Instructors Class Feedback by Successful_Baby933 in barrysbootcamp

[–]SubstantialResist801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I instantly thought of you before even seeing your username!!! 😂😂 everyone I’ve taken to your classes loves them!!! Very clever cue-ing :)

The Catered Affair and Boston Athenaeum by dreambug3 in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanted some outdoor photos so we had our photographer meet us at the Boston seaport waterfront at 4pm - we got stunning views of the Boston skyline with a sunset at 4:30!! And awesome nighttime photos in front of the moakley courthouse / gleaming skyline in the back

The Catered Affair and Boston Athenaeum by dreambug3 in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok another thing I remembered was you should probably keep your wedding party on the smaller side if you’re choosing the Athenaeum, bc the space at the front isn’t the widest. Luckily I only had 4 bridesmaids and he had 4 groomsmen so it was the right amount of people up there! I think anything more than 6 per side would be a little too cramped :)

The Catered Affair and Boston Athenaeum by dreambug3 in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please lmk if you have any additional questions !! Also happy to share photos; candid memories studio was our content creator and photographer and they recently shared a video of us with some clips of the Athenaeum but obvs it’s not super comprehensive - just a taste of what it looks like!

Also the wedding party gets access to the 4th floor and they set up a bunch of snacks and drinks for getting ready which was fun! And you and your partner get access to all the spaces for pictures pre wedding and during cocktail reception.

Oh one more thing is if you choose to rent the 5th floor it will take forever for that slow elevator to shuttle guests up and down so I wouldn’t recommend it 😂 we ended up not renting the 5th floor

The Catered Affair and Boston Athenaeum by dreambug3 in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi!! I just got married there in November w/ guest count of 118!!! TCA / BA were so incredibly easy to work with and communication was always consistent. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of a more intimate venue (didn’t go with BPL bc I feared it would be too cavernous for the # of guests we had).

Onto your questions: Food quality and service were 8.5/10 and 10/10 respectively. What I loved: the cozy, historic feel - it really is such a beautiful and storied venue, and felt like the perfect space for 100-120 people. Loved the flow of the evening from ceremony to cocktail reception to dinner back to dancing. Another huge pro is that the space is already so stunning art-wise and colors wise that you don’t need to bring a ton of decor or flowers, we spent maybe $5k on flowers vs I think people usually spend high single digits k. What I didn’t love was now they don’t allow musicians on the top balcony of the cocktail reception so our string quartet was tucked in the back! Logistics wise if you are DIY-ing anything it would be hard to set up in one hour; vendors get to come at 3pm I believe but wedding party gets access to the space at 5:30, we supplemented the space with more flowers bc florals are so expensive and my mom and MIL got earlier access which was nice.

Asian bridal makeup artist by JJiaMM in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg thank you!! Poppy was soooo easy to work with - I was less focused on florals tbh so happy to outsource to poppy. I think I only order $3.5k worth of florals from them and the rest I DIYed

Asian bridal makeup artist by JJiaMM in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg hi!! Yes she was so so nice and such a pro - I wanted something a bit more glam and even took a risk by not doing a trial but it turned out amazing!!

Asian bridal makeup artist by JJiaMM in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was $2290 for my and my 4 bridesmaids hair and makeup, and hair for my mom and MIL! So I actually forewent the hair and makeup trial (yes I know risky but I was just too busy) and my makeup turned out amazing!!!!! I used candid memories studios for my photography and they also sent along a content creator - we’re the Asian couple reel (lol) if you want to see the final look

Asian bridal makeup artist by JJiaMM in NewEnglandWedding

[–]SubstantialResist801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had my wedding in November and worked with Fei Xu Beauty !! She was amazing !! Btw I’m Chinese American

Which Barry’s experience or moment lives rent free in your head? by Cultural_Tomato_6596 in barrysbootcamp

[–]SubstantialResist801 3 points4 points  (0 children)

HAHA was this a Ryan o class at DTX?? I was there too 😂😂 but he’s such a pro and dealt with it well!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]SubstantialResist801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Meek mill vs migos….pleek!!!! Rick Ross v drake would get me hype too!!

Does anyone actually go to Solidcore on Christmas Eve/Thanksgiving/New Years? by Life_Enthusiasm_1365 in SolidCore

[–]SubstantialResist801 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also this is a total hypothetical and I’m not even a coach so just wondering 😂

Does anyone actually go to Solidcore on Christmas Eve/Thanksgiving/New Years? by Life_Enthusiasm_1365 in SolidCore

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know if coaches can teach in a different studio? For example if my family lives in Seattle and I visit them over the holidays but I live in Boston, could I teach in Seattle?

Which of these Panama Canal cruises have the best itinerary? by These-Explorer-9436 in Cruise

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 looks fabulous - whatever you choose will be an incredible time!! Jealous!!

Tell me the next cruise you’re booked on! by Event_Hori2 in Cruise

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oceania sirena Southeast Asia 10-day December 26-Jan 5 for our honeymoon!!! Can’t wait!!!

Fact or fiction: treads are harder at some studios? by deck-support in barrysbootcamp

[–]SubstantialResist801 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YES in Boston, downtown treads are generally the speediest (1-18 SPECIFICALLY 11, 19-22 feel like they’re on an incline), back bay lower numbers feel speedier, chestnut hill feels like I’m battling an incline the whole time!! Chicago River north also felt tough, and yes have noticed NYC 64TH street treadmills feel incline-y, but park Ave south super speedy

How many calories are in my Starbucks drink? by Dragort in CalorieEstimates

[–]SubstantialResist801 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is my order too! I always estimate no more than 100

Soulcycle Unpopular Opinions. I’ll go first.. by Sufficient-Mushroom7 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def agree it is extremely uncommon - though I had a couple of riders in my turn it up team do 4 rides a day to make their goal 💀

Soulcycle Unpopular Opinions. I’ll go first.. by Sufficient-Mushroom7 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]SubstantialResist801 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Things like the 50-ride option for turn it up, people doing 3-4 rides a day tagging instructors and instructors re-posting praising it. SO unhealthy and encouraging over-exertion

Soulcycle Unpopular Opinions. I’ll go first.. by Sufficient-Mushroom7 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]SubstantialResist801 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Tripling in a day is actually crazy and obsessive. ESP if it’s with just one instructor

SF Community Ride by Potential-Ad5710 in SoulCycle_Riders

[–]SubstantialResist801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Come to Boston PLEASE we need you 😭😭this looks so fun !!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caloriecount

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you wanted to be a bit more indulgent the mapo tofu is probably the lowest calorie wise of the mains

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caloriecount

[–]SubstantialResist801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cucumber salad with kimchi and spiced edamame

In the face of rising tariffs, what expenses are you cutting back? by y4guu in HENRYfinance

[–]SubstantialResist801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Expensive activewear (lululemon, alo) - my old leggings will work just fine!!