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I’ve been reading that wedding dress rental prices have shot up significantly this year. I haven't even started my search yet, so I was wondering if anyone has gone looking this season and what kind of pricing they're seeing for brands like Saint Patrick or Pronovias in Indianapolis or the surrounding areas. 🤷
I suppose I should probably prepare my fiancé so he doesn't pass out from the shock, since he's expecting to pay around $1000, though that probably isn't even a realistic figure anymore. 😲

quietbear8 said:I’ve been reading that wedding dress rental prices have shot up significantly this year. I haven't even started my search yet, so I was wondering if anyone has gone looking this season and what kind of pricing they're seeing for brands like Saint Patrick or Pronovias in Indianapolis or the surrounding areas. 🤷
I suppose I should probably prepare my fiancé so he doesn't pass out from the shock, since he's expecting to pay around $1000, though that probably isn't even a realistic figure anymore. 😲

I went during the first month. I hit every salon in Indianapolis. Prices generally range from $2,500 up to $1.75. They mentioned that the initial rental fee is $1.75, and then the price drops by $167 for subsequent uses. Pronovias has the same pricing structure. If you want something truly custom, the price climbs higher, but for their standard selection, those are the numbers. As for your fiancé, mine felt exactly the same way. To me, the number of times a dress was worn didn't matter—it just had to be beautiful and fit well. I actually liked one of the $0.93 dresses, but the last one I tried on was the winner, so I'll be paying $1.50 for it. 🙂 My guy nearly passed out, but what can you do? I did manage to get a 10% discount since I went during one of their promotional windows. Honestly, I don't feel guilty about the cost. His suit, shirt, shoes, and vest cost as much as my dress combined. He gets to keep everything, while I have to return mine. In the end, I think he actually got the better deal. Don't you? 😉

blueowl88 said:I went during the first month. I hit every salon in Indianapolis. Prices generally range from $2,500 up to $1.75. They mentioned that the initial rental fee is $1.75, and then the price drops by $167 for subsequent uses. Pronovias has the same pricing structure. If you want something truly custom, the price climbs higher, but for their standard selection, those are the numbers. As for your fiancé, mine felt exactly the same way. To me, the number of times a dress was worn didn't matter—it just had to be beautiful and fit well. I actually liked one of the $0.93 dresses, but the last one I tried on was the winner, so I'll be paying $1.50 for it. 🙂 My guy nearly passed out, but what can you do? I did manage to get a 10% discount since I went during one of their promotional windows. Honestly, I don't feel guilty about the cost. His suit, shirt, shoes, and vest cost as much as my dress combined. He gets to keep everything, while I have to return mine. In the end, I think he actually got the better deal. Don't you? 😉

I appreciate the response.
Honestly, I don't really care about the specific style or cut, provided the dress itself is in good condition. Knowing how I am, I'll probably just end up obsessing over the most expensive option, and if I happen to fall for one particular piece, nothing else will ever compare.

Man, everything is just getting so damn expensive!! High-end photographers are charging like $667 now! And wedding bands? You're looking at $100-$300 bucks easy... don't even get me started!!
The price hikes are absolutely insane!!! I’ve been saying all this time that if I actually knew it was gonna cost this much, I would've just gotten married way sooner. Would've saved a fortune!!!

Kudos to you if you actually manage to track down a decent photographer for $667. 🙏

You totally missed my point! I said they hiked the prices FOR $667, not ON $667! Those packages that were 4000 last year are sitting at 5000 now. And my photographer who used to be
10,000 is charging 12 $0.00 now!!! It's freaking insane...

silentstag02 said:You totally missed my point! I said they hiked the prices FOR $667, not ON $667! Those packages that were 4000 last year are sitting at 5000 now. And my photographer who used to be
10,000 is charging 12 $0.00 now!!! It's freaking insane...

I guess what you're saying makes sense now. 😂

I need some help here!!! Does anyone know where I can pick up some pillar candles? I'm looking for something about 4-5 inches tall and roughly 2 inches in diameter, preferably in a beige or cream shade. I'll need somewhere in the ballpark of 50 to 60 of them.
Thanks!

