Posts by rowdyskipper8

Charles Gomez4 said:What kind of pricing are we talking about? And what style would it be?

What style? 🤷
Maybe Buduca would know how to answer that...
Anyway, we got a quote from MegaGraph for photo and video, including editing and an extra photographer (since the venues are separate, they want someone covering both her and me). It's $1,600.

I think that includes the thank-you cards ($1.25 per piece) and gas money, but nothing else—no albums or extras.

I know their work is great; they did the photography for Buduca's friends' wedding and everyone was thrilled with the shots. But to me, it feels a bit steep... I'm doing this once, obviously I want everything to be perfect, but I don't want to overpay if I can get just as good quality somewhere else for less.

Alright, does anyone have recommendations for a photo or video studio in the San Francisco or San Diego area besides Megagraf?
thanks

Douglas King said:

[User ID redacted] says:
I'm not sure if they were wearing white... actually, I think the singer was in a white shirt in one of the videos. 🤔 There were four guys, sure... except we went ahead and added a female vocalist to the mix.
I’m hoping the vibe stays solid. :-D

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.

At the friend's party, everyone was decked out head-to-toe in white! 😳
They did a great job setting the mood—five out of five for the vibe. Honestly though, I could really use a female voice in the mix. 🤷

A friend of mine used them for their wedding; he said they paid $1,500 and got a full wedding book included—not just an album, but an actual book. They even threw in the Monday portrait session for free, so it’s basically all-inclusive. They were happy with the service, but I can't really judge since I've only seen a few shots on Facebook. I'll check out the rest when I stop by their place. 😳

Is it too late to book my cake, florist, and DJ lighting if I wait until the wedding expo in February? 🤔 The wedding is set for next September!

Well, the bride is in California and I'm way out in rural Florida, so that's why my quote is jumping up, especially with thank-you cards and hiring a second photographer.
I know about that posing thing; they told us the same thing.
As far as the wedding album goes, I think $1,900 is reasonable.

I don't think it's too late. Even I haven't booked everything yet, and my wedding is in May.🤣

Anyone here have experience working with Megagraf in Los Angeles? I was checking out their site and just got a quote from them (not exactly cheap—what I need is sitting at around $1,750 without the album), but they seem solid enough
Does anyone have other recommendations for photo or video pros in the LA or San Diego area who actually know what they're doing?
Thanks

Justin Bennett61 said:I've been there once, and honestly, I'm praying I never have to go back. That's all I've got.😢

Was it really that bad?
If you can, just tell me what went wrong. Was it everything?

Sure, the price seems fine, but the whole beer situation is the issue
It’s not a flat rate; they charge based on how much you actually drink. From what I've heard, it ends up being about $50-$23 per person, which... 🙂 does that sound too low to you?
Anyone here actually dealt with this before?

Yeah, another restaurant told me their food is great, but I'm looking for feedback from someone who was actually at a wedding there. How's the service, the food, all that?

I have a decent offer from them, but the beer thing is stressing me out. My only fear is getting absolutely fleeced on the tab and having the final bill be $23 instead of 4 times higher than expected :S

Robert Chavez20 said:Honestly, I have no idea what you expect to get for just ten bucks a head.
I’d be terrified to even book something like that. You run the risk of dealing with terrible food, incompetent staff, and basically everything else going wrong... 🤷

Even if someone offered me a standard menu for twenty dollars per person, I’d still find it suspicious or just plain too cheap.
Look, I’m not trying to break down their wholesale costs or anything, but you have to remember they actually need to make a profit while covering the cost of ingredients and paying their employees. How on earth can they stay afloat with only ten dollars per person?

In my humble opinion, just run the other way.

Clearly misunderstood 🤷
mostly, the $50-$23 per person is just for drinks
food price is $46 per person, plus I pay for the BBQ separately
ends up being about $35 for me in the end

Supposedly their food is great, and for the grilling, I'll just work it out with the chef who knows a local guy who can handle it

The point is, this is perfect if I need to host people coming from out of town and need a place to put them

That's why I'm asking if anyone actually has experience with this hotel. The hall doesn't look bad at all—large terrace, ocean view

And yeah, if this falls through, were you guys worried about the lodging itself, or was it more like "we can reserve a room for you, just let us know and pay later" type of thing?

Is anyone actually active on this forum who’s stayed at the Hilton in downtown Chicago? 😢
I've got a decent offer from them—fixed price for food, though drinks are extra based on consumption.

They're claiming it's around $50-$23 per person, according to the hotel staff.
Does that sound realistic or is it a total joke? Seems a bit low to me...

George Ross12 said:Hey everyone 🙂
Has anyone here actually attended a wedding at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago lately?
I’d really appreciate any insight you can give me—seriously, every little detail helps. 🙂

It's a bit urgent, so if anyone has anything at all, thanks in advance 🙂