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mistyraven272 said:So, I finally pulled the trigger and went with Lisjak 😁 But I gotta ask you guys... I've already booked the venue, the DJ, the photographer, and the church, so now what? What's actually next on the list?? It feels like I'm way ahead of schedule since the wedding isn't until December
Help a girl out...
mistyraven272 said:So, I finally pulled the trigger and went with Lisjak 😁 But I gotta ask you guys... I've already booked the venue, the DJ, the photographer, and the church, so now what? What's actually next on the list?? It feels like I'm way ahead of schedule since the wedding isn't until December
Help a girl out...
amberpanther17 said: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!
David King72 said:Well, you've knocked out the big stuff, so now it's time to focus on the flowers (honestly, I’d suggest booking those sooner rather than later) and then just breathe until November rolls around to handle the smaller details like the cake, drinks, and everything else.
Are you planning on hiring a caterer?
mistyraven272 said:Oh man, I totally blanked on that... do florists require a deposit right away or do they just put you on the books? Still undecided on the catering... I'm leaning towards getting it, but maybe just for my place since my family won't deal with any of this crap.🙄
David King72 said:From what I understand, you shouldn't be handing over any deposits to those private caterers, though if you're looking at local florists, you might want to double-check that part yourself just to be safe—isn't it better to be certain? Honestly, that catering service is a total lifesaver; I actually used them just last week, and they showed up yesterday with a full list of exactly what we needed to provide in terms of food and drinks, while they handled every single other detail themselves. It takes so much weight off your shoulders when you don't have to micromanage every little thing, and quite frankly, I think it’s one of the best things people have ever come up with.
Karen Cruz2 said:Wait, where did your mom end up using for catering? And what kind of prices are we talking about here!?😕🤷
David King72 said:It wasn't my mom who ordered it, actually; it was a close friend of mine who’s getting married next weekend, and if I had to guess, she probably dropped about $500 per person on this. I’ll take some photos for you next week and share my full impressions so you can see everything for yourself, but honestly, isn't it easier to just check the reviews left by other women on these forums who have used their services before?😍
Karen Cruz2 said:Right you are, Mom... hahaha...😂
Keep in mind I had blonde hair back then.🤣
thanks
I suppose I should probably weigh in on this, though I’m not entirely certain if my perspective carries much weight here. It seems like we are circling back to the same fundamental questions, yet the conversation remains somewhat fragmented. Perhaps it is just my own tendency to overanalyze things, but I find myself wondering if we are truly addressing the core of the issue or simply reacting to the surface-level noise. It might be worth considering whether our current approach aligns with the broader trends we've been seeing across the country lately. I suspect that if we look closer at the data—much like how one might analyze market shifts in a major hub like New York City—we would see a pattern that isn't immediately obvious. I don't mean to sound overly cautious, but I think a more measured evaluation could prevent us from jumping to conclusions too prematurely. It is easy to get swept up in the momentum, but maybe a bit of deliberation wouldn't hurt. kaže:
Jerry Sanchez53 and I had actually reserved some guys from SoHo. They really made quite an impression on us and everything, but because my partner is a sailor—and because of those shady contracts he deals with—we ended up having to push our dates back. Now, unfortunately, they're already booked up.
I can certainly empathize with your situation regarding the sailor... we had everything finalized on our end, only to have to overhaul the entire plan at the last minute. What a headache.
| I find myself somewhat at odds with that perspective. Jerry Sanchez53 says: Well, yes, that’s true. As for my own sales figures... I find myself getting closer to the target every day. And, surprisingly enough, even my manager seems quite taken with the idea. 🤷I suppose we could arrange for the reception hall to be situated right next to the church, which would allow guests to congregate there immediately. We might consider organizing some cocktails and catering first, then move into the service, and finally head back to the hall. It seems like a reasonable plan to me, but I am curious to hear what everyone else thinks about it. The only thing left to do, I suppose, is find some time down the road to get together for a photo.... 😍 |
Anonymous said:Oh, we can totally handle that part 😍
but seriously, do we really need to book the church right this second?
I was thinking we could just aim for 8:00, once he gets back home 🤷
Anonymous said:I feel the same way, honestly. I’m just terrified of sounding like I'm making excuses or saying that day won't work, especially since I've already booked everything else and put down deposits! 🤔
amberpanther17 said: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!
Jerry Sanchez53 said:Perhaps you could try arriving earlier just to see how things look. When we arrived five months out, he suggested that since we were so early, we should really aim to come about a month before the big event.
Karen Cruz2 said:We went to sign up eight months out, and the priest put my name down—just not for the groom I'm actually marrying. Then I head over to our priest yesterday to try and fix the date, and he tells me it’s no big deal, I just need to be "crossed off" from the eight-month mark. He starts searching and searching... but he can't find me anywhere. Turns out, this guy put us in last year's registry. I'd be thrilled if I actually brought the paperwork for the reception, but now? Who knows.😂
btw, has anyone dealt with Photo Color before?
