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The Prosecco Van Ireland is here!!!!

7/25/2017

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"A mobile van delivering chilled high quality prosecco on tap throughout Ireland."
(*insert clapping emoji here)
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But first, Prosecco

No, you are not seeing things... it's finally here - Ireland's very own 'Prosecco Van,' and it is available for weddings, birthdays, events galore! 
The van arrives stocked with our favourite bubbles (as well as fully trained and uniformed bar staff) to welcome and greet your guests with prosecco on tap...two taps actually!

Style on Wheels!

The Prosecco Van itself has been pimped out to the heights of style and vintage chicness with eye catching lighting and quirky detail. There is no need for external refrigeration with it's compact dispense system which keeps your prosecco perfected chilled for the night and can even be topped up by the guests themselves. 
As for the prosecco itself, it is of high quality - "Bidoli Frizzante from the famous Le Contesse winery in Veneto, Italy.." Oh I can taste the fruity zing already!

10% discount for LifeAfterBlue followers if you book before August 13th, National Prosecco Day!
​Just mention us at time of booking



Website: www.theproseccovanireland.com
Facebook: @proseccovanireland
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Catfish's Nev Schulman marries Laura Perlongo and we're all hooked!

7/24/2017

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 This weekend saw the awaited wedding of Catfish host, Nev Schulman, and Laura Perlongo. The ceremony took place in his father's garden in the Hamptons.  and finished with the newlyweds hitting the beach and playing with flamingo inflatables!
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Keeping Us In The Loop

Both Nev and Laura had been keeping us all posted with wedding plans and thoughts leading up to the big day. Nev posted a pic to Instagram of a shopping venture for his wedding tux, and who was his fashion adviser .... only the adorable Cleo - just look at the cuteness!!
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Laura shared this candid post and image before the wedding:

It just hit me that in exactly two weeks Nev and I are going to wake up married! I always thought weddings seemed like a waste of time and money – ‘Too much drama. Blegh. I’d elope if I ever felt the NEED To be married’ – but the more I imagine looking at Nev in front of our friends and family and just being silly in love, the more I realize time and money are nothing without love and celebration. That life without some drama isn’t life. That weddings are a meaningful metaphor and I’m glad I’m facing my fears (veiled as apathy) and really doing it!
Because weddings have a way of distracting you. Invite drama, rain contingencies, permits, family wants/needs/hates – all the minutiae that make love about logistics. But I’m learning that love when it comes to marriage is about surviving logistics. Not losing sight of what matters. Laughing off the situations that might otherwise drain our individual and collective souls. Fixing them. Or finding ways to make it work. (Like when you need a photo for your wedding invite but don’t have one together…just use pic stitch!) Whatever!
So excited. ♥
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A Catfish Wedding

Nev and Laura were a picture of happiness surrounded by close family and friends in the ceremony which took place in Nev's father's backyard. The ever-so-cute Cleo rolled up the aisle in a little pull-along trailer. and the ceremony was officiated by YouTuber Casey Neistat, who looked super dapper. After they were announced husband and wife, the couple shared their first dance by the pool. 
Laura looked a vision in her Inbal Raviv dress. Have you seen that back?! GORG!!!
The reception was as cool as expected with beers, pizza, a DJ...oh ye, and a trip to the beach!
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Congratulations to one awesome couple.
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The A - Z of Coppers!

7/20/2017

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It cannot be denied that Copper Face Jacks is an Irish institution since it opened it's doors in 1996, a right of passage one might say. From student nights, hen parties, stags, birthday bashes, even election celebrations...Coppers' dance floor has hosted it all - it's pulling power is a force to be reckoned. Copper Face Jacks has it all and here it is, from A to Z...'

A is for ... Apps
​The CFJ app keeps you up to date on events and puts you on the guest list for free entry on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Coppers also uses the app 'Orderella,' whereby you can....wait for it.... order your drinks on your mobile phone to skip the queue (but bank accounts beware, it is contactless payment!)
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B  is for ... Babylon
​"How many miles to Babylon??" - Only 0.4 miles to be exact! One must take proper soakage precautions before the dreaded morning after, and where better than kebab havan - Babylon.

