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** All things Debs **

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  • #52
    9de5q7tsr8u2im
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭9de5q7tsr8u2im


    Blue giant wrote: »
    I thought it was more normal to meet up at the girls house. That's what I did anyway. I think all of my friends went to the girls house. It's not actually that bad. It was a bit daunting at first with brothers, sisters, cousins etc. there but once you get the champagne into you you'll be grand ;)

    Oh girls house? Then i'm grand haha , big relief


  • #53
    sponge151
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭sponge151


    lookiing at all the prices of the tickets for the debs there so cheap :O mine was a 150 for two tickets


  • #54
    Jwizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Jwizzle


    I'm stressing out about the debs! I bought two tickets then refunded them so I'd have money for another event that' was grand I went to th event and now two lads in my year have asked me to go I've said maybe to one and no to the other one but the truth is I really want to go but I've no money and I can't see my parents giving me money.. On average how much money would I need for the night it's self I think I might be able to get a dress in a charity shop of I'm lucky but seriously how much money should i bring for drink etc etc


  • #55
    Midkemia
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭Midkemia


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    I'm stressing out about the debs! I bought two tickets then refunded them so I'd have money for another event that' was grand I went to th event and now two lads in my year have asked me to go I've said maybe to one and no to the other one but the truth is I really want to go but I've no money and I can't see my parents giving me money.. On average how much money would I need for the night it's self I think I might be able to get a dress in a charity shop of I'm lucky but seriously how much money should i bring for drink etc etc

    You can do it easily on €50 but if your really low on money you could convince a few to buy you drinks and whatever and get away wih €20


  • #56
    Blue giant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭Blue giant


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    I'm stressing out about the debs! I bought two tickets then refunded them so I'd have money for another event that' was grand I went to th event and now two lads in my year have asked me to go I've said maybe to one and no to the other one but the truth is I really want to go but I've no money and I can't see my parents giving me money.. On average how much money would I need for the night it's self I think I might be able to get a dress in a charity shop of I'm lucky but seriously how much money should i bring for drink etc etc

    Well I spent about €100 just on drinks. That included drinks for other people though. It wasn't just me :p


  • #57
    Troxck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭Troxck


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    I'm stressing out about the debs! I bought two tickets then refunded them so I'd have money for another event that' was grand I went to th event and now two lads in my year have asked me to go I've said maybe to one and no to the other one but the truth is I really want to go but I've no money and I can't see my parents giving me money.. On average how much money would I need for the night it's self I think I might be able to get a dress in a charity shop of I'm lucky but seriously how much money should i bring for drink etc etc

    To save money on alcohol, buy a cheap Naggin of vodka (Barovski is a popular cheap brand, usually €6 or so) and buy minerals to mix if you don't like it straight. My friends and I normally buy 2 Naggins each for a night out and split a bottle of coke between us.

    If you want to buy alcohol at the actual event, depends on your tolerance and price of drink. Some people might be gone after 3 pints and others would need to have much more to get a buzz. I would say €35 Max given that the places may have "watered down" pints and also may be expensive or even inflate the price throughout the night.


  • #58
    sponge151
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭sponge151


    has anyone ever had there debs our even gone to the killkeny ormand hotel on a night out what are they like for prices on drink ?


  • #59
    teadrinker96
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭teadrinker96


    Is 250 way too much to spend on a debs dress ? Can't find any that suit me haha


  • #60
    Jwizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Jwizzle


    My dress was €20 brand new hahahah but I got lucky
    As for the naggin idea they search us at the doors and at the bus ...
    I think I'm going to bring €50 just incase and I think my date wants to get the pictures so that's €20 is it rude if i don't want a copy of the pictures 😂


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  • #61
    Troxck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭Troxck


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    My dress was €20 brand new hahahah but I got lucky
    As for the naggin idea they search us at the doors and at the bus ...
    I think I'm going to bring €50 just incase and I think my date wants to get the pictures so that's €20 is it rude if i don't want a copy of the pictures 😂

    Well, my school is in no way associated with our debs, so the alcohol has never been an issue. Maybe learn the "crouching tiger hidden naggin" technique...

    Nah, not wanting a copy of the photos is fine. In a world of smartphones you'll have plenty of photos and there isn't really need for professional photos at a debs.


  • #62
    eoin12345
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭eoin12345


    Is anyone in the same situation as me?!: I've done a debs swap with a friend that I've known for a few years although it's a bit awkward now as we organised that we'd go to each others debs back in April and now she has a boyfriend.... Also her debs is after mine and I understand that it's tradition to buy a corsage but do I really have to buy chocolates for her mam twice because it seems almost ridiculous...


  • #63
    Jwizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Jwizzle


    Am I suppose to bring my dates mum chocolates (I'm a girl) my date and I are in the same school but he bought the tickets so I'm going to his house ....


  • #64
    IrishLoriii
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭IrishLoriii


    Hi,
    This is just my thoughts on the debs this year! My ticket was 75 euro, Im going with my best friend and we are thinking of getting a limo. If we do the limo will be 43 euro each for 8 of us. I went up to town today with my best friend and parents and although they were willing to spend up to 200 on a dress for me I actually found a perfect dress in TK Maxx for 30 euro. Its a dress I would NEVER go for normally but theres something about it I love. I can now spend on shoes, a bag etc but to be honest im considering using last years shoes and bag which cost 30 each and havent been worn since! My friends mam is an excellent hairdresser so shes doing my hair and the woman that does my eyebrows is doing my make up- she is exceptional and she will charge me about 25 euro. Il predrink in the limo with the gang and bring about 80 quid for the night. The debs does not have to be expensive if you dont want it to be. Borrow a friends dress, do your own hair and make up (my sister did), go on the bus etc but I would honestly say do GO! I dont care what anyone says you will always remember your debs..its like the right of passage and in my opinion it is a big thing. I would also say look around now for dressers dundrum have serious sales on! Have a great night everyone :)


  • #65
    IrishLoriii
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭IrishLoriii


    Also to be honest I think its common courtesy to bring chocolates for your female partners mother and in some cases her and defanitley a corsage. The chocolates dont have to be expensive its the thought that counts!


