Posts by Alex Carter3

Henry Wood4 said:And now, I find myself in need of a recommendation for a decent makeup artist...

Lucia Spajić is your best bet—she’s incredible. 😍I'll DM you her number now...

Henry Wood4 said:So, I’m relatively new here. My wedding is set for October 16th—we’ve booked the full five-piece lineup from brava band... and the venue is Castello. Could anyone please share their thoughts on the band or the venue?

Everything's fine. 👍

wanderingbadger17 said:The food at The Rusty Anchor was actually top-tier for me! My brother had the surf and turf combo and he said it was incredibly good. That’s not just my take either—everyone I've talked to since the party seems to agree...👍

I have to agree.😉

I’m not sure if something shifted recently, but Gusar used to refuse any crowds under 140 people, yet now he’s claiming he can handle up to 250. I have no idea where he gets that confidence from. 🤷

wanderingbadger17 said:My brother took a group of girls to a backyard BBQ a while back, and honestly, the entertainment was a total disaster... I wouldn’t recommend it...

My fiancée and I are looking at getting married next summer...

We're hunting for a semi-open venue near the coast—maybe somewhere on the California coast—with a budget of around $55 per person, if that's even realistic. We're expecting about 110 to 120 guests... Is now the right time to start searching, or am I being too early?

We want live music that hits a certain vibe—something with an accordion, maybe some acoustic guitar or mandolin... just something high-energy and fun. 🙂

The Pirate in the Spin😉 might be an option, but I'm guessing they won't go lower than $140 per head for a Saturday night.😉

Check out that restaurant down by the pier, though I've heard mixed reviews about the food lately...🤔 worth a shot, though.😉

Edit: Yeah, now is definitely the time to start searching.

Olivia Lee5 said:It’s actually quite good to see you all arguing again; it means this thread is finally coming back to life... so, I’ll go ahead and restate my questions, hoping I might get some answers this time since I didn't receive them before:

Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking in this PDF for a while now without really jumping in, but I’m reaching out today because I could really use your expertise. A close friend of mine is getting married next September, and she’s starting the planning process early since she knows the venue, photographer, and band need to be booked at least a year in advance. For the venue, she’s already settled on Dollis in Austin. However, she hasn't decided on a photographer or a band yet, so I was wondering if you might have some recommendations for great bands or photo studios that haven't faced any criticism on this thread... Regarding photography, I know you guys have praised California and IN, but does anyone know of another solid option for under $1,500 (nothing like photo Mark 😢)? Also, do you have a specific recommendation for a photographer and videographer within a studio?
As for the band—they are looking for a group that can play both American and international rock. They don't want a sound that feels too foreign; they want something with a bit more edge, but they also want the ability to play some classic local hits (just nothing along the lines of Elvis Presley, Spears, Joel, etc.). Ideally, the budget for the band is around $2,000, as I don't think they intend to go much higher than that..
Thanks so much for the help! 😍

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Well, ambercyclist32 listed all the bands 🤷, so that's useful info. If they just write it down once, maybe we won't have to keep repeating it (otherwise it sounds like an ad, and I don't need the cash this month ☕).
Scroll through the pages a bit; you'll find everything regarding photographers, especially if you check the first few pages 😉

You'll also see that some girls were happy with photo Mark and others weren't. It's hard to find something that suits everyone 🤷
And the band will play whatever you tell them they can play 😉

driftingpanther7 said:😢 HELP ME OUT HERE!!!

Seriously guys, I need some backup...!!!!

I promised my best friend I’d track down a smoke machine or maybe a bubble machine to rent for her, so if anyone knows a local vendor or a rental shop in the area where I can actually get some answers—please let me know!!!

