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Guys, I need some help—please send me numbers for someone solid who won't charge an arm and a leg... I'm starting to lose my mind here... My deadline is September 18th and I still haven't found anyone. Thanks..
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Edward Smith3 said:DJ SPAJIC -
Just swap numbers through private messages, guys.
PM Fran
Look, Bellic, you've got DMs too, thanks for that...
Anyone actually used Mladen Photography before?
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rustyfox25 said:I’ve never actually been to the Meadow, so I can't say for sure. Your best bet is probably to just grab the phone and call the venues directly; you might get lucky... those September dates are tough, though. September is always the busiest month for weddings!!!
There are plenty of bands out there, but how "budget-friendly" are we talking?? Give me a ballpark figure...
For photographers, you can find most of them on the Verve website, along with the restaurants and bands they recommend. You can check the Major League Baseball group page too...
The only thing I can offer is Sinclair's contact info, if you want me to shoot you a PM.
Shoot Sinclair's number my way in a DM. Thanks!
What's the verdict on Mladen Photography?
Bands that aren't top-tier but still decent... maybe $1,000??🙄
How do I get a hold of DJ Spajic?
Honey??
Thanks!
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Guys, help—I got totally sidetracked by some outside stuff 🙂 but I'm finally back in the game... though my options feel way more limited now... I stopped by the Meadow convention center recently and the place is gorgeous. Has anyone been there lately? How’s the food? And what’s the layout like for a reception—is the florist coming from one of those big hotels?? Also, does anyone know if they have openings on 9/11 or 9/18 for up to 120 people...
Also, I need a solid DJ who can actually handle mixing a bunch of different styles without crashing and burning!!
Or maybe just a decent, budget-friendly band 🙂 nothing crazy, I'm keeping it modest 😉
Sinclair, Lisijak... send me their info and rates... also looking for photo recs... Thanks everyone... Can't wait to get this whole thing sorted...
Also, I need a solid DJ who can actually handle mixing a bunch of different styles without crashing and burning!!
Or maybe just a decent, budget-friendly band 🙂 nothing crazy, I'm keeping it modest 😉
Sinclair, Lisijak... send me their info and rates... also looking for photo recs... Thanks everyone... Can't wait to get this whole thing sorted...
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Hey ladies, I’m new here. I just started hunting for a venue and have been digging through this entire sub-forum for info—so I figured I’d dump everything I’ve gathered over the last few days here for any future brides who might need it. Basically, here’s the rundown on all the venues in the San Francisco area and everything you guys have told me about them…
I actually checked some stuff out myself, so I know the 2010 pricing, plus I’ve got my own takes…
1. Kaštil Slanica (Omiš)..................... $36 + $2 for linens (which, honestly, aren't even needed given the vibe) Standard menu, but you can negotiate a buffet style with really tasty, unique dishes at a good price. Huge space, gorgeous atmosphere. I went there for a corporate party and it was one of the best bashes I've been to—food and vibes were top-tier. Personally, I loved the party there, even if people were shouting over me... anyway, their young manager is the go-to contact for the next link. From me: + Other girls say: +++- extremely happy, except for one person regarding Kaštil Slanica.... I went to a party there and hated everything, wouldn't recommend it to anyone... the food was a disaster... and plenty of guests were unhappy... if you want another venue option, check this out:
2. The Pirate Ship (Kastel)............................... $36 (includes linens) I was there and the lady was lovely. Confirming they are open to negotiating—I was only in the upstairs hall. From me + Other girls: +- there were definitely some people unhappy specifically with the food, Kapera is minimal $667 or maybe around $300. The owner is decent, and she was the only one so far who offered us juice and dessert, which surprised me. You can negotiate things like your own prosciutto, wine, or lamb... it's right on the highway, on the right side when you're heading from San Francisco toward Trijon... just before the F1 turnoff. It's a big white house with two halls... one downstairs and one upstairs. $35—small hall holds 150 people with round tables (8-9 people), large hall holds 250 with long tables (10, 12, 14 people), and you won't hear noise bleeding between rooms.
3. Ino Restaurant...................................... (includes linens) $34. The lower hall is being renovated and should be ready by Feb 1st, or so they say. Pretty chill, but overall I wasn't feeling it—not sure if it was the hosting or the actual performance, since I'm looking for a party up to 120 people, but I'll give them a pass. Other girls say: + interesting venue, wasn't set up for a wedding yet, round tables, fits 200, nothing special... at least not for me... it's pretty classic... service was flawless.... the newlyweds were happy, everything was exactly how they wanted it... the lower hall isn't great, but the upper one is okay and spacious.
