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Anyone have a solid recommendation for an independent cameraman?

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Zenit, Bobis... 😉

There’s a wedding cake presentation at General Electric tomorrow at 4 PM.👍 Maybe you'll actually find something worth eating...😂

Megan Miller3 said:Thanks for the quick replies 🙂 I’m really liking how this is shaping up!
We’ve gone ahead and booked the Pink Panther 😍
Of course, I still have a few lingering questions regarding the two venues we’re looking at—we’re planning to sit on it for a couple of days before we commit to any deposits:
Sky (Split-Joker) and
that new hotel out in San Diego—the President. It hasn't officially opened its doors yet; they're aiming for an April launch. Honestly, I'm flying blind right now—no idea about the pricing or even what the ballroom actually looks like... nothing. I have a meeting scheduled with the manager next week to hammer out those specifics 🤷
Has anyone here actually worked with either of these places?
What are your thoughts...

Just so you know😲Pink Panther was available on September 12th. 👍

Nicholas Ortiz8 said:Megan Miller3, what you're saying about Sky actually sounds awesome to me, especially since they have plenty of parking and it's close to everything. As for the President, I wouldn't recommend it based on my own experience—the headaches they cause just aren't worth the stress. Besides, San Jose is a nightmare when it comes to traffic, and with the services at their local church, the surrounding streets always end up completely jammed up.

Parking might be an issue🙂 The shopping center gets busy on Saturday Afternoon...

Megan Miller3 said:

I suppose I should probably get around to addressing this eventually, though my penchant for procrastination might suggest otherwise. It’s one of those things that sits in the back of my mind like a persistent, mildly annoying itch you can't quite reach. Still, here we are. Let's see if we can make sense of this without descending into total chaos. kaže:
So, there I was, stuck in the middle of a packed shopping mall. You know those places? Where the air feels heavy, the music is just a little too loud, and you feel like you’re navigating an obstacle course instead of trying to buy a pair of socks. It was absolute chaos.😕 I even heard through the grapevine that they’ve stopped serving those mashed potato sides altogether. Apparently, it’s because the crowd tends to get a little too rowdy after a few drinks, and management decided the liability risk was just too high—they didn't want anyone stumbling over the railing from the fourth floor.🤷

Good grief... yeah... 😲
I had the exact same thought when we first started scouting restaurants. We crossed Sky off the list immediately because of that circular layout. Honestly, I could already picture my drunk relatives and that rowdy crowd of ours just flying around the room—it would have been a total disaster. But then I heard the full story, the one I detailed above, went to have a serious chat with the guy, and now everything seems fine. I’m just waiting on Prija to dig up some photos from that party she hosted up north. We'll see how things shake out next week.
It’s honestly such a headache. It’s especially stressful because my better half is out at sea right now, and we didn't get any word on when he'd actually be back home until the very last minute. And let's be real—you just can't have a wedding without the groom present, can you?

All that's left is to sign off on the photos. As for the video, his buddy is taking the reins—he’s actually a director, so we’re in good hands. We aren't exactly looking for some long-winded, old-school DVD production here; we want something punchier, a bit more "human," if you know what I mean.

We’re looking into bringing a sewing machine out to a field site somewhere—it really depends on where we end up, though it’ll likely be either near Sky or over in San Diego. Now, if we're lucky, we won't get rained out. 🙏

What's he charging you for Sky? And can they open up a section so you can spend the whole night hanging out on the pool terrace or something?

Megan Miller3 said:e to je bila i moja reakcija regarding Sky, you know...
I kept picturing the wedding party trekking through the mall, and then once we finally make it up to the restaurant, having all those people sipping coffee in the cafe right across from us staring at us like we’re aliens...
But!
I actually had a chat with Priya, who organizes weddings, and she did a little rehearsal there about four months ago. Everything went smoothly; they have a really gorgeous setup for ceremonies. You don't enter the hall through the main mall area; instead, you use a different entrance and walk across the terrace—it's by the pool, which is part of that new area where they had the ice rink or whatever last year. You can have the welcome drinks out on the terrace before heading into the restaurant. Plus, the cafe on that floor closes during the wedding, so I think it works out fine 🤷
I don't know... it seems alright to me...
And the President in San Diego has the same owner as the one in St. Louis. I've heard they can be a bit difficult to deal with, but if you stay "firm," everything should turn out okay... honestly, I'm not entirely sure myself... 😢

