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casualranger3 said:I’ll most likely be putting down the deposit for the "Sun Valley" hall tomorrow 🙏 I still need to lock in a band and a photographer—I checked out the Barbary trio and they seem solid—but does anyone have a photographer they’d recommend? I see everyone raving about Studio IN

studio in is solid. Jakov Teklic, Matic, and that one studio Raymond Brooks7 used

Nathan Nguyen2 said:studio in is solid. Jakov Teklic, Matic, and that one studio Raymond Brooks7 used

And then you have Ivica Lisjak.🙏 😍

Man, I’ve got to get through this whole call list—and if anyone knows a solid makeup artist who travels to the area, let me know.😉

casualranger3 said:Man, I’ve got to get through this whole call list—and if anyone knows a solid makeup artist who travels to the area, let me know.😉

I've got one... mine was absolutely perfect, and she’s heading back home soon. I'll shoot you the details via DM.

casualranger3 said:I’ll most likely be putting down the deposit for the "Sun Valley" hall tomorrow 🙏 I still need to lock in a band and a photographer—I checked out the Barbary trio and they seem solid—but does anyone have a photographer they’d recommend? I see everyone raving about Studio IN

Here’s the deal: I actually booked the Barbary band... already paid the deposit, and honestly, those guys are killer. 👍
As for photography, I can totally vouch for Studio in... best in the business for me. They're doing my video too... seriously top-tier guys, highly recommend... www.weddingstudioin.com

Sun Valley Hall... I haven't heard anything bad about them, so 👍

Look, I actually hired brava bend... they’re already booked up, but honestly, those guys are incredible.
I can definitely vouch for Studio in for photography—they're my top choice, and they'll be shooting my wedding too. Seriously, these guys are worth every penny and highly recommended... www.weddingstudioin.com

rapidmason10, what kind of rate are they giving you for the three of them? I called them up and they quoted me $1,300. I told her I was at a wedding just last month where they were only $1,000, but now she's claiming prices are going up for next year. I told her straight up—let's just sign the contract this year while we can still lock in the old rate.🤣🤣🤣

casualranger3 said:

Look, I actually hired brava bend... they’re already booked up, but honestly, those guys are incredible.
I can definitely vouch for Studio in for photography—they're my top choice, and they'll be shooting my wedding too. Seriously, these guys are worth every penny and highly recommended... www.weddingstudioin.com

rapidmason10, what kind of rate are they giving you for the three of them? I called them up and they quoted me $1,300. I told her I was at a wedding just last month where they were only $1,000, but now she's claiming prices are going up for next year. I told her straight up—let's just sign the contract this year while we can still lock in the old rate.🤣🤣🤣

Everyone’s hiking their rates for next season... 😢

casualranger3 said:

Look, I actually hired brava bend... they’re already booked up, but honestly, those guys are incredible.
I can definitely vouch for Studio in for photography—they're my top choice, and they'll be shooting my wedding too. Seriously, these guys are worth every penny and highly recommended... www.weddingstudioin.com

rapidmason10, what kind of rate are they giving you for the three of them? I called them up and they quoted me $1,300. I told her I was at a wedding just last month where they were only $1,000, but now she's claiming prices are going up for next year. I told her straight up—let's just sign the contract this year while we can still lock in the old rate.🤣🤣🤣

I actually added a fourth member—an extra guitarist—so my total is $1,500 ($200 more than their trio price). For just the three of them, it's $1,300. 👍
Everyone hiked up their rates for 2025, just like Raymond Brooks7 was saying...

rapidmason10 said:I actually added a fourth member—an extra guitarist—so my total is $1,500 ($200 more than their trio price). For just the three of them, it's $1,300. 👍
Everyone hiked up their rates for 2025, just like Raymond Brooks7 was saying...

I basically gave them an earful and told them they needed to reconsider. I’m meeting with them this Friday, so please wish me luck 🙏. Honestly though, these prices for session musicians are insane—and we're even paying for their gear setup—it feels like a bit much. It’d probably be better to just find someone through Craigslist😍.

casualranger3 said:I basically gave them an earful and told them they needed to reconsider. I’m meeting with them this Friday, so please wish me luck 🙏. Honestly though, these prices for session musicians are insane—and we're even paying for their gear setup—it feels like a bit much. It’d probably be better to just find someone through Craigslist😍.

