Posts by Betty Hernandez4

Thanks...🙂

Is there any mention of the course schedule for San Francisco for 2013 anywhere?

Angela Cook7 said:I’ve heard some chatter about Marina's video being a bit underwhelming too, so I'm curious—what's everyone thinking about Srdanović? And does anyone happen to know what the price tag looks like?

I went with Srdanović myself—so if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask🙂!

analoglynx17 said:If anyone has worked with Marina Photography out of San Diego, could you please let me know? I’m particularly curious about their video work since I can't seem to find any clips online to check out. Thanks so much! 🙂

My advice—if you decide to go with Marina Photography, try to request Ante Gašpar for your photos. The guy is incredible... just look him up on Facebook and check his portfolio. I ended up booking Siniša Srdanović, but while I was researching, I stumbled upon Ante's work too. Honestly, I was blown away by both his shots and his attitude—he's a genuinely great, down-to-earth guy who really has an eye for photography! 🙂

David King72 said:You're being way too proactive; my wedding isn't until June and the mere thought of going dress shopping hasn't even crossed my mind yet.
You've still got plenty of time.

Same here... I'm planning on going in two months. I think that should be fine—though, honestly, a little extra information wouldn't hurt.😉

David King72 said:A close friend of mine was actually checking out Victoria's Secret$1333 for her needs,
but she ended up going to Miles instead for $1000 everything from the ring bearer's outfit to the garter, hair accessories, and even those little ring pillows.

4 $0.00 doesn't seem that bad to me—I've actually heard some people quoting figures as high as 8 $0.00... but if there's any way to pick something up for $333 less... man, 🙂 that extra 1 $0.00 could be put toward something else entirely. I mean, wedding costs are already massive enough as it is.🙂

David King72 said:The prices in the city are absolutely insane; you should check out the Miles bridal salon over in Spokane
You can even find them on Facebook

How massive are we talking... roughly? I've heard of that shop before; I'll definitely take a look.🙂

Hey, does anyone know what wedding dress prices are looking like in San Francisco? I'm mainly looking at places like Sposa or Victoria's Secret... I stumbled upon some prices starting at $8 $0.00, which honestly left me a little "stunned" 🙂

quietskipper16 said:are you from San Francisco too?

Yes—but the party isn't going to be held in San Francisco..

Paul King5 said:So, here’s the deal with Velum... It's $40 per person; we're talking French cuisine, prosciutto, cheese, white and black risotto, beef stew, gnocchi, veal medallions in mushroom sauce, plus lamb and veal served with sides and salad. For the wedding cake, they need a certificate from the bakery, but we can bring our own desserts if we want. Drinks are included in the price + an appetizer for everyone when they arrive, champagne for the newlyweds—I forgot which specific wine it was—plus sodas, sparkling water, and draft beer. The bar stays open all night, and you can bring your own hard liquor without any issues. If someone sneaks in a bottle of Jägermeister for the bride, there's no need to hide it under the table 😁
Smoking isn't allowed until 10 PM, but honestly, it shouldn't be a problem; they'll let things slide, and we told them we'd take full responsibility if any inspectors show up. The indoor space is perfect for about 130 people, but for bigger parties, we can expand onto the terrace (where we'll have the appetizers). That lighting you saw online? It's not theirs, BUT!! 😁 In a month or two, they're installing their own LED lights along the whole restaurant that change colors. I'm totally obsessed with the location, Aca marina, the boats, Sustipan, the ocean, that view of San Francisco... 😍 We just need to hand in the final guest list two days before the party. Tables can be arranged from 6 to 25 seats, and kids under 7 are only $20. All the desserts can be dropped off on Friday, the day before the wedding, since they have huge industrial fridges where everything can stay
Regarding the reservation, if you're interested, I can put your name down. If someone else asks for the same date, they'll call you to see if you're still in, and then you'll have to pay a deposit. But they won't officially book you in the wedding ledger until you drop $500.

And about the lighting, I think this is the cheapest company for it in the San Francisco area http://www.rasvjetazavjencanje.com/

Third time editing: I found out by total accident that a friend of mine works as a server for them at weddings, and honestly, he told me straight up there's nothing to worry about. He said everything goes great, and either this year or last, they handled 30 parties and didn't get a single complaint.

I noticed you brought up the lighting... do you happen to know anything about their work? I reached out to them and their rates are definitely great, but I just can't seem to track down anyone who actually hired them for a wedding to get a real review.🙂

Jack Murphy7 said:He’s shooting my wedding—working alongside Matić, who handles the photography... decent guy, I think he does some work for Paramount Pictures

Thanks! 🙂

Can anyone give me some insight regarding Jere Gruić?

David King72 said:Does anyone know what kind of prices we're looking at here?

I realized I was wrong—you can't actually buy paper in A3; it comes in A1 or A2... so you’re looking at roughly 6 or 8 sheets of A4 per page. You could probably squeeze 2—maybe even 3—invitations out of a single A4 sheet, depending on the size and shape you're going for. If I recall correctly, they were around $20 or $10, depending on what you pick... pearl finish or standard—there are honestly so many options out there.🙂

Sophia Phillips3 said:So, how much are Matthew and Bryan actually asking for?

Matthew and Bryan play for us—their rate is $2,200.!

gentlewolf69 said:Hey guys, I wanted to pick your brains on something. Are you all planning on DIYing your own invitations, or are you just going to outsource the whole thing? Also, does anyone happen to know where I could track down some decent heavy cardstock for them, and maybe a local print shop that wouldn't mind doing some custom die-cutting for specific shapes...

There’s a shop right downtown, just across from the post office... if you take the stairs to the right of the Traffic Light cafe, you'll find a place with all kinds of paper. You can buy it in A3 sheets, but they should be able to cut it down to A4 for you—then you can print the invites normally. They can even handle the final cutting once everything is printed.🙂

Hi, does anyone here actually know their way around lighting equipment? I’m currently in San Francisco trying to decide between Lululemon and Evernote—they both sent over some pretty solid offers. The thing is, I'm getting conflicting advice everywhere. Some people swear Scarlett Johansson’s gear is subpar, while others claim it's top-tier—and the same goes for Evernote. I have no idea who to trust at this point. If anyone has any reliable info, I would be SOOOO GRATEFUL...

Does anyone know if IRA Commerce offers rentals for candles and various decorative stands? If they don't, does anyone happen to know where I can find them? Thanks! 🙂

Angela Cook7 said:Hey, The Crew! What’s everyone’s take on Matko and Braniti? Does anyone here have any firsthand experience with them? I’ve heard they are absolutely brilliant and just won't stop playing until the very last guest heads out the door!

I’ve been to three parties where they were the ones playing... these guys truly know their craft. They keep the energy up the entire time—they don't drone on by singing full songs, which, personally, is what I love most about them. That’s why the vibe stays so high... so, yeah... my recommendation: hire them and the taxi band!!!

Matthew Booth18 said:We ordered from Cakes San Francisco. They have great options; we actually tried one for a birthday and it was fantastic. Once you contact them, they send over about ten different types of sponge, cream, and glaze so you can customize it. The prices are insane!
Good luck.

That sounds great... Hvala, hvala. By the way, do you know if they offer delivery?🙂

Matthew Green44 said:Anyone here have any actual experience working with photographers or videographers out in San Diego? Looking for some solid recommendations. 😕 🤷

Search Facebook for "Twilight Zone"—there's a photographer there who actually lives in Germany. She works at a radio station over there while doing wedding photography on the side. Honestly, she’s great—I’ve spent some time with her personally and she’s incredibly pleasant. That said, I found Srdanović to be more my style. Good luck. 🙂