💃🕺 Local Homecoming Guide: Dresses, Tuxes, Flowers, Food & Photos

Where to shop, get ready, eat and take Homecoming photos in the Chambersburg area

Homecoming season is here! From finding the outfit and ordering flowers to booking hair, choosing dinner, and figuring out where everyone is meeting for pictures, we’ve gathered local resources to make planning a little easier.

Before you go: Hours, prices, inventory, and appointment availability can change — especially during busy Homecoming weekends. Check with the business before making a special trip.

Price Guide:
 💲 $ = Budget-friendly
 💲💲 $$ = Moderate
 💲💲💲 $$$ = Special occasion/higher-end

🗓️ 2026 Local Homecoming Dates

 🎓 James Buchanan High School — September 21
 🎓 Greencastle-Antrim High School — October 3
 🎓 Waynesboro Area Senior High School — October 3
 🎓 Chambersburg Area Senior High School — Date coming soon
 📣 Know of another confirmed local Homecoming date we should add? Let us know!

👗 Dresses & Formalwear

📍 Chambersburg

J & B Bridals & Formals

 📍 136 S. Main St., Chambersburg
 📞 717-263-0138
 👗 Homecoming and special-occasion dresses
 🤵 Tuxedo and suit rentals
 ✨ Accessories available
 📅 Appointment required
 🕒 Hours: Mon 10–7 • Thu 10–7 • Fri–Sat 10–5 • Closed Tue, Wed & Sun
 💲 $$$
 🔗 J & B Bridals & Formals

Act II North

 📍 5248 Molly Pitcher Hwy., Chambersburg
 📞 717-375-4884
 ♻️ Consignment clothing for men, women, and children
 👗 Formalwear inventory changes regularly
 👠 Shoes, jewelry, and accessories may also be available
 🕒 Hours: Mon 10–6 • Tue–Thu 10–5 • Fri 10–6 • Sat 10–5 • Closed Sun
 💲 $–$$

💡 Consignment Tip: Call before making a special trip if you need a particular size or formal style. Inventory can change quickly.

📍 Waynesboro

Every Occasion Boutique

 📍 2025 E. Main St., Waynesboro
 📞 223-326-3175
 👗 Special-occasion and formal dresses
 ✨ Accessories available, including clutches
 ♻️ Consignment options may also be available
 🕒 Hours: Wed–Thu 2–8 • Fri–Sat 10–8
 💲 $–$$ depending on the item
 🔗 Every Occasion Boutique

🤵 Suits & Tuxes

📍 Chambersburg

J & B Bridals & Formals

 📍 136 S. Main St., Chambersburg
 📞 717-263-0138
 🤵 Tuxedo and suit rentals
 📏 Professional measurements and fittings
 👔 Coordinating shirts, ties, and formalwear accessories
 📅 Appointment required
 🕒 Hours: Mon 10–7 • Thu 10–7 • Fri–Sat 10–5
 💲 $$–$$$
 🔗 J & B Tuxedos & Formalwear

📍 Greencastle

ELM Department Store

 📍 12 Center Square, Greencastle
 📞 717-597-3710
 👔 Men’s suits and dress clothing
 📏 Big & Tall options
 🧵 Alterations available
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Wed 9–5 • Thu–Fri 9–7 • Sat 9–5 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$–$$$
 🔗 ELM Department Store

💡 MK Tip: Buying a suit can make sense if your teen will wear it again for weddings, concerts, banquets, interviews, or other special occasions.

👠 Shoes

📍 Chambersburg

Super Shoes

 📍 1525 Lincoln Way E., Chambersburg
 📞 717-267-3900
 👠 Women’s dress and fashion shoes
 👞 Men’s footwear
 👟 Comfortable backup options, too
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Sat 9–8 • Sun 11–6
 💲 $–$$
 🔗 Super Shoes

📍 Greencastle

ELM Shoes

 📍 3 Center Square, Greencastle
 📞 717-597-9475
 👠 Men’s and women’s dress shoes
 📏 Personal fitting assistance
 👣 Helpful for hard-to-find sizes and widths
 🕒 Hours: Mon 9–6 • Tue–Wed 9–5 • Thu–Fri 9–7 • Sat 9–5 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$–$$$
 🔗 ELM Shoes

💡 Shoe Tip: Break new shoes in before the dance! A pair of flats, sneakers, or other comfortable backup shoes can save the evening.

✨ Accessories & Finishing Touches

Before heading out, double-check:

 ✨ Earrings, necklace, or bracelet
 👛 Purse or clutch
 👔 Tie or bow tie
 🧦 Dress socks
 👞 Belt
 🧥 Jacket or wrap if the evening will be chilly

J&B, ELM Department Store, and local consignment shops are good places to check while you’re already shopping for the rest of the outfit.

