Everything you need for a California wedding

Hi everyone

I’m new to the group... We just finished booking our venue and the band the other day, so at this point, I'm down to just finding a photographer. I've been scrolling through the forums for a few days now, and I have to say, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there... I've found myself looking most closely at Ivica Matic, but I can't seem to track down a direct phone number anywhere. If anyone happens to have his contact info, please send me a private message

Thanks so much!!!

Jason Barnes6 said:Hi everyone

I’m new to the group... We just finished booking our venue and the band the other day, so at this point, I'm down to just finding a photographer. I've been scrolling through the forums for a few days now, and I have to say, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there... I've found myself looking most closely at Ivica Matic, but I can't seem to track down a direct phone number anywhere. If anyone happens to have his contact info, please send me a private message

Thanks so much!!!

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So, where do brides in San Diego go for their makeup?
I need help... advice... pricing... basically anything that can point me in the right direction
The wedding is in the 7th month... where should I even start looking? Who’s worth calling?
Thanks in advance!

I’ve managed to gather quite a bit of useful information now, leaving me with nothing more to do than settle on 😁... at this point, we are moving straight to the wedding 😍😍😍

Here are a few tips from my side, having tied the knot just a few months ago. I know exactly how stressful this process can be 😁
Just a heads up : Longfield is incredible. No complaints whatsoever. The price was $35 per person, though we actually got a bit of a deal since there were plenty of kids and everything went smoothly during the reception 👍 We were in one of the smaller halls (for about 150 guests), but we checked out the others too, and they are absolutely stunning.
For the wedding dress: Victoria's Secret. I went to look before Christmas, so I managed to snag a discount $167. They might have some sales around Easter, too. That price includes the gown, hair accessories, clutches, bridesmaid dresses, and even the ring pillow... the girl working there is so sweet and will really help you find your perfect look.
Flowers: A local florist in Santa Barbara. For my bouquet (all white, no roses), it cost $167.
Makeup: The owner of the Karlen boutique in the Macy's department store. She came right to my house, did an amazing job on my makeup, and charged $67. I also had my nails done by her, but they weren't really my thing.
Hair: That hair salon over at Emazette. They did such a great job and gave me exactly the look I wanted. I think it was about $83.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! I'd love to help. Kisses

Olivia Brown15 said:So, where do brides in San Diego go for their makeup?
I need help... advice... pricing... basically anything that can point me in the right direction
The wedding is in the 7th month... where should I even start looking? Who’s worth calling?
Thanks in advance!

I'm ready. Send over the text you want me to rework.

Donna Chavez69 said:🙂 I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the cute little salon over at Target.
The girls there absolutely nail both hair and makeup every single time.!!!
They even put on a little hair show recently...
Huge thanks to the crew, you guys are awesome!!!!

You’ve still got Aurora out on the Peninsula, Galant, and Hair for Life over in Smiljevac... and while you're at that salon booking your haircut, you might as well ask if they do makeup too. 😉

Olivia Brown15 said:So, where do brides in San Diego go for their makeup?
I need help... advice... pricing... basically anything that can point me in the right direction
The wedding is in the 7th month... where should I even start looking? Who’s worth calling?
Thanks in advance!

Martina👍 did my makeup.

She has a salon in those buildings over on Branimir... my makeup was flawless and lasted all night. I couldn't be happier.

From what I gather, she's on the pricier side, $133

Michael Davis21 said:Even though I’m already married, I still find myself popping back onto this forum every now and then😍...you ladies have honestly been such a lifesaver...from all the advice on salons to the little details...makeup, flowers...all that good stuff.

So, I’ve suddenly been asked to be a bridesmaid at a wedding...which means I am officially in "help me" mode! Any tips would be amazing...🤷...specifically regarding makeup artists...I used Antonia Guć for my own big day...but does anyone know of any other great artists out in Los Angeles? Please DM me with recommendations...oh, and if anyone happens to have a photo of her recent work...like a finished makeup look...that would be even better!🙏

Also, has anyone checked out that new bridal boutique, Claire😍? It definitely wasn't around when I was getting married—and since I haven't been lurking on here as much lately, I haven't heard if people are talking about it yet.🤷

I finally picked up my wedding dress from Chiara... and honestly, I think I mentioned this before, but I was absolutely obsessed with how it felt when I put it on. It’s just... different. There's something so special about it.
Honestly, everyone else seems to be obsessed with their wedding dresses—like, okay, they look fine, I guess—but personally? I’m absolutely obsessed with mine. It is seriously perfect.
Honestly, huge props to this salon—that changing room is next level, seriously... and more importantly, the girl working there was actually super sweet. Such a breath of fresh air!🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

Hey, can anyone point me in the right direction regarding where Rose Commerce moved to? I know they used to be located over by Prime3, but apparently, they've relocated since then.
Thanks in advance, guys!!!

