Posts by crimsonlynx18

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placidbison21 said:Greetings.
Has anyone attended a wedding at either the Hilton or through their legal counsel recently?
I am curious about your general impressions regarding the catering, the lighting, and the overall ambiance.
Thank you.

Personally, I’d go with the first option—the food and service were much better...

analogdrifter51 said:I heard catering runs about 6000 bucks...

$2000 for 100 people?? Does that include the hard liquor?

analogdrifter51 said:They usually offer a basic menu, but I saw that Pirate is charging 44 bucks. My lady sent me the quote right away, but it didn't include any hard liquor—just appetizers. I'm also wondering about catering costs, and yeah, how much a good accordion player goes for, haha😉

analogdrifter51 said:Speaking of lighting, when I called Sky, they mentioned they should have their own setup by next year. But specifically, over at Pirate, you have to pay $600 to use theirs.

I’m also seeing $44 for being a pirate instead of $42—and honestly, the lighting at NIRS is actually pretty decent. $933...

granitefox19 said:Thanks Hannah Murphy11! 👍

Elizabeth Barnes36, I was actually going back and forth between Dugopolj or Castilla because of the price points—I really was—but in the end, I went with San Francisco. Honestly, once I saw my venue, I just knew (seeing my own hall made it click for me), and I’d much rather pay the difference there and maybe cut back on something else later. That said, both Castilla and Dugopolj have solid venues for what they charge, so why not head over and take a look? It couldn't hurt...

Hannah Murphy11 hit the nail on the head; all the halls include chair covers and bows in whatever color you want in the base price, plus drinks (everything except hard liquor) and snacks—though note that desserts are NOT included (some places let you bring your own homemade treats, while others strictly require a certified caterer). Also, if you want extra lighting, you'll be paying more at any of them, though it can be cheaper at certain spots if they already have the equipment built-in (as we've discussed here before). Venues like Nirs, Aria, or Just say Yes are the ones that already have that setup ready to go...

I'm with you, granitefox19—I'm also going to decide based on whether the venue is in San Francisco. There's a price gap because the menus aren't identical everywhere, but everything else is pretty much the same, and I'll definitely be getting the extra lighting. One thing though—what are the catering prices like? How does that work? And can we save leftover food? I'm not sure if we'll do a single gathering spot (like a coffee meetup or something)—I'm really not feeling the idea of going house to house...

Ethan Lee96 said:Hi there, I could use some advice. Has anyone attended an outdoor wedding at the Neva in Malibu recently? I'm wondering if the neighbors tend to report the noise, or if the police ever show up because of the music. How strict are the local authorities when it comes to weddings? Up until what time do they usually turn a blind eye?

Hey, I was there about 3 or 4 years ago—it was August, so pretty warm. If I remember right, you could play music until maybe 2 or 3 AM, but I'm not 100% sure. All I know is the police did show up—about 15 minutes before the actual limit—because neighbors called in the noise. They ended up rushing the bouquet and garter toss just to wrap things up faster.

granitefox19 said:Hey fadedsurfer54,
Regarding Say Yes—yeah, they’re charging 38 €. The manager there is actually quite charming, but I have a major gripe with the layout: the dance floor is positioned such that you can't see it from every corner of the room, which is a total dealbreaker for me. They do offer an outdoor option with a tent for weddings, which looks absolutely stunning, but let's be real—that comes with a massive price hike...
Now, Nirs is at 36 €, and honestly, I think it's a great pick if your guest list stays under 160 people. If you go over that number, they switch to rectangular tables instead of rounds, and frankly, I wasn't a fan of that setup...
As for Sky, I believe it's around 42 €, though I haven't had a chance to look into them deeply yet.
Then there's Ino, I think they're about 35 €... hm, it's okay, I guess. If you're looking near Castleton, you should definitely consider the Castle hall (35 euros), and if you want something in Miami, you've got Bolero and Ari available for around 40 euros.

I’ve never personally heard Taxi Band play, but word on the street is they’re fantastic—except for the fact that they want 2,200 dollars, which I find absolutely outrageous. Most bands are hovering around the 2,000 mark, which is already way too much in my book, but I refuse to pay that extra 200 just out of pure principle.

As for photographers? I am completely lost there too—I definitely need some help finding someone good, haha.😉

Here’s a comment from granitefox19 a few days back—I'm on the same page here.
I was a guest at Just say Yes earlier this year, and my only gripe was that dance floor visibility issue; plus, having the cocktail hour right next to the restrooms 😵 near the entrance is a major downside in my book...
Nirs is solid—food and service were great. I was a best man at a wedding there back in '13. They have a massive terrace, and someone mentioned they offer that custom lighting setup too, which is a nice touch. The manager there is also worth noting—very friendly and approachable, though I blanked on her name... when I eventually tie the knot, they'll definitely be on my shortlist. 👍