Posts by Mark Cruz

With this whole pandemic mess going on, our numbers for October 17th just tanked from 250 people down to 50. Honestly, I don't see the point in hoping things improve anytime soon. Even if they lift the restrictions, everyone’s still too scared to move... let's just pray we can claw back some of those deposits.

So now we're scouting for a restaurant near San Francisco... if anyone has any leads, let me know 🙂 🙂 🙂 We're looking for somewhere with outdoor seating, but we definitely need an indoor backup if the weather turns sour. Argola looks pretty nice, but I can't find anything online about how many people they can fit inside.

Matthew Kim88 said:You could always rent a tent with flooring, though that’s definitely going to hit your budget a bit harder...

I went to a wedding at the Student Union once and it was alright, but since classes start back up in October, I'm not really sure if they even keep the venue open for weddings by then...

Yeah, renting a tent with a floor for just a few hours? Total waste of cash. Especially for an outdoor wedding...

Wow, you guys are actually the first people I've heard of who've had a wedding there! If you don't mind, give me the scoop. I was low-key stressed because I didn't have any info on the catering, and my whole family is super picky—they won't touch cold lamb... Plus, I felt like the space was way too massive. Worried the vibe would just totally dissipate?? I mean, that depends on the crowd, obviously, but it's hard to picture a party in a place with nothing but bare walls and pillars...
The guy from the Student Center told us that since there aren't many students hanging out in that wing, the insulation is fine, and noise shouldn't be an issue...

Hey everyone!
Thanks for letting me vent and sharing your advice. You guys have already helped a ton, but I’ve still got a few things weighing on me.

The wedding is at the end of October. Between the threat of another COVID wave and the fact that it’s basically monsoon season here, plans could go south fast. We were planning on an outdoor reception by our place near the Colorado River, but if it pours, we’re totally screwed. Most catering companies aren't going to deal with all that mud and chaos...

Anyone have ideas for a backup venue just in case? I feel like it would be easier to talk to a local cafe or bar rather than a full restaurant, since most places won't let outside catering come in, and we really need that catering option for the outdoor setup.

The church is out in the outskirts of San Francisco, but the hall is downtown in San Francisco, so I'm looking at spots like maybe suburban areas or closer to the coast so people don't have to drive forever. Honestly though, San Francisco and the surrounding area should work fine.

Second question—has anyone worked with the Student Union? They have some pretty good deals on their menu right now, and the ‘hall’ is massive. If you don't mind getting married in a college cafeteria XD, we could save a lot of money on decor, but I keep crossing things off my list, so I'm thinking about switching venues entirely...