Everything you need for a California wedding

Jeremy Wilson5 said:Sure, I might go take a look at some invitations down in San Francisco...

Maybe try Charlot, Semper Fi, La Perla, the Aquarium print shop, or Aquarius 😉

shadowseal2 said:I mean, if you hire Leo, you might as well just grab his cameraman too, and honestly, if you go with Stanley, you’re probably going to end up hiring his guy as well... that’s just how most of these girls operate.

I get what you mean, though I think Stanley is actually the better deal because you get an unlimited number of shots for the same price, whereas Leo puts limits on everything. Though, I have to admit, the lady over at Lida is an incredible photographer.

Pink Butterfly, where are you even planning on having your wedding? We're still in the middle of negotiating everything right now, and since my fiancé and I have been tossing around a few different ideas, we might skip San Francisco entirely.🙂
But I won't say for sure until I'm absolutely certain.

Our big day is in nine months—still summer!—and honestly, looking at hotels around here or even down in Water was a headache. Most places aren't even booking wedding halls until ten months out, so we finally pulled the trigger on Bullin. (I was mostly scouting for that perfect dance floor, plus their menu and overall setup look amazing!)

Kyle Scott10 said:Hey rapidmason10, do you happen to know any women from Savannah who do makeup? I heard someone there is actually really talented.
Well, personally, I wasn't exactly thrilled with Antonija Guć; she did my sister's makeup when she was younger, and she did a truly beautiful job on her.😕

Antonia did my makeup once and I was honestly blown away!🙂

Looking for some musicians for an afternoon gig and a procession to the church near San Diego. Anyone have any leads? 🙂

Kimberly Robinson55 said:Our big day is in nine months—still summer!—and honestly, looking at hotels around here or even down in Water was a headache. Most places aren't even booking wedding halls until ten months out, so we finally pulled the trigger on Bullin. (I was mostly scouting for that perfect dance floor, plus their menu and overall setup look amazing!)

If you ask me, that's hands down the best venue in the area for a reception. Their coordination is top-tier, the flow of the party itself is perfect, the staff actually does their jobs, and the food? Seriously great.👍, obviously I'm talking about Bullin

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I figured I’d drop a few thoughts here....
So, I was at a banquet last night
and here are my little impressions
just kidding Diocletian is absolutely stunning; if you're looking to host a party for about 100 people, it's the perfect spot. The food was top-tier, the service was honestly better than I expected—they were all over the place in the best way possible, making sure our tables were perfectly set and nothing was ever missing...
As for the music,it was a 100s trio consisting of two guys and one woman, though if I were planning my own event, I think I’d skip the female vocalist; they were good enough to keep the energy up, though.
And of course, we had to mention the photographer and videographer, Studio In who have already received endless praise, and I can personally vouch for them too. They have this incredible way of being completely unobtrusive while still capturing every single moment—honestly, they blew me away.
The floral arrangements were handled by a local florist who did an amazing job; everything from the rose vases and the main centerpieces to the bouquets, the car decor, and the church arrangements deserved a standing ovation.
I think that covers it for now, but if anyone is dying for more specifics, feel free to shoot me a private message.

Could someone please DM me the phone number for that makeup artist from Sephora? Thanks! :-))

Hey everyone, does anyone here have experience working with local print shops?
I was wondering what kind of pricing I could expect if I were to
just bring in my own materials for them to print on?

Hey everyone, does anyone here have much experience working with local print shops?
I was wondering how much it would actually run if I
just brought in my own materials to be printed?
Just looking for some info for the San Francisco area! 🙂

Sorry for double posting, my computer is acting up and keeps freezing on me!

I honestly think they should just add a section for pastries and desserts to the menu; I have nothing but praise for Sweet Magnolia because, frankly, I’ve never tasted better cakes at a party, and let me tell you, the prices aren't even breaking the bank

Arthur Ramos said:If you ask me, that's hands down the best venue in the area for a reception. Their coordination is top-tier, the flow of the party itself is perfect, the staff actually does their jobs, and the food? Seriously great.👍, obviously I'm talking about Bullin

I totally agree that everything mentioned is fantastic, but I've got two gripes: it's a bit far from downtown and the venue itself lacks any kind of character. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I heard they still haven't added things like curtains, greenery, or those little decorative touches. The space feels a bit hollow to me, and the lighting situation is just poorly handled. At the wedding we attended, we actually asked the waiter to dim the lights a little, and he ended up turning half of them off! They didn't even have a dimmer switch 😕.
Those little gaps could be fixed with some decor, but it's such a shame the architecture doesn't offer much to work with either.
What really confuses me is that his wife runs an upscale boutique for wedding dresses and does interior design too... so she clearly has the vision, it's not like she lacks creativity 😕

