Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

frozenangler87 said:I guess I already mentioned something similar over on the "Dream Wedding Dresses Vol. 2" thread, but I felt like I had to post here too because I think some Midwest women might get what I’m talking about better!

So, basically, my husband and I were walking past Rahelad's Photo studio last night to check out some wedding shots, and I just spotted this one girl in the most amaaaazing wedding dress.
It wasn't just your typical off-the-rack boutique gown; it had this intricate smocking all through it and a super modern cut—it was just... wow!
I was honestly obsessed, it looked so gorgeous!
Now, I'm not sure if everyone here knows what smocking actually is, but if anyone happens to know how much a dress like that would run, I would be so incredibly happy to know!
I took a quick picture, but I feel kind of awkward posting someone else's photo on a forum like this!
Or, if anyone has any similar photos or something, please show me.
The style is sort of like those low-waisted dresses. The bottom part is really wide and flowy, but it's just the edge that has that smocked detail! And the bodice is just stunning too!!! Seriously! 😍
I kept thinking about going into the shop and asking if they could give me the girl's number so I could call her and ask about it, but that feels kinda weird... I don't know... 🤷

frozenangler87 said:I guess I already mentioned something similar over on the "Dream Wedding Dresses Vol. 2" thread, but I felt like I had to post here too because I think some Midwest women might get what I’m talking about better!

So, basically, my husband and I were walking past Rahelad's Photo studio last night to check out some wedding shots, and I just spotted this one girl in the most amaaaazing wedding dress.
It wasn't just your typical off-the-rack boutique gown; it had this intricate smocking all through it and a super modern cut—it was just... wow!
I was honestly obsessed, it looked so gorgeous!
Now, I'm not sure if everyone here knows what smocking actually is, but if anyone happens to know how much a dress like that would run, I would be so incredibly happy to know!
I took a quick picture, but I feel kind of awkward posting someone else's photo on a forum like this!
Or, if anyone has any similar photos or something, please show me.
The style is sort of like those low-waisted dresses. The bottom part is really wide and flowy, but it's just the edge that has that smocked detail! And the bodice is just stunning too!!! Seriously! 😍
I kept thinking about going into the shop and asking if they could give me the girl's number so I could call her and ask about it, but that feels kinda weird... I don't know... 🤷

Ronald Jones11 said:I ended up using that Warsaw florist too... and I am absolutely thrilled... plus, I actually won a bridal bouquet in their giveaway!!!!

As for wedding dresses... I'll have more details for you on Monday... basically... the lady at the boutique in Indianapolis is incredibly, incredibly, incredibly nice and she really knows her stuff!!! But now I'm totally indecisive about which one to pick from the selection. Everyone who knows me is being useless because they just tell me "you look beautiful" and "you look stunning" and blah blah blah... maybe I should just ask a complete stranger???

Robert Moore86 said:Does anyone know where in St. Louis I can get t-shirts printed besides HIG? I need them on church blue or navy... they only do white over there.

Mark Nguyen11 said:Just buy whatever shirt you want and take it to any local print shop. They'll do what you ask. It's pretty straightforward.

Ronald Jones11: Wedding dresses aren't really my thing. None of them are quite right, but this last one looks best on you compared to the others.

Robert Moore86 said:If you know a specific place that actually does custom work, let me know. Everywhere I've called just does plain white tees.

casualfalcon15 said:Well, at least the flowers are sorted 🙂 which means you loved them too 😍. And CONGRATS on the prize👍

As for the dress... just upload some photos to the forum and we'll help you out 🙂. Strangers are usually the most honest 😁

Walter Price5 said:I picked up some stuff from a Warsaw woman too... they're great 🙂 one less thing to worry about
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Ronald Jones11 said:casualfalcon15 says:
Well, at least you sorted out the flowers, which means you love them. And BRAVO on the award!

As for the wedding dress... just post some photos on the forum so we can help you out. Strangers are always the most honest.

I also picked up pieces from the Warsaw women... they're great, one less headache.

So that's it then—all we can do is wait for The Day and post the pictures in order!🙂

Walter Price5 said:thanks... how am I supposed to upload the dresses I'm torn between?

Robin Chase7 said:So, I ended up going ahead and picking the El Paso deal without even knowing exactly what I was getting into 😂 ,but honestly, after reading all your glowing reviews and scrolling through those Facebook photos—not to mention seeing them snag first place at the state fair and everything—I just thought, what the heck, I have to pick someone eventually! I gave the girls a call and transferred the deposit directly into my checking account, and then I'll just head down to sign the actual contract when I finally make it in 🙂
Maybe Waldo will feel generous enough to let me have a turn at the tombola too 😁

cosmictiger67 said:Gremlin, are you currently in Warsaw or Indianapolis? (I ask specifically because of Rachel's Photo studio)🙂
The gown you’re describing—that sheer, delicate style—was actually worn by a girl I knew back in Indianapolis...

jadetiger7 said:Does anyone know where I can pick up some decent rosemary around Indianapolis? Looking for the good stuff, and maybe a heads-up on what I should expect to pay.