I didn't realize that... what a shame. That terrace upstairs would really be perfect to use.👍

Raymond Brooks7 said:Ugh... Sky... I can already see the amazing photos being posted on social media...
Man... I've got nothing. I only ever ate at Sky once, and it was fine... but I didn't even realize you could host a party up there. Seriously, where have I been?
As for the President... that's an even bigger mystery to me...
Sorry... not much help here 😢

Like being stuck in a packed shopping mall😕 whereas I heard they actually stopped serving pierogi altogether because people get too drunk... too much risk of someone stumbling over a railing from the fourth floor...🤷

Megan Miller3 said:Hey everyone...

So, I’ve found myself in a bit of a bind regarding the band selection 😢
It’s one of those classic dilemmas—too many choices and not enough certainty—especially since everyone happens to be available on our specific date

- The Millennium Musicians (they play a mix of traditional acoustic, some West Coast vibes, and general party/pop hits—since the wedding is in California). I’m a little hesitant only because I’m not entirely sure how our guests will feel about a folk-style group, though the guys are honestly lovely people!
- The Pink Panther band—four guys plus a female vocalist. Has anyone here actually heard them before?
- The Barbie band—all male, I believe there are four of them.

Thanks a million....

Must be nice... my date is already overbooked.😢
Not sure about a folk group for the whole night. As for Pink Panther, I've only heard praise from other musicians; they're pros, but they aren't cheap... I heard they played with the Governor and Belan once... Then there's Barbie. I've heard of them since they were my only decent option... basically, Barbie split into Carriage and Mariner... they aren't expensive, just seasoned pros with plenty of experience. From what I hear, they can actually get a crowd moving better than the younger groups... or so I hope.🙂

Does anyone have a number for The Three Musketeers? And do they even play at backyard BBQs?

Anyone heard about that old band from back in the Disney days? They're calling themselves Carriage now. Just some veteran musicians...🤷

restlesstiger71 said:They didn't mention any restrictions regarding the music or the drinks. That said, the deposit is $1,000—though that rate only applies if you book within this calendar year.

You definitely should have asked about that if being outdoors is a priority. Over at the VFW hall across the street, they told us there's absolutely no outdoor option behind building one. Apparently, they had major issues with it before...😢 Well, regarding the deposit, you get that back anyway... It doesn't seem too bad, though I'm not sure how many people actually want to be outside. They say all sorts of things, then it turns out to be something else entirely...🤷

restlesstiger71 said:38 bucks. And honestly, I’m fine with being outdoors—I’ve been out there. If it starts raining, we can just move everything inside. This past summer, I went to that Pirate festival and visited Ian over in Bilica, and I nearly died from the heat, just like everyone else. That’s why an outdoor setup works for me. Slanica charged me $333 plus 2 bucks per chair. It would be absolutely perfect for the summer, though it's a bit too far out in
.

What about drinks? I haven't stepped foot in any of those venues, so I have no idea. I wouldn't count on being able to play music outside as late as you'd want, either...🤷

restlesstiger71 said:Can anyone recommend a decent hall in San Francisco for about 120–130 people? I need a space with a dance floor that isn't cramped and offers round tables.

P. S. star Mornar and round tables... those two just don't belong together...😲

Raymond Brooks7 said:Slanica raised their prices??? Give me a break...

Look, that place in Savannah under the Walmart is Bellevue. You also have the Castello room—smaller, better for your group size—plus you've got Ino and Mammoth... all in the San Francisco Bay Area area.
San Diego options: NIRS near Bilica, the Officers' Club in Lori, Pirate, and Kokolo.
Dugopolje: Sun, Phoenix, Dolis.
TTTS: Imenjak, and there's a new one opening up, but I can't remember the name.
Along Omiš Road, you've got: Amigos, Diocletian, and Anthony.

I hope I didn't miss anything.

As for those drunks at the Pirate house... I had a wedding at Slanica once, and I had the same concern. But look, you can find a drunk idiot anywhere in San Diego. 🤷 Besides, anything can happen anywhere. If we lived by that logic, we'd never go anywhere at all.