4. Sumica. Truly excellent. I'm waiting to hear how a recent party went before I book. $35, excluding appetizers and champagne, which you can bring yourselves. And it's not true that they won't take groups under 100 people like some girls said; I think the limit is just inside the building.
5. Maestral (Plano).............................. They are expanding the hall—apparently it used to cap at 300, but I didn't dig deeper. Other girls: + $32 or $33 including linens, or $31 without. Maestral is a nice hall... and you can really decorate it beautifully. Me? Maestral is meh, plus it's right on the road in the middle of nowhere.
6. Arkada ……………$35 + drinks (you can bring your own wine and liquor) The vibe before Christmas was gorgeous. I'm giving it a + even though the hosts were a bit scattered. Other girls: super, the space is perfect for 70 people…. Arkada organizes weddings for up to 350 people on Colored Street. The sub-location has a tiny stage and apparently fits 100 people, feels very local/homey.
7. Hotel Sunce (Suburbs) $42. In my opinion, overpriced compared to the rest of the options and the reviews are just "meh"—
8. Mammoth (near Lukšić)............................. $33 (linens included) Simple, sweet hostess, nice hall. For me, it was a total surprise—I looked into them more and it turns out the food at parties was actually delicious. I'm even expecting photos because if I hadn't heard the name, I wouldn't have thought twice, but now it's a strong contender for me. Big + from me. Other girls: Mammoth is great, they roast the lamb right there and it smells amazing, and they're currently renovating the hall so it's looking good.
9. Diocletian........................................ ..........$36 + covers—didn't see them set up except in photos. Host's rating was decent enough—my take: +- others: at Diocletian they start setting up at 5 PM so you can check it out. Hall is gorgeous, food is top-tier—one of the best spots if you actually care about eating. Staff is super attentive, always right there by the table so you aren't left hanging.
10. The Pirate Ship.............................. $35 based on latest info http://www.restoran-kokolo.com/ Haven't double-checked prices lately so no guarantees, but the food and vibe are totally solid.
11. Jure in San Francisco...……………………… Can't recall exact prices because the layout is weird—too many pillars splitting up the space—but the hall looks great since they renovated. Good for smaller, chill gatherings.😛$38 per person
12. Bracera in Long Beach—great vibe for maybe 40-50 people if that's what I gathered. Price isn't crazy either; honestly, perfect for a wedding like this.
13. Neva... outdoor vibe is awesome. $35 plus drinks. Guy’s got an allergy because it’s Kerum’s style, but I like it because it's right on the beach with little pools—professional setup. Outdoors is definitely better, but they fit about a hundred inside.
---------------------- haven't seen any others yet 🙂 leaving some room for your comments + a "+" before names means people liked it, otherwise—well, you know how it is.
14. +- Hotel Medena (Solin)..............................$30-35. Medena's pricing breakdown: 1. Standard menu (appetizer + cookies; cheese, prosciutto, French style; risotto—white and black; veal medallions and stew; lamb; fruit; coffee and all-you-can-eat pizza) = $32. Surprise omelet is +$1, round tables +$1, covers +$1, and if you want their desserts +$1—total "socialist" vibes at Medena.http://www.hotelmedena.com/weddings.asp Basic menu (appetizer, cookies, pizza, prosciutto, cheese, French style, white/black risotto, veal/stew, lamb, coffee, fruit, salad) is $32 max, maybe $35 if you factor everything in. You can even bring your own wine or lamb to lower the cost. Seems like prices include fruit and head table decor.http://www.imagesforme.com/show.php/652775_a3e0yd.jpg
15. The Pirate Ship............................. $42... though they might push for $45. They take 150 guests, or you could try a Friday when they handle smaller crowds.http://www.restorangusar.com/ The Pirate Ship is $42 including drinks—it's a meat and fish mix.
16. Adriatic Restaurant (Grasso location)................. 80-90 people.... $47 (for next year). Grasso wants an extra $10 just for the hall alone.$0.00 If you want both the hall and the terrace, that's another $10.$0.00 Grasso won't go below $50, and the terrace is an extra $10,000 [equivalent] plus.
