Everything you need for a California wedding

James Brown46 said:Hey Raymond Brooks7, could you please send me the number for SINE over at Photo Plus? Thanks!

Look, I don't have it on me right now, but if you’re actually interested, you can find him in that walkway near Dalma downtown, right across from the main entrance. Head over to Photo Plus and look up his Son and his work.

James Brown46 said:That's way too good... I mean, who even told you that was okay?,,,,,

Aunt Mare over at the Jaglac flower shop in Radunica handled everything. If you need more specifics, I’ve got her number right here. 😍 Honestly, she really pulled a lot of people together for this one—merder, ANE10, tenkica... you name it. Honestly, all credit goes to her. She deserves every bit of it. 👍

Kevin Jones39 said:Help me out here

Did anyone catch what was being said during the meetings, or does anyone actually have some intel on the Best Buy group...........?????????🙏

I'll be sure to give you an update in about three weeks once I see how they perform at my own party.🙂

Jack Miller4 said:I'll be sure to give you an update in about three weeks once I see how they perform at my own party.🙂

That sounds pretty good... I think I might need one of those next year...

Hey everyone!
I'm having a hard time tracking down bands and photographers (the two biggest pieces of the puzzle) in the San Diego area.🙄

I see everyone pointing me toward Studio G, but since I can't find their website,🤷 I haven't been able to check out their portfolio. (I don't live in New York City, just visit occasionally😉).
If anyone could send a few of their photos to my inbox, I’d really appreciate it—just so I can get a feel for their style.

Also, Suzy seems decent, but I read somewhere that she's pretty pricey. If anyone knows what a basic package costs, please shoot me a PM.
At this rate, it feels like I might have to fly in a photographer from New York City along with our guests. 😁
And even there, the few we liked are already booked up.

Second thing—the bands. We were hoping to book Trofej-zauzeti for our date.🙄
We need someone who actually knows how to work a crowd.🙂🙂I know the vibe depends a lot on the guests, but we want a group that will get people dancing (we have a lot of young people attending).
Please, I need recommendations ASAP.
Even though our wedding isn't until September 2010, it feels like all the good ones are already taken.😢
Any info helps—who's great and who should be avoided.🙂

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks!👋

Jesse Lopez90 said:Folks, my dream day has finally come and gone... 🙂
And honestly? It was everything I imagined. Every single detail fell perfectly into place.
We couldn't be happier. My relatives haven't stopped calling; they’re all saying it was easily one of the best parties they've attended in years. The energy was incredible—enough good vibes to last us through an entire winter. 😍
So, I need to give some credit where it's due (though "thank you" feels far too small for what we felt):

- The reception was held at the Fable venue in Lori... My husband and I truly felt like the only two people on earth having a celebration. It was already a massive day, but they made it feel monumental. The staff was so attentive, kind, smiling, and genuinely dignified. And the food? Absolutely divine. Choosing that venue was a total win! 🙏

- The band, Aurora, played for us (just the four of them)—I tip my hat to them. They were phenomenal. They played exactly what we requested and really set the tone for the whole celebration. Another absolute home run! 👍

- Rose Florist (over in Split and Mejas)—huge respect to them. They went above and beyond, especially with the effort they put into hunting down anything turquoise to fit my arrangements and bouquet. 😉

- I used Color Photo over on Marmont enough for the photography and video, and now I’m just dying to see the albums and the footage based on what I've seen so far... 🎉

The ceremony took place at Sustipan. A huge thank you to the officiant, Ms. Neda, for her warm words and for letting us organize things a little differently than the standard script! (Unlike some of those high-strung colleagues out there.)

I’m sure I’ve forgotten half of it, but if anyone wants details, just ask.
Now, I never thought I’d actually sit down and write this part, but hey, life is unpredictable...
I had my wedding dress custom-made by a seamstress downtown. I was more than happy with it. I'd seen the design online, and since it wasn't available anywhere in America, she made it from scratch for me. Everyone says it looks even better than the original. The trouble started after the wedding, though. To make a long story short, I wanted to keep the dress, but things got complicated. In the end, I was asked to pay extra for it—way more than what we originally agreed upon.
I won't get into every single detail here, but please, be careful when you head toward Sinj. Look closely at any designer dresses being sold as "originals"—mine almost ended up with a fake label, too. 👎

Wait, which room in Fabula was the party in? I think it was there too, but I wasn't exactly thrilled with the upstairs hall.

Olivia Hill9 said:Hey everyone!
I'm having a hard time tracking down bands and photographers (the two biggest pieces of the puzzle) in the San Diego area.🙄

I see everyone pointing me toward Studio G, but since I can't find their website,🤷 I haven't been able to check out their portfolio. (I don't live in New York City, just visit occasionally😉).
If anyone could send a few of their photos to my inbox, I’d really appreciate it—just so I can get a feel for their style.

