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Jack Murphy7 said:Actually, now I remember—Horse-drawn carriages from Little Rock. They show up around here quite often...

Is that right??? They're around here constantly too, which is exactly why I know them!!😉

Walter Nelson56 said:Is that right??? They're around here constantly too, which is exactly why I know them!!😉

By "around here," I mean San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Monica. 😉

Jack Murphy7 said:By "around here," I mean San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Monica. 😉

Hahahaha....😂😂😂
Fine, then "around here" means those places!!!😂😂😂

Here’s my update 😁 We’re gonna Party at Velum with the crew from Jessy Bend. We actually crashed someone else's party just to catch this band and they were so good we booked them on the spot. We checked out the restaurant before a previous party there too... honestly, gave me chills. It’s got this intimate, cozy vibe right by the boats over at Aca Marina. Might not be everyone's cup of tea since it isn't your typical fancy wedding hall, but the atmosphere is incredible.
Now we're hunting for a photographer. Right now it's down to Jukica Studio and Megagraf Studio. Hard to say... they both seem great, and the more I look, the more torn I get...

Paul King5 said:Here’s my update 😁 We’re gonna Party at Velum with the crew from Jessy Bend. We actually crashed someone else's party just to catch this band and they were so good we booked them on the spot. We checked out the restaurant before a previous party there too... honestly, gave me chills. It’s got this intimate, cozy vibe right by the boats over at Aca Marina. Might not be everyone's cup of tea since it isn't your typical fancy wedding hall, but the atmosphere is incredible.
Now we're hunting for a photographer. Right now it's down to Jukica Studio and Megagraf Studio. Hard to say... they both seem great, and the more I look, the more torn I get...

What's the capacity for that indoor area?
Are you planning on bringing in any extra lighting?
That's actually on my shortlist too.

Perfect for about 130 people, though you can squeeze more in if you don't mind a smaller dance floor. We’re looking at around 110-115 guests, and we saw how great it looked when they had it set up for 106... pretty solid. In a month or two, they’re installing their own lighting setup—basically colorful LED strips running the length of the restaurant—so once that's in, we'll head back to see if we need to bring in anything extra.

Can anyone give me some insight regarding Jere Gruić?

Betty Hernandez4 said:Can anyone give me some insight regarding Jere Gruić?

He’s shooting my wedding—working alongside Matić, who handles the photography... decent guy, I think he does some work for Paramount Pictures

Jack Murphy7 said:He’s shooting my wedding—working alongside Matić, who handles the photography... decent guy, I think he does some work for Paramount Pictures

Thanks! 🙂

Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some "fresh" intel on a few local spots: Executor, Andrea, or Gašpić Solin?
I’m mostly looking for the lowdown on their service and the quality of the food, since I have a decent idea of the pricing. I actually stopped by Nirsa recently and thought the place looked fantastic, but I noticed some chatter on the forums about past issues, so I wanted to see if things have smoothed out lately!
As for Gašpić, I’ve heard the food is absolutely top-tier even if the atmosphere isn't exactly breathtaking—which honestly works for me given how convenient the location is!

Does anyone happen to have a contact number for a DJ for a summer party?
Thanks!

Anthony Hill40 said:Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some "fresh" intel on a few local spots: Executor, Andrea, or Gašpić Solin?
I’m mostly looking for the lowdown on their service and the quality of the food, since I have a decent idea of the pricing. I actually stopped by Nirsa recently and thought the place looked fantastic, but I noticed some chatter on the forums about past issues, so I wanted to see if things have smoothed out lately!
As for Gašpić, I’ve heard the food is absolutely top-tier even if the atmosphere isn't exactly breathtaking—which honestly works for me given how convenient the location is!

If your credit score is up to 750, then Nirsa is definitely your best bet....

Hi ladies and future brides... just another one of us starting to dive into wedding planning 🙂)) does anyone happen to know the capacity for the main ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta?

analoglynx17 said:Hi ladies and future brides... just another one of us starting to dive into wedding planning 🙂)) does anyone happen to know the capacity for the main ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta?

The main ballroom usually holds anywhere from 200 to 400 people, I think.

Anthony Hill40 said:Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some "fresh" intel on a few local spots: Executor, Andrea, or Gašpić Solin?
I’m mostly looking for the lowdown on their service and the quality of the food, since I have a decent idea of the pricing. I actually stopped by Nirsa recently and thought the place looked fantastic, but I noticed some chatter on the forums about past issues, so I wanted to see if things have smoothed out lately!
As for Gašpić, I’ve heard the food is absolutely top-tier even if the atmosphere isn't exactly breathtaking—which honestly works for me given how convenient the location is!

Got the freshest scoop on Nirsa. I think the seat is around $36, the food is incredible—honestly, I haven’t had a better risotto at any wedding I've been to... just perfect. The hall is beautiful, dance floor is a good size too, not too big or small. Pretty sure the couple gets a free night at their hotel in the same building.
The only thing that bugged me was the staff. As soon as they saw people starting to head out, they jumped straight into clearing tables. It would've been nicer to let everyone finish up first. There were four of us left at our table, and the waitress came over to grab our dessert right then. I actually yelled at her to just leave it on the table. A bit annoying, but overall, Nirsa is really solid.

