Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

Jason Howard5 said:That only works if the venue is strictly for the wedding party... but since Kopika is a restaurant, that's not gonna fly.

It's such a letdown, honestly. Half the wedding guests end up wandering outside anyway....

If anyone’s out there hunting for glass vials, cork stoppers, or just some other random little bits and pieces, you should definitely check out the Bumblebee site—they’ve got just about everything you might need.

Matthew Foster66 said:Is it actually difficult to track down wedding supplies—you know, things like boutonnieres, table runners, candles, and the rest—along the Midwest corridor? I’ve only been out that way once in my life, and I honestly don't recall seeing anything like that available nearby!

You honestly can't miss it—once you start walking through those halls, you'll see shops dedicated entirely to wedding decor everywhere. There are several of them.

And hey, latest update: they have a 20-pack for just $2.50, which is $3.25!

rapidfox42 said:You honestly can't miss it—once you start walking through those halls, you'll see shops dedicated entirely to wedding decor everywhere. There are several of them.

And hey, latest update: they have a 20-pack for just $2.50, which is $3.25!

Thanks so much!!!🙏

rapidfox42 said:You honestly can't miss it—once you start walking through those halls, you'll see shops dedicated entirely to wedding decor everywhere. There are several of them.

And hey, latest update: they have a 20-pack for just $2.50, which is $3.25!

Wait, so you can get a pack of 20 bows? Or 🤷
And if you have any more info—either from you or from Bradley Wright—let me know... I think she was over by the corridor area too...
What else is actually worth buying there for wedding guests? Something decent...
Balloons per unit—what’s the price
Bows per unit—price please
Ribbons
Small floral accents
Candles
And maybe napkins—do they even carry those?!
Table runners, you know, the kind for couples...

I was just scrolling through Dundo from Josipovca's page... their wedding cakes look absolutely stunning. I'm wondering if anyone here has actually ordered from them? Was it worth it, and what kind of damage are we talking about price-wise?
I've ordered from Robert over at Hotel Osijek before—the guy makes legendary cakes—and they usually run anywhere from $1200 up to $533... so now I'm curious what Dunda's prices look like.

Chloe Evans6 said:Wait, so you can get a pack of 20 bows? Or 🤷
And if you have any more info—either from you or from Bradley Wright—let me know... I think she was over by the corridor area too...
What else is actually worth buying there for wedding guests? Something decent...
Balloons per unit—what’s the price
Bows per unit—price please
Ribbons
Small floral accents
Candles
And maybe napkins—do they even carry those?!
Table runners, you know, the kind for couples...

Yeah, the bows come in packs of 20.

No clue about the balloons, but they definitely have ribbons, flowers, and table runners.

mellowjackal1, can you shoot me Robert's info from Hotel Osijek via PM?

Matthew Foster66 said:Is it actually difficult to track down wedding supplies—you know, things like boutonnieres, table runners, candles, and the rest—along the Midwest corridor? I’ve only been out that way once in my life, and I honestly don't recall seeing anything like that available nearby!

Let me make this super simple for you!
As soon as you walk into Hall 15, there’s a little shop right on your left side
where I picked up everything I needed, and honestly, it’s the cheapest spot around.
Just jot that down and you'll be all set, you won't go wrong.🙂

Thanks so much—I'll definitely have to make the trip out there!

It’s me again... I find myself needing some advice regarding engagement rings. Where did you all end up buying yours, and what kind of damage did it actually do to your wallets? I’m specifically looking at white gold options in the Vinkovci area... THANKS!!!

Henry Ortiz18 said:It’s me again... I find myself needing some advice regarding engagement rings. Where did you all end up buying yours, and what kind of damage did it actually do to your wallets? I’m specifically looking at white gold options in the Vinkovci area... THANKS!!!

I'm not from the Vinkovci area, but I can share my experience..
Before we bought our rings, we hit up every jeweler in Indianapolis. Gold prices usually hover around 200-$80/g. More or less, everyone carries similar (or identical) models. You often have to wait a bit for custom pieces, but it isn't a big deal. I know someone else on this forum mentioned the jeweler inside IKEA. In my experience, I have nothing but praise because they made exactly what we wanted. For instance, we got an exact match to a ring from the Celje jewelry store (where one costs about $1.25), but we got two for $0.90, and mine actually has three diamonds. It was a great deal for me. Plus, I requested an anatomical shape for the interior, which adds more weight. Diamond authenticity is checked with a little device that beeps and turns green when it touches the stone. I think it works based on hardness principles.
Regarding white gold—it’s never perfectly white; there's always a slight yellowish tint. That's normal. We just asked them to rodium-plate them extra so they would look truly white.
So, that's my take. Still, I recommend checking out the jewelers in Vinkovci and don't be afraid to ask about the price per gram. You can always get a discount if you pay cash.