17. ++++ Dolis Wedding Hall (Dugopolje)....................... 3 halls - $35. Dolis Lesnina 2 and 3 can hold up to 220—round tables. The main Dolis building has a great hall, good setup, ideal for 150-160 people. Includes covers.
18. St. Peter Restaurant (Arbania area)... round tables... includes covers. For 2009, price was $36-42 per person. St. Peter is actually pretty decent—same deal as in Solin. Depending on how far you want to drive, it's affordable, tidy, and the hall had those blue lights. Oh, and the bar is wood.
19. Marina Frapa (Rogoznica)............ $40 to $59 plus drinks. Marina Frapa has menus starting at $45 plus drinks (but honestly, it's worth every cent). $50+ plus drinks (around $25 per head for drinks).
20. Hotel Jadran (Solin)....................... around $50-60.http://www.hotel-jadran.com/hr/galerija.html The Jadran Hotel in San Francisco has a killer setting—the little hall is honestly ridiculous with those massive candelabras and a view of the ocean, pool, and woods.
21. Park Hotel......................................... $41-$47 (drinks not included)
22. Bellvue Restaurant (San Francisco)................................ (linens included) They handle the arrangements based on what you actually want... The hall got a makeover, so it’s worth checking out! For the Bellvue menu: appetizers start with fritters and grill, then prosciutto and cheese, followed by gnocchi and local beef stew, plus a surprise omelet, lamb/pork, and unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soda)—if you want to bring your own booze (like tequila, Jäger, or vodka), they won't charge extra. Coffee is served all night long if anyone needs it. There's a buffet at the front of the room so guests can help themselves later, but you gotta bring your own cake. Deposit is around $400-$500—next year Bellvue is looking at $38 (decor included). The young manager there is great—super chill and helpful—but the hotel itself is kind of a joke, and since the hall is on the 3rd floor, get ready to climb stairs in heels. The contract says up to 250 people, but 200 is probably the sweet spot. Minimum is 130. Linens are classic white, but you can get bowties in navy, pink, purple, beige, light green, orange, and they're planning on adding yellow soon. It's located near the DM in San Francisco.
23. F1 Restaurant (San Francisco)...................................... $29-$30
24. ++NIRS Restaurant..................................... $36 (linens included) — wouldn't recommend! Round tables—max 150 people, maybe 180 if you cram them in.
25. ++Amigos—conditional on 70 to 130 guests.
26. San Antonio....................................... $35 + $15 for drinks = $50. Antonio is a cute little boutique hotel, but way overpriced.
27. Alkom............................................. ...$43
28. President Hotel........................................ $37 (drinks not included)http://www.hotelpresident.com/
29. Pomak............................................. .........$33. Pomak is tucked away on some hills... it's basically a sports complex with a gym and badminton courts. They have one small hall and one larger one... haven't seen the big one in person because people were busy playing badminton, but the photos look okay.
30. Pasat-Duliovo........................................... ....$83
31. Sunce............................................. ................$30. Regarding Sunce—I was there for negotiations... everything she said last night is true. Service is a 5/5, and the owner is flexible even if he lacks any sense of style.
32. Benedikt-Bene.............................................. .....$40. My take? The vibe is pure poetry, but I had lunch there once and the food was terrible—way too much of it—so I crossed them off my list.
33. Gaspic Solin............................................. ..........$78—worst hall and service I've ever seen, period.
34. Lav Hotel……………. $55-$60
35. ++Bolero.................................................. ........$38. Bolero was $42 back in 2009, but everyone's hiked prices lately... now it's $44.http://www.restaurantbolero.com/ Chef Ivica is the man.
36. Phoenix Hall (Wide Bridge) ……….. $33 and everything is included (except cake)—their linens, candelabras, vases, etc., which you can grab to set the scene. $32 with linens—one huge hall for 300 people that's insane for big parties, high ceilings, great lighting, and nice setup. Tables range from 8 to 16, round or rectangular.
37. - two smaller halls for 150.
38. Robot Restaurant............................................. ........ $33. Highly recommended.http://www.robot.com/REST/RestaurantR...0/Default.aspx
39. +Imenjak.......................................... ................... $33 for everything! A gorgeous hall... renovated and beautiful.
