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Everything you need for a California wedding

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Participants AElizabeth Kimbrisktinker15Sam Kim12Nicholas Gonzalez28Michael Ramos10Harold Ortiz61Jessica Wood5Alexander Ruiz2Thomas Sanchez532Sean Long4northernpilot72Raymond Brooks7mistylynx13rapidmason10Aaron Garcia80Taylor Walker17silvernomad21Linda Jones11Raymond Foster69Arthur RamosAlex Carter3Adam Walker19David King72 …
David King72 David King72 Regular
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joined Apr 2008
#4301 ·
Starbucks is now handling weddings for up to 120 guests, so if anyone happens to be looking for some inspiration, here's the latest scoop
Gerald Wright3 Gerald Wright3 Member
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joined Aug 2011
#4302 ·
Hi there!

I’ve been browsing around for a bit, but I just can't seem to find anything useful out there...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable photography studio in Los Angeles that offers standalone wedding photography services? I'm looking for someone truly proven! And they definitely need to be talented behind the lens. 😉
Gerald Wright3 Gerald Wright3 Member
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joined Aug 2011
#4303 ·
Thanks so much!

Does anyone here have any experience working with Foto Color or a wedding in California?
silentpuma28 silentpuma28 Active Member
88 messages
joined Apr 2008
#4304 ·
Gerald Wright3 said:Thanks so much!

Does anyone here have any experience working with Foto Color or a wedding in California?

I actually used Studio In for my photos and video... and honestly, I am just so happy with how everything turned out!👍
Gerald Wright3 Gerald Wright3 Member
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#4305 ·
silentpuma28 said:I actually used Studio In for my photos and video... and honestly, I am just so happy with how everything turned out!👍

Thanks so much! 🙂
Brian Grant8 Brian Grant8 Newcomer
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joined Feb 2013
#4306 ·
I’m new here—so please bear with me if I end up asking something that’s already been hashed out a million times—but there are just way too many pages to scroll through! Does anyone happen to know where I can rent some white chair covers in San Francisco or maybe Miami? And what kind of ballpark figure am I looking at for the price? Thanks!
rustywalker34 rustywalker34 Member
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joined May 2010
#4307 ·
I thought I’d share a quick highlight from my recent travels 🙂 The Hilton Hotels in Charleston features a truly magnificent wedding hall, complete with stunning lighting and impeccable catering... everything was easily a perfect five out of five.
rustywalker34 rustywalker34 Member
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joined May 2010
#4308 ·
Paul Baker17 said:I’m trying to figure out which band, accordion player, guitarist, and photographer I should hire for my wedding in San Diego... so please, if any of you have some insight, I could really use a little help here!

Thanks so much

🙂

http://www.vjencanja-zadar.com/
Michelle Taylor3 Michelle Taylor3 Newcomer
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joined Feb 2013
#4309 ·
Ladies, I need some help here 🤷
I’m looking for a solid makeup artist in Savannah. I've been scouring various forums, but I can't find much useful info on anyone local in the Savannah area 😢
A friend of mine got married recently, and let me tell you, the makeup was a total disaster. She looked ten years older than she actually is. Somehow, they managed to highlight every single tiny line that isn't even visible in normal light 😲
I really want to avoid a similar nightmare. It honestly feels like too many brides end up looking worse with all that heavy makeup than they would if they had just gone totally natural...

Thanks so much
David King72 David King72 Regular
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#4310 ·
Does anyone happen to have a schedule or program for the wedding expo?
gentlewolf69 gentlewolf69 Active Member
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joined Sep 2012
#4311 ·
I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty curious about this too. 🙂
David King72 David King72 Regular
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joined Apr 2008
#4312 ·
gentlewolf69 said:I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty curious about this too. 🙂

It’s honestly a bit much that there isn't a single program listed anywhere, though I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, should I?

Whatever, it doesn't really matter; I'll just head out this Saturday to see what's actually on offer.😍
granitecobra7 granitecobra7 Newcomer
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joined Feb 2013
#4313 ·
California is such an incredible choice for a wedding
Thomas Cruz9 Thomas Cruz9 Active Member
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joined Feb 2013
#4314 ·
granitecobra7 said:California is such an incredible choice for a wedding

I'm a bit of a newcomer here, so please forgive me if I'm repeating things already discussed.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a florist in Miami or the surrounding areas that won't break the bank? Thanks!
Paul King5 Paul King5 Active Member
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joined Dec 2012
#4315 ·
David King72 said:Does anyone happen to have a schedule or program for the wedding expo?

Saturday February 23, 2013 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - Expo opens
1:00 PM - Fashion show, wedding cake and dessert tasting
4:00 PM - Flower arranging workshop
5:30 PM - Makeup & hair workshop featuring Supercuts and Art Deco Gallery
6:30 PM - Gala fashion show
8:00 PM - Expo closes

Sunday February 24, 2013 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - Expo opens
1:00 PM - Fashion show, wedding cake and dessert tasting by Delta Cake Center 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - Flower arranging workshop
6:00 PM - Fashion show
8:00 PM - Expo closes

More info at the link...
silentpuma28 silentpuma28 Active Member
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joined Apr 2008
#4316 ·
Just wanted to let everyone in the loop know...Villa Zarko over in Newport Beach is doing those mashed potato feasts and celebrations again... they have a hall with round tables that fits up to 170 people...
David King72 David King72 Regular
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joined Apr 2008
#4317 ·
silentpuma28 said:Just wanted to let everyone in the loop know...Villa Zarko over in Newport Beach is doing those mashed potato feasts and celebrations again... they have a hall with round tables that fits up to 170 people...

I just heard about this, and a friend of mine is actually getting married there in October, so I'm dying to check it out.
feralsurfer3 feralsurfer3 Member
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joined Dec 2012
#4318 ·
Come on ladies, let’s hear it! How was the wedding fair? I totally missed out and couldn't make it...
Thomas Cruz9 Thomas Cruz9 Active Member
51 messages
joined Feb 2013
#4319 ·
Angela Cook7 said:It's true, Visa is amazing... Having a female vocalist makes such a difference, and I actually considered booking them specifically because of that, but in the end, the venue was the deciding factor... and I'm sure we'll have a blast regardless! 🙂 There are some bands that start winding down around 2 AM and take these huge breaks mid-set, which I am just not a fan of at all! With Visa, Matthew, and Brantley, I love how they just keep the music going until you finally tell them to stop! Whether it's 4, 5, or even 6 in the morning, they are ready to go!

I attended a party where Vivian was performing, and I have to say, I was pretty disappointed by how long their breaks were... even though they're otherwise great singers.
Does anyone here have any experience with the band Volar?
Also, has anyone worked with Mis Florists?
Thanks in advance
David King72 David King72 Regular
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joined Apr 2008
#4320 ·
feralsurfer3 said:Come on ladies, let’s hear it! How was the wedding fair? I totally missed out and couldn't make it...

Honestly, it was nothing special.

Most of the exhibitors were exactly the same ones we saw last year.

I really wasn't a fan of how pushy some of them were—I mean, they were practically badgering couples into signing up for their services right then and there...
Wouldn't it have been much more effective if they had actually showcased their work instead of just trying to sell it?
Some people didn't even seem to know what they were supposed to be displaying at their own booth.
For instance, I asked a woman from Bobis if it was possible to do a multi-tiered wedding cake where every single layer has a completely different flavor and sponge type, and she looks me dead in the eye and says, "No, it all goes on crunchy praline, you get praline inside and marzipan on the outside, plus whatever decorations you want." I couldn't help but laugh and just walk away—I mean, obviously, you can totally do that, but her lack of knowledge was just too much.

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