Everything you need for a California wedding

Karen Cruz2 said:Just wanted to share... I had such a blast at the wedding this past Saturday. It was held over at Phoenix in Dugopolj, and there were about 200 of us there. They were serving up Barbary drinks, and honestly, they set the mood perfectly—we were on our feet from 8 PM all the way until 4 AM.
The food was incredible too. My only gripe was that the room got pretty stuffy; it was roasting in there because they wouldn't turn on the AC to avoid anyone complaining. Other than that, everything was a solid 5+.
BTW, the guys from Studio In were doing the photography, and from what I've seen, the shots look amazing. That's it!

Justin Barrett18 said:Could someone point me toward a reliable hair salon in the Chicago area—maybe around the suburbs or near the coast—that specializes in wedding updos?
Also, where did you all find your wedding shoes?? I’m looking for something with a bit more flair than just a basic pair. 🙂

Lawrence Wells said:Justin Barrett18, I’ve got the info for this makeup artist—she works with her partner, a stylist, specifically for weddings. They’re based over in Solin. If you want their number, just let me know! 🙂

David King72 said:Check your inbox, I sent you a PM.

Justin Barrett18 said:I honestly don't even know what that is🤷

Alex Carter3 said:😂 pm=private message
Look at the top right corner where it says private messages😉

Justin Barrett18 said:I’ve already settled on a makeup artist, I’m just still hunting for a hairstylist 😁
Do you actually have any experience with that hairstylist, or...

buduća;21119503 said:

I actually booked a room at the Fable restaurant myself—upstairs, then to the right. I am just so thrilled you had such a great experience. 😍 My only slight concern remains the layout—since there are three separate halls downstairs, did you run into any issues? Specifically, how is the soundproofing—does the music bleed through from one room to the next?

Thomas Sanchez532 said:Hey, does anyone know where I can pick up some basic helium balloons? I just need about 20 of them.

cosmicfox16 says:


I booked a room at Fable, upstairs on the right side. Honestly, I'm just thrilled you were happy with everything. 😍 My only lingering thought was about those three rooms downstairs—did you run into any issues there? How's the soundproofing? Does the music bleed through?

Raymond Brooks7 said:Check the party supply shop over by the intersection of Broadway and Main... I'm pretty sure those guys handle everything. You pick out whatever colors you want, or just bring your own, and they'll fill them up for you.😍

Jesse Lopez90 said:

cosmicfox16 says:


I booked a room at Fable, upstairs on the right side. Honestly, I'm just thrilled you were happy with everything. 😍 My only lingering thought was about those three rooms downstairs—did you run into any issues there? How's the soundproofing? Does the music bleed through?

Cosmicfox16!

I’m glad you brought that up. I knew I had forgotten to mention something! 😉
We were in one of the ground-floor rooms, and there was another wedding happening directly above us. Not a single sound. Absolutely nothing came through from the floor above. You honestly feel like you have the whole place to yourself. The insulation is top-notch. Trust me, don't give the noise a second thought. The room is perfect. 👍

Jesse Lopez90 said:Folks, my dream day has finally come and gone... 🙂
And honestly? It was everything I imagined. Every single detail fell perfectly into place.
We couldn't be happier. My relatives haven't stopped calling; they’re all saying it was easily one of the best parties they've attended in years. The energy was incredible—enough good vibes to last us through an entire winter. 😍
So, I need to give some credit where it's due (though "thank you" feels far too small for what we felt):

- The reception was held at the Fable venue in Lori... My husband and I truly felt like the only two people on earth having a celebration. It was already a massive day, but they made it feel monumental. The staff was so attentive, kind, smiling, and genuinely dignified. And the food? Absolutely divine. Choosing that venue was a total win! 🙏

- The band, Aurora, played for us (just the four of them)—I tip my hat to them. They were phenomenal. They played exactly what we requested and really set the tone for the whole celebration. Another absolute home run! 👍

- Rose Florist (over in Split and Mejas)—huge respect to them. They went above and beyond, especially with the effort they put into hunting down anything turquoise to fit my arrangements and bouquet. 😉

- I used Color Photo over on Marmont enough for the photography and video, and now I’m just dying to see the albums and the footage based on what I've seen so far... 🎉

The ceremony took place at Sustipan. A huge thank you to the officiant, Ms. Neda, for her warm words and for letting us organize things a little differently than the standard script! (Unlike some of those high-strung colleagues out there.)

I’m sure I’ve forgotten half of it, but if anyone wants details, just ask.
Now, I never thought I’d actually sit down and write this part, but hey, life is unpredictable...
I had my wedding dress custom-made by a seamstress downtown. I was more than happy with it. I'd seen the design online, and since it wasn't available anywhere in America, she made it from scratch for me. Everyone says it looks even better than the original. The trouble started after the wedding, though. To make a long story short, I wanted to keep the dress, but things got complicated. In the end, I was asked to pay extra for it—way more than what we originally agreed upon.
I won't get into every single detail here, but please, be careful when you head toward Sinj. Look closely at any designer dresses being sold as "originals"—mine almost ended up with a fake label, too. 👎