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Emergency, can someone give me their take on this band?

amberhawk60 said:Emergency, can someone give me their take on this band?

It’s pure magic, honestly; you’re guaranteed a good time, just make sure you hurry up and book them before they're totally slammed.
I can't send you a private message right now.
The Allure basic package is about $40,

"Is it really worth getting worked up over this? Does anyone actually believe that everything is going to fall apart just because one thing changes? I mean, honestly, can we please take a breath and look at the bigger picture for once?"

coastalharbor6 said:Thanks! I don't really need the exact date; I just wanted a rough idea of whether we're looking at five months or nine.. 🙂

I’ll try having one more chat with my partner so I can be a bit more prepared..

By the way, I'm starting to get a little worried that I might actually need a wedding planner too. What has your experience been like with them? Any recommendations for the San Francisco area?

How do people usually handle things like this;
an outdoor wedding ceremony. Who brings the chairs, and who handles the setup?

Hey, shoot me a DM instead. I'm stuck on my laptop right now and it's being incredibly temperamental, so I can't seem to get these three messages through properly.

David King72 said:It’s pure magic, honestly; you’re guaranteed a good time, just make sure you hurry up and book them before they're totally slammed.
I can't send you a private message right now.
The Allure basic package is about $40,

Man, awesome. They’re basically the only ones left available on our date that won't completely break the bank, so we should probably put down a deposit ASAP.
I cleared out all my PMs, maybe that's why you couldn't reach me.

Anyone got a lead on some decent catering that won't break the bank? Just looking for something okay... 😁

If anyone has any photos or work from this makeup artist, please DM me.
Since she isn't on Facebook, I'd at least like to see some shots of her actual work... especially since I already had a bad experience with Anne Griffin.

So, they finally pulled the trigger on having the ceremony at the Rodin estate, and then dinner over at the Park Hotel. :-) Honestly, ever since they finished the renovations, that place has completely blown me away. :-)
I’m still scratching my head over how the catering for the ceremony is going to work, though. You know, the whole champagne, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres situation for the estate...

Does anyone know where I can order invitations for maybe $0.30 to $0.50 each?
I heard there are people on Facebook who do them at that price point and offer super fast turnaround... if anyone's actually ordered from them, let me know.

I am absolutely obsessed with the stationery design from Victoria's Secret... just gorgeous paper quality. I was scrolling through Facebook and they look so incredibly sophisticated. Does anyone know where I could find something similar here in the States that isn't just those boring, old-school classic designs?

Who should I hire as my wedding photographer? I’m really not looking for those cookie-cutter shots; I want something unique and truly special..🙂

By "standard," I mean those cliché poses where I'm staring at the bouquet, he's staring at the bouquet, and we're both just admiring the flowers together. 😂

The local studio I liked is already booked for my date.

I think Ranko Pupic is talented, but his vibe just doesn't quite mesh with mine, so I'd rather skip him if I can.. 🙂

amberhawk60 said:Does anyone know where I can order invitations for maybe $0.30 to $0.50 each?
I heard there are people on Facebook who do them at that price point and offer super fast turnaround... if anyone's actually ordered from them, let me know.

Honestly, just check Craigslist. You'll find tons of ads for invitations in that $0.40 range. Some people charge extra for the design work, others don't even bother. They usually just ship them via USPS.

casualwolf22 said:Honestly, just check Craigslist. You'll find tons of ads for invitations in that $0.40 range. Some people charge extra for the design work, others don't even bother. They usually just ship them via USPS.

Alright, thanks. I'll check it out...

coastalharbor6 said:Who should I hire as my wedding photographer? I’m really not looking for those cookie-cutter shots; I want something unique and truly special..🙂

By "standard," I mean those cliché poses where I'm staring at the bouquet, he's staring at the bouquet, and we're both just admiring the flowers together. 😂

The local studio I liked is already booked for my date.

I think Ranko Pupic is talented, but his vibe just doesn't quite mesh with mine, so I'd rather skip him if I can.. 🙂

I went with the photo by Michael, and honestly... I'm pretty happy with it.
Everything’s easy to work out with him. He's actually a great guy... really approachable...

Michael Mendoza14 said:Hey, does anyone here have any firsthand experience with wedding ceremonies at the Rodin estate or maybe the Grand Hall down in the Basement? We’re looking at doing dinner over at the Park Hotel. One little catch though—we're both vegans, so I’m honestly a bit worried about whether they'll actually be willing to accommodate us...
We're aiming for a late fall wedding, probably sometime around November.

Do you happen to have a contact over at the Basement, and do you know what their rental rates look like?

Also, if you wouldn't mind, could you send over a phone number for the Rodin estate...

I tried sending you a DM, but your inbox looks totally full!

Thanks so much!

I'll check them out 🙂
I'm definitely still open to suggestions! I started taking on clients a bit later than planned, so my schedule is actually pretty packed right now 😢

By the way, what’s a standard rate for a photographer? How much do you charge, Michael?
I wouldn't go for video—just photos for me...

I'm asking because I initially reached out to those big-name pros here in the States, so I have no idea what the going rate is for everyone else who isn't quite as famous...

coastalharbor6 said:Who should I hire as my wedding photographer? I’m really not looking for those cookie-cutter shots; I want something unique and truly special..🙂

By "standard," I mean those cliché poses where I'm staring at the bouquet, he's staring at the bouquet, and we're both just admiring the flowers together. 😂

The local studio I liked is already booked for my date.

I think Ranko Pupic is talented, but his vibe just doesn't quite mesh with mine, so I'd rather skip him if I can.. 🙂

Vedran Vidak, Ante Gaspar, Marino Photography, and Čerina Photography.
You’ve got them all on Facebook, don't you?

amberhawk60 said:Does anyone know where I can order invitations for maybe $0.30 to $0.50 each?
I heard there are people on Facebook who do them at that price point and offer super fast turnaround... if anyone's actually ordered from them, let me know.

Have you checked out Michael's stuff yet? His prices start at $0.83 and go up from there. I don't know what style you're looking for, but he has tons of different designs and sizes, and he's really easy to work with if you need to negotiate.

copperhound84 said:Have you checked out Michael's stuff yet? His prices start at $0.83 and go up from there. I don't know what style you're looking for, but he has tons of different designs and sizes, and he's really easy to work with if you need to negotiate.

Last time I checked, he was offering basic ones starting at just $1... nothing fancy.

I’ve actually got one of his flyers right here at home stating that invitation prices start as low as $0.83, and I definitely remember checking them out in person. Honestly, for just 2 or 3 $1.25, you can't really expect anything groundbreaking, but they're cute enough to get the job done. 🙂

hollowbison9 said:Do you happen to have a contact over at the Basement, and do you know what their rental rates look like?

Also, if you wouldn't mind, could you send over a phone number for the Rodin estate...

I tried sending you a DM, but your inbox looks totally full!

Thanks so much!

We finally pulled the trigger on the estate ceremony and dinner at the Central Park hotel. Honestly, those cellars seem way too chilly for November. I haven't even looked into the pricing for the basement area yet. The Picasso estate opens up at $667. Ugh, I seriously need to clear out my messages; I’ve got like 22 ancient unread ones sitting there because I haven't checked this forum in forever. 😵🤦