Posts by Jack Murphy7

Douglas Reyes3 said:thanks

So, you just show up whenever it's convenient for you, huh?

Where are you, man? Where's our list? 🙂

What do you mean "whenever it suits me"? You asked for the list, so here it is... I posted it on the bulletin board—just copied what was there. I'm not exactly lurking online all day...😉

Douglas Reyes3 said:Does anyone happen to have a contact number for pre-marital counseling classes in San Diego or maybe Los Angeles?
I managed to find some numbers listed on the Archdiocese website, but I've been calling for two weeks now and haven't been able to get anyone to pick up the phone.

SAN FRANCISCO SUBURBS
JANUARY 13-15 JANUARY 20-22
FEBRUARY 10-12 FEBRUARY 17-19
MARCH 10-12 MARCH 17-19
APRIL ? APRIL 14-16
MAY 12-14 MAY 19-21
JUNE 2-4 JUNE 9-11
JULY 7-9 JULY 7-9
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DECEMBER 1-3 DECEMBER 8-10

Most young women have dealt with that kind of attitude at some point—my wife included... it actually made me consider opening my own bridal boutique for a while, somewhere people could feel comfortable without being judged or dealing with all that nonsense

analoglynx17 said:Back again with another quick question 🙂 🙂 In the first 150 pages of this forum, everyone was raving about KOCKA band, but then they completely vanished from the conversation in the next 100. If anyone has seen them live recently, please let me know! We're narrowing down our choices to:

1. KOCKA band
2. Tip Top
3. Lido Aurora

The poll is officially open 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁

It’s a gamble... based on five or six previous rounds, there were three of them in those 150 pages—now there are four.

Anthony Hill40 said:Hi everyone!
Does anyone happen to know what time the course in San Diego actually starts? I managed to find the schedule, but it only lists the dates without specifying the exact hours!
Also, does anyone know where they're holding it? Is it at the church or in some other community space? I’d love to swing by and check it out since the course kicks off tomorrow!

From what I gather, the class is held at the Zvonimir Community Center, not the church...

Betty Hernandez4 said:Can anyone give me some insight regarding Jere Gruić?

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

Walter Nelson56 said:Is that right??? They're around here constantly too, which is exactly why I know them!!😉

By "around here," I mean San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Monica. 😉

Walter Nelson56 said:They're from the Midwest, though I can't recall the exact city. I'll check with my partner and let you know...
They call themselves the Horse-drawn carriages!!!👋

Actually, now I remember—Horse-drawn carriages from Little Rock. They show up around here quite often...

where's the band from?

Anthony Bennett6 said:Dolis has four different halls, and obviously, he's trying to squeeze every penny out of the situation... He actually mentioned once that his occupancy is around 70%, and he feels like he loses a ton of money when people cancel.

That Dolis venue (the one not located by Lesnina) is honestly one of the best spots in all of California, excluding standard restaurants or hotel ballrooms. It fits about 230 people... and the guy simply refuses to rent it out for 170 guests a year in advance when he knows someone else will eventually swoop in for that date with 220 people. Let's be real: those extra 50 people represent pure profit for him.

I can't quite agree with the idea that those 50 people are pure profit—I assume he makes a margin on every guest, meaning the cost of a single chair and service is part of his overhead... though, obviously, more people means more profit; 200 guests bring in more than 150.
Personally, I'd rather lock in a party for 170 people a year in advance than sit around waiting for a group of 200 to potentially appear... but I guess the guy knows from experience that he can afford the risk...

Angela Cook7 said:I know, I’ve been telling myself the same thing lately... though I am fully aware that a few resident killjoys will probably pop up just to lecture me on "saving money." But honestly, I’m just not the type who wants to spend my entire day prepping mashed potatoes and playing host. Now I find myself wondering: should I be catering to those critics, or should I just do what makes me happy? 😢 That is the million-dollar question, isn't it? Personally, I’d much rather get up, do my hair, put on some makeup, and head out for a photoshoot. Trying to play hostess all day sounds absolutely exhausting to me. I was curious, though—what kind of feedback did you get regarding the "not hosting guests" approach? I know a lot of people are doing that now, and I think it’s a fantastic idea! There's no frantic rushing around, and everyone shows up to the venue feeling refreshed and ready to go..