Also, Suzy seems decent, but I read somewhere that she's pretty pricey. If anyone knows what a basic package costs, please shoot me a PM.
At this rate, it feels like I might have to fly in a photographer from New York City along with our guests. 😁
And even there, the few we liked are already booked up.

Second thing—the bands. We were hoping to book Trofej-zauzeti for our date.🙄
We need someone who actually knows how to work a crowd.🙂🙂I know the vibe depends a lot on the guests, but we want a group that will get people dancing (we have a lot of young people attending).
Please, I need recommendations ASAP.
Even though our wedding isn't until September 2010, it feels like all the good ones are already taken.😢
Any info helps—who's great and who should be avoided.🙂

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks!👋

We're stuck in the exact same loop again. 🙂 If you happen to snag any photos, just pass them my way.
So, what's the deal with that band Trophy? And more importantly—what's the damage if someone actually wants to book them?

Kevin Jones39 said:Thanks, thanks... honestly, I’ve just heard people saying they're good, but since they're probably the new kids on the block, they might not be fully polished yet.

Yeah, I heard the same thing... my godmother actually picked them up for her party... hahahaha😉

James Brown46 said:Wait, which room in Fabula was the party in? I think it was there too, but I wasn't exactly thrilled with the upstairs hall.

The rooms are definitely a bit weird, but every time I turn around, someone’s raving about them!

Olivia Hill9 said:Hey everyone!
I'm having a hard time tracking down bands and photographers (the two biggest pieces of the puzzle) in the San Diego area.🙄

I see everyone pointing me toward Studio G, but since I can't find their website,🤷 I haven't been able to check out their portfolio. (I don't live in New York City, just visit occasionally😉).
If anyone could send a few of their photos to my inbox, I’d really appreciate it—just so I can get a feel for their style.

Also, Suzy seems decent, but I read somewhere that she's pretty pricey. If anyone knows what a basic package costs, please shoot me a PM.
At this rate, it feels like I might have to fly in a photographer from New York City along with our guests. 😁
And even there, the few we liked are already booked up.

Second thing—the bands. We were hoping to book Trofej-zauzeti for our date.🙄
We need someone who actually knows how to work a crowd.🙂🙂I know the vibe depends a lot on the guests, but we want a group that will get people dancing (we have a lot of young people attending).
Please, I need recommendations ASAP.
Even though our wedding isn't until September 2010, it feels like all the good ones are already taken.😢
Any info helps—who's great and who should be avoided.🙂

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks!👋

mellowfalcon said:We're stuck in the exact same loop again. 🙂 If you happen to snag any photos, just pass them my way.
So, what's the deal with that band Trophy? And more importantly—what's the damage if someone actually wants to book them?

Here's the local scoop from the San Diego connection😂
Bands:
We used Amadeus, and they were solid.👍
I'd recommend Tempo or Big Fun. Zadarexpress is okay, but you basically have to give them a detailed blueprint before the party starts to make sure they nail it.🙄
Don't know much about the others, but I'll be catching Trofej at a party on January 9th.😉
Photographers: Unfortunately, they don't have a site. Your best bet is probably calling them and asking them to email some samples.🤷
Mine aren't ready yet😢 but I promise to share the album as soon as they land.😁

mellowfalcon said:We're stuck in the exact same loop again. 🙂 If you happen to snag any photos, just pass them my way.
So, what's the deal with that band Trophy? And more importantly—what's the damage if someone actually wants to book them?

No worries, I'll pass along anything I receive.😉
As for Trophy, I think they're phenomenal... they play everything from classic wedding hits to Dina Denis style (and they really know their stuff—it's a family of musicians, and the guy plays too), and they really get the crowd moving. At the wedding I went to, absolutely nobody—and I mean nobody—was sitting down (not even the older folks or the young crowd)... everyone was dancing... the energy was insane!!!
Unfortunately, they're fully booked for all of August. For September, the only date left when I checked was the 11th (at least), plus they have all of October 2010 open.
Anyway, here’s their number, give them a call... 555-019-8273
I'm not 100% sure about the price since I didn't get a direct quote, so I'll shoot you a private message with what I know, but you're better off calling them directly.

Olivia Adams71 said:Here's the local scoop from the San Diego connection😂
Bands:
We used Amadeus, and they were solid.👍
I'd recommend Tempo or Big Fun. Zadarexpress is okay, but you basically have to give them a detailed blueprint before the party starts to make sure they nail it.🙄
Don't know much about the others, but I'll be catching Trofej at a party on January 9th.😉
Photographers: Unfortunately, they don't have a site. Your best bet is probably calling them and asking them to email some samples.🤷
Mine aren't ready yet😢 but I promise to share the album as soon as they land.😁

Hey there!👍
So, we used Amadeus—we'll give them a call and see when they're available to play.
We're planning on listening to Tempo at the party in December, but since they usually fill our usual slots, we should probably go hear them live before then too.
Our main issue is that we work in New York City, while my partner is originally from San Diego. I spend my entire summer down south, but we just don't know much about these specific local details. It seems like nobody promotes themselves online lately; honestly, it feels like nobody even has their own website anymore.

