Graduation Ball

TheDeparted

Hi all,

Just wondering what the story is for the graduation ball? Is it a sit down dinner? Also, what's the dress code? Black-tie or just plain old suits?

DemocAnarchis

TheDeparted wrote: »

Hi all,

Just wondering what the story is for the graduation ball? Is it a sit down dinner? Also, what's the dress code? Black-tie or just plain old suits?

Life.dcu.ie says that theres dinner at 9pm. Im taking black tie to just mean wear a suit, it says that on all the formal balls.

TheDeparted

DemocAnarchis wrote: »

Life.dcu.ie says that theres dinner at 9pm. Im taking black tie to just mean wear a suit, it says that on all the formal balls.

This is no dig at you, as I realise when you reach a critical mass it's hard to go against the grain, but why do people turn up to black tie in a suit? Do they not enjoy wearing their tux or something? It's seems to be a big DCU thing as well, as opposed to other colleges, where black tie means black tie.

Mickswizard

I think the ticket price is awful steep and black tie is just more unnecessary financial pressure in a recession. One hotel a week is closing down in this country, surely they could have got a better deal from someone. €65 is a ridiculous price. I was all set to go but as the date approaches and I'm thinking about, I'm not sure I can afford it. And I know a few others in who are in the same boat. Bad buzz.

TheDeparted

Mickswizard wrote: »

I think the ticket price is awful steep and black tie is just more unnecessary financial pressure in a recession

By the look of things, it's not black tie. So you'll be fine.

. One hotel a week is closing down in this country, surely they could have got a better deal from someone. €65 is a ridiculous price. I was all set to go but as the date approaches and I'm thinking about, I'm not sure I can afford it. And I know a few others in who are in the same boat. Bad buzz.

€65? For a meal and an evening? You'd spend that on a night out. I know this seems harsh but I'm sorry, if you're not willing to spend €65 quid on a evening, well there's much nothing anyone can do for you.

plastic_axe

bump for any information anyone has.

dont plan on going but im sort of curious what the 65 quid gets you.

An Citeog

plastic_axe wrote: »

bump for any information anyone has.

dont plan on going but im sort of curious what the 65 quid gets you.

Same as any of the other formal balls in DCU afaik. 4 course meal and then music. Anyone know why tickets for the Grad Ball cost €65, while tickets for the Clubs & Socs Ball which is on in the Crowne Plaza aswell are only €45?

Mickswizard

TheDeparted wrote: »

By the look of things, it's not black tie. So you'll be fine.



€65? For a meal and an evening? You'd spend that on a night out. I know this seems harsh but I'm sorry, if you're not willing to spend €65 quid on a evening, well there's much nothing anyone can do for you.

Well if the drinks are free then there's no problem. Oh wait, their not, so it's not comparable to an ordinary night out. It'll cost twice that othher sixty or so if a tux is mandatory.

TheDeparted

Mickswizard wrote: »

Well if the drinks are free then there's no problem. Oh wait, their not, so it's not comparable to an ordinary night out. It'll cost twice that othher sixty or so if a tux is mandatory.

If money's that tight, don't go. I just don't think it's reasonable for you to expect the quality of everyone else's night (worse hotel etc. It's not exactly the Ritz as is) to suffer, just because you have no money.

Katniss everMean

An Citeog wrote: »

Same as any of the other formal balls in DCU afaik. 4 course meal and then music. Anyone know why tickets for the Grad Ball cost €65, while tickets for the Clubs & Socs Ball which is on in the Crowne Plaza aswell are only €45?

Clubs and Socs ball is subsidized by a sponsor this year.

plastic_axe

on a side note, any idea when you're supposed to pick up robes?

hayfielddave

Hi Guys.

Just want to know if anyone is selling a ticket for the grad ball and if so I can meet in dcu today?

Thanks my number is 0851502220

Dave

c0rk3r

Re: Robes- Collect them in the hub

Re: Tickets - The ball hasn't sold out as far as i know

plastic_axe

late bar and cheap cocktails in capitol tonight.
and you'll be wearing a suit.

hayfielddave

c0rk3r wrote: »

Re: Robes- Collect them in the hub

Re: Tickets - The ball hasn't sold out as far as i know

I thought that myself but I range dcu at about 9 this morning and they said they all have sold out.

Do you think it would be stupid to try to go along and pay at the door or see if someone doesnt' show up. I rang the Crown Plaza but some girl answered that didnt speak great english says seh doesn't have any information about that. Probably is a stupid idea.

m.j.w

Hi,
Looking for 2 tickets for tonight. My number is 0861574615!