Paul King5 said:Got the freshest scoop on Nirsa. I think the seat is around $36, the food is incredible—honestly, I haven’t had a better risotto at any wedding I've been to... just perfect. The hall is beautiful, dance floor is a good size too, not too big or small. Pretty sure the couple gets a free night at their hotel in the same building.
The only thing that bugged me was the staff. As soon as they saw people starting to head out, they jumped straight into clearing tables. It would've been nicer to let everyone finish up first. There were four of us left at our table, and the waitress came over to grab our dessert right then. I actually yelled at her to just leave it on the table. A bit annoying, but overall, Nirsa is really solid.

Thanks so much for sharing that! Apparently, the price per chair is going up to $38 next year. I'm honestly feeling such a massive sense of indecision right now because we found another venue that's $8 cheaper! That said, you can't deny that the space at NIRS is truly top-tier.

I’d love to hear everyone's thoughts on dining at John Doe—has anyone been there recently? I'm curious about everything from the food quality to the service and just the general vibe. From what I can tell, the owner seems like a really genuine, easygoing guy who's open to chatting and making things work, which is a huge plus! The pricing is definitely much more reasonable than other spots I've looked at, but I'm still feeling a little bit hesitant about the location and the overall atmosphere of the place.

I’ve heard so many people say they gave up on John Doe and R2-D2 just because of the location and the vibe of the neighborhood... honestly, those things turn me off too. In Dollis, you can't even step foot into a Tommy without running into a mess. Last time I went to hear a band, people were stuck at the checkout lines buying groceries while couples were just standing there waiting for everyone to sit down so they could finally get inside. It’s such a hassle...

Anthony Hill40 said:Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some "fresh" intel on a few local spots: Executor, Andrea, or Gašpić Solin?
I’m mostly looking for the lowdown on their service and the quality of the food, since I have a decent idea of the pricing. I actually stopped by Nirsa recently and thought the place looked fantastic, but I noticed some chatter on the forums about past issues, so I wanted to see if things have smoothed out lately!
As for Gašpić, I’ve heard the food is absolutely top-tier even if the atmosphere isn't exactly breathtaking—which honestly works for me given how convenient the location is!

Here is my two cents regarding Nirsa. I was there with a friend for a party back in September this year. The venue itself is actually quite nice; there were about 180 of us and it didn't feel crowded—there was plenty of room to dance. They also have a terrace opening near the kitchen area so you can step outside, and smoking is allowed inside the hall. Someone mentioned the risotto was amazing, and they weren't kidding—the black risotto was fantastic. However, the prosciutto was too thin and orange, the cheese was tasteless, and the French fries were bland. While the meat in the traditional stew and the drink were excellent, the gnocchi were terrible—totally artificial and rubbery. I didn't try the lamb, but everyone else seemed satisfied. Our waitress was fast, polite, and great, so considering the price point, it wasn't a bad experience overall. But seriously, stay away from the appetizers and those gnocchi. Taking everything into account, it was okay, but my partner and I decided to cross Nirsa off our list entirely; I'd rather pay more elsewhere if it means better quality. 🙂 🙂

On another note, does anyone have experience with the Pirate restaurant from the last year or two? I heard the owner changed. I went back in 2009 and it wasn't good... does anyone know how it is now?

boldtiger8 said:Here is my two cents regarding Nirsa. I was there with a friend for a party back in September this year. The venue itself is actually quite nice; there were about 180 of us and it didn't feel crowded—there was plenty of room to dance. They also have a terrace opening near the kitchen area so you can step outside, and smoking is allowed inside the hall. Someone mentioned the risotto was amazing, and they weren't kidding—the black risotto was fantastic. However, the prosciutto was too thin and orange, the cheese was tasteless, and the French fries were bland. While the meat in the traditional stew and the drink were excellent, the gnocchi were terrible—totally artificial and rubbery. I didn't try the lamb, but everyone else seemed satisfied. Our waitress was fast, polite, and great, so considering the price point, it wasn't a bad experience overall. But seriously, stay away from the appetizers and those gnocchi. Taking everything into account, it was okay, but my partner and I decided to cross Nirsa off our list entirely; I'd rather pay more elsewhere if it means better quality. 🙂 🙂

On another note, does anyone have experience with the Pirate restaurant from the last year or two? I heard the owner changed. I went back in 2009 and it wasn't good... does anyone know how it is now?

Oh man, thank you so much for the heads-up! We were just about to put down a deposit for the hall tomorrow! 😁 😁 😁
We're going to sleep on it and think it over, because the quality of the food is absolutely vital to me! On the other hand, John Doe offers fantastic food and service for a much, much lower price, but the location is such a headache for us! Ugh, what a dilemma!