Everything you need for a California wedding

Charles Gomez4

feralsurfer3 said:I just ordered some crazy hair extensions for $30 and now I’m worried about getting hit with customs fees🙂 what a nightmare...

That's right on the edge of $53, don't sweat it 🙂

I’m honestly getting a bit stressed out dealing with all this paperwork and the bureaucracy... 🙄
Does anyone know what kind of wedding cakes they have at the local bakery?

feralsurfer3 said:I’m honestly getting a bit stressed out dealing with all this paperwork and the bureaucracy... 🙄
Does anyone know what kind of wedding cakes they have at the local bakery?

I don't know about that specific bakery, but if anyone needs a recommendation—the treats from Cookie Kingdom taste great, both the cakes and the cookies. They just messed up the design (made it wrong) and were late with the delivery, so things got a little chaotic right in the middle of dinner.

bluewalker36 said:I don't know about that specific bakery, but if anyone needs a recommendation—the treats from Cookie Kingdom taste great, both the cakes and the cookies. They just messed up the design (made it wrong) and were late with the delivery, so things got a little chaotic right in the middle of dinner.

That sounds awful. How much do they charge?

Charles Gomez4

feralsurfer3 said:That sounds awful. How much do they charge?

I guess I can't really say how they compare to everyone else. Besides them, we only checked out a few spots, mostly just high-end places like Magnolia Bakery. For instance, at a local bakery, a two-tier cake was about $233, while at Magnolia Bakery, something the same size was around $950. We also picked up three pounds of pastries, which ended up being $33 per pound.

Regarding this one, we actually got this one instead. They aren't even close. Honestly, I probably could have made something similar myself at home.😬

hey,
I've been digging through this whole forum, but I was hoping someone could just toss me 5 or 6 DJ names for a wedding party out in San Francisco. Not looking for those cheesy wedding reception vibes, just someone who can actually read the room without making things awkward, I guess.

thanks

Greetings,
We have a wedding scheduled for September 28, 2013. While we have already secured the venue and the photographer, we are currently struggling to find the right musical entertainment. We are looking for a band that performs at a high standard, provided the cost does not exceed $1,600. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you in advance....

What would you say is a "normal" price for wedding cake per pound? And how much should I actually plan on serving per guest? I'm looking at places like Magnolia Bakery, Whole Foods, or maybe even some local boutique bakeries... 🙂

I guess I should start by saying that I don't want to sound like I'm preaching, but I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Maybe it's just me, but there's something about the way things are going that feels... off? I don't know how to put my finger on it exactly. It’s like we all collectively agreed to follow this certain path, and now that we're actually on it, we're realizing it might not be where we wanted to end up. I mean, look at how much everything has shifted. It seems like just yesterday we were all focused on different priorities, and now, suddenly, the landscape looks completely different. It's a bit overwhelming, honestly. I find myself questioning if we even took enough time to consider the long-term consequences of our decisions. Probably not, if I'm being totally honest with myself. We were all just caught up in the moment, rushing toward what looked like progress, without really stopping to ask if it was the *right* kind of progress. It’s a heavy realization to sit with, and I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've been talking to some people, and while everyone has their own take, there's this underlying sense of uncertainty that seems to be pretty widespread. It’s not necessarily that anyone did anything "wrong," per se, but more that the collective direction we chose feels increasingly shaky. Anyway, I guess I'm just rambling now. I didn't mean to get too deep, but it's been weighing on my mind. I'd love to hear what you guys think, though. Do you feel that same sense of hesitation, or am I just overthinking things as usual? I'm curious if anyone else is seeing these same patterns or if I'm just stuck in my own head about it.