C is for ... Craic​
Sure it's only mighty in here! Scrubbing off that stamp may be your compulsory mission the next day, but you cannot deny the pure savage-ness of the previous night.. Coopers-you legend!
D   is for ... Dancing
And lots of it! Gloria was obviously thinking about the pop perfection that is the Coppers' playlist when she sang 'the rhythm is going to get you.'
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E    is for ... Employment Status
This epic nightclub is a place where everyone is welcome, although if you are a nurse, teacher or member of the gardaí síochana you are probably going to feel a little more at home.
F    is for ... Flashback
And I am not talking about the ones you will be getting throughout the next day.. Walking into the pop classic tracks of Coppers is like taking a trip back in time when there were no bills, exams, kids, work... those carefree fun days when all you had to do was bag a lift to the local nightclub and party into the wee hours with no fear of the alarm clock of responsibility waking you before midday.
G is for ... Gold Card
The prestige attached to these cards is high - they allow the lucky cardholder to skip the queue and walk in free of charge with a friend. With only a few hundred in circulation and one card up for sale online for €500, you may need to put forth your appeal for one in your college thesis...oh wait... someone did that already!
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H  is for ... Harcourt Street
A relationship is a two way street - so is Harcourt Street - it's a sign!
I      is for ...In Theatres Near You
Yes, that's right, there is actually a CFJ musical. The stage production 'Coppers Uncovered' ran in three theatres last year! In fair Jackson Court, where we lay our scene...
J      is for .... Jackson Court
Did someone say residents bar?!
K is for ... Key Questions
All of which you will ask and will be answered with 'sure why not' - Coppers? Shot? Cash back? Shot? Kebab? My place?
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L     is for ... Love Stories
Plenty a relationship started with a stumble into Coppers. Last year saw a competition to find the best 'met in Coppers' couple who were jetted off to Rome for Valentines' Day - Coppers flying the true love flag #legends
M     is for ... Maniac 2000
The true national anthem of Ireland. No night is complete until she walks across that dancefloor dressed to kill..
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N  is for ... Never Again
The two words that make the hangover feel that slight bit better and mend your broken dignity...that is until 1am the following Saturday night !
O     is for ... Outkast
The models of kool hit the cobbles of Coppers after their Electric Picnic performance. Not only that, but the boys had to queue just like everyone else, with the bouncers reportedly saying 'Who??? Nah, they have to queue like everyone else.'  Imagine walking by Andre 3000 with your CFJ Gold Card...I know what I'd be saying 'Hey Ya!'
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P    is for ... Pedicabs
Sure how else would you travel to the street of Harcourt.
Q  is for ... Queues
And there is plenty of them... but where better than the queues of Coppers to form new friendships and swap numbers..
R  is for ... Reunited
. . . . . and it feels so good!!! Imagine the scene... returning from the bar with drinks after queuing for an age, and you have lost EVERYONE....the panic, the anxiety, the drinks are getting heavier, the crowd is getting busier...and then...
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S  is for ... "See yiz in Coppers"
Thanks Bryan Cullen for the four words that sum up L I F E
T   is for ... The-shift
Let's face it, it's harder to NOT get the-shift in here.
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U    is for ... Unseen Hands
Forget Loch Ness, the myth of the unseen hands of Coppers is one that all girls know and have their own version of. Scary - but true.
V is for ... Leo Vradker
I mean if it's the venue of choice for one of country's leaders to party that says it all
W is for ... Westlife
Cheesy pop tunes like these is what this place is renowned and cherished for. Get ready to crank out some questionable dance moves to everything from the 5ive megamix to Spice Girls and Bewitched.
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X   is for ... Xmas Pub Crawl
Whether you make it to the twelfth pub or not, Coppers will definitely be the final port of call to see the flickering lights of your jumper.
Y   is for .... Yearly ski trip
Next March sees the fourth annual CFJ ski trip which will see the Rubberbandits heading the entertainment in Livigno, Italy. As if all this was not enough, when you partake in this snow-filled extravaganza, you go home with the limited edition 'money can't by' Coppers jersey... this has to be the next best thing to the Coppers Gold Card. 
Z is for... Zoo
There have been many reviews across the great web about our beloved Coppers, but one Yelp review is by far the best  "a Zoo where you can't touch the animals" 
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20 of the Most Popular Updos on Pinterest

7/11/2017

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When choosing an upstyle, there are a few things you need to take into consideration -
  • Your outfit - the style you put in your hair should match or compliment your dress or outfit, whether that be chic and modern, relaxed and flowy or sleek and dramatic. You should also think about the shape of your dress - a one shouldered dress could be paired with a side bun on the opposite side, a higher neck would look beautiful with some added beehive volume.
  • Length and thickness - two important factors in choosing an upstyle, Work with what you have, there are lots of styles out there to suit all hair types.  
  • Hold Ability - if you are opting for a little something extra in your hair such as a headpiece, flower crown,  etc, wavy, curly or textured hair is a must for staying power.

