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Greetings...

I simply wanted to offer a recommendation for a photographer. A few months back, I attended a friend's wedding, and the gentleman captured some truly fantastic shots. 😍😍

Here is his Facebook profile: Studio Vision 😍

And his website: studio vision

Elizabeth Gomez3 said:Greetings...

I simply wanted to offer a recommendation for a photographer. A few months back, I attended a friend's wedding, and the gentleman captured some truly fantastic shots. 😍😍

Here is his Facebook profile: Studio Vision 😍

And his website: studio vision

Does anyone know what this photographer charges?

I wouldn't know for sure... but I could always check with a friend of mine..

Has anyone been to the Tomasi banquet hall lately? I’m curious about the service and the food, and just what kind of vibe the place gives off.
Thanks

I stopped by this past Saturday. The venue itself is decent, though I did have a couple of gripes regarding the ceiling height and those partition pillars.
Basically, the ceiling feels pretty low compared to other spots, and there are just so many dividers cutting into the space, which makes the dance floor feel way smaller than it actually is.
On the bright side, they put mirrors on every single pillar, which is a clever move—it definitely helps trick the eye into thinking the room is more spacious.
Anyway, that’s just my take on it.

We checked out that venue too, but it was just way too massive for our group. Honestly though, I love it—it’s huge and looks super polished (everything was already set up perfectly for the wedding that day)... Those pillars are a bit of a nuisance, but they might not even be a dealbreaker 🤷
If I were throwing a massive blowout, it would definitely be on my shortlist...

That hall is an absolute disaster for any wedding with guests who actually want to dance. Ask me how it works—some guy shoved me so hard I pulled my leg when I slammed right into one of those hideous mirrored pillars. There were maybe twenty of us dancing, and that was a week before my own wedding. Hehe. Maybe I’m being biased, but while the room looks nice, those pillars are a total handicap for dancing and sightlines. The table layout is awkward, too; you basically have to stand up just to see what's happening.

Honestly, I don't know what everyone is looking for in a makeup artist, but I had Mary from Martimex do my look and I seriously can't say enough good things about her. I’m incredibly picky when it comes to how my makeup turns out—like, super high-maintenance about the details—but she absolutely nailed it and left me feeling totally stoked with the result.

So, I’m living right around the SB area and my wedding is set for September 11th, 2010.
If anyone actually wants to know the scoop on any of this stuff, just hit me up... I don't mind.
The venue was Matičević
the band was the Midwest band
the photographer was Ivan Mijic
got my dad and brother's suits in Slough
the dress came from the Lisa salon
hair, makeup, and tanning were all done at the Valentina style studio
and nails by Kristina (Meadow)

Anyway, there it is. Happy to help if anyone's stuck...😉

Sandra Hernandez9 said:Super 👍

Does anyone happen to know where I can pick up some bows, balloons, and similar decor at Bed Bath & Beyond?

if you hit up a local farmers market in the South, you can grab a pack of 100 balloons easily $6.75. I haven't checked the prices lately though. You can snag about 10 bows at a time too $2.75. They have satin ribbon by the $3.25 10m roll (up to 5cm wide), and they basically have every single color and shade you could ever want
. I'm guessing you mean Slough? 🤷

feralgull17 said:So, I’m living right around the SB area and my wedding is set for September 11th, 2010.
If anyone actually wants to know the scoop on any of this stuff, just hit me up... I don't mind.
The venue was Matičević
the band was the Midwest band
the photographer was Ivan Mijic
got my dad and brother's suits in Slough
the dress came from the Lisa salon
hair, makeup, and tanning were all done at the Valentina style studio
and nails by Kristina (Meadow)

Anyway, there it is. Happy to help if anyone's stuck...😉

So, what kind of dress did you go with? If you don't mind me asking, Maggie Sottero has such incredible designs!
Also, definitely let me know how the photographer turns out, since we actually put down a deposit for him for May 2011.
🤣

Angela Ross3 said:So, what kind of dress did you go with? If you don't mind me asking, Maggie Sottero has such incredible designs!
Also, definitely let me know how the photographer turns out, since we actually put down a deposit for him for May 2011.
🤣

The dress is the Farrah. It’s a mermaid cut, which I’m guessing makes things a little awkward when you have to hit the restroom since the corset goes all the way down past your butt.
As for the photographer, he's gotta be top-tier! He usually posts shots of all the couples on his own site so you can scope out his work. I'll get back to you later with the full rundown on how everything went with him...