  • #66
    Jwizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Jwizzle


    IrishLoriii wrote: »
    Also to be honest I think its common courtesy to bring chocolates for your female partners mother and in some cases her and defanitley a corsage. The chocolates dont have to be expensive its the thought that counts!
    Yeah but I am the female partner going to the males house so should I get his mum something???


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  • #67
    ecoste
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭ecoste


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    Yeah but I am the female partner going to the males house so should I get his mum something???

    Make sure to grab a couple of condoms on your way there, you can never be too careful.


  • #68
    IrishLoriii
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭IrishLoriii


    Jwizzle wrote: »
    Yeah but I am the female partner going to the males house so should I get his mum something???

    I got her flowers last year no chocolates when I was going to his house and he gave my mam chocolate s:)


  • #69
    d1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭d1234


    Had my own debs ball last night - honestly it was the best night out! Just enjoy it - thats the main thing!


  • #70
    9de5q7tsr8u2im
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭9de5q7tsr8u2im


    Do you guys give the parents the chocolates and flowers before the event yeah? Is it ok if i give it to them on the day or should it be before the day?
    And would it be grand if i give any corsage instead of one that matches her dress or would it be better if it did?


  • #71
    d1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭d1234


    LuckyDude12 wrote: »
    Do you guys give the parents the chocolates and flowers before the event yeah? Is it ok if i give it to them on the day or should it be before the day?
    And would it be grand if i give any corsage instead of one that matches her dress or would it be better if it did?

    For mine the girl visited me and I gave her mother the flowers and chocs then. Yeah the one I bought was cream and her dress was black/gold so it really doesn't matter :)


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  • #72
    9de5q7tsr8u2im
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭9de5q7tsr8u2im


    Guys for the corsage do you just give it to her in a bag or are you meant to put it onto her hand?


  • #73
    d1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭d1234


    For mine the florist put it in a small gift bag and I let her put it on :P They're quite delicate so the gift bag was a good idea now when I think of it!


  • #74
    Doctorhopeful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Doctorhopeful


    Hi guys, was just wondering how much people spend on corsages? I have no clue and i'm wary of being screwed over by a florist because they see the magic word "DEBS" and think they can charge silly money.


  • #75
    Troxck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭Troxck


    Doctorhopeful wrote: »
    Hi guys, was just wondering how much people spend on corsages? I have no clue and i'm wary of being screwed over by a florist because they see the magic word "DEBS" and think they can charge silly money.

    The one I'm going to is charging me €25 for the first corsage and because I'm "doing swaps" with the girl, it will be €10 for the second one

    I'd say anything over €30 and you're being ripped off!


  • #76
    EoghanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭EoghanIRL


    Doctorhopeful wrote: »
    Hi guys, was just wondering how much people spend on corsages? I have no clue and i'm wary of being screwed over by a florist because they see the magic word "DEBS" and think they can charge silly money.

    Payed 10€ at the local florists for one last year.


  • #77
    9de5q7tsr8u2im
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭9de5q7tsr8u2im


    What does everyone feel like after yout debs the next day?


  • #78
    Blue giant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭Blue giant


    LuckyDude12 wrote: »
    What does everyone feel like after yout debs the next day?

    Tired and hungover.


  • #79
    AulBiddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭AulBiddy


    Is there anybody in the same boat as me? I had a debs date a while ago, but he got really angry at me on a night out and told me that he wasn't going with me anymore, and now I have no one to go with because I only bought one ticket because I thought I would be going with him. I have someone I could bring but nobody is selling a ticket. :/


  • #80
    A97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 390 ✭✭A97


    Do you have any year wide or Debs chat on Facebook or elsewhere? If so, just post a message in there.:)


  • #81
    teadrinker96
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭teadrinker96


    AulBiddy wrote: »
    Is there anybody in the same boat as me? I had a debs date a while ago, but he got really angry at me on a night out and told me that he wasn't going with me anymore, and now I have no one to go with because I only bought one ticket because I thought I would be going with him. I have someone I could bring but nobody is selling a ticket. :/
    That's sucks :/ I'd say you should find out if he's serious about not going to the debs with you and if so explain it to someone on the debs committee and they might help you find another ticket ,people are always selling them around this time !


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  • #82
    if832uspx4eogt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 621 ✭✭✭if832uspx4eogt


    My date got a boyfriend so I had a frenzy trying to get another date, thankfully it all worked out.

    Debs in general is such rubbish, I should have booked a holiday away with my friends instead of spending 130 for 2 tickets, another 200 for the suit.


  • #83
    Blue giant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭Blue giant


    Mayson Large Underachiever wrote: »
    My date got a boyfriend so I had a frenzy trying to get another date, thankfully it all worked out.

    Debs in general is such rubbish, I should have booked a holiday away with my friends instead of spending 130 for 2 tickets, another 200 for the suit.

    It's good fun. Is it worth all of the expense? Probably not but I would have hated to miss it all the same.


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