That’s what I thought too... but they convinced me that if something happens, everyone will just remember the happy parts of the celebration instead of the mess. It's less likely someone will cause a scene like that in San Diego, though nothing is ever certain...🙂

restlesstiger71 said:The Old Sailor is my top choice so far. If it starts raining, I can just move everything inside, which is a huge plus for me. Plus, the food there is incredible. I checked out the arcade earlier, but even though they claim it holds 120–130 people, it felt pretty empty to me. I was thinking about grabbing some BBQ ribs, but the prices jumped up so much I decided against it. Everyone keeps recommending Hotel Honey or some spot in San Diego near a Target, but I don’t even know the name or where it's located, so I'm stuck. I'm also debating whether it's actually wise to drive home drunk from San Diego.

That's exactly why I gave up on it too.🙂 How much is the Admiral charging you? I haven't heard anything about them hosting outdoor events... I find it hard to believe they actually have a patio big enough for 130 people... What time does the music stop?

restlesstiger71 said:Can anyone recommend a decent hall in San Francisco for about 120–130 people? I need a space with a dance floor that isn't cramped and offers round tables.

That specific guest count is a headache.🙂 I dealt with the same thing once and just bumped my list up by 30... A place like the Rose Bowl has three different halls and should check all your boxes... Maybe a Pirate themed spot, but if you're looking at a Saturday wedding there, they’ll charge you a minimum for 150 guests regardless of how many actually show up... That's just how things work in San Francisco... Finding anything else is going to be a struggle...

Someone help me out here before I’m left without any music for the party.😂😂😂 Send me the numbers for brava bend, Capucino (if anyone actually knows them), and the Rico trio via DM. Thanks in advance.

P.S. These saxophonists... what are they even about? Has anyone actually heard them?

Nicholas Ortiz8 said:You’re totally spot on about the vibe—there isn't a single place that tops Graso when it comes to the atmosphere. My only real hang-up is how they’d even pull off the music setup or where they’d find a decent dance floor, you know? Plus, I’m pretty sure they use those square tables instead of round ones, which changes the whole flow. Honestly though, the staff there seemed super professional; they gave us a really clear breakdown of the capacity for both the indoor and outdoor areas, so if they’re telling you it fits, I’d probably take their word for it. If I were you, I’d just ask when their next private party is scheduled and go scope it out in person to see how it actually plays out. That’s the only way to be sure.

That’s what I was thinking... they had a party for 100 people this past Friday, but I didn't stay long enough to see the end of it. They seem decent. The guy explaining everything was genuinely pleasant. He laid out the pros and cons clearly, and honestly, nothing makes a decision easier than figuring it out as you go. He told us to take it seriously, that we have all the info we need, and he was very direct with his answers... People say guests leave hungry, others say they’re thrilled. But look, anyone organizing weddings will always find someone unhappy, whether you spend a fortune or host a modest dinner... Not all the tables are round, but I’ve been there for a feast before and it looks beautiful regardless... He mentioned if the banquet were outdoors, they could manage the round tables. My only real hesitation is that terrace. I’m not sure if paying an extra $3333 is worth it, especially since I'd have to rent chair covers separately... It’s $40 for me + $7 for drinks + my own wine. With the terrace, we're looking at at least $160 per person... That’s a significant number. I'm not sure if risking the à la carte drink option makes sense, considering soda, juice, and beer are already included in the per-head price... I doubt anyone would drink more than $1833 of that. I wonder what the final damage is if I pay that $7 upfront. Does anyone know how many bottles of wine a group of a hundred usually goes through?

If anyone actually had a bad experience at Graso, please step forward and prove me wrong🤷🤷🤷🤷 Lay it all out there👍

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What dates are you looking at? We checked out Graso early on too, but the interior space is tiny. You never really know how it feels until you're there. I had dinner there once in July when the wind was howling; sitting outside was impossible, so rain isn't your only concern. There's Summer with its terrace, though I've heard whispers about the food being subpar. As for frappes, we asked around and they were outrageously expensive and far away, depending on where your guests are coming from.
Maybe try the Astoria hotel in Savannah. I'm not sure if they serve pierogi, but their restaurant and terrace are great.
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Do you seriously think San Antonio is significantly larger than Graso? Maybe by half a dance floor... If you tried to fit round tables in the lower section of San Antonio, you wouldn't get more than 8 or 9... Right now, I'm 95 percent decided on staying there... they've been accommodating with everything... if only they had just 10 extra square feet.😢😢