Everything you need for a California wedding

wiredbison98 said:Look, let's be real—that's a massive amount of money. At that price point, most of them are just sitting behind Photoshop anyway. Personally, I’m planning to book a photographer out of a small town near Austin; he charges about $650 because we're doing a split event, otherwise, it's usually $600.
With that deal, you get 10 DVDs to pass around to family, a huge main album filled with all his favorite shots (he doesn't even count how many photos go in, he just fills it),
plus two smaller albums for the parents, and he throws in all the unprinted digital files for free.

Yeah, sounds great and all... but honestly, Photoshop doesn't matter if the guy has zero talent and can't actually direct you. I just want something simple without all the crazy editing and stuff... Seems pricey to me too, but hey, you only get married once, right?😁 I still gotta sleep on it.🤷 And it's not Matthews, it's Lisjak.

Hey girls, do Matthews and Lisjak have some kind of online gallery or even just a basic website?
I mean, everyone keeps bringing them up, so I’m dying to know why 😍
Plus, that’s another thing I feel like I should probably book right at the start, don't you think? 🙂

Yeah, true... also, does anyone happen to have a contact for the Castello banquet hall over in the coastal area?
Since we’re already heading out there for a tour, we might as well actually see some sights. My only concern is that the roads around there will probably be a total mess with construction for the next year or two... 🙄

mistyraven272 said:Yeah, sounds great and all... but honestly, Photoshop doesn't matter if the guy has zero talent and can't actually direct you. I just want something simple without all the crazy editing and stuff... Seems pricey to me too, but hey, you only get married once, right?😁 I still gotta sleep on it.🤷 And it's not Matthews, it's Lisjak.

I had him... and I had the absolute best version of him. No regrets. Not one. He’s got the build, he’s got the look, and he knows exactly how to set the mood. He just knows how to seize the moment.😉 I didn't give him a second thought. Not even for a single moment. 😍 I actually really liked them as a person too, so there wasn't even a question... honestly, it was a no-brainer.

Quincy:

Against. Asks: Hey ladies, quick question. Do Matthews and Lisjak have some kind of online gallery or even just a basic website? I mean, everyone keeps bringing them up. It’s constant. I can't help but wonder why they've become such a massive talking point lately. 😍 And that’s just one more thing you ought to book right at the jump, don't you think? 🙂

Of course they do.

Check out the website at www.ivicalisjak.com.
Check out the website at www.ivicamatthews.com.

Anonymous said:Hey girls, do Matthews and Lisjak have some kind of online gallery or even just a basic website?
I mean, everyone keeps bringing them up, so I’m dying to know why 😍
Plus, that’s another thing I feel like I should probably book right at the start, don't you think? 🙂

Well, here you go, dear 😍

Here is Lisjak's site:
http://www.ivicalisjak.com/

I'm not sure if you've noticed the photos in my signature? I used guys from Soho Studios once and they were wonderful—and honestly, quite a bit more affordable. 😉

Help! I just finished reading a few pages online and now I’m terrified that I have to redo everything from scratch...
Basically, my little rascal is heading off to join the Navy, and from what I can gather, we need to reserve a hall at least a year—if not longer—in advance???????

I honestly felt a bit lightheaded just starting to pull all this info together. It's overwhelming!
It’s such a shame they don't just accept that certification from Las Vegas ;o)))

To be totally honest with you guys, I haven't the slightest clue where to even begin.
If anyone out there feels like being a hero and pointing me in the right direction... please help meeee

URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!!!
I’m in a massive bind here—I need a killer makeup artist in San Diego, and I need them fast... Can anyone point me toward someone who actually knows how to handle wedding makeup? Or even just a high-end beauty salon that won't let me down when the pressure is on?

amberpanther17 said:Help! I just finished reading a few pages online and now I’m terrified that I have to redo everything from scratch...
Basically, my little rascal is heading off to join the Navy, and from what I can gather, we need to reserve a hall at least a year—if not longer—in advance???????

I honestly felt a bit lightheaded just starting to pull all this info together. It's overwhelming!
It’s such a shame they don't just accept that certification from Las Vegas ;o)))

To be totally honest with you guys, I haven't the slightest clue where to even begin.
If anyone out there feels like being a hero and pointing me in the right direction... please help meeee

Honey, the absolute first priority is securing your venue and the music, because if you want anything decent, you really need to lock those in about a year ahead of time. After that, you can worry about the photographer, the flowers, and all the legal paperwork.

amberpanther17—I am totally with David King72 on this one... first things first, you’ve gotta nail down a date—and obviously, only once you know when your sailor can actually make it...
once you've picked a day, go ahead and scout out those venues immediately. As soon as you settle on a spot, lock in the catering and the DJ—and do the same for the photographer... everything else can wait until later.😉

amberpanther17 said:Help! I just finished reading a few pages online and now I’m terrified that I have to redo everything from scratch...
Basically, my little rascal is heading off to join the Navy, and from what I can gather, we need to reserve a hall at least a year—if not longer—in advance???????

