Everything you need for a California wedding

Peter Collins90 said:Listen, even though my dear Mila completely flaked on my wedding dress just 15 days before the big day—she didn't manage to ruin everything for me, though, because I’m officially a married woman now! As for her, there hasn't been a trace or a word from her; she told me to check back a week before the wedding when the new collection arrives, but since I realized exactly how little I could trust her, I headed straight to Victoria's Secret and found a dress in a single day, so at least I didn't walk down the aisle in sweats and sneakers! I'm still waiting for her to call me in for that new collection fitting, but I already got married a week ago... We held the reception at IKEA, where the staff actually delivered on every single promise they made; Matthew and Bryan proved once again what they're capable of and didn't let us down for a second... The guests were tireless, singing everything under the sun—there was something for everyone... Anyway, I'm happy, the guests are happy, and that's what matters most... I don't know how many people pay attention to the details (it was incredibly important to me), like making sure the lighting on the dance floor is dimmed rather than being bright as high noon on the Boardwalk, which makes people uncomfortable while dancing (some photographers insist on bright lights because they lack proper equipment), or ensuring the breaks between courses are short so people don't get sleepy... 🙂 So, that's all from me... Thumbs down for the Mila-Brnaza bridal salon, but a huge thumbs up for IKEA, Matthew, and Bryan!

Matthew and Bryan, what was the final price?

Does anyone know a good Roma brass band for a wedding in Monterey?? I can't find any decent recommendations anywhere, so if anyone has experience, PLEASE help me out!! 🙂)) thanks

Anyone catch the show at Madison Square Garden tonight? What did you guys think???? 🙂

gentlewolf69 said:Jack Murphy7, what does the bulletin board say about us needing to be there for class this Sunday? And is the class held in that building next to the church, or is it over at Madison Square Garden?

My bad, everyone—just some total BS going on at work and I completely blanked...
Here’s what it says:
Lectures are on Sundays at 8:00 PM, registration starts at 7:30 PM, and the dates are:
-04/14
-05/19
-06/09
-07/07
-10/13
-12/08

feralsurfer3 said:Anyone catch the show at Madison Square Garden tonight? What did you guys think???? 🙂

I haven't had a chance to get there yet, so I'm planning on hitting a seminar in May instead...
did you go? what was the vibe like—is it actually worth attending for anything useful? 🙂

Douglas Reyes3 said:I haven't had a chance to get there yet, so I'm planning on hitting a seminar in May instead...
did you go? what was the vibe like—is it actually worth attending for anything useful? 🙂

Whether it's smart or not is debatable, and you don't exactly have to go—but it doesn't hurt to listen to what people have to say...

Thomas Cruz9 said:Matthew and Bryan, what was the final price?

$2,000. It's worth every single cent! 🙂

Douglas Reyes3 said:I haven't had a chance to get there yet, so I'm planning on hitting a seminar in May instead...
did you go? what was the vibe like—is it actually worth attending for anything useful? 🙂

How far in advance of the feast should one ideally complete the course (according to what the priests usually recommend)?

feralsurfer3 said:Anyone catch the show at Madison Square Garden tonight? What did you guys think???? 🙂

I was there, and honestly, yesterday felt just okay, but today was actually wonderful... it was quite educational, pretty engaging, and they even had some humor mixed in... 🙂

Thomas Cruz9 said:How far in advance of the feast should one ideally complete the course (according to what the priests usually recommend)?

A few people were mentioned by accident today, and they said their wedding is on May 4th. If I heard that right, it sounds like you can actually wait until the last minute. But then again, George W. Bush mentioned yesterday that doing it a couple of months in advance is better. As for my impressions... the first day was a bit dull, but today was definitely an improvement. John Doe spoke—he's such a hilarious guy, though I didn't quite see eye-to-eye with everything he said. The second speaker was some doctor talking about menstruation, ovulation, fertile windows, and various health issues. Honestly, I found it pretty tedious since I already know all that, though I'm sure it was helpful for some. All in all, even if it feels exhausting to sit through this after a full workday, the experience is still worth it. Even if you disagree with the speakers, it gives you so much to talk about later. My husband and I haven't stopped chatting in the car...😂 sorry if I'm overwhelming you all!

Hey, does anyone have any experience with Foto Raos? I think they're based out of somewhere like San Diego...

