11 Fun and Creative Homecoming Proposal Ideas + Prom Signs - Dana Vento (2024)

From Homecoming and Sadie Hawkins to Prom—every major school dance calls for a grand, unforgettable proposal. Make sure your ‘ask’ is as epic as your date-to-be!

If HOCO season’s got you scrambling for proposal inspo, chill, we got you! Our treasure trove of HoCo proposal ideas ranges from adorably cute to all-out creative homecoming proposal masterpieces that’ll have everyone talking.

Get ready to craft the ultimate HoCo proposal signs that even Picasso would be jealous of!

But hey, if prom’s more your jam, no worries! These versatile signs aren’t loyal to just HoCo—you can easily swap out “Homecoming” for “Prom,” and voila! Instantly, you’ve got an arsenal of unforgettable prom proposal ideas too!

Let’s get real, every homecoming or prom proposal is as unique as the hottie you’re eyeing for the dance floor. So, why settle? Use these sign ideas to make your homecoming or prom proposal as freaking special as the one you’re hoping will say yes!

So, you’re about to make your grand entrance into the HoCo universe, are you? Whether you’re navigating homecoming as platonic pals, tentatively starting a fresh romance, or you’re a tried-and-true couple, I’ve got you covered! Check out these show-stopping homecoming and prom proposal ideas, from signs to snappy phrases that’ll seal the deal.

Now, don’t get it twisted. The best homecoming or prom proposal isn’t something you’ll find on a list—it’s in you. That’s right, it’s your own unique charm that’ll turn a run-of-the-mill “Will you go to homecoming with me?” into something extraordinary.

Look, we’ve got young ones gearing up for homecoming, and let me tell you, it’s like watching an episode of a reality TV dating show unfold before our very eyes. Each one has their own distinct style and panache when it comes to asking—and answering—the big HoCo question.

So, what’s the insider scoop on homecoming proposals? Well, let me spill the tea. We’ve crowd-sourced some of the most buzzworthy HoCo and prom proposal ideas from our own teens, their crew, and even their crew’s crew! That’s right, we’re tapping into the teen hive mind to bring you some killer homecoming and prom proposals that you can totally make your own.

Why Crafting a Stellar DIY HoCo Proposal Sign is a Game-Changer

Hey, all you DIY queens and kings out there! Before you dive in, click here for a craft supply checklist that’s gonna take your HoCo proposal sign from “meh” to “hell yeah!”

Touch here to grab the list of craft supplies you might need.

As a mom with both boys and girls in their teen years, let me tell you—I’m learning something new every day. Seriously, there’s no guidebook for this stuff, and each one of you is a whole different chapter!

What I do know is that Hoco season (and Prom Season) is a huge deal, and you gotta get this right (no pressure, haha!), so you’ll want to make your homecoming proposal sign both fun and creative because there’s a lot that happens with most HOCO proposals (and Prom Proposals).

• Crafting a unique, creative homecoming proposal sign has morphed into some formal affair; it’s no longer slapdash.
• Your HoCo Proposal Idea (or Prom proposal sign) needs to resonate with the lucky someone you’re asking, while still being 100% you—authenticity for the win!
• Thanks to our friend, social media, the homecoming proposal scene (Prom proposals too) has skyrocketed. Your HoCo proposal masterpiece might just go viral on TikTok, Insta, or Snap—no pressure, but kinda yeah, pressure!
• Asking for a HoCo date is way beyond a shy, “Will you go with me?” It’s a full-on, etiquette-laden extravaganza. Think of it like a flash mob but with a spotlight on your homecoming proposal sign for those Insta-worthy snaps and vids.
• You don’t need to break the bank for your homecoming proposal ideas. But a lil’ recon on your potential HoCo date won’t hurt either; know your audience!

Crafting Epic Homecoming and Prom Proposal Ideas That’ll Steal the Show!

Before you can whip up the ultimate hoco proposal sign, you’ve gotta do some recon. I mean, unless you’re already vibing with this person, you’ll need to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes!

Homecoming season often serves as the launching pad for newbie couples, so flex those networking skills and get the 411 on your potential date. Tailoring your hoco proposal sign with insider info? Total win!

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Let’s not forget: Homecoming isn’t just Cupid’s playground. Sometimes it’s all about that no-strings-attached fun with your buds. Got a friend you want to rock out with at homecoming?