40. Belvedere......................................... .....................$37
41. Fabula... 3 sales available... Standard menu and probably the cheapest option—around $43 if you're looking at peak summer Saturdays. I heard prices fluctuate depending on whether it's off-season or mid-summer, but let's say $42
42. Astoria in San Francisco—not 100% sure if they do mashed potatoes, but the restaurant and terrace are killer. http://www.apartmani-astoria.com/foto_hr.html
43. On the hill... weddings there are way too pricey
44. The hall at the auto-camp near LA
45. Lora—Restaurant Poljud.....................$87 Lora handles about 200-250 people, but she’ll need tons of decor, especially for the ceiling. Heard the service is top-tier though.
46. Stari Mornar..................................$38. It's all wood and mostly a seafood menu—pretty solid.
47. Jugo in Sustipanu....
48. Villa California—space is roughly $2,500
49. Restaurant Bekan for smaller parties
50. Kalafatic for smaller parties
51. A tavern in Brel; right by the main highway. Really nice natural vibe and ocean views. Food is classic American style, just really high quality and tasty. Service is great too!! You can definitely pull off something special there that still feels natural and classy. Not sure of the exact address, but here's the gist: about 250m before you hit the main entrance to Brel, where you can head down toward the beach; stay on the main road toward the coast and look for a right turn. There are two restaurants sharing a courtyard. The "tavern" is the one closer to LA—you'll see it, it has a second-floor terrace overlooking the water. (If you miss it, just turn around at the Brel entrance and go back. Then it's on the left side ;-)))
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52. Villa Zarko isn't doing small parties anymore
THAT'S ALL FOR THE HALLS!!
----------------------------------Your comments regarding guest counts:
Small parties in Long Beach, Luxor over on the plaza, or maybe Le Monde in downtown—those guys handle smaller crowds.
60-70 people—Rus-Zrnivca.
Rusulica-Zrnivca,
Rus-San Francisco,
San Antonio-Podstrana,
Babilon-San Francisco city
120-130 people
Stari Mornar
Bellevue, Castle... you've got Ino and Mammoth... all in the suburbs area
San Francisco—NIRS on Bilicami, Officer's Hall in Lora, Pirate, Kokolo
Wide Bridge area: Sunce, Phoenix, Dolis,
TTTS: Imenjak, and there's a new one opening up but I don't know the name yet
On the way to LA you have: Amigos, Diocletian, San Antonio...
For 200+ guests, check out Dolis in Wide Bridge
Bolero San Francisco
Bellevue Trogir
Maestral Plano
St. Peter area
Castle in the suburbs
They take up to 300 people.
Dolis - Wide Bridge
Hotel Medena - Seget
Castle - Suburbs
Hotel President - San Francisco
Bolero - San Francisco
Phoenix - Wide Bridge
Robot - Stobreč
Maestral - Trogir
Belvedere – Seget
Fabula - San Francisco
----------------------MORE ADVICE !!!!!
Smart move: go scouting on Saturday between 3 and 7 PM... most halls will be prepping for the party then.
Heads up—everyone's gonna give you a capacity number... just subtract 20 from it. You don't want it feeling crowded.
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MY QUESTIONS:
Is there any other "Sunce" besides Hotel Sunce? Where is Bekan located, how many people fit, and what's the price? Looking for feedback on Castle and Mammoth... also, those big chairs—how many fit and what's the deal? And does anyone have the contact for Bellevue?
I've got plenty more info to pass along once this blessed 🙂 subforum figures everything out...
Thanks girls, you made this so much easier. If it weren't for me being indecisive, we'd be done. You guys are awesome, but you already knew that. 😉
I actually checked some stuff out myself, so I know the 2010 pricing, plus I’ve got my own takes…
1. Kaštil Slanica (Omiš)..................... $36 + $2 for linens (which, honestly, aren't even needed given the vibe) Standard menu, but you can negotiate a buffet style with really tasty, unique dishes at a good price. Huge space, gorgeous atmosphere. I went there for a corporate party and it was one of the best bashes I've been to—food and vibes were top-tier. Personally, I loved the party there, even if people were shouting over me... anyway, their young manager is the go-to contact for the next link. From me: + Other girls say: +++- extremely happy, except for one person regarding Kaštil Slanica.... I went to a party there and hated everything, wouldn't recommend it to anyone... the food was a disaster... and plenty of guests were unhappy... if you want another venue option, check this out:
2. The Pirate Ship (Kastel)............................... $36 (includes linens) I was there and the lady was lovely. Confirming they are open to negotiating—I was only in the upstairs hall. From me + Other girls: +- there were definitely some people unhappy specifically with the food, Kapera is minimal $667 or maybe around $300. The owner is decent, and she was the only one so far who offered us juice and dessert, which surprised me. You can negotiate things like your own prosciutto, wine, or lamb... it's right on the highway, on the right side when you're heading from San Francisco toward Trijon... just before the F1 turnoff. It's a big white house with two halls... one downstairs and one upstairs. $35—small hall holds 150 people with round tables (8-9 people), large hall holds 250 with long tables (10, 12, 14 people), and you won't hear noise bleeding between rooms.
