All things Debs/Grad related

Corvo Attano · 18-08-2013 6:05pm

Go bog hopping beforehand. Problem sorted.

peekachoo · 18-08-2013 6:08pm

When is your debs?
If you get L'Oreal sublime gradual tan and use it for about a week you'll look like you have a nice subtle tan but nothing Ott

a0ifee · 18-08-2013 6:11pm

it's in a couple of days so I wouldn't have time for that

i might just go pale & proud :pac:

Corvo Attano · 18-08-2013 6:14pm

a0ifee · 18-08-2013 6:17pm

think that might be a last desperate effort :P

yournerd · 18-08-2013 7:32pm

a0ifee wrote: »

need some girl help here..

I'm really REALLY pale (like so pale the doctor always think I'm sick :P) and I have a spray tan booked but I can't decide if I want it or not..I like being pale but I don't want to look like a ghost in photos..should I go with the tan or stay pasty?? would i stand out like if I was just my pale self? My dress is white & black if that's any help

I say get it considering its an ok price and your dress is blak and white
photos will be nicer

CookieMonster.x · 18-08-2013 8:47pm

a0ifee wrote: »

need some girl help here..

I'm really REALLY pale (like so pale the doctor always think I'm sick :P) and I have a spray tan booked but I can't decide if I want it or not..I like being pale but I don't want to look like a ghost in photos..should I go with the tan or stay pasty?? would i stand out like if I was just my pale self? My dress is white & black if that's any help

I'm also extremely pale and I chose not to wear tan. I've never tanned before and I would rather go natural! If you get it ask for a very light tan.. You don't want to look like an Oompa Loompa

my friend who isn't as pale as me got a very light spray tan for hers but it came out darker which made her feel very uncomfortable for the night.
The photos will look nice tan or no tan..

YoursSincerely · 18-08-2013 11:05pm

a0ifee wrote: »

need some girl help here..

I'm really REALLY pale (like so pale the doctor always think I'm sick :P) and I have a spray tan booked but I can't decide if I want it or not..I like being pale but I don't want to look like a ghost in photos..should I go with the tan or stay pasty?? would i stand out like if I was just my pale self? My dress is white & black if that's any help

In the exact same position as you, and i have one booked but think ill cancel its just not going to suit me

Monsieur Folie · 19-08-2013 12:01am

Paleness is awesome, don't be ashamed of it!

wow exuberant · 20-08-2013 4:11am

Does everyone wear tuxes or do some people wear suits?

randylonghorn · 20-08-2013 4:15am

Some of the girls tend to wear dresses, I hear. :pac:

More seriously, I think it depends a lot on the school and what the norm is.

MickFleetwood · 20-08-2013 4:20am

wow exuberant wrote: »

Does everyone wear tuxes or do some people wear suits?

Wear what you'd prefer to wear.

Corvo Attano · 20-08-2013 12:42pm

Dan wore a wetsuit.

North Cork Star · 22-08-2013 1:25pm

I had an absolute ball at my Debs last night - it was mighty!

todders · 22-08-2013 1:29pm

North Cork Star wrote: »

I had an absolute ball at my Debs last night - it was mighty!

Just the one? He must have been playing hard to get....

jamo2oo9 · 22-08-2013 1:38pm

North Cork Star wrote: »

I had an absolute ball at my Debs last night - it was mighty!

I take it you had no problems with ID then?

North Cork Star · 22-08-2013 2:08pm

There wasn't even a mention of ID by staff - relief for some last night!

11Charlie11 · 22-08-2013 2:33pm

We were given wrist bands for under 18 but they still served everyone and then they had bouncers go take the drink off under 18's which was pretty lousy!

Eurovisionmad · 22-08-2013 2:58pm

We had wrist bands for the over 18s, and they were pretty strict about who they served but sure the over 18s just brought the drink for the rest, my ID worked which I was delighted with seeing as it says I'm 21 :L

I ended up sneaking drink in, in 2 capri-sun cartons which I put in either inside pocket in my jacket, I got frisked thoroughly (twice) going in, both times the security man squeezed the two pouches thought they were moobs and moved on :L

peekachoo · 22-08-2013 3:00pm

Eurovisionmad wrote: »

I ended up sneaking drink in, in 2 capri-sun cartons which I put in either inside pocket in my jacket, I got frisked thoroughly (twice) going in, both times the security man squeezed the two pouches thought they were moobs and moved on :L

someone give this man a cookie!

woopah92 · 22-08-2013 3:01pm

Wristbands for the over 18's on entry but they weren't checking at the bar so everyone got served. I don't know what those wrist bands were made of but I had to use a scissors to cut it off. The bar ran out of tequila by the main course. I always knew I went to school with a classy bunch. :pac:

Corvo Attano · 22-08-2013 3:06pm

They are made of plastic

kevin12345 · 22-08-2013 8:23pm

Anyone go to the Ormonde in Kilkenny?