Use these hoco proposal ideas to make it an unforgettable night without any of the relationship drama.

How To Plan The Time And Place For Using Your Fun and Creative Homecoming Proposal Ideas

This stage is the homecoming proposal planning; it really happens ahead of your hoco proposal idea because you have to know where and when you will ask the person you want to go to homecoming with.

One of the most crucial parts of this master plan is making sure you have an IN with your future homecoming date’s friend group (prom date’s friend group) that you can rely on to help you with all of the following:

• to set up the ask (they’ll text you and confirm the person is there)
• give you their location (they will be able to tell you where your future homecoming partner spends most of their time)
• Find the perfect time to ask them. (Friends will help you find the perfect time, and they will be there to take the social photos!)

Networking is easy and all you have to do is consider what friends to have helped you, and who your date to be hangs around the most.

Then, enlist their friends for help and a little bit of insight and start the social chatter!

It does help if there is a little behind-the-scenes chatter that “such and such might ask you would you go?” that helps a lot!

Fun and Creative Homecoming Proposal Ideas

Now comes the hard part but I’ve made it easy. Use any of these fun and creative homecoming proposal ideas based on their hobbies, likes, and interests, you need a theme to use for hoco proposal ideas!

And, don’t worry, everyone’s a little nervous when doing this but it will end up being so much fun and totally worth the nerves!

The Most Common Supplies You’ll Need To Make Hoco Invites

Once you know who you are asking and where they will be, it’s crunch time and you’ll want to make that homecoming proposal sign with all of your DIY craft supplies (well mom’s stash of craft stuff!)

• zip ties (to fasten balls, pens, flowers, etc. to the sign)
• glue sticks
• markers
• poster board.
• flowers
• stuffed animals
• candy bars and candy jars

PRO TIPS FOR DESIGNING A GREAT SIGN FOR HOMECOMING

Use your printer with your school colors when you print the letters, buy the letters for your sign in your school colors or use markers to match your school colors.

Instead of writing the word Homecoming use HOCO, it saves space!

11 Creative Homecoming Proposal Ideas (Signs to Bears)

From sports to food, we’ve got some great signs to choose from, use them, change them, and have fun!

Fun and Creative Homecoming Proposal Ideas For Sports

Lacrosse Player

Here are a few other fun LAX sayings you could change up to use on your prom or homecoming proposal signs.

• Reaching High Keeps A Man On His Toes And I’m On Pointe Asking Will You go To Hoco With Me?
• My heart beats for lacrosse but it beats more for you? Homecoming? Prom? (whichever you need)
• You were born to be a Lacross Princess, Can I Be your Lacrosse Prince For Homecoming?

The Slam Dunk

This Hoco proposal is perfect for any basketball player or someone asking a basketball player to go to homecoming.

All you need is chalk and a driveway!

Great for football players who want to ask their date to go to homecoming with, staying true to who they are and keeping the Hoco proposal simple and to the point!

Are you a football player asking someone to go to homecoming? This is a great football player homecoming proposal because it keeps it simple and to the point and you stay true to who you are and what you love in the invitation and it is probably one of the things that person loves about you too!

Use the ‘Will You Tackle HOCO with me?’ and a football attached to a sign or a picture of a football.

Other good ideas for football proposals to Hoco

• You a great catch let’s score a touchdown and go to homecoming.
• Can I score a date for homecoming with you?
• I can’t PASS on asking you to homecoming (prom)

Keep things easy and manageable but stay true to those things you all love!

Track and Field Hoco Proposal Ideas

Other Track And Field Ideas You Can Use For Proposals To Homecoming

• trade your track shoes for dancing shoes… Homecoming?
• Get rid of the track and field spikes and go for the glass slippers .. Prom?
• I’ve tracked around the field for you will you go to Hoco with Me?
• I’m Not Running Around Looking For A Prom Date My Tracks Are Set On You! Will You Go To Prom?

Hockey Player Prom Proposal Or Hockey Player Hoco Proposal Ideas

Are you a hockey player? Use those hockey words to create a cool promposal or homecoming proposal like this one.

Try some of these other fun ideas for hockey homecoming proposals too

• Can I Score a Date with You To Homecoming?
• The ICING on the cake. Will You go To Homecoming With Me?
• Scoring a date with you would be “PUCKING” awesome. (Prom or homecoming ideas for proposals! )
• Don’t Stick It To Me, Say YES to Homecoming With Me?
• Homecoming With You Is My Goal!
• Going To HOCO With You Would be Like Winning The Stanley Cup! Homecoming with me?
• NO bad calls, just 1 good one, Homecoming with me?
• I’d be happy to get benched with you. Prom with me?

