her to mind. Then go for the prom invite. You could even sing a bit just to be funny! All you need is a computer microphone and Windows Sound Recorder (found under accessories on most Microsoft PC's) or another voice recording program.

5. Photographer: Where you go, your camera goes. You find striking sights everywhere and must preserve them in photographs. You prefer to communicate with pictures because they say so much yet waste no breath.

- I Want to Shoot You. Tell her you need to a model for a project. Say she has the perfect features, and you will give her a free copy of the pictures if she agrees. Then take the photos, give her the copies and say nothing more to her about it for awhile.

In the meantime, talk to your favorite teacher about allowing you to do a Power Point presentation of photographs of the most beautiful things in your world. Let that teacher know this is how you're going to ask a girl to prom, so he or she knows what's going in case there are any rules against something like this at your school.

If you get the go ahead, compose a slide show of several pictures. Put her photograph last. Then present your slideshow to the class, explaining the brilliance you see in every photo. When you reach her photo, tell her and the entire class how she makes you feel. Then go to her desk and ask her to the prom.

If you are not allowed to do this at school, you can share photos over a social network like Facebook, Twitter or MySpace.

6. Mr. Mystery: You're different and you like it that way. Best known for your unpredictability, you take pleasure in your dark and mysterious reputation. You like to keep people guessing even if it alienates a few along the way. The ones who take the time to solve the mystery are the only ones that matter anyhow.

- Love, Your Secret Admirer. On Monday leave a note explaining the game: "Hello. I think you are great, and I really wish you'd accompany me to the prom. The thing is, I'm not one for conventional, so I'm going to leave you 5 notes, one each day, with clues about who I am. On Friday, we will meet at (choose a meeting place), and I will ask you officially. Until then (give first clue)."

Each day give her a new clue and a small gift (a single rose, a chocolate bar, a small stuffed animal). On Friday, dress your best when you go to meet her. This will show that, even though you sometimes like to play games, you are entirely serious about her. A bouquet of flowers won't hurt either!

7. The Detective: You love unraveling a good mystery. If anything fishy is going on, you're the one to count on the get to the bottom of it. Because you have an affinity for solving puzzles, you look for that in the girl you'd date. Having a super sleuth prom partner would be a dream!

- Catch me if You Can. Leave a note taped to her locker that reads "Hey, it's (your name). I need to ask you something very important, but you have to find me first. I'm going to leave clues all around campus today that should help you find me by the time school gets out. Good luck! First clue: After first period go to the teacher who doesn't come to class without a milky way. He'll have your second clue" Of course your clue would be appropriate for your situation, but you get the idea.

When she finds you at the end of the day, you should compliment her detective skills. Then, offer her a heartfelt invitation to the prom, and maybe ask if she'd like watch a mystery movie at your house later.

8. The Poet: You can weave words together skillfully, often gaining many compliments and admirers. When it comes to dating, though, you find yourself perplexed and unsure of what to say.

- Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day? Express yourself in poetry with her as your inspiration. Then bring her a meaningful and romantic gift, and give her the gift and poem at school. You may consider reciting the poem in front of the class, but that's not a necessity. Do, however, ask her to the prom verbally when she accepts your presents.

9. The Rock Star: You perform your own music and/or write your own songs. You may be in a band or play solo. Regardless, you love expertly manipulating instruments to make the remarkable sounds that so many are incapable of creating. You couldn't imagine life without making music.

- You Make Me Wanna Sing! Use your musical talents to charm her by writing a personal piece inspired by your feelings for this girl. If you're not into making serious or "sappy" music, that's fine. It can be humorous, but still cute. If you go the humor direction, make sure you aren't making fun of her too much. A little picking in one thing; over doing it may annoy her.

10. The Classic Gentleman: You aren't into games and gimmicks to get a girl to go to the prom with you. You'd rather dress nicely, approach her head on and ask straight out. However, you know also that you must do this properly and politely.

- Might I escort your daughter to the promenade? If you've been dating for awhile or if you're close friends, ask her if you could come over to her house. Then, tell her and her family exactly how much you like her and what an honor it would be to take her to the prom. You will win major gentlemen points with her and her parents!

However you decide to ask her is up to you. Just remember, you're both building lifetime memories. Make the effort to beautify this moment because you won't have another chance at it. Have a great time, and enjoy your prom!