Posts by northerncrane332

Raymond Brooks7 said:Do you need the number...

Raymond Brooks7 said:Is it Kalinic or Katalinic? I know a Tina... though I can't quite recall which surname she uses right now. She does incredible work, but there's a catch—she doesn't travel to your place, and she exclusively works with Dior products.
If you're looking for someone, I'd also suggest Luciana Spajic. She’s done my makeup a few times, and honestly, Tina has too.

rapidmason10 said:At the party I went to, there wasn't even a hint of that country stuff....
As for them wanting to be the main attraction as a band... honestly, if you're this conflicted, the best move is to catch them playing at a local festival or something. That way, you'll know exactly what you're getting into....

I had a blast with them! Everything was perfect—hardly any breaks, and the dance floor was packed the whole night...👍

rapidmason10;22714824 said:They play basically everything! My guests were totally stoked with the music—I cleared everything with them beforehand and made it clear I wasn't looking for any cheesy party anthems, and they stuck to it. Honestly, you can negotiate just about anything with them.

Man, I am seriously torn here... I heard that Barbara loves being the center of attention and leans pretty heavily into that country-pop stuff. I don't know—she definitely knows how to get a crowd going, but if she goes all out with those cheesy hits, I’m worried. Now I'm stuck—I really want a killer atmosphere, but I don't want it to be too over-the-top or feel like some loud, tacky backyard bash...
How was yours? Like, how do they handle those classic California songs?
Ugh, what a headache...

rapidmason10 said:So, here’s the lowdown on my wedding details:

Venue: The Grand Ballroom in San Francisco—seriously, this place blew me away from the second I started touring venues. The owners were absolute legends and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how I pictured it. A massive THANK YOU to them... they truly made my dream day perfect.
All my guests were raving about the service, the food, and just the whole vibe. These people worked so hard to turn my vision into reality, handling everything from the tiny table arrangements to the awesome kids' station.

Photography: Getty Images—Marin and Damian, you guys are the best! Even though the weather decided to act up, they absolutely crushed it. I can't recommend them enough... they really know their craft. Despite the rain, they didn't skip a beat and gave it their all to capture every single moment, from the ceremony and reception to our portraits and even the shoot the next day.

Band: Barbary—from the very first time we talked, I knew they wouldn't let me down, and man, were they right! From our first dance until they were still rocking out at 5:30 AM, these guys were incredible. They only took quick 10-minute breaks, kept the dance floor packed the entire night, and even the older crowd was the first one up to dance! Little touches, like the drummer jamming while the cake was being brought out, meant the world to us. Our guests were totally blown away. Highly, highly recommend!

Makeup: Antonia—I honestly don't have enough praise for her. She totally knows her stuff and proved it. She used high-end professional makeup that stayed flawless on my face until I finally got home—and it held up perfectly for my maid of honor and sister too!

Cakes and Sweets: Delta Florist👍

Florist: Petals & Blooms—I feel like any comment would be overkill because they literally brought everything I imagined to life. It was spot on.

Dress: Mila Brnaze Bridal Boutique—a huge thank you to Mrs. Mila. She ordered a dress that was basically made for me. Seriously, go see her!

There are so many more little details I could dive into, so I'll write more once I have a bit more free time!