Posts by silentpuma28

Is anyone there??? 🙂 🙂

Since I’ve been a little out of the loop on this wedding thread—could you ladies who know more about this stuff help me pick out fireworks in the San Francisco area and some cakes or desserts...
I'm open to any and all recommendations... thanks so much!

Douglas Reyes3 said:$40 per person without drinks isn't crazy to me.🙂

That’s definitely out of my budget. If I were in your shoes, I’d look for a venue that specializes in catering—somewhere that handles these kinds of events every single weekend rather than just once in a while—and where the $40 price tag actually includes the drinks too.

Man, that's definitely too pricey for me if it doesn't cover drinks... they're just gonna bleed you dry when the bar bill comes! Most venues—if not all of them—charge that amount or even less, and they usually include the drinks in the price.😉

Just wanted to let everyone in the loop know...Villa Zarko over in Newport Beach is doing those mashed potato feasts and celebrations again... they have a hall with round tables that fits up to 170 people...

Gerald Wright3 said:Thanks so much!

Does anyone here have any experience working with Foto Color or a wedding in California?

I actually used Studio In for my photos and video... and honestly, I am just so happy with how everything turned out!👍

David King72 said:Wedding dress situation: officially sorted! 🙂
I honestly can't say enough good things about the boutique over in San Francisco, they really knocked it out of the park.
I originally went in thinking I was just going to browse for a dress to buy, but I ended up renting this absolute stunner instead—and honestly, why would I regret that? I completely fell in love with it. 😍

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I actually had my dress from Lipoto too... well, I brought them a photo and they custom-made it exactly how I wanted... I was beyond happy and would recommend them to anyone! 👍

Just a quick heads-up for all the brides-to-be out there... the Villa Hotel in K. Lukšić has reopened its restaurant and banquet hall! They’ve done a bit of a makeover—they have these nice round tables now with chair covers, too. Honestly, the vibe by the ocean is just lovely...👍

Quick question—does anyone know where I can pick up two white pigeons? I want them to be released right after the wedding ceremony in front of the church... thanks for the help! 😍

Joshua Miller27 said:Does anyone actually know where I can pick some of these up (starting from the 200 ml size) and what kind of damage I'm looking at price-wise? Something like this:

Try Bumblebee on Sunday or maybe that California shop over at the mall 😉
www.bumblebee.com

Brian Martin98 said:I recently visited Bellevue, and honestly, it’s become my top choice. The hall itself is fantastic—really impressive. If anyone happens to have more intel on the venue, or maybe some pro tips, please let me know. My inbox is always open for a DM. Since I’m living over in St. Louis, I’m actually considering hosting the wedding in Savannah instead. That way, we don't have to force the entire guest list to trek all the way to Savannah after the ceremony. What do you guys think about that plan?

Thanks!!!

That's such a great call—and that cathedral in Savannah is stunning for a wedding... just make sure to double-check with the priests first. I personally loved the ceremony there; the priest gave this really beautiful, short sermon about marriage... so thumbs up from me on that idea! 👍

So, I was at a party this past Saturday and just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the crew...
Just kidding—Belvi in Savannah really killed it... the venue was spotless, the service was great, the food was awesome, and I’d honestly recommend them to anyone.👍
The band, 100s, totally set the mood—the party had guests from all over, so they needed a massive variety of music to keep everyone happy...but those guys nailed it, seriously top-notch work.