💐 Corsages & Boutonnieres

Order early! Florists can get especially busy when several area schools have dances on the same weekend.

📍 Chambersburg

Cheerful Flowers and Gifts

 📍 85 N. Main St., Chambersburg
 📞 717-420-1001
 💐 Custom floral design and event flowers
 🌸 Ask about Homecoming corsages and boutonnieres
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Sat 10–5 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$
 🔗 Cheerful Flowers and Gifts

Everlasting Love Florist

 📍 1137 S. 4th St., Chambersburg
 📞 717-263-5009
 💐 Prom/Homecoming-style corsages and boutonnieres
 🌸 Hairpieces and handheld bouquets available
 🎨 Custom pieces can be coordinated with a dress or tux
 🔗 Everlasting Love Florist

📍 Greencastle

Living Well Organics & Floral Designs

 📍 17 N. Washington St., Suite B, Greencastle
 📞 717-980-9299
 💐 Custom floral arrangements
 🌹 Ask about Homecoming corsages and boutonnieres
 🎨 Bring a photo of the dress, tie, or suit for color coordination
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 9–5 • Sat 10–1 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$

📍 Waynesboro

Eichholz Flowers

 📍 133 E. Main St., Waynesboro
 📞 717-762-7131
 💐 Custom floral arrangements
 🌸 Ask about corsages and boutonnieres
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 8–5 • Sat 8–2 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$
 🔗 Eichholz Flowers

💡 Flower Tip: Take a picture of the dress, suit, or tie when ordering. It makes coordinating flowers and ribbon colors much easier.

💇‍♀️ Hair & 💅 Nails

Homecoming Saturday appointments can fill quickly. Book early and ask approximately how long your service will take so you can plan pictures and dinner around it.

📍 Chambersburg

moss & mane salon

 📍 71 Brumbaugh Ave., Chambersburg
 📞 717-552-8861
 💇 Hair and styling services
 💅 Nail services
 ✨ Special-event styling available
 🕒 Hours: Tue–Thu 10–7 • Fri 9–6 • Sat 9–2 • Closed Sun–Mon
 💲 $$–$$$
 🔗 moss & mane salon

Agape Hair Co.

 📍 77 Horst Ave., Chambersburg
 📞 717-504-9973
 💇 Formal-event styling and updos
 ✨ Formal updo: $95
 🕒 Hours: Tue 12–8 • Wed 9–6 • Thu 9:30–8 • Fri 9–6 • Sat 9–4
 📅 Appointments available online
 🔗 Agape Hair Co. 

Queen Nails

 📍 951 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg
 📞 717-496-8740
 💅 Manicures and pedicures
 ✨ Gel, dip, acrylic, and nail art options
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Sat 10–7:30 • Sun 11:30–5
 💲 $–$$
 🔗 Queen Nails

📍 Greencastle

Nail Two

 📍 504 N. Antrim Way, Greencastle
 📞 717-593-0022
 💅 Manicures and pedicures
 ✨ Gel, dip, acrylics, and nail art
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 9–7 • Sat–Sun 10–5
 💲 $–$$

📍 Waynesboro

The Color Bar Beauty Lounge

 📍 7888 Anthony Hwy., Waynesboro
 📞 717-387-5028
 💇 Haircuts, styling, and color
 ✨ Formal-event updos available
 💲 Formal updo: Around $70
 🕒 Hours: Mon 9–5 • Tue 9–8 • Wed 10–5 • Thu 9–8 • Fri 10–5 • Sat 9–2 • Closed Sun
 💲 $$
 🔗 The Color Bar Beauty Lounge

💡 Appointment Tip: Tell the salon you’re booking for Homecoming and ask how much time to allow before scheduling pictures and dinner.

🍽️ Where to Eat Before Homecoming

For larger Homecoming groups, call ahead or make a reservation whenever possible. Give the restaurant the total number of teens, not just the number of couples.

