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slystag39 said:Here you go: 212/ 555-0198

Honestly, I highly recommend them. 🙂

They just swung by to pick up the cookies—thanks a ton!

Can anyone point me in the right direction here:

For weddings down in downtown San Francisco (near the cathedral, Dominic, and that general area), what’s the best way to handle parking for guests?
Has anyone here actually organized a reception in that part of the city? I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to pull this off.

My party is set for October 11th, and we’ve already booked the banquet hall over in San Francisco. However, I just heard from a few people who attended an event there recently that they ran out of food way too fast. Now I'm starting to worry—does anyone here have the inside scoop on their catering? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I recently stopped by the main branch over in downtown Chicago, and when I asked the woman there which documents I needed to bring along, she just told me she’d look us up in the system and verify everything from there. Now I'm stuck wondering—do my husband and I actually need to go out, get those specific papers, pay the $8.25 fees, and then bring them back to her for review, or is she all set? I'm a little confused. She did mention we need to buy some revenue stamps and bring those in, which makes sense... but what about these other documents?? 😕

She also said our godparents don't even need to show up; we just need to bring copies of their IDs. Apparently, the whole thing will only take about five minutes.

Does anyone happen to know or could they tell me what the going rate is for a studio smile and some veneers? Thanks a ton! :S

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Anyone here actually used Tony's photo studio in San Francisco? Looking for some real feedback.
Thanks

Hey, I could use some advice. I’m looking into booking Sky for a party next year for about 230-250 people, but I’ve heard some rumors lately that the space might be too small for a group that size... specifically that the dance floor would end up feeling tiny. I was wondering if any of you have been there or hosted an event there before? What do you all think?

Henry Barnes4 said:Hey, I could use some advice. I’m looking into booking Sky for a party next year for about 230-250 people, but I’ve heard some rumors lately that the space might be too small for a group that size... specifically that the dance floor would end up feeling tiny. I was wondering if any of you have been there or hosted an event there before? What do you all think?

I’m not sure if this counts as actual help, but here is my two cents. 🙂
As far as Sky goes as a restaurant, it isn't actually small; they handle weddings for 350-400 people without breaking a sweat. However, when it comes to the dance floor itself, it is true that the proportions aren't exactly ideal relative to the total capacity. 🙂 In other words, if you have a crowd that loves to dance and half of them get up at once, things are going to feel pretty crowded. 🙂 As for everything else, you won't make a mistake, though in my humble opinion, their service can be a bit overdeveloped (and quite pricey). For a wedding of that scale, if I weren't looking at Sky, my top picks would definitely be: 1) Lara Restaurant (Rose Bowl) or 2) Hotel del Coronado (Malibu). 🙂

Hey fly... about those vital records... you’re probably gonna need to get in touch with the local county clerk's office to verify birth certificates and citizenship papers. Honestly, you can usually handle most of that over the phone. As for the godparents, they just need to send over copies of their IDs. But, if I were you, I'd try to head down there in person at least a month in advance to hammer out all the timing and logistics. That’s what I was told, anyway. I’m not sure which specific municipal office you're dealing with, but just look up the number online and give them a ring... man, they transferred me like ten different times when I called, but they eventually got everything sorted for me. It’s definitely best to double-check just so you don't run into any surprises... hope this helps you out even just a little bit 🙂

Could anyone please share some insight regarding the dining at the Radisson Blu, Malibu, Bolero, or Aria? I’m trying to figure out what the average price per person looks like at each—and more importantly—what the common complaints are based on your own experiences. I haven't been able to find much feedback specifically on the Radisson Blu, so any heads-up would be appreciated. Thanks so much for the help!

Can anyone point me toward a good photographer?? Or maybe even a few options if you have them?

Does anyone have a specific photographer at Getty Images they’d actually recommend? Also—if you’ve been in touch with them lately—does anyone happen to know what their current package pricing looks like?

copperowl13 said:Could anyone please share some insight regarding the dining at the Radisson Blu, Malibu, Bolero, or Aria? I’m trying to figure out what the average price per person looks like at each—and more importantly—what the common complaints are based on your own experiences. I haven't been able to find much feedback specifically on the Radisson Blu, so any heads-up would be appreciated. Thanks so much for the help!

Rebecca Murphy5 said:Can anyone point me toward a good photographer?? Or maybe even a few options if you have them?

copperowl13 said:Does anyone have a specific photographer at Getty Images they’d actually recommend? Also—if you’ve been in touch with them lately—does anyone happen to know what their current package pricing looks like?

aria gives huge props to the food and the staff; the venue itself is lovely, though the ceilings are a bit low, but honestly, I didn't mind one bit.

photo photo Marino gets all my praise—they really are top-notch—otherwise, I'd suggest Vedran Vidak or Studio Smile.