3. Ino Restaurant...................................... (includes linens) $34. The lower hall is being renovated and should be ready by Feb 1st, or so they say. Pretty chill, but overall I wasn't feeling it—not sure if it was the hosting or the actual performance, since I'm looking for a party up to 120 people, but I'll give them a pass. Other girls say: + interesting venue, wasn't set up for a wedding yet, round tables, fits 200, nothing special... at least not for me... it's pretty classic... service was flawless.... the newlyweds were happy, everything was exactly how they wanted it... the lower hall isn't great, but the upper one is okay and spacious.
4. Sumica. Truly excellent. I'm waiting to hear how a recent party went before I book. $35, excluding appetizers and champagne, which you can bring yourselves. And it's not true that they won't take groups under 100 people like some girls said; I think the limit is just inside the building.
5. Maestral (Plano).............................. They are expanding the hall—apparently it used to cap at 300, but I didn't dig deeper. Other girls: + $32 or $33 including linens, or $31 without. Maestral is a nice hall... and you can really decorate it beautifully. Me? Maestral is meh, plus it's right on the road in the middle of nowhere.
6. Arkada ……………$35 + drinks (you can bring your own wine and liquor) The vibe before Christmas was gorgeous. I'm giving it a + even though the hosts were a bit scattered. Other girls: super, the space is perfect for 70 people…. Arkada organizes weddings for up to 350 people on Colored Street. The sub-location has a tiny stage and apparently fits 100 people, feels very local/homey.
7. Hotel Sunce (Suburbs) $42. In my opinion, overpriced compared to the rest of the options and the reviews are just "meh"—
8. Mammoth (near Lukšić)............................. $33 (linens included) Simple, sweet hostess, nice hall. For me, it was a total surprise—I looked into them more and it turns out the food at parties was actually delicious. I'm even expecting photos because if I hadn't heard the name, I wouldn't have thought twice, but now it's a strong contender for me. Big + from me. Other girls: Mammoth is great, they roast the lamb right there and it smells amazing, and they're currently renovating the hall so it's looking good.
9. Diocletian........................................ ..........$36 + covers—didn't see them set up except in photos. Host's rating was decent enough—my take: +- others: at Diocletian they start setting up at 5 PM so you can check it out. Hall is gorgeous, food is top-tier—one of the best spots if you actually care about eating. Staff is super attentive, always right there by the table so you aren't left hanging.
10. The Pirate Ship.............................. $35 based on latest info http://www.restoran-kokolo.com/ Haven't double-checked prices lately so no guarantees, but the food and vibe are totally solid.
11. Jure in San Francisco...……………………… Can't recall exact prices because the layout is weird—too many pillars splitting up the space—but the hall looks great since they renovated. Good for smaller, chill gatherings.😛$38 per person
12. Bracera in Long Beach—great vibe for maybe 40-50 people if that's what I gathered. Price isn't crazy either; honestly, perfect for a wedding like this.
13. Neva... outdoor vibe is awesome. $35 plus drinks. Guy’s got an allergy because it’s Kerum’s style, but I like it because it's right on the beach with little pools—professional setup. Outdoors is definitely better, but they fit about a hundred inside.
---------------------- haven't seen any others yet 🙂 leaving some room for your comments + a "+" before names means people liked it, otherwise—well, you know how it is.
