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Scott Rodriguez27 said:Hey ladies, quick question: how far in advance should I book a makeup artist? I’ve been scrolling through local contacts here (there are way too many 🙂 options, honestly), and I'm sure I'll find someone great eventually.
Please help—I didn't get much traction on the other thread, so maybe someone here has some actual experience. Has anyone had a wedding at Marina del Rey? Any insights or stories from people who've been there?
Also, looking into photographers. Everyone seems to be talking about Ivica Matić, but then there’s Smernić, whose style is pretty similar but feels a bit more natural to me. Plus, he's actually more affordable since he isn't quite as "famous" yet. Why is nobody mentioning him? My maid of honor wanted to book Matić, but since he was booked up, he actually recommended she reach out to Smernić. Apparently, they used to work together. I recently saw some work done by them (Studio Papaja)—it was a stunning wedding, absolute perfection... and the price was totally reasonable for a photo and video package. You can even just book photography alone. Anyone else worked with them before?
I heard from a few people who attended a reception there that the hall is stunning, but the food was just okay and the prices were kinda steep... I think the cheapest menu starts at $55 and that doesn't even include drinks...