Rebecca Murphy5 said:Hey fly... about those vital records... you’re probably gonna need to get in touch with the local county clerk's office to verify birth certificates and citizenship papers. Honestly, you can usually handle most of that over the phone. As for the godparents, they just need to send over copies of their IDs. But, if I were you, I'd try to head down there in person at least a month in advance to hammer out all the timing and logistics. That’s what I was told, anyway. I’m not sure which specific municipal office you're dealing with, but just look up the number online and give them a ring... man, they transferred me like ten different times when I called, but they eventually got everything sorted for me. It’s definitely best to double-check just so you don't run into any surprises... hope this helps you out even just a little bit 🙂

Thanks a ton, you really helped 🙂. I'm going to call this week and get everything scheduled so I can check that off my list too 🙂

Hey ladies, where have you been shopping for wedding jewelry and hair accessories?? I need stuff that isn't insanely overpriced...

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for affordable gel manicures?😉

I really need some advice here... http://www.mirjana-photo.com/ Has anyone actually worked with this photographer before? Does anyone have the inside scoop on her work?

In case anyone is actually looking for the scoop on the Say Yes venue...
The indoor hall holds about 260 people, whereas if you opt for the tent setup—which comes with all that outdoor scenery like the creek, waterfall, lake, greenery, lawns, and the fountain—you’re looking at a capacity anywhere from 300 to 450 guests.
A deposit of $220 is required, and if you decide to go with the tent and the outdoor space, there's an additional $1667 (the tent rental itself runs $3333), plus you'll need to cough up another 30% three months out.
Menu pricing starts at around $42 and goes up from there.

As for the feedback I've heard, some people have complained that the food portions are a bit light... hmmm... though personally, the hall looks perfectly fine to me.

And then there's that one question that keeps popping up: can the pirate restaurant actually handle 200 people? Some folks claim the sweet spot is really only 70 to 100 guests... while others told me it can squeeze in about 200-ish, even if the dance floor gets a little cramped. If only they would just expand the pirate restaurant a bit... that would solve all my problems.😁

copperowl13 said:In case anyone is actually looking for the scoop on the Say Yes venue...
The indoor hall holds about 260 people, whereas if you opt for the tent setup—which comes with all that outdoor scenery like the creek, waterfall, lake, greenery, lawns, and the fountain—you’re looking at a capacity anywhere from 300 to 450 guests.
A deposit of $220 is required, and if you decide to go with the tent and the outdoor space, there's an additional $1667 (the tent rental itself runs $3333), plus you'll need to cough up another 30% three months out.
Menu pricing starts at around $42 and goes up from there.

As for the feedback I've heard, some people have complained that the food portions are a bit light... hmmm... though personally, the hall looks perfectly fine to me.

And then there's that one question that keeps popping up: can the pirate restaurant actually handle 200 people? Some folks claim the sweet spot is really only 70 to 100 guests... while others told me it can squeeze in about 200-ish, even if the dance floor gets a little cramped. If only they would just expand the pirate restaurant a bit... that would solve all my problems.😁

The pirate restaurant is perfect for 130-150 people. Anything over that is just bad. On the dance floor, everyone would be packed in like sardines.😁

Noah Wright4 said:The pirate restaurant is perfect for 130-150 people. Anything over that is just bad. On the dance floor, everyone would be packed in like sardines.😁

Haha... honestly, I have a feeling we’ll be crossing names off that list until we finally hit the 130 mark.
I am completely lost here 😕😂... I was so certain we'd go with the pirate theme... great food, close to the beach... everything seemed set. But then suddenly there are 200 people on the guest list? Now I have no idea what to do... and places like San Diego or Santa Monica aren't even an option anymore. Total bridezilla mode incoming. 🙂

copperowl13 said:Haha... honestly, I have a feeling we’ll be crossing names off that list until we finally hit the 130 mark.
I am completely lost here 😕😂... I was so certain we'd go with the pirate theme... great food, close to the beach... everything seemed set. But then suddenly there are 200 people on the guest list? Now I have no idea what to do... and places like San Diego or Santa Monica aren't even an option anymore. Total bridezilla mode incoming. 🙂

You've got restaurant Poljud right near Lori. If you're planning a wedding between May and October, that outdoor terrace is perfect—the lighting there is top-tier.