Food Ideas For Proposals For Homecoming and Prom

Use any of these ideas using food as your core element to ask someone special to prom or to HOCO!

The Cheesy Hoco Proposal Sign Idea

Things are about to get cheesy here but that is ok, they are all perfect Hoco proposal ideas!

Order a warm pizza and inside the delivery box, write your message.

Your message could read, “I know this might be ‘CHEESY’ but will you go to homecoming with me?” Served up in a piping HOT pizza.

The Sweetest Proposals To Prom And Homecoming

Your date to be will be sweet on your before they even know you are proposing the idea of going to homecoming to them with this fabulously filled jar of candy with a Huge proposal tag!

A perfect way to ‘sweet’ your date off their feet, lol!

It’s colorful, and fun and gives them a souvenir of the ask which again is perfect for IG’ability.

There are so many different candies you can choose from, and you can always seek out the school colors.

Use black and gold mints in wrappers, or find your colors, red and white, green and white, green and yellow, you get the idea.

Just change the colors to match your school or something that you know the person you are asking will love, like pink, purples, blues or red, etc.

There are endless options for candy.

Tie a balloon to the top and it will really even look more decked out.

DO-NUT Say No To This Creative HOCO Proposal

Donuts are the ultimate sweet treat and you can do a lot with this idea because a box of donuts is easy to decorate and truly sweet!

You can always use a box of donuts or a plastic donut.

Make a sign, as I shared above, using graphics in any online word and photo editor, PowerPoint, or collage maker, or you can create it with markers.

It might say, ‘I donut want to go with anyone else to homecoming’, or ‘Please DOUGHNUT say No To HOCO’.

Easy, fast, and perfect, this is great for any foodie friend, and if you prefer to use those large inflatable donuts that you can easily purchase online use them as a supersized ask!

Play on Words With Popular Beverage Stops

After all, quick dates, friend meetups and so much more happen at Starbucks, why not use it to your advantage to ask someone to head to prom or homecoming with you?

Of course, Mexican Food and HoCo Proposals Work Well Too

BEAR this in Mind For HOCO Proposals

When all else fails, use the Teddy Bear proposal. Purchase a teddy bear, and leave it in the box.

Write on the box, a note like you see in this image I made.

I listed a larger Teddy Bear of 3 feet on my personal Amazon Storefront page for you to take a look at. Considering that most will invest some good money into these proposals this is even with a bouquet of flowers, chocolates, and so on.

Also, the bear can get shipped right to your house, so if you don’t have a ride to the store, this makes it easy!

Alternatively, FiveBelow has some great finds for the bear as well! There are bears for every budget out there!

Yard Stake Out & No You Are Not Stalking A Hoco or Prom Date

What about large letters that simply spell out HOCO when they come out of their house in the morning and stand by the sign?

One of my teens’ friends just used these great yard signs. He decorated the lawn while she was sleeping.

Not to be outdone, his other friend also ordered a different set, which was also different and perfect for a front yard ask. You might see that it has to do with a FOOTBALL player asking someone to the dance.

However, it means you gotta go wait there before school to see the reaction and capture the photo! It does take the work out of creation if you just order, so maybe that will help you out too!

Whatever you have time for and whatever your budget is, there’s something out there to help you with the Homecoming proposal, and I am sure you see that!

Homecoming Proposal Ideas – Instagram & TikTok #HocoProposal

Don’t forget that this is one of those moments that you’re going to want to look back on and remember!

Find a relevant hashtag like #hocoproposal #hocodate #Hoco2022 #HomeComingProprosal, #PromPosal, etc.

So it might be smart to enlist a close friend of yours or a parent to help you snag that perfect Insta to let everyone know that you did it and that you have a date to the dance!

Homecoming Proposal Ideas Are Endless So Be Creative!

Now you have read all this, and you are inspired, go make yours. Don’t wait too late to ask, you need to order corsages, dresses need to match ties, and dinners need to be planned.

There’s a lot more to this than the day before!

Have fun, enjoy the ASK, and make sure to ‘gram’ it (#HomecomingProposal, #HocoProposal, etc) so everyone else can see it! ~ DANA XO