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Hey, can someone give me some solid recommendations for music to play on the walk up to church? Ideally something with a guitar 🙂... maybe even a bit of a vibe

Richard Peterson3 said:Hey, can someone give me some solid recommendations for music to play on the walk up to church? Ideally something with a guitar 🙂... maybe even a bit of a vibe

Sent you a PM

casualwolf22 said:I’m honestly baffled why nobody is talking about Forest Restaurant!? 🤷
The spot is killer—you've got plenty of room inside, a nice outdoor area, and there's even a little wooded patch nearby if you feel like taking a stroll. Plus, if anyone needs to sober up, there's a sandy beach right down below 🙂
They were doing some renovations on the place recently, though I guess I'm not entirely sure if they're actually finished yet 😢

By far the worst place for mashed potatoes you'll ever encounter, and their service is completely unprofessional. Just awful.😠

Does anyone know a solid makeup artist? I keep seeing names like Antonia and Nada popping up all over the forums...

Christian Wilson81, check your DMs. 😉

What do you guys think of Bravo Band? We haven't decided on anyone else yet, but good music is such a huge part of the whole vibe... 😕
Unfortunately, my Uber is tied up right now 😢

Does anyone have any good leads on dance studios or maybe some private instructors around here? MM and I really need to polish up a few moves before we're ready 😁 Thanks! 😉

Christian Wilson81 said:What do you guys think of Bravo Band? We haven't decided on anyone else yet, but good music is such a huge part of the whole vibe... 😕
Unfortunately, my Uber is tied up right now 😢

Personally, they weren't really my cup of tea, though I know plenty of people who were actually pretty happy with them. It all just comes down to what kind of music you're into, I guess. There are still a ton of other solid bands out there besides Taxi. You’ve got the First League—which is my own band, by the way, and we're pretty satisfied with how things are going—plus Viva, The Dice, Volar, and Flash... I've been to several parties where all these groups played, and honestly, they were all pretty good in my book... Hopefully that helps a bit...😉

Gregory Cook79 said:Does anyone have any good leads on dance studios or maybe some private instructors around here? MM and I really need to polish up a few moves before we're ready 😁 Thanks! 😉

There's something running out of the local elementary school, though I can't recall the specific name of the program; why not just swing by and ask around? You might even find a flyer posted on the door.

David King72 said:



There's something running out of the local elementary school, though I can't recall the specific name of the program; why not just swing by and ask around? You might even find a flyer posted on the door.

Thanks a ton! 👍

Hey everyone!
My fiancée and I have decided we want to host our wedding in San Diego this year. However, there are still plenty of unknowns hanging over us—specifically whether it’s actually realistic to pull off the full ceremony exactly how we want it within a six-month window (since we were aiming for early September).

To get specific, we're looking for recommendations regarding venues, photographers, live bands, and lodging for out-of-town guests, among other things.
If you could go into some detail—think pricing, actual quality of service, etc.—that would be great.

P.S.
Is it even possible to find a high-quality band, venue, photographer, and the rest for a September date—considering we're already at the end of March—without settling for bottom-tier, mediocre options?

Harold Bailey3 said:Hey everyone!
My fiancée and I have decided we want to host our wedding in San Diego this year. However, there are still plenty of unknowns hanging over us—specifically whether it’s actually realistic to pull off the full ceremony exactly how we want it within a six-month window (since we were aiming for early September).

To get specific, we're looking for recommendations regarding venues, photographers, live bands, and lodging for out-of-town guests, among other things.
If you could go into some detail—think pricing, actual quality of service, etc.—that would be great.

P.S.
Is it even possible to find a high-quality band, venue, photographer, and the rest for a September date—considering we're already at the end of March—without settling for bottom-tier, mediocre options?

If you scroll back through this thread just a little bit, you'll find plenty of advice specifically for San Diego.
Finding a solid band is definitely doable depending on your taste, so just pick a date in September and start calling around to see who's available.
But honestly, you really need to get moving on the organization right this second.

David King72 said:If you scroll back through this thread just a little bit, you'll find plenty of advice specifically for San Diego.
Finding a solid band is definitely doable depending on your taste, so just pick a date in September and start calling around to see who's available.
But honestly, you really need to get moving on the organization right this second.

Alright, thanks.😉

Harold Bailey3, honestly, anything feels possible at this point... I managed to pull everything together in just one week—found the venue, the photographer, and even sorted out all the music for the next six months, plus a head start on month seven!
Best of luck to you🙂))))

Ladies, does anyone have a direct contact email for Pimpinella Catering? I need it for business, and this Yahoo address I found online isn't working.
Please PM me.
If you have any other recommendations, let me know. I’m looking specifically for finger foods—nothing served out of those cheap chafing dishes.
Thanks! 🙂

gentlepilot9 said:Harold Bailey3, honestly, anything feels possible at this point... I managed to pull everything together in just one week—found the venue, the photographer, and even sorted out all the music for the next six months, plus a head start on month seven!
Best of luck to you🙂))))

Fine, we'll try to "put the idea into action" starting next week.
Thanks 😉

help!
getting married in my 9th month out here in San Francisco, and we still haven't picked a band. local options are pricey and honestly pretty mid... anyone have recommendations for bands from LA? starting to panic a little

restlessbison16 said:help!
getting married in my 9th month out here in San Francisco, and we still haven't picked a band. local options are pricey and honestly pretty mid... anyone have recommendations for bands from LA? starting to panic a little

If you look at the beginning of the thread, there are plenty of links to various groups... what exactly are you looking for? A duo, a trio?

At least three, maybe more... and if we could swap out those synthesizers for an actual accordion, that would be nice.

So, here’s the deal:

We’ve had an unplanned pregnancy on our hands, which means we suddenly need to get everything organized—and fast.
To be honest, I’m completely in the dark about 😢 anything regarding weddings. It isn't even that I don't know; it's just that nobody in my immediate circle has decided to tie the knot lately, so there's no one local to ask. Because of our traditional upbringing and the fact that he's an only child, we really have to go big with a large wedding reception 😲—but, well, anyway!
The real issue is that I truly have no idea where to even begin. On top of the chaos, I'm still finishing up my degree and if I don't wrap things up by October 1st, my whole plan falls apart (STRESSSSS).

I realize I'm asking a lot, but it would be such a massive help if someone could give me a few pointers on what's actually required for a wedding (I mean, I know the basics—venue, band, etc.),
and perhaps suggest some venues that can hold at least 200 guests in the San Diego area or somewhere nearby...
I've been trying to comb through all these forum posts, but there are just way too many. I made it to page 60... and I really, really don't have much time to spare!!!

Please, I am begging for help!!!!!