DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 14, 2003 05:18 PM

DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Just a random thought...I have no idea if anyone is going to even see this until Monday (or Tuesday if you're not unlucky like me and actually have Presidents' Day off) but since I am taking the day off Weight Watchers I was daydreaming of some other yummy things we could do for a GTG.

Have any of you had tea at any of the hotels here in DC? If not, it's quite an experience, and it's perfect for a bunch of gals for a GTG. It's usually around $20 or so per person (maybe a little less or more) and you get tea and cookies and scones and finger sandwiches and chocolate-covered strawberries and stuff like that. I recommend the Mayflower (Connecticut Ave) and the Park Hyatt (Foggy Bottom).

I wonder if there is actually a Saturday or Sunday afternoon (it usually goes from 3-5 pm or so) when enough of us would actually be free to get together (and not up in NY)...I was thinking late March or early April, so we could do it before Joanne's wedding, but without getting TOO close to her big day. But maybe it would be a good way to help with any pre-big day jitters...? And, besides, we still need to see Ann's ring!! What do you think??

Becky Posted: Feb 14, 2003 05:50 PM

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That sounds like a great idea to me. I vote for whichever place that will be less of a nightmare for those of use that hate driving in DC. Is it just me or are ALL of the street signs angled so that you cannot read them until it is too late

dgtlsunshine Posted: Feb 14, 2003 06:37 PM

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lol Becky that is so true.

I would love to do TEA.

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 15, 2003 09:32 AM

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Well, they are both Metro-accessible, if that helps any...

Another thought is that the Ritz Carltons in both Pentagon City and Tyson's do tea, I am pretty sure. They are pricier than the other places, I believe, but driving to them and parking is much easier, because you can just park at the mall....

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 16, 2003 05:04 PM

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bump

dgtlsunshine Posted: Feb 16, 2003 05:43 PM

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I vote for Pentagon city.

natasha Posted: Feb 16, 2003 07:03 PM

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I live in MD, I would love to meet you ladies for tea.

rvcpl Posted: Feb 16, 2003 07:08 PM

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Great idea!

Anniegrl Posted: Feb 16, 2003 07:16 PM

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I'm up for it! Great idea Alison

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 17, 2003 09:24 AM

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Does Ritz Carlton Pentagon City sound like the most convenient place for everyone then? Or were there other preferences?

Now the real question...WHEN?? Sadly, my weekends are booked through late March. Would Sunday, April 6 work for anyone?

PS-Enjoying the SNOW???

JoRo Posted: Feb 17, 2003 10:25 PM

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Hi Ladies! I love this idea!! I am stuck in NY (with no wedding planning possible under 2 feet of snow) and missing DC so any GTG in DC sounds terrific!

unfortunately, i am not sure if I will still be in DC on April 6 (I am going to try to take that whole week off before the wedding and come back up here (NY) on that Sunday). But that shouldn't stop you guys!! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the snow! Sounds like not too many folks are working tomorrow (govt's off right?!)

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 17, 2003 10:30 PM

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I was afraid of that (both you getting stuck in NY and this being too close to your wedding). Maybe there is another date that would work? Matt and I are trying to figure out if we are going away the first weekend of my spring break. If not, I might be available that Sat or Sun...March 8 or 9... Let me know if there are other possibilities...we want to give you a nice sendoff!

Edited to say: Don't miss DC TOO much...we've got 2 feet of snow here too!

JoRo Posted: Feb 17, 2003 10:37 PM

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You are so sweet! thank you. i would definitely love to be able to join you all. March 8or 9 looks good. and March 29 and 30 i will still be home. but please, don't worry. you should definitely do it and soon, so we can see Anne's ring! YEAH! take care,
-jo

PS - are we still on for sushi?

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 17, 2003 10:40 PM

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I just FM'd you about sushi!

Well, let's see when everyone else is free first on this. I need to talk to Matt and see if we are going to be in town or not for March 8/9...but I am thinking I might be back by 3 pm on Sunday the 9th, regardless... will let you know!

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 18, 2003 08:21 AM

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Talked to FH last night and I think we are going away that March 8 weekend. I MAY be back in time for something March 9, though. Or, I think I could do something the weekend of March 22/23, depending on whether or not my friend is running the Marine Corps Marathon. But I'm thinking that's early enough in the day that I could still make a 3 or 4 pm teatime...

What do others' schedules look like?

Anniegrl Posted: Feb 18, 2003 08:39 AM

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I'm going to NY the first weekend of March I think, but other than that I'm free. Maybe we could do another after-work get together if it's better for everyone's schedule?

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 18, 2003 08:41 AM

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I think we were trying for a weekend this time because some of the Baltimore brides weren't able to make it on weeknights...

Plus, if we want to do a tea, they only have that Sat/Sun afternoons...

But I'm up for whatever.

JoRo Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:14 AM

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Hey ladies! still stuck in NY But, i am definitely up for tea or a weekend gtg. (I can also do a weekday one, but i like the idea of doing a weekend to be more inclusive!)

I am 99% sure that i will be available March 22/23. I am in NY for fitting the weekend of March 15 though. hopefully this will work out, but please don't plan around me if April is better for everybody. hope you all are enjoying the snow! Take care,
-jo

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:31 AM

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Hey Jo...I'll be up in NY March 15 weekend, too, for my tasting!

JoRo Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:35 AM

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Ooooo good, can you bring me some of that yummy food at the Bridal Suite??!! BTW - that weekend is also my shower (although my mom will not officially tell me -- some not so smarties have just blurted out)