Whatever your desire, Pinterest is always a great place to rummage and the choice is literally ENDLESS. So, LifeAfterBlue has done the updo research for you and found the most pinned upstyles to date. Sure you'll only look fabulous!
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**COMPETITION TIME** - Win a FREE bride-to-be photoshoot with Boudoir Girls

7/9/2017

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You are your best outfit!
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Why a boudoir photoshoot should be on your pre-wedding To-Do list...

  1. You will look and feel amazing - Natalie, of Boudoir Girls, is a true professional who will make you feel comfortable, confident and fabulous. The boudoir shoot is done in the privacy of her home studio or in a venue of your choice, i.e. a hotel, and the only people present are you, Natalie, and a make up artist (if you request so). We all have our insecurities, but the purpose of this shoot is to boost your confidence and show you how beautiful you really are.
  2. It is a great gift for you as well as your significant other - Your other half loves you just the way you are, so imagine how in awe of you they will be when they see you rocking a boudoir shoot. Not only this, but these images will allow you to see yourself in the same light as they see you, and this is the best gift you can give yourself. 
  3. It will empower you - Although the idea of striking a pose may be a bit daunting at first, you can take my word for it when I say you will have so much appreciation for your own awesomeness at the end of this shoot you will feel like Queen B herself! Get ready to feel fierce! 
  4. It is worth it to challenge your self-perception - Let's face it ladies, we are our own worst and harshest critics. We are constantly putting ourselves down and comparing ourselves  to images in magazines, social media and even to each other. So here is the opportunity to show yourself just how wonderfully sexy and perfect you truly are and capture it forever, We all need reminding of this every now and then. 

Tell us your best feature to win a free Boudoir Girls photoshoot to the value of €99 in boudoir, glam or retro style  including 1 digital image. 

All you have to do to win this prize is send LifeAfterBlue a little 'PICK ME' private mail. Winner will be chosen and emailed after closing date which is MONDAY THE 17th OF JULY, 

*****Don't forget Boudoir Girls are giving all LifeAfterBlue followers a 10% discount on boudoir books and hen party photo shoots when you mention LifeAfterBlue at time of booking. This discount valid until April 2018***** 
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Boudoir Girls - fun and feel good photo shoots for hen parties and brides to be

7/6/2017

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The Birth of Boudoir

​​​​ ​   Boudoir Girls began as a dream and idea of Natalie Greer, a stay at home mom of two, whose love of photography and timeless vintage beauty evolved into Ireland's very own Vargas photography boudoir! In 2009, Natalie started the venture offering only boudoir photography, which has since developed into something much bigger. Today, Boudoir Girls not only offers boudoir, retro, pin up, and bridal photography, but also provides fun hen party packages in the theme of your choice.
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Natalie Greer - the Boudoir Girls queen!
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Boudoir Girls FYI

  • Your boudoir shoot is just you and Natalie - The thought of a photo shoot can be quite daunting and intimidating, but this session is very private and done to make you feel your most comfortable. The boudoir shoot is shot in Natalie's home studio by appointment only or in a venue of your choice, i.e. a hotel. The only people present are you, Natalie (the photographer) and a makeup artist if you request so. 
  • You will look and feel unreal! - Boudoir Girls' glam team is on hand to make you and your leading ladies look and feel fabulous for your hen party and a make up artist is also available for private boudoir shoots.
  • The little black boudoir book is the perfect gift to give to your significant other to showcase the images that not only they will love, but you will too,
  • Boudoir Girls come to you and your hens - Boudoir Girls bring themed props, studio lighting and make up to the venue that suits you.
  • You choose your theme and they provide the props - Choosing the theme for your hen party is always fun. Boudoir Girls has seen so many great themes and has a large range of props to make your theme look amazing! Some examples of themes Boudoir Girls have shot are Father Ted, Audrey Hepburn, Boho Chic, Rockabilly and Great Gatsby. 

10% discount with Boudoir Girls by mentioning LifeAfterBlue!

The scrumptious Natalie, of Boudoir Girls, has given LifeAfterBlue followers a very generous and special offer - 10% off boudoir books and Hen Party Photoshoots when you mention 'LifeAfterBlue' at time of booking! This discount is valid until April 2018. So start practising your best pin-up pout and remember - Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear.
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Contact Boudoir Girls through their website, Facebook, or phone / email direct
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