Posts by brightpuma15

I could really use some help hunting for a wedding dress.
So far, I’ve only checked out David's Bridal in Los Angeles, and while I found one I absolutely loved, it was $2000only available for rent, which is just way out of my budget.
Since I live in LA but head back home to San Diego for the holidays, I’m planning to drive through some smaller towns in the valley and surrounding areas, because I’ve heard you can find much better deals there.
What is the quality usually like in those smaller boutique shops? Does anyone have specific salons I should definitely put on my list?
Also, do people mostly rent or buy in those places, and do they offer custom tailoring services?
Any tips or recommendations would be amazing! 🙂
Thanks in advance! <3

Kenneth Ramos4 said:I haven't. I've heard rumors that she spends three hours on a bride and ends up applying way too much makeup, which is exactly what I’m trying to avoid.😁

Has anyone here actually had a good experience with her?

Please let me know if you find someone who specializes in a more natural look and actually listens to what the client wants!🙏

Hi everyone! I’m currently hunting for a wedding photographer/videographer. I’ve reached out to a few teams based in Canada, and honestly, I highly recommend looking into that option too! Their work looks incredible—better than most local pros I've seen—and it's actually more budget-friendly since they include travel costs in their quotes. Plus, they mentioned they're happy to travel all the way to California or wherever we need them to be.
Since I'm new to this, I'm not quite sure who to ask for real reviews on these types of studios. What specific things should I be looking out for, or what questions should I have ready for our first meeting? Any advice would be amazing, thanks! 😁
Also, if anyone has used the Borak studio out of San Diego, please let me know what you thought of them.
If you know of any other similar studios with a budget of around $1,300, feel free to drop some suggestions. 🙂
Thanks! 🙂

A friend recommended Alert Group based out of Boise. Has anyone here heard of them? They’ve been playing all sorts of events and parties for years now. And they're asking 1600€ 😳

I thought Nero sounded pretty good since they have a diverse setlist, plus the 1900€ price tag includes lighting, fog machines, bubble machines, and an accordion
. Though, honestly, if I had the choice, I'd skip the bubbles and extra fluff just to get a slightly better band, haha
. They used to be part of Twist Off, then split off as Twiston, and recently rebranded as Nero
. What specifically is it about them that you aren't a fan of?

My main issue is that there aren't many live videos online so I can really judge their performance
.
Oh, and when I reached out to Kocka, they said they were booked up, but mentioned their buddies in Nero were free on that date. So, I figured if Kocka is recommending them, they must be decent 😁

I’m starting to feel a little bit of panic setting in. Out of the six bands I tracked down—Twist Off, Kocka, Nero, Taxi, and those Bora suggestions you guys gave me—only Nero and Bora actually have openings. To be honest, I’m not even sure if I’m really feeling Bora.
I guess I only have myself to blame for not starting my search sooner. 🤦
Has anyone here checked out the Nero group before? What’s their vibe like?

Ugh, looks like the twist-offs are all taken. X)

I checked out the taxi service, and they seem great, but unfortunately, they're already booked for that date. :/
I'm listening to the Euforia bura band right now, and I'm just not feeling it. It seems like they mostly stick to party music and folk stuff; they’re clearly good at what they do, but I have no idea how they handle other genres.
Does anyone know anything about those other groups like Twist Off, Neron Group, Kocka, or who else might be playing?

Hey everyone. I’m getting married next May, and we’ve already booked a waterfront venue in California. Right now, I’m on the hunt for a band, and honestly, it’s proving to be a tough call. Looking through various forums and YouTube, I’ve found a few groups that seem promising. However, I haven't attended many weddings lately, so it's hard to judge how they actually perform live just by watching clips online.
Based on their vocals and repertoire, these are the ones that caught my eye:

Band Kocka
Twist off band
Neron Group
Euforia band
Bura Band

Could anyone help me out? I’d love to know what kind of atmosphere they create—that's super important to me. And I mean actual vocal talent, not just their reputation, haha.
I’m looking for a mix of pop, rock, fun hits, classic coastal vibes, some party anthems, and foreign tracks. I really want to avoid country music, though I might throw in a few songs just to keep things moving since I know a lot of my relatives love it.
How did you guys handle this? How do you find a band that isn't playing country but still stays upbeat, keeps the energy high, and actually engages with the crowd? Please help!

In short, I’m searching for a band that creates an amazing vibe with the guests, plays a diverse setlist, and can truly sing.
If anyone has recommendations for other bands or thoughts on the ones I listed, I would be so grateful. 🙂

edit: Oh, and if you happen to know what their current rates are, let me know!

Thanks so much! ^^

Hey, does anyone have recommendations for a wedding band? I’m looking for that sweet spot—high quality, but not breaking the bank.
I recently went to a party where The jukebox band played, though I’m not sure what their rates are.
Honestly, that was probably the best party I've been to lately because the music was exactly my vibe. No cheesy country stuff, just solid classic rock, some trashy anthems, and a bit of West Coast vibes mixed with some international hits. It was perfect. I'd love to find something similar...
What do you guys suggest?