Posts by Christian Wilson81

David King72 said:Just how many vases are we talking about here? Are you looking for those towering ones, like something you'd see at a fancy cocktail party in Manhattan??

If I'm doing it, I'd need them—and I'd need 20 vases for 20 tables.

Hey, does anyone know if any flower shops around here rent out vases? We need some tall ones, and buying them all would be way too expensive 😢

Olivia Lee5 said:Hey everyone, I could really use some help here...
If anyone has any insight, I’d love to gather some intel before I dive headfirst into all the preparations:

I'm looking at bands like Bravo, Taxi, and Pink Panther—does anyone happen to know what their typical rates are? Also, would you happen to have recommendations for other groups that nail that classic rock sound, but maybe aren't quite as mainstream as those three? I'm looking for something just as talented, if not better.

Regarding photography: Fox, Smith, what are the going rates for someone like you? And as for recording, how do things look with AT&T, studios out in California, or similar places?

Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated... Thanks so much in advance! 😁

We ended up booking Bravo Band. We caught them playing at a party once and they were awesome. They can do anything from a duo to a full six-piece, depending on your budget and what you're after. Our photographer is Marko, though I've seen some killer shots and DVDs from someone out in California too.

What do you guys think of Bravo Band? We haven't decided on anyone else yet, but good music is such a huge part of the whole vibe... 😕
Unfortunately, my Uber is tied up right now 😢

Does anyone know a solid makeup artist? I keep seeing names like Antonia and Nada popping up all over the forums...

Thanks so much, you guys are truly the best 🙂

So, I sent out an email to the band, and everyone was super responsive—they even confirmed they’re free on our date! The only thing is, nobody actually mentioned their rates. Please, let me know if you guys happen to know what that band charges, or maybe what Barbara or someone else might cost just so I have a baseline for comparison. Is it totally weird to reach out just to ask about the price? 🤷

I know I need to get moving, but honestly, I’m starting to panic a little... Reading through your comments helps, though. It makes me feel less alone in this.

I need some advice! I’m planning a big party for late October and I’m still stuck deciding on a photographer and a band. I’m looking at either Photo California or maybe just hiring Marko, and for music, I’m thinking about a local cover band. Does anyone have experience with these guys? I’d love to know what they’re actually like and what kind of budget I should set aside. Any good or bad stories would be a huge help... THANKS!