Jesse Kern9 said:Joining the conversation here 😁
I’ve been reading through everything from the start—there is a massive amount of info here—so while I work my way through the archives, I’ll just lay out what we're looking for. If anyone can help, thanks in advance 😛
We’re based in Los Angeles, and the wedding needs to happen within the next 10 months 😉
We both love the outdoors—we have roots in rural areas—and we want a venue near a river that can host up to 200 people (we're finalizing the guest list this weekend)
The main issue: guests are coming from all over the country, so it would be great to get lodging sorted immediately for those traveling from far away
Our wishlist: plenty of food—more than enough—that stays replenished; waiters who are smiling, quick, unobtrusive, yet helpful; a band that covers everything from classic rock to mainstream hits and actually knows how to keep the energy up (I have zero patience for bad performances); and a photographer who can deliver unique shots with the thank-you photos ready by midnight at the latest
Current short list: a local steakhouse in Riverside, a bistro in Riverside, or maybe Castle Slanica at the Radmanov mills...
Viva is already booked, and they were our top pick
Regarding photographers, does Fox seem like the best bet?
And we need to pull all of this together in about 4 months tops...
Thanks to everyone helping me out

Just a heads up regarding that restaurant near LA—I've never been there myself, but I've heard from a few people that it isn't all that great...
But as for Castle Slanica? I definitely vouch for them! 👍

Angela Flores3 any bakery down in the Mississippi Delta could whip up a cake like this... just bring them the photo... that's exactly what I did, and they made one that looked almost identical to the picture! 😉

Andrew Wilson9 said:Can someone tell me how to get to Stavros and Jole and what their prices are looking like?

I know Joe was charging around $7,500 before—not sure if he's bumped up his rates since then🤷 I'll shoot you his number in a DM😉

Anonymous said:haha, my family basically held a meeting and decided that if we can pull it off, it’d be better if my best man goes to the course with me instead 🙄
Do I need to show this to anyone in management? Or could this actually fly? 😕

Well, at the start—like during registration—they always ask for an ID... unless your godfather looks exactly like him and can just use his ID, but honestly, I wouldn't mess with that. Just talk to the priest—any reasonable priest would be happy to work with you guys.😉

Karen Cruz2 said:👍🙏
I'm having this one person do my boutonnieres. She does amazing work and her prices are actually reasonable.
www.obrtnici.info/web/nina

I have to admit, I hadn't heard of her before—but this is great! You just gave so many women a huge heads-up 👍

Karen Cruz2 said:Hey silentpuma28 and David King72, what were you guys using?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give. 🙂

I actually picked up all my flowers from that little shop near Whole Foods...
for the bouquet—$117
plus about 65 table arrangements--$23piece by piece
the bridal table—$167
and then two bouquets for the family back home$100

I didn't really decorate the church myself since I got lucky—there was another bride getting married the exact same day who had already gone all out decorating the pews and our chairs... so, as my own contribution, I just rented some covers for the church seating and gave a little donation toward the altar decor...

Since we ended up walking instead of using a wedding car, I didn't even bother ordering an arrangement for the vehicle... anyway, hope this helps!😉

So, here’s a look at what flowers actually cost—this was back when I was getting married last year... just some average prices to give you an idea.
A bouquet went for about $167, the bridal table setup was roughly $167, and the wedding car was $133... plus, we did table arrangements at about $20 per piece...

Now, if you're looking to decorate the Church too—or maybe want some cute little arrangements for your house afterward—the total can easily jump up to $4,000-$1667... especially if you're dreaming of those fancy, lush designs and premium blooms...

My big piece of advice for all the brides out there? Seriously—go hit up a few different local florists and get multiple quotes. Prices can swing wildly from one shop to the next!

My own experience really proves that point... one florist wanted $267 just for my bouquet (it was these beautiful calla lilies wrapped in gold ribbon!) 😲, while another shop would have done it for only $117... so, hey, do whatever works for your budget!😉

hey girl...next time you decide to tie the knot, just make sure this lady from the local bridal boutique does the whole thing for free 😉

Michael Davis21 said:John Doe, thanks so much for the suggestions!🙂

Does that Trader Joe's flower shop have a website I could check out? I wanted to browse their stuff a bit... and also, where exactly are they located? I couldn't seem to find anything online...🤷

I'm planning on hitting up a few different flower shops today, so I figured I might as well swing by there too if it's on my way...🙂

It's actually pretty rare for them to have websites... John Doe is right near the local newsstand, close to that old office building where the regional news station used to be. Hope that helps!😉