The Perfect Debs

Planning a Debs can be a daunting task for any Debs Committee. The most important role is choosing a date and a venue.
Mid-Week dates are usually more preferred so start your planning well in advance. If you are having a reception in the school beforehand work backwards from the time you are expected at the hotel to ensure you allow sufficient time for the school reception, photographs and travel time to the venue.

Venue

Ensure that the venue is sufficiently large making sure you take into account that you may have overflow at the afters e.g Night club. Set your budget in advance and establish which venue will give you best value for your money – many provide all inclusive packages which include entertainment, drinks reception, flowers, transport etc.

Consider the distance from your school – preferably the venue should only be 1 to 1 ½ hours drive from the school location so as to ensure that all guests will arrive on time. Will you be providing coach transport from the school to the hotel – you will need to establish the number requiring such transport as many now opt for Limo & Hummers!



Entertainment

The hotel may provide the Dj and/or Band as part of their package. If you are accepting this as part of the package may sure you take the opportunity to go and listen to the DJ/band and are satisfied that they play or are willing to play, the type of music your fellow students will like.

Whether it is a DJ or band sourced by your committee or provided by the hotel, it is important to establish the following:
o How long will the band play for.
o How long will the DJ play for
o Will they play the type of music you want.

o Do they have professional equipment to provide a professional performance and sound.
o If the Committee are booking the DJ/band directly, make sure to re-confirm the booking a couple of weeks before the Debs night.

Dress

For some girls, buying your Debs dress is the most fun part of the year and for some it is the biggest pain in the...behind! You have your perfect venue, hopefully the perfect date and the leaving cert exams are all done and dusted (again, hopefully!) All that is left is the elusive debs dress and as always everyone has their own taste!!

The style of dresses varies from year to year. Looking in magazines can give you an idea of what is popular. You can go to a dressmaker to have one custom made, but that can get very expensive.

One of the most important aspects of choosing a dress is will you comfortable in it. The same goes for choosing shoes and try to bring a pair of flats for the night.



For a Debs Ball that will be unforgettable check out The Four Season Hotel Monaghan and Mexx Nightclub for fantastic packages.

For more information visit our website www.4seasonshotel.ie or call us on 047 81888