📍 Chambersburg

✨ The Orchards Restaurant

 📍 1580 Orchard Dr., Chambersburg
 📞 717-264-4711
 🥩 Steaks, seafood, pasta, and American favorites
 👗 One of the dressier choices for a special-occasion dinner
 🕒 Dining Hours: Tue–Sat 3–10
 💲 $$$
 📅 Reservations recommended
 🔗 The Orchards Restaurant

✨ Copper Kettle

 📍 1049 Lincoln Way E., Chambersburg
 📞 717-264-3109
 🥩 Steak, seafood, and American classics
 🍽️ Traditional sit-down special-occasion atmosphere
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Thu 4–9 • Fri–Sat 4–10
 💲 $$$
 📅 Reservations recommended

🍕 Café Del Sol

 📍 438 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg
 📞 717-261-1805
 🍕 Pizza and flatbreads
 🍝 Pasta
 🥗 Salads
 🥪 Sandwiches and wraps
 👥 Good variety for groups with different tastes
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Thu 11–9 • Fri–Sat 11–10 • Sun 11–8
 💲 $$
 📅 Call ahead for larger groups
 🔗 Café Del Sol

📍 Greencastle

Casa Agave Mexican Restaurant

 📍 140 N. Antrim Way, Greencastle
 📞 717-597-3928
 🌮 Mexican favorites
 👥 Casual and group-friendly
 🕒 Hours: Mon–Sat 11–9 • Sun 11–7
 💲 $–$$
 🔗 Casa Agave Mexican Restaurant

📍 Waynesboro

Arturo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

 📍 8160 Anthony Hwy., Waynesboro
 📞 717-749-7116
 🍕 Pizza
 🍝 Italian favorites
 🥪 Subs and other familiar choices
 👥 Relaxed option for a teen group
 🕒 Hours: Sun–Thu 11–9 • Fri–Sat 11–10
 💲 $–$$
 🔗 Arturo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

💡 Group Dinner Tip: When you call, tell the restaurant it’s a Homecoming group and give them the total number of people. That makes seating everyone together much easier.

📸 Where to Take Homecoming Pictures

📍 Chambersburg

Memorial Park

 🌳 Mature trees
 🌿 Open green space
 👥 Plenty of room for larger groups
 🍂 Especially pretty once fall color begins

Downtown Chambersburg & Chambers Fort Park

 🏛️ Downtown architecture
 🌳 Green space along the Falling Spring
 📸 A nice alternative to traditional park pictures
 🍽️ Convenient if your group is already meeting downtown for dinner

📍 Greencastle

Tayamentasachta Environmental Center

 📍 500 Leitersburg St., Greencastle
 📸 A longtime local favorite for Homecoming pictures
 🌳 Mature trees and natural scenery
 🌿 Walking areas and greenery
 🏡 Rustic and historic-looking backgrounds
 👥 Works well for couples or groups

Photo Tip: Tayamentasachta can get busy around local dances. Give other groups room and keep paths and entrances clear.

📍 Waynesboro

Renfrew Museum & Park

 📍 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro
 🌳 Landscaped grounds
 🏡 Historic farmstead buildings
 🌿 Natural and rustic backgrounds
 🌊 Creekside scenery
 🕒 Grounds: Open daily, dawn to dusk
 🅿️ On-site parking
 🔗 Renfrew Museum & Park

Professional photographers: Check Renfrew’s current photography policies before scheduling a formal session.

📷 A Few Photo Tips

 📍 Decide on the picture location before Homecoming day.
 ⏰ Set one meeting time for the whole group.
 📸 Allow more time for group pictures than you think you’ll need.
 🌿 Stay on paths and respect landscaping.
 👥 Give other Homecoming groups room.
 📷 If hiring a professional photographer, check the property’s photography policy first.

⏰ A Simple Homecoming Timeline

Work backward from the dance start time:

 💇 Hair/Nails
 ⬇️
 👗 Get Dressed
 ⬇️
 💐 Pick Up Flowers
 ⬇️
 📸 Meet for Pictures
 ⬇️
 🍽️ Dinner
 ⬇️
 💃 Head to the Dance

💡 Timeline Tip: Add a little extra travel time between each stop. Having 20 spare minutes is much better than rushing through pictures or dinner!

✅ Homecoming Day Checklist

 🎟️ Dance ticket
 👗 Dress or 🤵 suit/tux
 👠 Dress shoes
 👟 Comfortable backup shoes
 ✨ Jewelry and accessories
 👔 Tie or bow tie
 🧦 Dress socks
 💐 Corsage or boutonniere
 💇 Hair appointment
 💅 Nail appointment, if wanted
 📸 Photo location and meet-up time
 🍽️ Dinner reservation
 🚗 Transportation plan
 🧥 Jacket or wrap
 📱 Charged phone

💡 One Last Homecoming Tip

Shop and make appointments early, order flowers ahead, reserve tables for larger groups, and decide on pictures before the day of the dance.

Then leave a little breathing room in the schedule so everyone can actually enjoy the evening!

Did we miss a favorite local place for dresses, suits, flowers, shoes, getting ready, dinner, or Homecoming pictures? Let us know so we can keep this guide helpful for local families!