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Hotels Near Pageant Site

The Mrs. Alabama America Pageant does NOT provide hotel rooms for contestants.  Any reservations you make must be at YOUR expense. Holiday Inn Express •  260 Cahaba Valley Parkway • Pelham, AL • 205-987-8888 Hampton Inn Suites •  232 Cahaba Valley Parkway • Pelham, AL • 205-313-9500 Fairfield Inn...

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Judging Categories and Judges

JUDGING CATEGORIES In the Mrs. Alabama America Pageant contestants are judged in four categories: beauty, poise and personality, swimsuit and evening gown. Each category counts equally.  If there is an on-stage question it will not count as part of the interview with the judges. Once all contestants have completed the phases...

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Helpful Hints

No Perfume. No Gum No Hair or Body Glitter No Baby Oil on Legs – Makes your legs look big and gets on your swimsuit Natural length nails.  French,  American manicure or just natural. Practice Smiling. Try smiling at yourself in a mirror for one full minute. Does your...

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Interview Outfit

EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW OUTFITS WORN BY 2017 DELEGATES AT THE MRS. AMERICA COMPETITION. MRS. WASHINGTON WAS CROWNED MRS. AMERICA The purpose of an interview is to determine your ability to communicate.  Your affability and subject knowledge are essential, but  your attire will also play a vital role in dictating...

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Label Wardrobe

LABEL YOUR WARDROBE AS DESCRIBED BELOW: Opening Number – Where appropriate.  (If rented check with the rental store owner) Swimsuit – In the cup area. Your Gown – In the back by the top of the zipper. Rental Gown – Check with the rental store owner. Earrings – Put each pair in a separate clear...

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Top 10 Contestant Questions and Answers

Q. When can my family and friends buy tickets? A -1 You may pre order and pay for tickets for your husband, friends and family.  They will be in an envelope with your name. at the ticket window.  You should appoint a family member to  ask for and distribute...

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Evening Gown

  Top 15 Mrs. America Gowns 2017 Eleven Mrs. America Crowning Gowns IN CHOOSING YOUR GOWN – THINGS TO CONSIDER……. Which of your physical features make me feel great/unique/special and how can you make them pop? Do you have great shoulders? Choose a strapless or one shoulder gown! Tiny...

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Family Pageant Attire

There is usually a wide range of attire from Business Casual to Cocktail and Formal Wear worn by those attending the pageant. Family, friends and children (over 5 years of age only) usually wear their “Sunday Best”. Husbands of the contestants usually wear a Suit. If your husband owns...

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Semi-Finalists

The number of Semi-Finalists will be determined by the number of contestants competing.  Contestants not chosen as a Semi-Finalist cannot leave the pageant early.  They will continue to be a part of the pageant and will be on-stage during the Pageant Awards and Crowning of the new Titleholder.

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Backstage Volunteers

Backstage volunteers will be provided to assist you with your wardrobe changes, buttons, zippers, pinning on contestant numbers and lining up contestants for on-stage competition.  They are experienced and familiar with the timing and flow of the pageant production. It is important that you are cooperative and follow their requests.  They are there to make...

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