14. +- Hotel Medena (Solin)..............................$30-35. Medena's pricing breakdown: 1. Standard menu (appetizer + cookies; cheese, prosciutto, French style; risotto—white and black; veal medallions and stew; lamb; fruit; coffee and all-you-can-eat pizza) = $32. Surprise omelet is +$1, round tables +$1, covers +$1, and if you want their desserts +$1—total "socialist" vibes at Medena.http://www.hotelmedena.com/weddings.asp Basic menu (appetizer, cookies, pizza, prosciutto, cheese, French style, white/black risotto, veal/stew, lamb, coffee, fruit, salad) is $32 max, maybe $35 if you factor everything in. You can even bring your own wine or lamb to lower the cost. Seems like prices include fruit and head table decor.http://www.imagesforme.com/show.php/652775_a3e0yd.jpg
15. The Pirate Ship............................. $42... though they might push for $45. They take 150 guests, or you could try a Friday when they handle smaller crowds.http://www.restorangusar.com/ The Pirate Ship is $42 including drinks—it's a meat and fish mix.
16. Adriatic Restaurant (Grasso location)................. 80-90 people.... $47 (for next year). Grasso wants an extra $10 just for the hall alone.$0.00 If you want both the hall and the terrace, that's another $10.$0.00 Grasso won't go below $50, and the terrace is an extra $10,000 [equivalent] plus.
17. ++++ Dolis Wedding Hall (Dugopolje)....................... 3 halls - $35. Dolis Lesnina 2 and 3 can hold up to 220—round tables. The main Dolis building has a great hall, good setup, ideal for 150-160 people. Includes covers.
18. St. Peter Restaurant (Arbania area)... round tables... includes covers. For 2009, price was $36-42 per person. St. Peter is actually pretty decent—same deal as in Solin. Depending on how far you want to drive, it's affordable, tidy, and the hall had those blue lights. Oh, and the bar is wood.
19. Marina Frapa (Rogoznica)............ $40 to $59 plus drinks. Marina Frapa has menus starting at $45 plus drinks (but honestly, it's worth every cent). $50+ plus drinks (around $25 per head for drinks).
20. Hotel Jadran (Solin)....................... around $50-60.http://www.hotel-jadran.com/hr/galerija.html The Jadran Hotel in San Francisco has a killer setting—the little hall is honestly ridiculous with those massive candelabras and a view of the ocean, pool, and woods.
21. Park Hotel......................................... $41-$47 (drinks not included)
22. Bellvue Restaurant (San Francisco)................................ (linens included) They handle the arrangements based on what you actually want... The hall got a makeover, so it’s worth checking out! For the Bellvue menu: appetizers start with fritters and grill, then prosciutto and cheese, followed by gnocchi and local beef stew, plus a surprise omelet, lamb/pork, and unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soda)—if you want to bring your own booze (like tequila, Jäger, or vodka), they won't charge extra. Coffee is served all night long if anyone needs it. There's a buffet at the front of the room so guests can help themselves later, but you gotta bring your own cake. Deposit is around $400-$500—next year Bellvue is looking at $38 (decor included). The young manager there is great—super chill and helpful—but the hotel itself is kind of a joke, and since the hall is on the 3rd floor, get ready to climb stairs in heels. The contract says up to 250 people, but 200 is probably the sweet spot. Minimum is 130. Linens are classic white, but you can get bowties in navy, pink, purple, beige, light green, orange, and they're planning on adding yellow soon. It's located near the DM in San Francisco.
23. F1 Restaurant (San Francisco)...................................... $29-$30
24. ++NIRS Restaurant..................................... $36 (linens included) — wouldn't recommend! Round tables—max 150 people, maybe 180 if you cram them in.
25. ++Amigos—conditional on 70 to 130 guests.
26. San Antonio....................................... $35 + $15 for drinks = $50. Antonio is a cute little boutique hotel, but way overpriced.
27. Alkom............................................. ...$43
28. President Hotel........................................ $37 (drinks not included)http://www.hotelpresident.com/
29. Pomak............................................. .........$33. Pomak is tucked away on some hills... it's basically a sports complex with a gym and badminton courts. They have one small hall and one larger one... haven't seen the big one in person because people were busy playing badminton, but the photos look okay.
30. Pasat-Duliovo........................................... ....$83
31. Sunce............................................. ................$30. Regarding Sunce—I was there for negotiations... everything she said last night is true. Service is a 5/5, and the owner is flexible even if he lacks any sense of style.
32. Benedikt-Bene.............................................. .....$40. My take? The vibe is pure poetry, but I had lunch there once and the food was terrible—way too much of it—so I crossed them off my list.
33. Gaspic Solin............................................. ..........$78—worst hall and service I've ever seen, period.
