Posts by Arthur Phillips12

Bradley Jones9: I just booked the Phoenix. I went there for a party recently and everyone said it was awesome. Plus, the lounge looks killer and the price isn't half bad either. ;-)

Terry Morales5 said:That’s a relief, honestly. There just aren't enough good ones out there lately. :/

You can totally go take some photos over at Miles'. I swung by about a month ago just to scope out the place—didn't have any real intention of booking anything serious or even looking too hard, just wanted to see what they were offering. 😍 My wife was actually the first one to tell me once I put on the wedding dress, "Okay, now you can take some pictures..." I didn't even plan on doing this! 😂

If you're looking for bands, here's my take:

GABRIEL from Boise 😍—it’s five guys and one girl, and honestly, they are incredible. They're super easy to work with, can play just about any genre, and they know exactly how to get the party started. I'm definitely booking them, plus their price is actually reasonable at $1,500.
I'd also suggest the JESSY band out of Boise; they bring an amazing energy too. They were my second choice, but Gabriel happened to be free on my date. They're a group of four, including a woman, and they cost a little more than Gabriel. They used to play at Blue Coffee (not sure if they still do), but you can find both bands on Facebook if you want to check them out...
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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 😂

🙂 You really made my day with those awesome comments. Thanks so much for such a detailed breakdown! I’m heading out there this Saturday, so fingers crossed I love it as much as you do. It’s either them or Phoenix, but I’ve got a feeling I’ll prefer the first option.

As for Smith’s Bakery, I am absolutely obsessed with their bread 🙂. If their pastries are even half as good... I'm in love. :-)

Nancy Sanchez11 said:I really need some help here!!
Does anyone happen to have an email address for Nikola Samernic or Sinisa Srdanovic???
Help me please!!!

I saw some contact info on Facebook, but I'm not sure if I should post it here publicly. I'll shoot you a DM instead.😉

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The Doris Day venue was incredible... the food, the service, everything was spot on. Every single guest kept telling me how much they loved the setup and the catering. Plus, parking was a breeze.
The Beatles were beyond amazing—you seriously can't go wrong with them. They brought their own light show and smoke machine; honestly, I’d get married all over again just to hear them play one more set.
Annie Leibovitz—I have to wait a month for the photos, and frankly, I'm pretty let down by the shot they used for the thank-you cards.🙂 🤣
Catering—Baković was absolutely perfect.
The local florist at the downtown market... huge thanks to Millie for the stunning bouquet and everything else.

Can someone please give me some actual details on Doris Day? I'm heading there this Saturday to talk business and I'm dying to know... How's the service? Was there enough food? What's the vibe of the room like? Can you hear the music from the other hall? Anything specific I should watch out for when signing the contract?

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The Beatles 👍

Ugh, thanks for all the replies, everyone! I really appreciate the advice :-)
I'm going to set up some meetings in Dolis and Phoenix first. I went to a party at Kokolo (not sure what they call it now) once, and even with just about a hundred people there, it felt packed. It was a blast, but there's no way they can fit 300 people in there! Maybe I'll swing by there to book a date and just talk it out...
I emailed Feniks and they told me the price is $35 per person, if anyone's wondering..

darksailor2 said:I haven't picked one yet! 😁

Dolis has plenty of options! In Dolis Lesnina, they have two identical square halls, and each can hold 300 people. They’re nice halls. There's plenty of parking... and you won't hear the music from the other hall!
They charge $37 per person. The food is great, and the manager is excellent! You should go check out those halls in Lesnina and set up a tour.

At Phoenix, they have a smaller room for 210 people and then a larger one... though I'm not sure how many the bigger one holds. Honestly, the food at Dolis is better.

There’s also Castello in the suburbs; they have two rooms. The bottom one is bigger and fits about 300. To be honest, the top room is way nicer and has a better layout, but you couldn't fit even 250 people up there. I didn't really vibe with the manager there, 😬 and apparently, the food isn't anything to write home about! 🤷 At least, that's what I've heard from others.

A friend of mine went to Fabula once. I haven't been myself... but word on the street is it's nothing special. 🤷
Kokolo over on Kotex can take 300 people, but they're $40 a head... and it's all renovated.

Bolero over on Victa also takes quite a few people, but they're more expensive.

I don't know what else. 🤔

The President Hotel has ridiculously high prices! 😬

Gusar is great in terms of the vibe and the layout, but the hall itself is small! You can't fit 300 people in there.🤔

I was actually at Pirate's for a party recently, and it was great. Food was fine, service was good... but yeah, there is absolutely zero chance you're fitting anywhere near 300 people in that space.
And darksailor2, thanks for the massive response, it helps a ton!😍

Man, I literally just started looking for venues and figuring out what needs to be done, and I'm already freaking out with excitement!😂

Quincy:

Malamut I can't even deal with this right now. It's just ridiculous. Hey girls, I wasn't sure if there was an actual thread for finding good salami for a BBQ around the San Francisco area, so I figured I'd just ask here. 😁 I'm looking for some solid mashed potato catering for a crowd of about 200 to 300 people out here in the San Francisco area. I already know about Dolores and Phoenix Dugopolje, but I need more options! 😁 Anyone ever stayed at the Medena Resort out in San Francisco? I heard they can cram up to 450 guests in there. Is that actually true, or is there some kind of capacity limit I should know about? 🤷 Does anyone actually know what the prices are like over there? Is the food any good, or just overpriced junk? And please tell me they have an ocean view. 😁 Does anyone know of any halls around San Francisco or the surrounding area that can fit at least 200 people? I need somewhere right by the water—or at least a place with a terrace facing the ocean. Looking for that view! 🙂 Something like this. San Antonio is a total mess. Honestly, I can't stand driving through there anymore.Look, I'm telling you, that place can hold up to 150 guests! 😬

I'm also hunting for a hall that can actually fit this many guests. Which venue did you end up picking? 😉

Hey everyone,

Finally decided to stop lurking and actually post :-) I’ve been reading this board forever, but I finally pulled the trigger on making an account.😁
So, my partner and I are planning a wedding for next year—hopefully in September if we can actually snag a venue in time. We're looking at a massive bash, probably 250-300 people in San Francisco, so finding a hall that won't break the bank or cram us in like sardines is driving me crazy. I’ve never even stepped foot in one of these big banquet halls, so I have zero clue which ones are actually decent (maybe Phoenix, Dolores, or Fable?). I saw Phoenix Dugopolje is still around $35 a head, which sounds like a steal to me. Has anyone actually had a party there? How was the service and the food? Please help me out ASAP before all my dates get snatched up. 🙏

Thanks 😍