Posts by James Brown46

Help me out here.............

My birthday is coming up next year... but I still haven't found a band to play my party. The only thing I definitely don't want is a duo or a trio. So, if anyone happens to know any good groups, maybe let me know here or just shoot me their numbers in a DM .........

Jesse Lopez90 said:Folks, my dream day has finally come and gone... 🙂
And honestly? It was everything I imagined. Every single detail fell perfectly into place.
We couldn't be happier. My relatives haven't stopped calling; they’re all saying it was easily one of the best parties they've attended in years. The energy was incredible—enough good vibes to last us through an entire winter. 😍
So, I need to give some credit where it's due (though "thank you" feels far too small for what we felt):

- The reception was held at the Fable venue in Lori... My husband and I truly felt like the only two people on earth having a celebration. It was already a massive day, but they made it feel monumental. The staff was so attentive, kind, smiling, and genuinely dignified. And the food? Absolutely divine. Choosing that venue was a total win! 🙏

- The band, Aurora, played for us (just the four of them)—I tip my hat to them. They were phenomenal. They played exactly what we requested and really set the tone for the whole celebration. Another absolute home run! 👍

- Rose Florist (over in Split and Mejas)—huge respect to them. They went above and beyond, especially with the effort they put into hunting down anything turquoise to fit my arrangements and bouquet. 😉

- I used Color Photo over on Marmont enough for the photography and video, and now I’m just dying to see the albums and the footage based on what I've seen so far... 🎉

The ceremony took place at Sustipan. A huge thank you to the officiant, Ms. Neda, for her warm words and for letting us organize things a little differently than the standard script! (Unlike some of those high-strung colleagues out there.)

I’m sure I’ve forgotten half of it, but if anyone wants details, just ask.
Now, I never thought I’d actually sit down and write this part, but hey, life is unpredictable...
I had my wedding dress custom-made by a seamstress downtown. I was more than happy with it. I'd seen the design online, and since it wasn't available anywhere in America, she made it from scratch for me. Everyone says it looks even better than the original. The trouble started after the wedding, though. To make a long story short, I wanted to keep the dress, but things got complicated. In the end, I was asked to pay extra for it—way more than what we originally agreed upon.
I won't get into every single detail here, but please, be careful when you head toward Sinj. Look closely at any designer dresses being sold as "originals"—mine almost ended up with a fake label, too. 👎

Wait, which room in Fabula was the party in? I think it was there too, but I wasn't exactly thrilled with the upstairs hall.

Jack Miller4 said:I'll be sure to give you an update in about three weeks once I see how they perform at my own party.🙂

That sounds pretty good... I think I might need one of those next year...

Raymond Brooks7 said:

That's way too good... I mean, who even told you that was okay?,,,,,

Raymond Brooks7 said:

You only fall in love once, they say.
So, I settled on a photographer from California—because getting an appointment with Smith was impossible, and frankly, I don't trust anyone else. As for the Bravo band, I’ve been to two parties where they played, and I’m still traumatized. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 The first time, the sound system was so abysmal that everything else just became background noise. The second time, the lead singer—I think his name is Peter—was so hoarse he sounded like he was screaming at a cat. At one point during the night, his voice just gave out completely, so they ended up just playing low-key instrumentals. Regarding Topnotch, I've heard conflicting reports; some say great, some say terrible... depends on whose party you're at.
I’m incredibly picky about music. I want a group with a female vocalist who actually knows how to sing, someone who doesn't step on people's toes or crowd the dance floor like Victor and Wilma did (they practically shoved me aside at a wedding where I was the maid of honor). I want pop-rock-latin vibes. Absolutely zero country twang or anything remotely similar. Just danceable stuff, foreign repertoire is fine too. I know I'm demanding, but what can you do?

I have to weigh in here... Smith isn't the only option. In fact, Ivica Lisjak and his son do equally good—if not better—work (photo and all), mainly because they're much more approachable and pleasant to deal with. But hey, if you've set your heart on California... fine. Just be careful about which crew you hire. There are plenty of options out there. You probably already know, but a little extra warning never hurts.😁)

I actually hire the Bravo band, so let me defend them a bit. It’s all subjective. To me, they’ve been fantastic at every single event I’ve attended. If someone's voice cracks, well, nobody can predict that. They hire a vocalist based on what you want, and she usually backs singers like Ivana Kindl and Luka Nižetić... so the girl can definitely sing. My second choice would have been Viva, but BB was my top pick, so I booked them first.

Have you looked into Major League? They have a female vocalist and they are stellar.

The music is a headache, the venue is a headache, the photographer is a headache... even the church. Honestly, getting married these days has become a massive ordeal. Or maybe it's better to just panic and do it all in a month? Fewer choices means less stress.😂 😂 😂

Good luck. Let me know when you find a band. And if you need a contact number or anything else, just reach out.
I think we have the best vendor list in the country right here!

Hey Raymond Brooks7, could you please send me the number for SINE over at Photo Plus? Thanks!

Raymond Brooks7 said:Thanks,

I picked up the fabric at a HomeGoods over in a suburb outside of Phoenix—just one of those shops that specializes in curtains. I think the width was about $6.25 feet, but I grabbed 20 yards of it. I ended up trimming it and making the runners myself. Honestly, I can't remember if it was polyester voile or organza—don't judge me, my textile knowledge is non-existent—but anyway, it’s basically just curtain fabric.

By the way... I still have everything. If anyone's interested, you can buy it or rent it from me.

Small8, if you could, I'd really love to see how it all turned out...