Posts by Robin Myers

Dennis Ramos Asks:
I'm pretty sure you can find that at that little boutique right behind the Super... you know, the one that carries everything you could possibly need for a wedding...👍

Yeah, I spotted some car decoration strips over there for about $1.50... $0.60That seems incredibly cheap to me...

placidsurfer15 said:Hey everyone, so I'm actually getting hitched this year, which means I'm officially coming to the experts to pick your brains for some advice.
We've already locked in our venue—Barun Trenka VK (the Bos halls)—so I was wondering if anyone here has hosted an event there? I’d love some pointers on the little details I should keep an eye on and what specific stuff I need to hammer out with them during planning. We’re doing the full package through them—drinks, catering, desserts, the whole nine yards—but I haven't pulled the trigger on the wedding cake yet since I'm still in the dark about how they handle those.
The day after the big day, we're doing a lunch over at their Salaš ten spot; it’s absolutely gorgeous there, plus it's a total lifesaver because they handle all the setup and transport themselves.
I also managed to book the Quattro band from out in OS, and they seem pretty solid—definitely look like they know how to keep a crowd moving!
Now, I'm still hunting for a killer photographer in the area, plus I need to figure out flowers, boutonnieres... the usual stuff.

What's the damage going to be for all that catering and booze? Down in a town like Columbus, there's this one Super store where you can grab artificial flowers, greenery, and ribbons to DIY your own boutonnieres. For a hundred guests, I ended up spending about 400--$167 on supplies, though if I’d gone with fresh rosemary, it probably would have hit $67, but I really wanted actual flowers...😍

wanderinghawk99 said:Maybe check out some shops in Dakota, specifically FedEx, they’re pretty affordable and the quality is fine. Everyone planning a wedding around here uses them. I have their number if you want it...

What exactly does pretty affordable mean to you?

Where can I find decent, budget-friendly invitations and thank-you cards? I’m really just looking for simple cardstock for the thank-yous. Where does one even begin looking for this stuff? I'm based in Columbus...

James Smith43 said:I'm not sure. It’s just part of their standard package. They do offer more expensive versions, but based on the quote we received at this price point, there's no way the guests will leave hungry. I actually attended a wedding there once, and the food spread was incredibly generous...

Where exactly is that restaurant located?

James Smith43, how on earth is it that cheap?

I think you're making some valid points. I have to admit, I'm pretty out of the loop and don't have much experience with this subject matter...

I’m trying to plan a wedding that doesn't instantly turn my hair gray from pure stress... if I try to go all out and afford everything the majority of you seem to manage—which frankly, is way out of my budget—I’ll be waiting a whole year just to actually tie the knot, and that’s the last thing I want...

On that note, what should my move be? Should I start hunting for a freelance journalist or maybe a photographer, or...

I honestly just want a photographer who can capture the absolute essentials; I'm not even sure if I’d bother looking for a videographer at all. How does the billing actually work—is it based on an hourly rate, the total number of shots delivered, or some other metric? I just don't want to end up paying the same premium as everyone else when I barely get any coverage, especially if they could have been shooting another wedding elsewhere during that time...