But again, I have to emphasize that all those tiny flaws are more than made up for by the stellar service and how friendly the staff is.

redviper17 said:Hey everyone, does anyone here have much experience working with local print shops?
I was wondering how much it would actually run if I
just brought in my own materials to be printed?
Just looking for some info for the San Francisco area! 🙂

I’d guess printing runs around $250, $100but honestly, it all depends on the volume.

shadowseal2 said:I totally agree that everything mentioned is fantastic, but I've got two gripes: it's a bit far from downtown and the venue itself lacks any kind of character. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I heard they still haven't added things like curtains, greenery, or those little decorative touches. The space feels a bit hollow to me, and the lighting situation is just poorly handled. At the wedding we attended, we actually asked the waiter to dim the lights a little, and he ended up turning half of them off! They didn't even have a dimmer switch 😕.
Those little gaps could be fixed with some decor, but it's such a shame the architecture doesn't offer much to work with either.
What really confuses me is that his wife runs an upscale boutique for wedding dresses and does interior design too... so she clearly has the vision, it's not like she lacks creativity 😕

But again, I have to emphasize that all those tiny flaws are more than made up for by the stellar service and how friendly the staff is.

I was actually at a party in Berlin this past Saturday, and I didn't notice the lighting issue you mentioned (maybe if I knew to look for it, I would have!)—though I do think the curtains were missing (if I remember right). I did notice some crystals hanging above the head table, though—kind of like the ones she has in her shop—and the tables looked awesome! Not sure if the bride did that or the owner herself. But yeah, just like you said; these are just minor things that most people won't even notice 🙂

Eric Allen4 said:We ended up booking the band 021. We hadn't actually heard any of them play live—instead, we just listened to a few bands' Netflix performances and made a call based on that. The guys from 021 left the strongest impression on me, and I'd picked up some decent reviews, too. Honestly, it was a bit of a "gut feeling" situation.🙂 On Netflix, everyone tends to sound pretty much the same, so making a definitive judgment based solely on recordings is incredibly difficult.
I sincerely hope I haven't steered you wrong. Though, I suspect I haven't exactly made your decision any easier. 🤷

We ended up picking 021 too. 😁 Checked out their Netflix, read some good stuff on the forums, and honestly, the guys are just easy to talk to. I was actually at their show back in May, so I can tell you firsthand how it went. 😉

David King72 said:important
I figured I’d drop a few thoughts here....
So, I was at a banquet last night
and here are my little impressions
just kidding Diocletian is absolutely stunning; if you're looking to host a party for about 100 people, it's the perfect spot. The food was top-tier, the service was honestly better than I expected—they were all over the place in the best way possible, making sure our tables were perfectly set and nothing was ever missing...
As for the music,it was a 100s trio consisting of two guys and one woman, though if I were planning my own event, I think I’d skip the female vocalist; they were good enough to keep the energy up, though.
And of course, we had to mention the photographer and videographer, Studio In who have already received endless praise, and I can personally vouch for them too. They have this incredible way of being completely unobtrusive while still capturing every single moment—honestly, they blew me away.
The floral arrangements were handled by a local florist who did an amazing job; everything from the rose vases and the main centerpieces to the bouquets, the car decor, and the church arrangements deserved a standing ovation.
I think that covers it for now, but if anyone is dying for more specifics, feel free to shoot me a private message.

Regarding the 100s band, I booked them along with the female singer—what happened with her? Was she that bad?

driftingraven45 said:Hey,

Does anyone know a decent makeup artist based in Miami who does home visits? If you have a number, maybe shoot me a DM.
Also—if anyone has any leads on good hair salons...

Me too! thanks

So I finally pulled the trigger and booked Antonia Guc today. Everyone’s been raving about her—I even got a glowing recommendation from this pro makeup artist out in Chicago. If you want her number, just shoot me a DM and I'll send it over.😉

Kevin Kim5 said:So I finally pulled the trigger and booked Antonia Guc today. Everyone’s been raving about her—I even got a glowing recommendation from this pro makeup artist out in Chicago. If you want her number, just shoot me a DM and I'll send it over.😉

Please do!

Zachary White9 said:Please do!

I just DM'd you the info from A. Guć😍