So, did you use Studio G?
And how much did it run you??

I’ve got a party coming up this Friday, so hopefully that makes getting everything organized a little less of a headache..
My only real worry is that the bands might flake on me—they might decide it's too much of a grind to pull gigs both Friday and Saturday.. Is that actually a realistic concern? 😢

But I’m definitely going to catch the Trophy performance at the party on the 9th. 😉

Anyway, let me know how the Trophy set turns out.
Maybe what I heard was just a one-off fluke, or maybe it was just because of the crowd.
🤷

Olivia Hill9 said:No worries, I'll pass along anything I receive.😉
As for Trophy, I think they're phenomenal... they play everything from classic wedding hits to Dina Denis style (and they really know their stuff—it's a family of musicians, and the guy plays too), and they really get the crowd moving. At the wedding I went to, absolutely nobody—and I mean nobody—was sitting down (not even the older folks or the young crowd)... everyone was dancing... the energy was insane!!!
Unfortunately, they're fully booked for all of August. For September, the only date left when I checked was the 11th (at least), plus they have all of October 2010 open.
Anyway, here’s their number, give them a call... 555-019-8273
I'm not 100% sure about the price since I didn't get a direct quote, so I'll shoot you a private message with what I know, but you're better off calling them directly.

Hit me up in my PMs 🙂 so I can see if they're even remotely in my ballpark 🙂

mellowfalcon said:I’ve got a party coming up this Friday, so hopefully that makes getting everything organized a little less of a headache..
My only real worry is that the bands might flake on me—they might decide it's too much of a grind to pull gigs both Friday and Saturday.. Is that actually a realistic concern? 😢

Hmm... honestly, it really depends on what month we're talking about and if they already have gigs booked for Saturday.
It all comes down to the deal you make with them. If they’re playing until 3 or 4 in the morning and then have to be back at it by 7 or 8... man, I don't know. Hopefully, they can grab some sleep.😉
Maybe if they're younger, they won't mind as much...😉

I’m guessing all the top-tier bands will be booked up every single Saturday 🙂 we were eyeing September 10th, but hey, I guess I'll scrape something together—it's basically a double payday for them anyway, two gigs packed into one week 🙂

mellowfalcon said:I’m guessing all the top-tier bands will be booked up every single Saturday 🙂 we were eyeing September 10th, but hey, I guess I'll scrape something together—it's basically a double payday for them anyway, two gigs packed into one week 🙂

haha, I know for a fact I’d definitely be playing 😂...but you'll find something for sure...
Yeah, I know the Stanley Cup is on September 11th, assuming those slots aren't filled by then.
I sent you a PM, but it glitched out, so I'm not sure if it actually went through.
Oh man, our date is September 4th.
We're getting close 🙂

Olivia Hill9 said:Hey there!👍
So, we used Amadeus—we'll give them a call and see when they're available to play.
We're planning on listening to Tempo at the party in December, but since they usually fill our usual slots, we should probably go hear them live before then too.
Our main issue is that we work in New York City, while my partner is originally from San Diego. I spend my entire summer down south, but we just don't know much about these specific local details. It seems like nobody promotes themselves online lately; honestly, it feels like nobody even has their own website anymore.

So, did you use Studio G?
And how much did it run you??

A lot of them have clips posted on YouTube or MySpace, so if you reach out, just ask them to shoot over the links.😉
The studio is going to hit us for about $1,100. We haven't pulled the trigger on the payment yet, so I’m sending you their flyer for this year via DM. Since we locked them in last year, we actually managed to snag a better deal back then. 🙂

mellowfalcon said:I’m guessing all the top-tier bands will be booked up every single Saturday 🙂 we were eyeing September 10th, but hey, I guess I'll scrape something together—it's basically a double payday for them anyway, two gigs packed into one week 🙂

Most of those bands are used to playing dive bars every Friday night, so they don't mind pulling a Friday gig at a festival either. It's just part of the grind for them. 😉

mellowfalcon said:I’ve got a party coming up this Friday, so hopefully that makes getting everything organized a little less of a headache..
My only real worry is that the bands might flake on me—they might decide it's too much of a grind to pull gigs both Friday and Saturday.. Is that actually a realistic concern? 😢

Man, a Friday party is always a win!!!

Can someone shoot me a DM with the room numbers for Castle, Honey, and Holy Cross?
Does anyone happen to know anything about that group called Love?
Thanks 👋