Don't waste your energy worrying about what people think, or you'll just burn yourself out... there's always going to be that 10% of people who complain no matter what you do.
I think it's definitely worth avoiding if they're both in town—especially if you have to barricade yourself street by street just to manage things.
Or maybe just a small reception before the service, or having people arrive right at the start. People are much more lively when the wedding starts at 6:00 PM instead of 2:00 PM.
On the flip side, fewer guests might wander off to a nearby Starbucks while you're getting married if you invite them directly to the church.

Rule:

Raymond Brooks7 said:Congrats! 😍...It's great to see that quality stays quality😍 even after almost three years. 😍 😁

Lucy, The Beach Boys, Mediterranean, Victoria's Secret... they all blew me away. Plus the group I didn't hire, but I've run into those guys at other weddings and they're great. 😍

thanks yanni and you too...but I still can't stand you...what parties??

stormywalker112 said:Are you serious? 😕😕😕
I find it hard to believe—that price seems incredibly low, especially when considering the competition often hikes theirs up to $45.

Yeah, but that $33 price tag is just for one month—everyone offers discounts... ask them what the rate is if you commit to six months.🙂

Frank Wells5 said:Ladies, I could use a little bit of collective wisdom here. My wedding is coming up this December, and since he’s originally from the Midwest and I have such a soft spot for that whole region, I’ve been dreaming about booking the Slavonia Band. I’d love to hear your thoughts if anyone happens to be familiar with them. We actually caught one of their sets down in California once and they were absolutely incredible, truly top-tier performers, but at the end of the day, we're West Coast people through and through—and let's face it, a party is a party, regardless of the genre. I'd appreciate any insight you might have... thanks!

I was at a wedding in San Francisco where they played—a bit of a Midwestern-meets-West Coast vibe—and they were there... honestly, don't overthink it. They're top-tier. They play all sorts of artists at our beautiful our celebrations

Betty Hernandez4 said:Has anyone here actually worked with Instagram from Castle Rock? I was just at the Lion expo... and honestly, what I saw looked incredible—maybe even better than expected. But here's the thing—when companies show off albums at these trade shows, they obviously only pick the absolute best shots. I really want to know how they handle an entire wedding reception. Has anyone actually hired them for a big event? I didn't realize choosing a photographer would be *this* difficult!

They shot my best man's wedding—everything turned out fine.

Kyle Young3 said:Luckily we didn't even put down a deposit because I insisted on waiting until after the holidays... and when I finally called to settle things, I certainly got an earful. Oh well, luckily we figured it out just in time.😁

Great, just great. Anything could have happened... This is actually the first time I’ve heard about them closing down a hall—usually, they’re popping up like weeds everywhere...

Kyle Young3 said:Yeah, we found out the hard way! They canceled our wedding! 🙂 We struggled just to find a place... then once we finally tracked them down... nothing. 😢

Did they at least refund your full deposit?

irontrucker13 said:I've watched every single video from all three bands on YouTube, and honestly, they're all pretty good—it's making it so hard to choose!

Did they play much classic American folk during that set? I'm less worried about them being too "pop" and more concerned that they might lean too heavily into country music rather than sticking to those standard Americana classics we usually hear at local festivals.

Not really, though they were likely just doing a themed set. We were actually there with the choir as a surprise guest, playing the West Coast classics ourselves—it wouldn't have made sense for them to cover our stuff then. I asked Jack Kasalo about the wedding circuit out there, and he mentioned they do plenty of those, so I doubt they'd struggle. What I did like was seeing how tight they are—you can tell they put in the work. Actually, I think bands from those regions end up being cheaper than what we deal with here...

irontrucker13 said:Hey everyone, I’ve got another one where I’m honestly just looking for some direction...

We’re planning a backyard BBQ on the stone patio and I can't decide if we should go with Volar or Barbary. Also, has anyone ever been to a cookout where the Macao band or Jakov Kasalo ??? were playing?

I was at the "Noc Livnjak i Duvnjak" festival in Kauri about a year back. They were playing... they were actually pretty good. You can find videos on YouTube if you care to look.

Look, obviously I’m not claiming to be an expert—there’s always someone doing a better job and someone doing a worse one. My point was more about the lack of substance in what they're selling and the overall attitude toward the work.
As for that double deposit thing, I don't know... what's the actual benefit if someone flakes at the last minute and you're left scrambling for a replacement anyway?