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William Cook35 said:Anyone got a solid recommendation for a good florist in Miami? I’m looking to spruce up a restaurant—but I’m definitely not interested in those old-school, cliché bouquets sitting on the tables... I want those tall, dramatic martini glass arrangements with the flowers inside. Does anyone know a spot where I can pull this off without the prices hitting the stratosphere?
Honestly, almost everyone offers that style nowadays; it isn't exactly rocket science. Some girls were raving about the Hunter florist, so you might want to check them out. 🤷
Joshua Hughes8 said:Oh my gosh, girls, I seriously need some help!!! I really wanted Papaya Studio to handle the photos and video for my wedding, but they’re already booked for our date 🙂 🙂 🙂
Everything about them was just perfect... and now I'm searching for something similar, but I can't find anything quite right in the Miami area. I looked into Matić, but his pricing is absolutely insane, and honestly, he isn't even better than Papaya—if anything, he's actually worse. I'm also not interested in those big agencies with huge teams, so FotoDalmacia is out (especially since I've heard some questionable things about them)... and so far, nothing I've found really captures that same vibe Papaya has. Please, if anyone has any suggestions or good experiences to share, let me know!!!
Also, if any of you ladies who are already married could give me some advice—is it okay to bring my own makeup? I have a few specific products that work perfectly with my skin, and I really don't want a makeup artist applying stuff that doesn't suit me. I'll pay the full rate, obviously, I just want to know if stylists are usually open to using client-provided products if I insist on it. I have a couple of people in mind, but I haven't reached out to them yet 🤷
There are some great photo studios in California like Juicy Studio, Siniša Srdanović, and Vedran Vidak, and their pricing is right in line with Papaya...
As for the makeup artist, you can absolutely provide your own products. In fact, most will be happy to use them.
Arthur Phillips12 said:Nicholas Hernandez7 _ so who was your photographer?
I actually got an offer from the National Endowment for the Humanities—way too pricey :-), and then one from Avi—even worse! :-) So now I'm hunting for some cheaper options that still look decent enough 😂
Papaja Studio is absolutely perfect!!!
I previously posted about them in the Photographer and Videographer thread, but honestly, you should just browse their work on Facebook; the photos truly speak for themselves. 🙂
By the way, Nikola (who works at Papaja Studio) used to do work for Matić, and I even heard that Matić recommends him personally whenever he's booked up.
Since I am absolutely, 100% thrilled with every single decision we made for our wedding, I wanted to share my excitement with all of you—hopefully, some of this might come in handy for your own planning!
We held the celebration at Atlantic Airways, though most locals just know it as Wagner. They served a buffet-style meal, and based on the sheer joy of our guests, I can safely say the food was phenomenal. Everyone we spoke to was raving about it; it was a mixed menu featuring fish, meat, shrimp, various pâtés, octopus, truffles, pasta, calamari, prawns... 🙂
The weather couldn't have been more perfect, making the atmosphere out on the terrace absolutely breathtaking. 😍
The entertainment was provided by The Beach Boys, who were even better with the addition of a vocalist and a saxophonist. In short, 🙏🙏🙏
As for my Hairstyle, it was done by a wonderful stylist from the Dream salon. I brought along a photo of the look I wanted, and she replicated it down to the very last detail—honestly, she did it even better than the picture! 🙏
Ingrid Bergman handled my makeup, and she was such a lovely woman—so confident in her craft, incredibly patient, and quite simply, she has magic in her hands. It was an incredibly hot day, and I certainly didn't hold back when it came to singing and dancing, so my face felt like it had melted about six times before the ceremony even started, yet my makeup remained flawless 🙏 thanks to her.
So, that’s the gist of it! 😬 If you need any specific details, please feel free to send me a private message; I would be more than happy to help. 😉
redranger15 said:We finally pulled the trigger and headed over to the Fabula restaurant, and honestly, since everything is so pricey lately, they actually had some killer deals going on! 😉
So, what kind of prices are they asking for at Fabula these days?
Bryan Gomez90 said:A rooftop restaurant in downtown San Francisco 🤷..nice decor, huge terrace with a pool...looks pretty impressive to me
That's true 👍
I had considered Sky as well, though I wasn't entirely sure if they even host this kind of event, but I'll definitely look into it.
Thanks 😉
EDIT:
I called them right away 😬 and it turns out they do handle weddings too, but the manager wasn't available, so they couldn't give me any more details. I'm speaking with the manager tomorrow 🙂
In the meantime, please keep the suggestions coming—you can never have too many ideas!
Paul Morales12 said:I'm not quite sure what vibe you're going for—something super fancy, or...?
If you were thinking of something more laid-back and "homegrown," then take a look at this.
They have listings there and on Facebook, so give it a search.
Now, this is certainly interesting, though unfortunately, it doesn't quite align with my specific vision...
I would be much happier finding a "fancy" option, even if I am not strictly set in my ways. Thank you regardless, 🙂
I’m honestly starting to feel a bit desperate because everything is perfectly organized except for the most crucial part—the venue.
The photographer, the band, the flowers, the church—it’s all set and just waiting on the venue selection... but I am hitting one roadblock after another.
Basically, I wasn't looking for some stuffy, traditional banquet hall. I really wanted something near the ocean or a pool, and I’m even open to a lounge or a trendy club since we're doing a wedding for about 100 people with finger foods.
I clearly haven't been smart enough about this 🤷 San Antonio is already booked up, and most hotels won't even allow weddings in September unless you use one of their "standard" ballrooms. What am I supposed to do? Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking in San Francisco and the surrounding areas for a beautiful restaurant, club, or lounge that can accommodate 100 guests.
fadedpuma21 said:For a group that size, I know of Diocletian and Friends in Malibu (around $40 per person, all-inclusive), and everything I’ve heard about both places has been glowing. I leaned toward Friends because it’s right on the beach. You also have George in Malibu, but I’m not sure how many people can actually fit there. Then there’s San Antonio—I don't recall the exact price, but I know it's pricier than Diocletian or Friends, and drinks aren't included in the package—and Arcade (though I've never actually been there, so I can't give you a real opinion).
I wasn't actually thinking of standard restaurants, mainly because we are hiring a catering service, so all we really need is
space.
Thanks so much regardless; I truly appreciate any suggestions! 👍
I hope I’m not breaking any rules by cross-posting my message from the alternative location thread... Anyway,
For our alternative location, I was thinking we could look for a club, a lounge, or perhaps a villa/restaurant setup somewhere in the San Francisco area...
The main requirements are that it needs to be spacious and airy, with enough potential that we can really make it shine with just a few decorations. It would be absolutely perfect if there were a pool on-site, though obviously, that isn't a dealbreaker. We're expecting about 100 guests.
So, naturally, I am going to need your help!
Please chime in with whatever comes to mind, provided it fits the criteria mentioned above...
Thanks so much!!!
Could someone please DM me the number for the Bad Boys? Thanks so much! 🙂