P.S. The guy at IKEA works strictly from photos. He doesn't have display models. But it might still be worth driving to Indianapolis or finding someone similar in Vinkovci.

Thanks so much for the info...
I don't actually live in VK anymore—well, not quite. I used to live there, but I’m based in the city now. That said, I’m still planning on holding the wedding down in VK... I did some shopping for rings in the city, but honestly? Nothing really jumped out at me, and the prices were absolutely outrageous. Why would I pay that kind of money when I could get something just as beautiful for way less back in VK?

In fact, once things warm up a bit, I’m thinking about heading over to Indianapolis to check out what they have there while I'm visiting the Midwest. 🙂
Thanks again!!

blueowl88 said:I'm not from the Vinkovci area, but I can share my experience..
Before we bought our rings, we hit up every jeweler in Indianapolis. Gold prices usually hover around 200-$80/g. More or less, everyone carries similar (or identical) models. You often have to wait a bit for custom pieces, but it isn't a big deal. I know someone else on this forum mentioned the jeweler inside IKEA. In my experience, I have nothing but praise because they made exactly what we wanted. For instance, we got an exact match to a ring from the Celje jewelry store (where one costs about $1.25), but we got two for $0.90, and mine actually has three diamonds. It was a great deal for me. Plus, I requested an anatomical shape for the interior, which adds more weight. Diamond authenticity is checked with a little device that beeps and turns green when it touches the stone. I think it works based on hardness principles.
Regarding white gold—it’s never perfectly white; there's always a slight yellowish tint. That's normal. We just asked them to rodium-plate them extra so they would look truly white.
So, that's my take. Still, I recommend checking out the jewelers in Vinkovci and don't be afraid to ask about the price per gram. You can always get a discount if you pay cash.

P.S. The guy at IKEA works strictly from photos. He doesn't have display models. But it might still be worth driving to Indianapolis or finding someone similar in Vinkovci.

Is that jeweler at IKEA even still there, or did they close down?

Jason Howard5 said:Is that jeweler at IKEA even still there, or did they close down?

They’re still there. It’s just a small, low-key shop right next to the Smith watch repair and the locksmith. We actually picked up our rings from them last week.

Listen, I know most of you aren't hitting your big day until around September (at least, that's what I've gathered from your posts), but my date is approaching fast. We need to start sending out invites, and we can't seem to agree on the drink selection. What are you all planning to serve? I was thinking about offering some local bourbon, cognac, an herbal liqueur, and maybe something sweet like maraschino cherries. What do you think?
thanx!

blueowl88 said:Listen, I know most of you aren't hitting your big day until around September (at least, that's what I've gathered from your posts), but my date is approaching fast. We need to start sending out invites, and we can't seem to agree on the drink selection. What are you all planning to serve? I was thinking about offering some local bourbon, cognac, an herbal liqueur, and maybe something sweet like maraschino cherries. What do you think?
thanx!

So when's the big wedding? Honestly, I think your drink selection sounds solid. In my experience, whenever people come over for wedding festivities, they usually just show up with bourbon... so your idea of having a little bit of everything... it's pretty great.

I’m planning on bringing some bourbon and maybe a nice liqueur for the ladies, though bringing along some Jägermeister or an Amaretto wouldn't be a bad idea either.
It would probably be better if that basket we're using to carry all the booze was a little fuller, too.

It’s not really a huge thing where I’m from—I haven't seen many people carrying around those little gift baskets 🙂 but I was thinking about bringing some bourbon (the classic choice) and maybe some cherry liqueur for the ladies. Honestly, I think that’s plenty.

mellowjackal1 said:So when's the big wedding? Honestly, I think your drink selection sounds solid. In my experience, whenever people come over for wedding festivities, they usually just show up with bourbon... so your idea of having a little bit of everything... it's pretty great.

My partner wanted to add wine too, but I think he's given up on that idea. This looks more than enough to me. Sounds good. Thanks a lot.
The wedding is April 17th. It's coming up... very soon... 🙂