Rose is at the intersection of El Paso Avenue right by the traffic light just past the bridge.

George Flores16 said:Rose is at the intersection of El Paso Avenue right by the traffic light just past the bridge.

👍 thanks so much!!!

Kate Gonzalez said:Does anyone here have any insight into whether booking the 021 band for a wedding is actually a good move?

Has anyone here dealt with them before... I could really use some Microsoft on this one. 🤷

I’ve listened to them and they sound awesome, plus they have a female vocalist, and I think their price this year is around $2,000.

David Anderson3 said:Here are a few tips from my side, having tied the knot just a few months ago. I know exactly how stressful this process can be 😁
Just a heads up : Longfield is incredible. No complaints whatsoever. The price was $35 per person, though we actually got a bit of a deal since there were plenty of kids and everything went smoothly during the reception 👍 We were in one of the smaller halls (for about 150 guests), but we checked out the others too, and they are absolutely stunning.
For the wedding dress: Victoria's Secret. I went to look before Christmas, so I managed to snag a discount $167. They might have some sales around Easter, too. That price includes the gown, hair accessories, clutches, bridesmaid dresses, and even the ring pillow... the girl working there is so sweet and will really help you find your perfect look.
Flowers: A local florist in Santa Barbara. For my bouquet (all white, no roses), it cost $167.
Makeup: The owner of the Karlen boutique in the Macy's department store. She came right to my house, did an amazing job on my makeup, and charged $67. I also had my nails done by her, but they weren't really my thing.
Hair: That hair salon over at Emazette. They did such a great job and gave me exactly the look I wanted. I think it was about $83.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! I'd love to help. Kisses

Hey... I'm curious about the venue. Which specific hall did you use? And how many different halls does Longfield actually have? Also, do you happen to know what the rates look like for 2011, and how far in advance should I be booking the space? Thanks so much!!

Olivia Brown15 said:So, where do brides in San Diego go for their makeup?
I need help... advice... pricing... basically anything that can point me in the right direction
The wedding is in the 7th month... where should I even start looking? Who’s worth calling?
Thanks in advance!

Sandra Lopez2 said:Martina👍 did my makeup.

She has a salon in those buildings over on Branimir... my makeup was flawless and lasted all night. I couldn't be happier.

From what I gather, she's on the pricier side, $133

I have a wedding coming up in 4 months and I already booked Martina. She did my friend's makeup and she loved it, plus I saw Sandra Lopez2 recommending her here.

Does anyone have recommendations for a private guesthouse with apartments or rooms for rent in San Diego or somewhere nearby? I'm looking for a spot to host some guests coming in for a party who aren't from the San Diego area.
We need about 6 units total, and since it’ll be mostly couples or families with kids, a mix of apartments and rooms would probably be the best way to go...
Thanks!

Just finished checking out the wedding expo at the Grand Hyatt... It’s definitely feeling a bit crowded today! Still, you should absolutely swing by just to grab some business cards and info...

Anthony Bennett6 said:Just finished checking out the wedding expo at the Grand Hyatt... It’s definitely feeling a bit crowded today! Still, you should absolutely swing by just to grab some business cards and info...

I took a look at their schedule online, but nothing really caught my eye 🤷
could you share a bit more detail? What’s actually worth seeing there?

So, just like Anthony Bennett6, I hit up that wedding expo over at the President Hotel...

It was pretty rushed and kind of all over the place, and honestly, the runway show was nothing to write home about, but you can actually snag some decent info if you look for it—we were scouting out photographers, and they had guys like Mark, Matthew, and Microsoft, plus a few others. There was also Reid Jewelry, Vagus, Dwight, some balloon vendors (who were doing 20% off), a florist called Runner, Nicholas Bridal (they’ve got three skilled stylists and a tiny little catalog they hand out), and Mediterranean Sweets, which is basically everything I can remember.
It's not a bad idea to swing by just to grab business cards, brochures, deals, and get all that info straight from the source...

I’m just sitting here waiting for the trade show at Microsoft. It should be happening soon ☕
...

So, what do two trade shows even have in common...