Daniel7740 · 22-08-2013 8:27pm

Corvo Attano wrote: »

Dan wore a wetsuit.

I did and jaysus i was glad I did aswell

Would the u18s not just take off the wrist bands??

a0ifee · 22-08-2013 9:23pm

no one got wristbands at ours..no IDs were checked either! but the hotel staff in general were really strict on the other hand so..

peekachoo · 22-08-2013 9:29pm

kevin12345 wrote: »

Anyone go to the Ormonde in Kilkenny?

yup

Its nice enough, they're not strict on ID but you can't bring drink in with you they check bags and frisk!

Daniel7740 · 22-08-2013 9:31pm

i like they way at every one elses debs they got frisked. at ours they asked if we had our own vodka to use instead of buyin more from the bar. just gave the glass and mixer for free if ya said ya did

jamo2oo9 · 23-08-2013 3:28pm

I am the master when it comes to smuggling in naggins everywhere

Just wear two sets of underwear, one for your yano your human stuff and one for the drink. You can easily fit two naggins in there and they won't frisk you around your crotch. Women, it's bad luck for you as they will check that area but not for men. Hope this helps everyone's night at the debs a really good one with naggins drank on the bus

malascoile · 27-08-2013 9:07pm

Should you buy a present or anything for your date?

kingcobra · 27-08-2013 9:09pm

malascoile wrote: »

Should you buy a present or anything for your date?

Just the corsage really. Some people buy drink for the date on the bus.

jamo2oo9 · 27-08-2013 9:18pm

malascoile wrote: »

Should you buy a present or anything for your date?

I got mine a corsage and a box of chocolates

aoife17 · 02-09-2014 7:42pm

Debs is in a year, tickets aren't on sale till january, I'm impatient don't want to wait to be asked, only want to go with one guy in my year and he's quite smaller than me and I doubt he'll ask me I want to ask a guy in the year below but is it too early? I don't want to stress about it I'm in 6th year and need to focus on my LC

spurious · 02-09-2014 8:15pm

Ask the guy you want to go with.
It makes no difference if he's smaller than you - ask him. If for some reason he declines, ask the guy in the year before you, but remember, depending on the venue, there may be a problem if he is under 18.

randylonghorn · 02-09-2014 11:20pm

aoife17 wrote: »

... only want to go with one guy in my year and he's quite smaller than me ...

If you like the guy, does it matter? Sit down for the photo with him standing beside / behind you if that's what's worrying you.

Plus he has the best part of a year to shoot up ...

And honestly, if you're stressing about a Debs that is a year away, you need to sit down and have a talk with yourself!

Hollister11 · 03-09-2014 12:28am

What is the normal length of time for a debs ?

Hollister11 · 03-09-2014 12:30am

HugsiePie wrote: »

First drink till passed out normally

Yea

but 5 hours 8 hours ?

Jamies15 · 03-09-2014 2:59am

Best place to rent a tux (Kildare/Dublin) for the debs lads?

jamo2oo9 · 03-09-2014 10:37am

Hollister11 wrote: »

Yea but 5 hours 8 hours ?

For ours, we met up at the hotel at around 5-6, left hotel for the venue at 6:30. Didn't get back to the hotel till about 6am next morning. It depends where the venue is as ours was 3hrs away by bus drive! Was a hellish journey going home with no toilet breaks.

If your venue is about an hour away, could be from 6 till 4-5 next morning really. Most nightclubs close at 3

Hollister11 · 03-09-2014 12:16pm

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

For ours, we met up at the hotel at around 5-6, left hotel for the venue at 6:30. Didn't get back to the hotel till about 6am next morning. It depends where the venue is as ours was 3hrs away by bus drive! Was a hellish journey going home with no toilet breaks.

If your venue is about an hour away, could be from 6 till 4-5 next morning really. Most nightclubs close at 3

We half to be at the hotel at 7:30. We have a 4 course meal and an awards show. Followed by music and all.

spurious · 03-09-2014 2:56pm

I know in Dublin, some debs' committees arrange breakfast the following morning somewhere.

Lara_15 · 04-09-2014 11:27am

aoife17 wrote: »

Debs is in a year, tickets aren't on sale till january, I'm impatient don't want to wait to be asked, only want to go with one guy in my year and he's quite smaller than me and I doubt he'll ask me I want to ask a guy in the year below but is it too early? I don't want to stress about it I'm in 6th year and need to focus on my LC

I wouldn't do it too early! I know a good few people that asked people close to the start of the year and regretted it because they broke up/weren't really friends anymore/ started going out with someone else. Our debs was the end of august and most people (myself included) didnt even think about dates until after the LC

spurious · 04-09-2014 12:59pm

Jamies15 wrote: »

Best place to rent a tux (Kildare/Dublin) for the debs lads?

Have a look in charity shops - seriously. My brother found an Armani suit that does him for formal occasions.

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