So, what’s the deal with Gaspar and Victor Vance as photographers?

feralsurfer3 said:A few people were mentioned by accident today, and they said their wedding is on May 4th. If I heard that right, it sounds like you can actually wait until the last minute. But then again, George W. Bush mentioned yesterday that doing it a couple of months in advance is better. As for my impressions... the first day was a bit dull, but today was definitely an improvement. John Doe spoke—he's such a hilarious guy, though I didn't quite see eye-to-eye with everything he said. The second speaker was some doctor talking about menstruation, ovulation, fertile windows, and various health issues. Honestly, I found it pretty tedious since I already know all that, though I'm sure it was helpful for some. All in all, even if it feels exhausting to sit through this after a full workday, the experience is still worth it. Even if you disagree with the speakers, it gives you so much to talk about later. My husband and I haven't stopped chatting in the car...😂 sorry if I'm overwhelming you all!

My husband actually told me they shouldn't have invited that doctor at all, saying I could have filled in for her since I spend every month lecturing him about the exact same things using the exact same phrases she used. 😂 John was definitely funny, but I don't agree with some of his takes either, especially regarding IVF and that whole thing about "husband's rights" versus "wife's duties"—even if he phrased it jokingly—and then the suggestion that we should avoid purple because it's a funeral color, which was just 😲 (my decor is actually going to be purple, and since he doesn't really like it, he immediately started commenting that we'll have to scrap any purple at all) and that we should stick to white because it represents joy and love and so on. To me, it's nothing but superstition and nonsense. Does that mean everyone is supposed to have white flowers and white bouquets? Honestly, these color debates are so trivial, I don't even want to waste my energy on them.

gentlewolf69 said:My husband actually told me they shouldn't have invited that doctor at all, saying I could have filled in for her since I spend every month lecturing him about the exact same things using the exact same phrases she used. 😂 John was definitely funny, but I don't agree with some of his takes either, especially regarding IVF and that whole thing about "husband's rights" versus "wife's duties"—even if he phrased it jokingly—and then the suggestion that we should avoid purple because it's a funeral color, which was just 😲 (my decor is actually going to be purple, and since he doesn't really like it, he immediately started commenting that we'll have to scrap any purple at all) and that we should stick to white because it represents joy and love and so on. To me, it's nothing but superstition and nonsense. Does that mean everyone is supposed to have white flowers and white bouquets? Honestly, these color debates are so trivial, I don't even want to waste my energy on them.

I agree with everything you said. Just to correct my mistake earlier, John Doe was actually here tonight; I got them mixed up since they both share the name Ivan. 🙂 Those two were definitely my favorites this evening, while the doctor was easily the most boring part of it all... ☕ I'm just relieved the confirmation is official. One less thing on the checklist, whew! 🙄

For those of you planning on tying the knot this summer, have you actually managed to pull the trigger on a wedding cake yet? And more importantly, where did you end up ordering from? I’m honestly feeling completely lost on where to even start looking...

gentlewolf69 said:For those of you planning on tying the knot this summer, have you actually managed to pull the trigger on a wedding cake yet? And more importantly, where did you end up ordering from? I’m honestly feeling completely lost on where to even start looking...

I mean, I guess it really just comes down to your budget... from what I’ve been seeing while looking around, there seem to be huge price gaps depending on which part of the country you're in.

William Chavez10 said:I mean, I guess it really just comes down to your budget... from what I’ve been seeing while looking around, there seem to be huge price gaps depending on which part of the country you're in.

For me, the cost isn't actually the deciding factor. I’ve already done the legwork and checked in with Zenith, Bob's, and the Mississippi Delta to get a clear idea of what their cakes run and what the delivery fees look like for the Boise area. What I’m really looking for is if anyone here has actually tasted a cake from the Mississippi Delta, Bob's, or Zenith... just a little insight into whether they actually taste good, or perhaps which one stands out as the best quality. I’ve been pretty frugal with other things—cutting back on flowers, invitations, and thank-you notes—so I don't mind spending $167 a bit extra if I can be certain the cake will be amazing (I’m definitely one of those people who lives for dessert at a party)...

Honestly, you can't beat the cakes from Bob's, though nothing ever really touches homemade... but still, Bob's is definitely the way to go!

How’s the vibe over at Sweet Corner? My husband and I dropped by the other day just to get a feel for things... A slice of cheesecake there is $450, but I’m dying to know about the actual flavors. I can't stand that cardboard taste you get with store-bought cakes, it's just 🙂
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feralsurfer3 said:How’s the vibe over at Sweet Corner? My husband and I dropped by the other day just to get a feel for things... A slice of cheesecake there is $450, but I’m dying to know about the actual flavors. I can't stand that cardboard taste you get with store-bought cakes, it's just 🙂
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The flavor is top-tier. I actually served their cakes at my wedding...
Not the main wedding cake, mind you—that was praline—but the side cakes.
Even the stuff from the creme de la creme selection blew me away 😍
Bob's, Zenith, and Delta... they're all the same to me. Every single variety tastes identical 🤷