Posts by Elizabeth Barnes36

Does anyone have any experience or info regarding the Viadel bakery in San Diego? Specifically, how are their cookies?

If anyone is looking for homemade treats, there is a bakery called Cuppedia in San Francisco, just up from Brooklyn hospital. They do cookies, cakes, cupcakes—you name it, they can do it. Everything is delicious and looks amazing... I’ve tried their stuff myself, so I can personally vouch for them.

Betty, I didn't get any brittle, so I have no idea what the prices were.

Here is some fresh info, hope this helps:

Lowe's Studio---I ran into them at a wedding expo and we clicked instantly. We chatted for a good hour; the people are wonderful and down-to-earth. Their photos look natural because the photographer really captures the moment without any forced posing, and the Photoshop is subtle. Plus, their prices are reasonable.
David's Bridal (Blue)---I went to a dress sale with zero expectations. I didn't even know if I wanted to rent or buy, let alone what style would suit me. This was my first time trying on wedding dresses, and after about ten different models, nothing felt right. After an hour of changing in and out, the girl pulls out a dress she's selling for $333 and it was THE one!!! We were laughing the whole time; she was incredibly helpful, the shop was spotless, and they don't charge for fittings... such a lovely experience for us.
Lipoto Salon---Clean, tidy, and excellent service, though they do charge for fittings.
Suit + shirt + tie---Westfield Mall, Jordan, $333, feels like it was custom-tailored.
Heels---got them on eBay... but for dance shoes... those are way more comfortable and soft. Just a heads up, they are strictly for the ballroom floor, not for walking on pavement, since they have leather soles. You can choose anything from 160 to $67.
Venue---Rose Bowl restaurant (Dome), newly renovated, staff is great.
Wedding cake---Zenith, man, people do amazing things! If you need croquant in any shape, I highly recommend them. They made a crazy captain's hat out of croquant about 120*150cm, and don't even get me started on the precision, neatness, and attention to detail...
Aura Band---if you aren't into pop divas like Taylor Swift or Rozga... then they are the perfect choice. Rock, 80s, local hits, international stuff, 90s classics... you can negotiate anything with them. They are a young crew, there are plenty of them, and they have their own technician who moves around the venue making sure everything is perfect.

We did great with Zasada and haven't had any bad experiences, but I'll share our impressions once the party is over.

Hi there, I'm looking for some help sourcing fresh flowers in San Francisco for an event nine months from now. I'm specifically hunting for roses and baby's breath.
Where can I find flower wholesalers around here, what’s the typical price range, and what have your experiences been like? I saw on a forum somewhere that a branch of baby's breath goes for $67 ???
I'm planning to DIY the table arrangements myself—nothing too crazy, just something simple yet impactful—for about 25 tables...

Any issues at the border? What’s the procedure like? Or do they just let you through?

Hi there... where in San Francisco or the surrounding area can I find local cakes and pastries for a wedding? Maybe bakeries like Smith or Good Morning could work...
Is it better to have a dedicated dessert table with all the cakes and sweets, or just put a few small pieces on each individual table?
What has been your experience?

Any recommendations for a photographer, videographer, or band? Looking for some budget-friendly options.

Hi there. I just got engaged and am planning a wedding for next spring or fall. The location would be San Francisco, with about 120-140 guests... I've been browsing the forum and my shortlist of venues includes Sky at $40; Pirate at $42; Ini Kastel at $34; Phoenix Dugopolje at $33; Poljud $87, Nirs at $36, and Aria at $40.... please correct me if I got any of those numbers wrong. What exactly is included in those prices—linens, drinks, dessert, lighting? Also, does it make sense to host it out in Castilla or Dugopolj if I'm staying in the city center? Thanks

Tyler Long11 said:I’d love to get some thoughts on this:
I'm selling a Nikon 18 lens. I just posted the ad on Craigslist and someone from England contacted me saying they want to buy it for their son, who is traveling to the USA. They offered $300 for the total cost of the item plus shipment via post to the USA. Now they're asking for my bank account details, phone number, and all sorts of things, which feels incredibly sketchy to me. Has anyone dealt with anything like this before??

A bit off-topic, but I was thinking about opening a dedicated PayPal account to start doing some trading over on eBay, so if anyone has recommendations, let me know. I'm mentioning this because I was planning to set up the account this Monday and then give this guy those account details.

Man, you really lack that entrepreneurial spirit.
You should have told him:
"That sounds great, I'm actually heading to the USA next month myself. I'm selling everything now to fund the trip, so you can pay me right away. Just send me your address and I'll hand-deliver it to you personally."
😁🙂