I honestly felt a bit lightheaded just starting to pull all this info together. It's overwhelming!
It’s such a shame they don't just accept that certification from Las Vegas ;o)))

To be totally honest with you guys, I haven't the slightest clue where to even begin.
If anyone out there feels like being a hero and pointing me in the right direction... please help meeee

Welcome to the madness 🤣
I'm in the exact same boat, but it looks like we managed to figure out when they'll be home sooner than expected 😍

Thanks for the links, I'll probably check them out tomorrow.
Jerry Sanchez53, I'm in the SO, so I'm not sure if the folks from Soho will actually be impressed by how interested I am, but shoot me a DM with the password 🤷

Anonymous said:Welcome to the madness 🤣
I'm in the exact same boat, but it looks like we managed to figure out when they'll be home sooner than expected 😍

Thanks for the links, I'll probably check them out tomorrow.
Jerry Sanchez53, I'm in the SO, so I'm not sure if the folks from Soho will actually be impressed by how interested I am, but shoot me a DM with the password 🤷

Actually, that Soho group is based out of San Diego 😉
As for me, I got married down south... not exactly in San Diego, but for instance, I had a live band playing, photographers from the city, balloons, decorations...😉
I'll send the password over via private message.

I’m totally out of the loop here... I’ve honestly never even heard of that... 😲

Anonymous said:I’m totally out of the loop here... I’ve honestly never even heard of that... 😲

They aren't particularly well-known, to be honest; most people wouldn't even recognize them 😉

mistyraven272 said:Yeah, sounds great and all... but honestly, Photoshop doesn't matter if the guy has zero talent and can't actually direct you. I just want something simple without all the crazy editing and stuff... Seems pricey to me too, but hey, you only get married once, right?😁 I still gotta sleep on it.🤷 And it's not Matthews, it's Lisjak.

🙏🙏🙏 You won't regret it 😁

urbangull11 said:URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!!!
I’m in a massive bind here—I need a killer makeup artist in San Diego, and I need them fast... Can anyone point me toward someone who actually knows how to handle wedding makeup? Or even just a high-end beauty salon that won't let me down when the pressure is on?

I’ve had people suggest the Dona salon near the mall or Aurora over by the dentist, but I haven't actually sat for a trial yet.🤷

Uh... you hit the nail on the head there. Seriously, living the dream!
I still have absolutely no clue when my guy is finally going to be stationed out on a ship... who knows, right?

And since there’s actually a chance I might get some space for free—but without any of the gear or supplies—I was wondering if anyone knows if there's even a way to rent out my own inventory? Like, is that even a thing people do?

It looks like I’m going to be a very frequent visitor to this forum over the next year or so!

On a totally different note, if anyone is looking for a makeup artist—I know a girl who is super talented and doesn't charge an arm and a leg! I've seen so many girls get done by her, and she's a local from a small town nearby, so she can definitely come to you or visit your place. I pop in to see her every once in a while myself.

If anyone's interested, just shoot me a message and I'll send over her number privately!

Sandra Lopez2 said:I’ve had people suggest the Dona salon near the mall or Aurora over by the dentist, but I haven't actually sat for a trial yet.🤷

Thanks! Honestly, you might have convinced me—I think I’ll give that Sunset Boulevard spot a shot myself.

urbangull11 said:Thanks! Honestly, you might have convinced me—I think I’ll give that Sunset Boulevard spot a shot myself.

Great, let me know how it goes. 👍

But apparently, that woman—Rada, I think her name is—is supposed to be fantastic. 🙏

Lotus and I actually had guys from Soho lined up. They made a great impression and everything... but because my partner works on merchant ships and deals with those shady contracts of his, we had to push our dates back. Now, unfortunately, they're booked up...
amberpanther17, I know exactly what you mean regarding the sailor life... we had everything set in stone, and now we're stuck rescheduling everything. Ugh!

Karen Cruz2 - I see you're from California too! ;o) If things get stuck, I'll be sure to make some noise around town to get it sorted ;o)

We can't even nail down a date yet—it all depends on when they finally get everything settled on the ship.
All we know for sure is that it’s happening next year ;o) Honestly, my stomach is already doing flips just thinking about what's ahead... and I haven't even truly started prepping yet.
Oh boy, just thinking about it gives me butterflies!