34. Lav Hotel……………. $55-$60
35. ++Bolero.................................................. ........$38. Bolero was $42 back in 2009, but everyone's hiked prices lately... now it's $44.http://www.restaurantbolero.com/ Chef Ivica is the man.
36. Phoenix Hall (Wide Bridge) ……….. $33 and everything is included (except cake)—their linens, candelabras, vases, etc., which you can grab to set the scene. $32 with linens—one huge hall for 300 people that's insane for big parties, high ceilings, great lighting, and nice setup. Tables range from 8 to 16, round or rectangular.
37. - two smaller halls for 150.
38. Robot Restaurant............................................. ........ $33. Highly recommended.http://www.robot.com/REST/RestaurantR...0/Default.aspx
39. +Imenjak.......................................... ................... $33 for everything! A gorgeous hall... renovated and beautiful.
40. Belvedere......................................... .....................$37
41. Fabula... 3 sales available... Standard menu and probably the cheapest option—around $43 if you're looking at peak summer Saturdays. I heard prices fluctuate depending on whether it's off-season or mid-summer, but let's say $42
42. Astoria in San Francisco—not 100% sure if they do mashed potatoes, but the restaurant and terrace are killer. http://www.apartmani-astoria.com/foto_hr.html
43. On the hill... weddings there are way too pricey
44. The hall at the auto-camp near LA
45. Lora—Restaurant Poljud.....................$87 Lora handles about 200-250 people, but she’ll need tons of decor, especially for the ceiling. Heard the service is top-tier though.
46. Stari Mornar..................................$38. It's all wood and mostly a seafood menu—pretty solid.
47. Jugo in Sustipanu....
48. Villa California—space is roughly $2,500
49. Restaurant Bekan for smaller parties
50. Kalafatic for smaller parties
51. A tavern in Brel; right by the main highway. Really nice natural vibe and ocean views. Food is classic American style, just really high quality and tasty. Service is great too!! You can definitely pull off something special there that still feels natural and classy. Not sure of the exact address, but here's the gist: about 250m before you hit the main entrance to Brel, where you can head down toward the beach; stay on the main road toward the coast and look for a right turn. There are two restaurants sharing a courtyard. The "tavern" is the one closer to LA—you'll see it, it has a second-floor terrace overlooking the water. (If you miss it, just turn around at the Brel entrance and go back. Then it's on the left side ;-)))
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52. Villa Zarko isn't doing small parties anymore
THAT'S ALL FOR THE HALLS!!
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Small parties in Long Beach, Luxor over on the plaza, or maybe Le Monde in downtown—those guys handle smaller crowds.
60-70 people—Rus-Zrnivca.
Rusulica-Zrnivca,
Rus-San Francisco,
San Antonio-Podstrana,
Babilon-San Francisco city
120-130 people
Stari Mornar
Bellevue, Castle... you've got Ino and Mammoth... all in the suburbs area
San Francisco—NIRS on Bilicami, Officer's Hall in Lora, Pirate, Kokolo
Wide Bridge area: Sunce, Phoenix, Dolis,
TTTS: Imenjak, and there's a new one opening up but I don't know the name yet
On the way to LA you have: Amigos, Diocletian, San Antonio...
For 200+ guests, check out Dolis in Wide Bridge
Bolero San Francisco
Bellevue Trogir
Maestral Plano
St. Peter area
Castle in the suburbs
They take up to 300 people.
Dolis - Wide Bridge
Hotel Medena - Seget
Castle - Suburbs
Hotel President - San Francisco
Bolero - San Francisco
Phoenix - Wide Bridge
Robot - Stobreč
Maestral - Trogir
Belvedere – Seget
Fabula - San Francisco
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Smart move: go scouting on Saturday between 3 and 7 PM... most halls will be prepping for the party then.
Heads up—everyone's gonna give you a capacity number... just subtract 20 from it. You don't want it feeling crowded.
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MY QUESTIONS:
Is there any other "Sunce" besides Hotel Sunce? Where is Bekan located, how many people fit, and what's the price? Looking for feedback on Castle and Mammoth... also, those big chairs—how many fit and what's the deal? And does anyone have the contact for Bellevue?
I've got plenty more info to pass along once this blessed 🙂 subforum figures everything out...
Thanks girls, you made this so much easier. If it weren't for me being indecisive, we'd be done. You guys are awesome, but you already knew that. 😉