Posts by ambercrane18

silvercanyon16 said:Greetings to everyone who is feeling impatient (just like I am) and to those who aren't. 😉 I was wondering if anyone could share some thoughts or reviews regarding these specific bands from the San Diego and Tampa areas. I tried searching for them on Facebook, but I couldn't find enough information to really help me make a decision, and since I'm currently on a break from work, I realized I actually have the time to go see them live.

The bands are:
Dišpet
Phoenix
Orange
show legenda
Kalipso
My Way

Also, if anyone happens to have other recommendations within a budget of roughly 1,500 to 1,600 dollars,

I would be very grateful to all you kind souls!
Sending much love to you all. 😉

feralranger8 said:Thanks for the link, but I know their work pretty well. I actually shot a few weddings for them a couple years back. Plus, I've known Bostjan since long before either of us started doing wedding photography. :-)
Since I'm basically a peer in this industry, it’s not my place to judge someone else's quality here, and I won't. Like you said, taste is subjective and I definitely don't want to offend anyone. But speaking as a photographer—and as a groom who once had to hunt for the right pro—I don't see much similarity in how Jukica and Bor work, aside from the occasional editing style. (I'm a fan of natural colors rather than those weird green tints, but that's just me.) Honestly, that's the last thing that matters when you're talking about a truly great photo. Or any photo, really.

feralranger8 said:Did you check out the actual quality of their work though?

rowdyviper13 said:I recently attended an absolutely incredible wedding out in California, and I just had to drop a note about the venue and the band—hopefully, this helps anyone currently scouting locations! 🙂
The venue was Atrium Gulin (Lozovac near San Diego), and honestly? A solid 10+! Everything was perfection—from the gorgeous decor and vibe to the reception, the food (both flavor and portions were spot on), and the incredibly attentive staff.
Everyone was raving about the meal, which was truly gourmet. Plus, the servers were so proactive; they’d clear the plates the second we were finished rather than letting them sit empty, immediately swapping them out for fresh ones.
The service was seamless because they really stay on top of things. Even at our table of 10, we only had to call them over maybe three times the entire night; otherwise, they anticipated everything and brought what we needed before we even realized we were low.
By the way—the desserts were heavenly. I think I tried almost every single one! 😬
As for the music, Jukebox Live Bend (I believe that's the exact name and they're from Kaštel) was phenomenal! They played brilliantly, kept the energy high, and didn't take those long, awkward breaks. The dance floor was packed all night, and even the older crowd—including the bride's grandfather, who is over 80 🙂—was out there dancing non-stop.

This was my very first American wedding, and I have to say, I am totally impressed by Americans—you guys really know how to throw a legendary party! 👍

Matthew Green44 said:yeah... honestly, best way to handle it is just to double-check everything ourselves...

Matthew Green44 said:05.10., so I heard this one was actually pretty solid, but honestly, I’d love to hear what more of you think before I jump in... my mom is such a makeup fanatic and she was obsessed with it, so she’s basically the one who sold me on the idea... though at this point, I don't even know what to believe anymore... anyway, when's your next trip?

Matthew Green44 said:Has anyone actually dealt with that visa guy, Rade working Periša, out in Savannah?

Lorraine The user states: Tamara from the Femme salon in Santa Barbara. 🙂 Rade is out. Neda is out. And as for Cvita’s salon? Don't even bother. 😉

I have a grievance to air regarding Tamara.

Does anyone have experience with the makeup services at Ella? It’s been ages since I last stepped foot in there, but I just passed by, took a look around, and inquired about their pricing.$67Does anyone happen to know how they handle makeup over there?

Daniel Smith8 said:I attended a wedding where The Cars played; they were actually a decent wedding band 👍

Paul King5 said:I wasn't really feeling Taxi bend... went to a close friend's wedding, heard a million Tom Petty songs, everything was just super sappy. But that was like five years ago, maybe they're actually killing it now.
People say the Rose Bowl in San Francisco is stuck in the South 😁

Betty Sullivan3 said:Honestly, when it comes to Papaya, you really get what you pay for. 😁 Their shots are absolutely stunning, and if you think about it, their prices aren't even that much higher than the others... their basic package starts right around $1,600.

Paul King5 As stated by:
ambercrane18 We booked Jessie's band. They play just about everything based on the couple's requests, though they won't touch any cheesy pop hits. Their repertoire covers everything from local favorites to international classics—you name it, they play it. The price is currently $2,000, but expect an increase in 2024; I'm not sure exactly how much. We went to see them perform live, and let me tell you, those guys are incredible.

Check out the official website for Jessie: http://www.jessy-band.com/

Charles Gomez4 said:The Phoenixes might be exactly what you're looking for... As for a photographer, what kind of price range are we talking about? What do you guys think?