Fingers crossed everything works out! Look, all the top-tier bands charge a premium... personally, I don't mind dropping some cash if it means the band actually kills it at the party
As for those random people you find on Craigslist? I don't even want to go there🤣

rapidmason10 said:Fingers crossed everything works out! Look, all the top-tier bands charge a premium... personally, I don't mind dropping some cash if it means the band actually kills it at the party
As for those random people you find on Craigslist? I don't even want to go there🤣

🤣🤣🤣 I'm heading over to studio in this afternoon. They told me they have August 29th open, so I'm going to go lock that in. Once that's settled, I can breathe easy for a few months. Does anyone know where I can pick up cardstock for invitations and all that other stuff? I'm planning on making them myself.😕

casualranger3 said:🤣🤣🤣 I'm heading over to studio in this afternoon. They told me they have August 29th open, so I'm going to go lock that in. Once that's settled, I can breathe easy for a few months. Does anyone know where I can pick up cardstock for invitations and all that other stuff? I'm planning on making them myself.😕

For invitation paper, you're probably best off checking out that shop near the traffic light, or maybe there's a craft store over in the suburbs... It really just depends on the vibe you're going for. Whether you want something super minimal or fancy with tons of detail...

I actually thought about making my own invites at first, but then I totally chickened out... but hey, if you've got the passion and the vision, why not go for it?

That's awesome news about studio in...👍 you're gonna love it, just wait and see! 😍

And man, if you end up booking the same band again too... 😍

Someone help me out here before I’m left without any music for the party.😂😂😂 Send me the numbers for brava bend, Capucino (if anyone actually knows them), and the Rico trio via DM. Thanks in advance.

P.S. These saxophonists... what are they even about? Has anyone actually heard them?

rapidmason10 said:For invitation paper, you're probably best off checking out that shop near the traffic light, or maybe there's a craft store over in the suburbs... It really just depends on the vibe you're going for. Whether you want something super minimal or fancy with tons of detail...

I actually thought about making my own invites at first, but then I totally chickened out... but hey, if you've got the passion and the vision, why not go for it?

That's awesome news about studio in...👍 you're gonna love it, just wait and see! 😍

And man, if you end up booking the same band again too... 😍

We already put down deposits for studio in evo and Barbara yeahhhh 😁

August 29, 2009...

Greetings to everyone. I'm looking for some advice regarding an event in Los Angeles. I need your recommendations for a solid DJ, a band, and a photographer. How far in advance should I get everything booked, and what kind of budget should I set aside for deposits? We're expecting roughly 200 to 250 people.

Kyle Ortiz2 said:Greetings to everyone. I'm looking for some advice regarding an event in Los Angeles. I need your recommendations for a solid DJ, a band, and a photographer. How far in advance should I get everything booked, and what kind of budget should I set aside for deposits? We're expecting roughly 200 to 250 people.

Cheers...

A lot of women end up bringing their photographers and bands all the way from Los Angeles...
I'm hoping someone here has some actual, boots-on-the-ground info specifically for the San Diego area. 😍

My photographer is my son from Photo Plus, and the music is by the duo Dario and Dario Marunčić
Hopefully you guys have heard of them and think they're pretty solid
I know Ivica Lisjak is top-tier, and so is Viva Band
If they’re willing to travel outside of Los Angeles to perform anywhere, why wouldn't they head out to San Diego too?

Kyle Ortiz2 said:Greetings to everyone. I'm looking for some advice regarding an event in Los Angeles. I need your recommendations for a solid DJ, a band, and a photographer. How far in advance should I get everything booked, and what kind of budget should I set aside for deposits? We're expecting roughly 200 to 250 people.

I stayed at the Marriott...
We booked 13 months out and put down a $1,200 deposit.

A photographer from Los Angeles, Ivica Lisjak, and Viva... they also had to book and pay deposits a full year in advance.👍

If you want the real vibe for San Diego, check out "Weddings in California"—it's much better. And honestly, Las Vegas would fit right in there too. People from Chicago just expect their travel and hotels to be covered, so now I'm really questioning if it's even worth the hassle

...08/29/2009...

Some guy told me yesterday that the food at the Phoenix spot in Naperville is absolutely terrible—I can't even deal with that.😲😲😲 ,