Angela Cook7 said:What would you say is a "normal" price for wedding cake per pound? And how much should I actually plan on serving per guest? I'm looking at places like Magnolia Bakery, Whole Foods, or maybe even some local boutique bakeries... 🙂

So, I was reading some stuff online, and apparently, they say it’s about 10 grams per person. If you're looking to get the best deal, I guess your best bet would be at Verizon—they seem to have the most reasonable prices, maybe around 35 bucks? I don't know, just my two cents.$13 If you're looking to pick up some cake, you should definitely check out Sugar or Cakes-Miami—honestly, she makes some of the best cakes I've ever had.

placidheron said:Greetings,
We have a wedding scheduled for September 28, 2013. While we have already secured the venue and the photographer, we are currently struggling to find the right musical entertainment. We are looking for a band that performs at a high standard, provided the cost does not exceed $1,600. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you in advance....

I actually do! They played my cousin's wedding recently, and they were awesome. I'll send you a link via PM so you can hear their sound for yourself. The band leader is actually a music professor, so he's super professional, plus he really knows how to put on a show. They play whatever you want; if you don't like a certain song, they won't touch it. Honestly, everyone was just soooooo happy with them!

Angela Cook7 said:What would you say is a "normal" price for wedding cake per pound? And how much should I actually plan on serving per guest? I'm looking at places like Magnolia Bakery, Whole Foods, or maybe even some local boutique bakeries... 🙂

In my case, all the dry cookies and various cakes were handmade by my aunts and my Mother's friends, but we ended up ordering the actual wedding cake from Zenit.

William Chavez10 said:I guess I should start by saying that I don't want to sound like I'm preaching, but I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Maybe it's just me, but there's something about the way things are going that feels... off? I don't know how to put my finger on it exactly. It’s like we all collectively agreed to follow this certain path, and now that we're actually on it, we're realizing it might not be where we wanted to end up. I mean, look at how much everything has shifted. It seems like just yesterday we were all focused on different priorities, and now, suddenly, the landscape looks completely different. It's a bit overwhelming, honestly. I find myself questioning if we even took enough time to consider the long-term consequences of our decisions. Probably not, if I'm being totally honest with myself. We were all just caught up in the moment, rushing toward what looked like progress, without really stopping to ask if it was the *right* kind of progress. It’s a heavy realization to sit with, and I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've been talking to some people, and while everyone has their own take, there's this underlying sense of uncertainty that seems to be pretty widespread. It’s not necessarily that anyone did anything "wrong," per se, but more that the collective direction we chose feels increasingly shaky. Anyway, I guess I'm just rambling now. I didn't mean to get too deep, but it's been weighing on my mind. I'd love to hear what you guys think, though. Do you feel that same sense of hesitation, or am I just overthinking things as usual? I'm curious if anyone else is seeing these same patterns or if I'm just stuck in my own head about it.

So, I was reading some stuff online, and apparently, they say it’s about 10 grams per person. If you're looking to get the best deal, I guess your best bet would be at Verizon—they seem to have the most reasonable prices, maybe around 35 bucks? I don't know, just my two cents.$13 If you're looking to pick up some cake, you should definitely check out Sugar or Cakes-Miami—honestly, she makes some of the best cakes I've ever had.

I actually heard it might be closer to 20 or 25? Hmm... now I'm feeling a little 🤷
Maybe they meant 10 ounces for the salad and the rest is just brought from home?
Also, what's the deal with the desserts at Verizon—where is that located exactly? Delta and those other brands are all roughly $20/kg, so those prices seem a bit too good to be true to me. Are they actually any good?

Christian Sanders69 said:In my case, all the dry cookies and various cakes were handmade by my aunts and my Mother's friends, but we ended up ordering the actual wedding cake from Zenit.

I honestly wish I could too, but they actually have a rule against it in the venue 😢

Does anyone happen to have DJ Let's number?
Thanks in advance!

Angela Cook7 said:I actually heard it might be closer to 20 or 25? Hmm... now I'm feeling a little 🤷
Maybe they meant 10 ounces for the salad and the rest is just brought from home?
Also, what's the deal with the desserts at Verizon—where is that located exactly? Delta and those other brands are all roughly $20/kg, so those prices seem a bit too good to be true to me. Are they actually any good?

