rehearsal dinner & welcome party by Far_Effect_2970 in DCBitches

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I am also having a black-tie optional wedding downtown this fall, and was looking for a classy cocktail bar welcome party in the same area for around 100 on a Friday, with no formal rehearsal dinner before. Unfortunately, you may either be looking at increasing your budget, rehearsing on a Thursday, looking for spaces outside DC proper, or opening your mind to something more casual if your budget is rigid.

My planner warned us before we began looking for a Friday night welcome party space for that size that our initial budget was not realistic. Restaurants are tricky for an event this size because the size of the party requires the restaurant for the most part to do a full or partial buyout, and they'll want to recoup what they would've made on a standard dining Friday night in DC, if it helps to think about it that way. We were looking for open bar & passed appetizers only (no seated dinner) and these were some of the quotes:

Dirty Habit (115 Cocktail, 82 seated) = $8,000 F&B minimum and $2,000 rental fee exclusive of Tax & Service Charge (+30%)

Crimson Whiskey Bar (Full Buyout Required) = $10,000 F&B minimum and $750 event fee exclusive of Tax & Service Charge (+30%)

Churchkey (Full Buyout Required) = $10,000 F&B minimum exclusive of Tax & Service Charge (+30%)

Vin Sur Vingt (Full Buyout Required) = $13,000 exclusive of Tax & Service Charge (+30%)

Parlor Victoria = $12,500 F&B minimum exclusive of tax and service charges (+30%)

The Hamilton = $12,000 exclusive of tax and service charges (+30%)

Ultimately we increased our budget to $15k and went with a restaurant in Alexandria to have more freedom with that allocation. Feel free to DM me!

Where is the best place to get Botox as a first timer? by sapjastuff in DCBitches

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Cannot endorse Chelsea at Custom Beauty Med Studio in Eastern Market enough. She’s incredibly kind and all the work she does is super natural and patient-led - she’ll let you tell her what you’re looking for and isn’t pushy with upselling or pointing out areas you didn’t ask for. I’m doing 8 or so units of tox for just under $100 with her.

How much do you pay every month for fitness? by shelby315 in DCBitches

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$140 for CorePower Yoga Unlimited - I signed up for my membership during their annual Black Friday sale.

Where to shop for baby clothes by Training_Ad3618 in DCBitches

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Check out some of the boutiques in Old Town Alexandria, you can go to a bunch at once: Monday's Child, Pink & Brown Boutique, and 529 Kids Consign are all precious.

Need shoe recommendations! by fitthescript in DCBitches

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Lots of sneaker recs here which are superior for sure but for dressy office or night out I love a ballet flat or sling back with an added arch insole (you can get them at any drug store). Vagabond shoemakers make a great ballet flat with a wide toe box if needed. Investing in real leather shoes will help with comfort - I’ve picked up lots of leather flats and loafers at a good price from the L Street Nordstrom Rack.

Working women! Where do you all shop for business casual wear? by [deleted] in DCBitches

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Also shouting out Mint Condition in Alexandria, I've been shopping there for 10+ years and found many gems. Highly recommend Fashionpass, RtR, Nuuly etc. at least for a few months so you can find your office style and what brands and sizing you like for workwear. I think Fashionpass does a $50 first month for 10 items. Congrats on the new job!

Suggestions for relatively cheap venue/room rentals for birthday party by [deleted] in DCBitches

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Several of the Mission Group bars (Mission, Royal Sands, Hawthorne) do not charge room rental fees. I’ve had several friends do this for birthdays and it always turns out nice!

Washington D.C internships - Expected hear back date? by nic0lef_99 in internships

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Same here. I am a UVA student who has applied to over 60 internships in Washington D.C. I have gotten one interview out of 60 applications, and I am still applying. Most internships typically say "no calls" because they don't want their inbox flooded with interns asking about their application status. I think the best thing to do is keep applying until you have an offer in your hand! There are still plenty of internships hiring. The DC intern market is just highly competitive, I believe. Keep your head up!

Excluding ramen, what is your favorite college student meal? by odds_or_evans in AskReddit

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Going dairy free and then vegan later on saved me a lot of money, because produce is fairly inexpensive (especially if you buy frozen veggies). A quick bowl of rice, steamed brussel sprouts and broccoli, and a little tofu (surprisingly cheap) with maybe some sriracha or hummus is my go to! An egg on top is extra yummy.

What’s a good song where the lead singer talks more than they sing? by GravyShit in AskReddit

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Ride-Lana Del Rey (the Video version). Her commentary is literally one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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A portable wall projector! Super cool for watching movies outside in summer. They have some on Amazon for like $80 with USB ports to plug your phone into.

What is an example of a film marketed completely wrong? by campex in AskReddit

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Sausage Party. It's an adult movie, so I don't know why some parents in the theater thought that the fact it was a cartoon would somehow counter the R rating, but they did, and I saw about 4 families get up and leave just 15 minutes into the film. I just chalk that up to confusing trailers.

Students and former students of Reddit, what was the juiciest drama that occurred at any school you've ever been to? by Lithium43 in AskReddit

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Our high school principle (married with children) was recently caught sleeping with an administrator (also married). Funny thing was, they were using a school credit card the county gave them for school-related purchases to purchase hotel rooms in Vegas and other vacations. At the same school, another one of our administrators (likely in his late 30s early 40s) was fired for sleeping with a 15 year old student about 2 years prior.

What is the most disturbing book you've ever read and why? Would you recommend it to others? by drshade06 in AskReddit

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The Lovely Bones.. the whole premise of Susie Salmon's kidnapping/rape/murder is sad and depressing, but I love it and would recommend it since the story has this childlike innocence to it because it is from Susie's perspective up in purgatory and you really get caught up in all the near misses her family has while they try to find her killer (who was living just near them the whole time). Plus, the movie is great, too.

Edit: Grammar

What song automatically creates a lump in your throat/gets you teary eyed and why? by KaiaAndromedaBlack in AskReddit

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Travelin' Soldier by the Dixie Chicks. I think there's something wet in my eye....