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

Original post by AlisonMT

Feb 14, 2003 05:18 PM

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??

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 20, 2003 10:41 AM

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Jo, have you looked at Bocu in Commack or any of the Cactus Salons? They are all open Sundays and they are the two I am considering for my wedding hair and makeup...

As for the tea, ok, since March 22 looks like the better date for most people and since there doesn't seem to be a location preference, I went ahead and changed the reservation. It is now for 4:30 pm at the Tyson's Ritz Carlton on Sat, March 22. .

However, here is the twist...not only could they not give us a time other than 4:30 (we get two hours, so it would be 4:30-6:30), Tyson's wants a credit card number to hold a reservation for more than 6 people!! So, I only made it for 6...if I need to up the number, I can hold it on my credit card, if I know 100% for certain there will be more of us going. Also, they don't have room for more than 8-10 of us at most, so keep that in mind (they told me if there are more than 10 of us, we'd have to change the date!).

Right now, it looks like the following people want to come:

Joanne (JoRo)
Jenny (rvcpl)
Alison (slpbridetobe)
Laura (positanos)
Ann (Anniegrl)
dgtlsunshine (I don't remember your name..?)

with me, that makes SEVEN. If everyone on the list above is a definite, and if there is anyone else who wants to join us, I need to know as I will have to call back with my credit card.

Alternately, I can just make the reservation for the following Sat (March 29) at Pentagon City.

Just let me know ASAP, thanks!

Alison

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 20, 2003 04:58 PM

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Anyone??

JoRo Posted: Feb 20, 2003 05:57 PM

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Hi Alison,
March 22 is fine for me at that time. thanks for organizing. and i will check into Cactus! Thanks!!!
-jo

Anniegrl Posted: Feb 20, 2003 07:12 PM

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I'm in! Thanks Alison!

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 20, 2003 10:48 PM

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Thanks, guys. We're up to 3 definites...I'll keep the reservation for 6 (and off my credit card ) until I hear from the others...

slpbridetobe Posted: Feb 21, 2003 07:47 AM

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I'm in - thanks once again for doing all of the arranging Alison!!

Becky Posted: Feb 21, 2003 08:05 AM

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I am actually going to be in VA that day (3/22), but I am going to spend the weekend with FH, FH's brother and SIL. I think SIL wants to go wine tasting, so I don't think I will be able to make it. More than likely I will not be in any condition to be having tea at the Ritz

If for some reason you change the date to the 29th, I can make it. But don't go out of your way for me.

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 21, 2003 09:13 AM

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Oh no, Becky, bummer! Are you sure you can't make it? It's not til 4:30...

Well, if it turns out more people are good for the March 29 date and we switch it, I will let you know!

Right now, we're up to 4 definites for March 22 at Tyson's...

positanos Posted: Feb 21, 2003 09:18 AM

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That looks good for me, Alison.

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 21, 2003 12:30 PM

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Ok, count to date for March 22 is 5:

Joanne
Laura
both Alisons
Ann

Jenny, are you in? That would make 6.

What about dgtlsunshine? If we get up to 7 or more, I need to change the reservation and slap down the old credit card...

JoRo Posted: Feb 21, 2003 01:15 PM

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Hey Alison. I say you keep the reservation at 6. If 7 show up, are they going to turn us away? Do we get a different room with 7 as opposed to 6?? unless it has to be a different room (which i don't see why it would) i can't see why you should put it on your CC at this point.

I am so excited about this. THank you so much for organizing (again!!). Hooray!

rvcpl Posted: Feb 21, 2003 01:29 PM

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Hey sorry so late to reply!

Yes I am in. And I agree with JoRo- I doubt they will turn us away if 7 come.

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 21, 2003 02:27 PM

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Ordinarily I would agree with that, but when I called they seemed VERY strict about the numbers...said they were 'already squeezing (us) in'...would you believe?! I must say, I got a far better reception when I called Pentagon City originally...they even asked if we were celebrating anything special. Oh well, guess Tyson's is just snootier.

If we end up with 7 people, we'll just squeeze in, I don't think anyone would mind! I was just concerned if there were going to be MORE than 7 (like 8-10), is all.

flyin'bride Posted: Feb 24, 2003 03:39 PM

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Room for 1 more? I didn't reply sooner because I wasn't sure if Mom & Dad were coming into town that weekend. They're not so if I could squeeze in I would love to finally meet my fellow DC Long Islanders I know the numbers are tight so if there's no room I totally understand since I am a late-comer and I will just be sure to be there for the next one! Thanks ladies, you can FM me too.

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 24, 2003 03:54 PM

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Hi!! And Welcome!!

Yes, we'd love to have you along! Like some of the girls said, I think if it's just 7 of us (which it would be with you), and the reservation is for 6, they would probably let us squeak by.

But if there's more, please let me know ASAP. Is dgtlsunshine coming, does anyone know?? That would make 8 of us, in which case I really do need to up the reservation and reserve it on my credit card.

Let me know!!

flyin'bride Posted: Feb 24, 2003 04:03 PM

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Thanks Alison! And thank you for organizing all the details. I'm really looking forward to meeting you all. Anniegrl filled me in on the last GTG and it sounds like you all had a wonderful time. See you soon!

AlisonMT Posted: Feb 24, 2003 09:10 PM

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Sure thing, looking forward to meeting you!

JoRo Posted: Feb 25, 2003 06:38 PM

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Hooray - Thanks again Alison!!

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 07, 2003 01:43 PM

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Just checking in since this is 2 weeks from tomorrow...

Joanne (JoRo)
Jenny (rvcpl)
Laura (positanos)
Ann (Anniegrl)
flyin'bride (name?)
...and me makes 6.

Unfortunately, the other Alison (slpbridetobe) FM'd me with a conflict, so she can't make it.

But I will look forward to seeing the rest of you soon. If there are any other conflicts or concerns, 'speak now or forever hold your peace' (haha, just practicing! ); seriously, let me know and we can adjust if necessary.

Otherwise, see you soon, and have a great weekend! I hear it might hit 60 tomorrow...!!

Alison

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 10, 2003 09:33 AM

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BUMP for Monday.

Also wanted to see if any DC brides would be willing to share experiences on local (DC area) places for the following:

-shoes
-gloves
-tuxes
-wedding rings

We want to try to do all these things locally and, in fact, have an appointment at After Hours in Tyson's to look at tuxes before the tea. Any feedback is appreciated!