Literally anything helps!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Check if you have Boom SF 😉 in your contacts or maybe try that pyrotechnics company over by the stadium, Mirnovac Pyrotechnics 😉

Robin Nguyen said:Go listen to a full five-piece band playing live instruments instead of some duo or trio hiding behind drum machines and backing tracks, and you might actually understand why they didn't impress you... and don't let the random people on these forums tell you what to think about certain bands. Most of what I read here is just... well, I won't finish that sentence. Once you look at who is posting and why, everything becomes obvious. 🙂
Besides, you're the one paying the bills, not them!🙂

I agree with this ☕

Sandra Moore8 said:I am totally on board with this.👍...a band is a band, and a duo or trio is something else entirely. But man, there are HUGE 😲differences between a duo and a trio too. Before the wedding season started, I was looking at a Favorite Brands gig in Charleston, where a group called Bud Light was playing. Honestly, folks, they should probably be banned by law...👎.....they sing like they haven't even hit puberty yet. And hey, BRAVO, one band might be a duo and another band like MGM might be a trio, and you actually enjoy listening to them👍. Then there's the whole price factor. Based on everything said here, it's pretty obvious that full bands are roughly twice as expensive as duos or trios. Like my grandma used to always say... the ones with the most butter and cream are the ones who get to spread it! She was a total LEGEND!🙂

I also agree with this ☕

Aaron Patel15 said:The music selection is decent, but the performance is trash. There are way better bands in San Francisco, which explains why their price tag is so low.👎

What exactly do you mean by sloppy performance? Where were you actually listening to them? 😉

Nicole Kim11 said:Ana doesn't even need that job 😉
I'm not here to play the mourner 🤣

I’m telling you, I know exactly why—it just isn't going to get done in time. 😉
Maybe we should submit a formal proposal for a new moderator. Honestly, the folks over at the FTC could stand to be a bit more active on our end, too. 🤷

Nicole Kim11 As specified by:
I know exactly what this tool is for, but just look at that ticker thread—it’s a total mess. 🤷

I've had enough. I'm done. Regarding appeals. 😉

I think ana77 is flying solo, so there's no way she can make it on time. Honestly, I don't know what's going on with that two-faced woman. 🤷

Nicole Kim11 said:It’s been a long time since the moderators here actually did their jobs... 🙄

They're working, they just can't keep up with everything. That's why that little icon exists on the side.😉

mellowlynx68 said:I'm with you on this one.

Even if it means I won't be making any new neighbors.😢.

Signed, 😢

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Olivia Hill9 said:Oh man...😲
Wait, how does that work? I thought they were known as that band that plays all night long, sets the vibe, and actually gets people moving??🤷
Ugh... what are we supposed to do now??😢

Since only one person actually replied to your question—and that same person was busy pitching a band from San Diego🙄 I wouldn't take that info too seriously if I were you.

granitefox16 said:I heard you gotta reach out to someone about this...
I can't believe people are still talking about this... total garbage...

😁

Anyway, catch you tomorrow. 🤣

So, what on earth did poor Manny Pacquiao do now? 🙄

placidfalcon4 said:On ESPN, obviously.😍 This guy will make one for you.😁

ONT:

If those guys from Formula 1 want him, there he is...🤷 Honestly, I don't give a damn—as long as that's the only PDF he can find.🙂

thanks 😍 I'll hit up the barber at the soccer match tomorrow

OT: nice one, play says 🧐

So, where can I actually get my hands on that red cap? 🤔 😍

Honestly, whatever. 🤷 🤣

Jessica Clark4 said:$7667, even though my husband insists they charged him $27! But they didn't—they played from 8 PM until 8 AM; meanwhile, a year ago they played for one of his relatives (that is where people actually caught on to them) and they definitely paid much less than double!
I have no idea what kind of pricing scale they use—all I can say is that at her place, nobody could ever request a single song—but with them, it happens constantly; they kept playing until 8 in the morning, whereas she usually wraps things up around 3 AM... and in the meantime, they certainly made a name for themselves... so, I truly don't know 🤷, maybe that is why!

I think you’re thinking of The Beach Boys

There's also a band out of Miami 😉 they came to play for me in September for 1500 US Dollars.

mistyraven272 said:Does anyone know where I can grab some lilac chair ribbons... maybe somewhere in Miami or the surrounding area?
One more thing... would it be worth getting shoes made at Iceberg? I read somewhere that the quality isn't even consistent between their two locations. Should I bother going?

Go see Alan; his shop is on Marmont Street.😉
He’s a bit pricier, but it's worth it.😁

For the lilac ribbons, 🤔 maybe check with Ira or Nirsa.😉