Man, Farrah is absolutely stunning! I actually had a smaller size when I tried some stuff on back when I was a Democrat, but they kept dressing me in things way too big, so nothing would even fit over my shoulders properly. Her photos are gorgeous, for sure, but I'm curious—how did you guys find the sizing?

feralgull17 said:if you hit up a local farmers market in the South, you can grab a pack of 100 balloons easily $6.75. I haven't checked the prices lately though. You can snag about 10 bows at a time too $2.75. They have satin ribbon by the $3.25 10m roll (up to 5cm wide), and they basically have every single color and shade you could ever want
. I'm guessing you mean Slough? 🤷

Yes, thanks for the heads-up 🙂. We’ve been trying to get organized for a few days now, but things just aren't falling into place... where did you pick up your suits? Is there actually any decent selection there?
I've never heard of Christina—not that it's surprising since I don't get my nails done—but I'll probably go for a classic French manicure that day. Does she work privately? Could you send me her number via DM?
Thanks 🙂

Sandra Hernandez9 said:Yes, thanks for the heads-up 🙂. We’ve been trying to get organized for a few days now, but things just aren't falling into place... where did you pick up your suits? Is there actually any decent selection there?
I've never heard of Christina—not that it's surprising since I don't get my nails done—but I'll probably go for a classic French manicure that day. Does she work privately? Could you send me her number via DM?
Thanks 🙂

mine got his suit at Men's Wearhouse in Chicago, and everything else at Target. It wasn't too pricey, ended up being around $1667 all together. and I know in some parts of the South you can find suits for like 150-200 bucks.🙏 there's a decent shop on one of the floors in the downtown mall that carries formal wear. and, obviously, check the flea markets. as for our group, my dad and brother picked theirs up at Nordstrom. those suits were about $833 without the shirt. those are the better ones. of course, they have stuff for $300 too.
here's Christina's number: 555-012-8470. she lives in a neighborhood near the local elementary school. an install is 150, and gel is $33. she does killer work, my nails usually last me a full month. 👍

Angela Ross3 said:Man, Farrah is absolutely stunning! I actually had a smaller size when I tried some stuff on back when I was a Democrat, but they kept dressing me in things way too big, so nothing would even fit over my shoulders properly. Her photos are gorgeous, for sure, but I'm curious—how did you guys find the sizing?

yeah, yeah, the solstice is awesome! works perfectly for me, honestly don't think I'll even need to trim it.
as for the photos, I'll let you know how they turned out once the wedding guests arrive in about twenty days or so...👍

feralgull17 said:mine got his suit at Men's Wearhouse in Chicago, and everything else at Target. It wasn't too pricey, ended up being around $1667 all together. and I know in some parts of the South you can find suits for like 150-200 bucks.🙏 there's a decent shop on one of the floors in the downtown mall that carries formal wear. and, obviously, check the flea markets. as for our group, my dad and brother picked theirs up at Nordstrom. those suits were about $833 without the shirt. those are the better ones. of course, they have stuff for $300 too.
here's Christina's number: 555-012-8470. she lives in a neighborhood near the local elementary school. an install is 150, and gel is $33. she does killer work, my nails usually last me a full month. 👍

Great, she's close to me too. I'll give 🙂
a call.

Hi there! Does anyone have any recommendations for a banquet hall in Indianapolis that isn't Zelenkrov or one of those overpriced venues? I was originally planning to propose to my fiancée at Vatrene, but I just heard they’ve been cutting corners on the catering and 🙄 so now I'm starting to reconsider them. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to drop them here...

Nancy Cook51 said:Hi there! Does anyone have any recommendations for a banquet hall in Indianapolis that isn't Zelenkrov or one of those overpriced venues? I was originally planning to propose to my fiancée at Vatrene, but I just heard they’ve been cutting corners on the catering and 🙄 so now I'm starting to reconsider them. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to drop them here...

I'm actually hosting mine over at Đermo in Tenj—you can check out my Facebook profile for details—it's quite affordable. You might also want to look into the venue owned by Petra and Anna, as it's essentially the same style...

Nancy Cook51 said:Hi there! Does anyone have any recommendations for a banquet hall in Indianapolis that isn't Zelenkrov or one of those overpriced venues? I was originally planning to propose to my fiancée at Vatrene, but I just heard they’ve been cutting corners on the catering and 🙄 so now I'm starting to reconsider them. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to drop them here...

What exactly did you hear about them being cheap? Like, are they skimping on refills, or is the service just trash? We were actually looking into them too, so I’d love some intel. Shoot me a DM if you want.