There’s this candle maker in Indianapolis called Osijek Prafin—they have a website, so you can just shoot them an inquiry there.

I really need some help here!!!! Does anyone happen to have a contact for Leon Productions? I’d be super grateful if you could share one. Also, maybe if someone knows what their pricing looks like or has actually worked with them before, let me know.

... - Noah!
The shots look perfect—totally original and high quality, plus the video is killer!
But man, that 12 $0.00 is way too pricey, and if you're doing 3500 light with them...
Quality isn't cheap, though! :-)
If you ask me, the only real competition is Maya P. and her crew, or maybe Six Nina studio out in Viknovac!
Good luck

silentstag02 said:... - Noah!
The shots look perfect—totally original and high quality, plus the video is killer!
But man, that 12 $0.00 is way too pricey, and if you're doing 3500 light with them...
Quality isn't cheap, though! :-)
If you ask me, the only real competition is Maya P. and her crew, or maybe Six Nina studio out in Viknovac!
Good luck

I think they bumped up their rates recently, probably landing somewhere around $5000. At least, that's what my cousin told me—assuming I didn't mishear her. 🤷

I went with Leon Productions for my $4500, and honestly, everything they did was
. From the photography and videography to the lighting setup, it was all top-tier. Like someone once said, true quality
comes with a price tag, and I am just so incredibly grateful I managed to book them for my
. 🙂

I was wondering if anyone might happen to know a seamstress based out of Indianapolis, specifically someone living in a house over in the Cvijetan naselje area, near the outskirts toward Čepin. I’ve heard whispers through the grapevine that her work is absolutely top-tier, though unfortunately, I seem to be lacking the most basic detail—her name 😢. I realize this request is perhaps a bit trivial, given how little information I actually have to go on, but if anyone happens to recognize the description or knows who she might be, I would be immensely grateful if you could let me know.
Best regards!

Bradley Wright said:Do you have any pictures? 🙂

I don't have one on hand—though I am heading back there for a day soon, so if they actually let me in, I'll snap a few for you... if you're interested. 😉

Hey ladies, where are you all getting your invitations made? Are you designing them yourselves from scratch, or are you using a local print shop? I’m specifically looking for recommendations in the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas areas. Thanks! 🙂

Yeah, Leon production costs jumped up. Was 10k last year, now it's 12k!
It's actually 15,500 if you include the light package... not just 15k.
I've got him booked for a year too. Hey, Lady Dea, are you getting married this year?? Didn't you put a deposit down on Leon last time??

Bradley Wright said:Where did you pick up those stickers? I’d love to grab some for myself too! 😍

Well, my aunt actually brought them over for me from the States. She lived out there for a while, so she used to pick up all sorts of stuff for weddings back home. I just managed to snag the leftovers 😁 It’s been a minute since I’ve popped up on the forum... life just kind of got in the way and kept me busy. Honestly, if I don't have a heart attack before the wedding gets here, it'll be a miracle! 🙏

Hey everyone, I figured it was finally time for me to jump in here and join the conversation. My fiancé and I are planning to tie the knot next July—maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, but I just really want everything to be perfect. One major logistical headache is that my boyfriend is from Seattle, so I need to find a way to house all his guests. We’ve been looking at the banquet hall at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Seattle; it seems like our best bet because the venue is stunning and having the hotel right there makes it so much easier to tuck everyone away. I was wondering if anyone knows what the typical per-person rate is at the Hyatt, and specifically what’s included in that price? Or better yet, if anyone has experience booking large room blocks, do they actually offer any kind of discount or special rate? We’re looking at a guest list of about 250 to 300 people, so I guess I should also ask if the ballroom is spacious enough to handle a crowd that size without feeling cramped... hm. Anyway, that’s all for now. I’m really just at the very beginning of this whole process, and I’ll probably end up having a million more questions, but I suppose I should take things one step at a time.

Not sure how things look out in the Midwest, but at NYU, you can find cheaper rooms—some places are even $33 per person, while others just knock 20% off the standard rate
Your best bet is to just call and ask