I think their main headquarters is over in St. Jude, though I know they have a little bakery kiosk down by the downtown market area.
I've actually ordered cakes from them three different times already, and a bunch of my girlfriends have picked them up for parties too—everyone seems super happy with them. They really taste like homemade stuff.
I guess their prices are lower because they maybe only run two small bakeries, so they aren't quite as huge or famous as most of the big chains.
A round cake is $33 and the heart-shaped one is $40.
Honestly, you really can't go wrong with them:-)

ambercrane18 said:Here is one who is feeling a bit anxious....👋
I started reading this thread from the very beginning, only to realize how much everything—from general impressions to actual prices—has shifted since 2006. I’ve pivoted to reading everything from 2010 onwards, and I am still working my way through it.
Location-wise, I am looking at Savannah (I have found a venue that is 99% certain; I attended a party there previously and it was perfect. We have spoken over the phone, and I just need to settle the deposit).
The issue lies with the band. I want a mix of international hits and American classics, while also incorporating a few local favorites (Thompson Hilfiger, Bullock, Gordov, Zec, etc.). Essentially, just a little bit of everything to ensure all guests are satisfied.
I have been looking into the Bravo band, so I am wondering if they play a full variety or if they lean toward foreign music, perhaps only playing American artists like Oliver or Gibbons when it comes to domestic hits. Do they cover artists like Mother, Dvornik, a cappella groups, or Rozga?
Additionally, I would appreciate any recommendations or experiences regarding other bands, photographers, or updated pricing information.
Please, I could use some assistance.

Definitely check out Pink Panther, Jessy, or Best Group. We're kind of colleagues in the industry, so I work with them quite a bit and actually enjoy listening to them, unlike some of those duos or trios.

Paul King5 said:I wasn't really feeling Taxi bend... went to a close friend's wedding, heard a million Tom Petty songs, everything was just super sappy. But that was like five years ago, maybe they're actually killing it now.
People say the Rose Bowl in San Francisco is stuck in the South 😁

The Taxists are good, especially lately. You can't go wrong with them.😁

And yeah, the venue in Lori is getting a bit dated.🤣

crimsonangler76 said:Does anyone happen to have DJ Let's number?
Thanks in advance!

I actually have it right here; I'll send it over via private message.👍

Angela Cook7 said:I actually heard it might be closer to 20 or 25? Hmm... now I'm feeling a little 🤷
Maybe they meant 10 ounces for the salad and the rest is just brought from home?
Also, what's the deal with the desserts at Verizon—where is that located exactly? Delta and those other brands are all roughly $20/kg, so those prices seem a bit too good to be true to me. Are they actually any good?

Viadel makes the best pastries and the prices are super reasonable; their shop is right off the highway when you're driving from the valley toward the coast, so you can just pull into the ExxonMobil station at the first exit and the bakery is right next to the pump.

Wedding dress situation: officially sorted! 🙂
I honestly can't say enough good things about the boutique over in San Francisco, they really knocked it out of the park.
I originally went in thinking I was just going to browse for a dress to buy, but I ended up renting this absolute stunner instead—and honestly, why would I regret that? I completely fell in love with it. 😍

David King72 said:Wedding dress situation: officially sorted! 🙂
I honestly can't say enough good things about the boutique over in San Francisco, they really knocked it out of the park.
I originally went in thinking I was just going to browse for a dress to buy, but I ended up renting this absolute stunner instead—and honestly, why would I regret that? I completely fell in love with it. 😍

That's so wonderful! The staff there are honestly so sweet and helpful. 😁
I think I'll need to drop mine off at the dry cleaners soon since it'll be sitting in my closet for a while... the wedding is October 5th. 😍
It almost looks like the veil is a shade of gray... 🤷
Does anyone know how much it costs to get a wedding dress professionally cleaned, and where should I go? I'm living in Tampa... ☕