http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: San Francisco Bay Area en Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:02:52 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/have-you-been-to-the-palm-event-center#post-89386 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:31:59 +0000 cdrennan 89386@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm getting married in May 09. We chose the Palm as I was very impressed by Clay and the location, and the reasonable costs. Seems like a homerun. I have heard lots of good reviews from people that went to weddings there and they liked it. I'm definitely encouraged!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/ordering-local-flowers-through-the-internet#post-89014 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:33:55 +0000 browneyes 89014@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>You can get 6000 rose petals for $139 at fiftyflowers.com.&nbsp; It seems like a really good deal.&nbsp; I think it's headquarters is in Ojai, CA, so perhaps this company is the one you're the one you're thinking about earlier. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/spanx-on-sale#post-88994 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:22:33 +0000 jacz 88994@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hello all,</p> <p>I was just at Nordstrom Rack in Colma and they have Spanx for $9.99!&nbsp; It's the original style. </p> <p>&nbsp;Happy Shopping! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-88903 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:58:03 +0000 jj2980 88903@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I went with Joanna at the Floral Ornament and she was wonderful! She has a store in the financial district, but def does wedding on the Peninsula.&nbsp; I basically told her what I needed for my budget and asked to see what she could make.&nbsp; She surprised me with how lush and beautiful everything was.&nbsp; I wonder if she made any profit off my wedding.&nbsp; PM for more info/photos</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>good luck! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-88745 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:14:15 +0000 jacz 88745@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I was planning to, but if it's just the two of us, maybe we should wait till there's more interest.&nbsp; </p> <p>What do you think?&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/ordering-local-flowers-through-the-internet#post-88743 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:13:23 +0000 jacz 88743@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Costco has fantastic flowers for very reasonable prices.&nbsp; They get them from VistaFlor and are super fresh.&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/feedback-about-chaminade#post-88736 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:56:35 +0000 ibee 88736@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Anyone either been to or heard anything about weddings at Chaminade in Santa Cruz? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-88727 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:35:50 +0000 superstar 88727@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>are we still going? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/ordering-local-flowers-through-the-internet#post-88612 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:02:16 +0000 futuregrado 88612@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>We are doing what you are. We have hired a florist to take care of bouquets, boutonnieres and also the cake topper.&nbsp; However, we're ordering the florals for our centerpieces from Sam's Club believe it or not. A friend of mine outfitted her whole wedding with Sam's Club florals and they were gorgeous. Flowers aren't really my thing and I don't care that they aren't fancy or exotic so it seemed like a nice option for me!</p> <p>&nbsp;For my shower, the lady that hosted it actually picked up beautiful white and black magic roses from Walmart. They were amazing and stayed fresh for a week after! I was impressed (and shocked) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/ordering-local-flowers-through-the-internet#post-88608 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:46:11 +0000 dmdwed 88608@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>While I still intend to have a florist create the bridal party bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces, I am wondering whether it's worth it to save a little money and order extra flowers and rose petals online. I feel funny paying $30 for five rose heads worth of petals. It just seems like I should buy a bouquet or roses and separate them myself.</p> <p>Way back when I started wedding planning, I read about some online sites where one could order various flowers and petals from local (Northern California) growers.&nbsp;I can't remember any of the names (I think one is a five letter word that starts with &quot;O.&quot;) What have been people's&nbsp;experiences with ordering over the Internet? How did you ensure you got the color you wanted? Any site you'd recommend? Any site that sells food safe rose petals (to place on the wedding cake)? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-88227 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:12:13 +0000 KSW 88227@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I heart Huckleberry Karen Designs. She's doing my flowers in May and her prices are great. She's in SF, but I am sure she can get the Peninsula. I am pretty sure she did Mrs. Penguins wedding. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-88112 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:19:36 +0000 superstar 88112@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Cafe madeline at 1PM is good for me! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-88110 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:16:25 +0000 superstar 88110@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i have to agree with meelahj.&nbsp; I met up w/ brenda a while ago and she's really sweet and knows a lot about flowers and has great ideas...<br />i'm glad she's available for my wedding date!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-88085 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:18:47 +0000 Lillindy 88085@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Her website isn't much to look at, but she does AMAZING work: <a href="http://www.lajardinflowers.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lajardinflowers.com/</a></p> <p>I just used her for my wedding on the 20th so I don't have any flower pics yet, but I can send you some if you PM me your e-mail.&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-88037 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:47:04 +0000 jacz 88037@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>OH How about Cafe Madeline?&nbsp; It's across the street from Armani Exchange in Union Square.&nbsp; Central location and&nbsp;not very busy.&nbsp; </p> <p><u>&lt;font color="#800080"&gt;<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-madeleine-san-francisco-2">http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-madeleine-san-francisco-2</a>&lt;/font&gt;</u></p> <p>1 on Saturday good for everyone?&nbsp; Or would anyone prefer Pacific Catch?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-dress-and-suit-cleaning-in-the-bay-area#post-87893 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:38:40 +0000 meelahj 87893@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i got mine done in fremont which is right across the dumbarton bridge from palo alto..i had my dress done at an all natural cleaners called <a href="http://www.greenleafcleanersca.com/801.html">green leaf cleaners</a>...its great b/c they don't use any harsh chemicals to clean your clothes and they still come out really well cleaned and the lack of chemicals also helps to preserve the life of your garments....i highly recommend them as they also do the preservation in box and what not...oh and they have a 20% off coupon on their site for ALL CLEANING SERVICES which i used and provided a significant discount... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-87891 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:33:51 +0000 meelahj 87891@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>the florist for my august 23rd wedding was brenda AKA kuga...she was simply amazing...she was full of great ideas, provided me with pictures of mock ups of things so that i could make sound decisions, and did an amazing job...additionally she was way cool to talk to and just an all-around great person... </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>her blog can be found <a href="http://kugab.blogspot.com/">here</a>, she features lots of pictures from various weddings and other events she has done (she is also a DOC)...and here are <a href="http://kugab.blogspot.com/2008/08/green-cymbidium-orchid-wedding-pictures.html">pictures from my wedding</a>...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>i highly recommend her so feel free to pm me with specific questions.&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bay-area-florist-recommendation#post-87878 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:54:37 +0000 hamster22 87878@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Hi we are looking for a florist for our wedding flowers?&nbsp; Our budget is 2K and our wedding is on the pennisula. Please share your recommendations with me. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-87845 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:53:47 +0000 superstar 87845@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i haven't been to pacific catch yet and that would be fun! &nbsp;but anywhere downtown would be ok too! &nbsp;Oct 4th is looking better for me too since i just realize i have to attend a lec on the 2nd.</p> <p>Jacz why don't you pick one and we'll just meet there!&nbsp;</p> <p>oh yeah sorry for the slow reply i was w/o internet the last few days&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sfbay-area-meet-up#post-87441 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:23 +0000 jacz 87441@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Ok let's do Saturday, October 4th then.&nbsp; </p> <p>Superstar, if you want to do it near golden gate park, we could always meet up somewhere in the 9th and Irving area.&nbsp; It's within walking distance to the park and the N Judah.&nbsp; </p> <p>Or the union square or embarcadero would be an easily recognizable location.&nbsp; </p> <p>I throw out a couple of suggestions.&nbsp; For the inner sunset, there's Pacific Catch, Park Chow, Marnee Thai.</p> <p>Downtown: Fog City Diner, Nordstrom Bistro Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen.</p> <p>Just throwing out a couple of mid range restaurants that probably wouldn't mind us hanging around for awhile.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any suggestions?&nbsp; Preferences?</p>