Everything you need for a Midwest wedding
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I’ve actually been to two weddings at Zdjelarević recently, and they were absolutely lovely—just a word of advice: don't go overboard with the guest list!
Get your music booked as soon as possible. I listened to Maher...👎 honestly, they were terrible... they sound so cheap and low-quality... at least if you ask me—plus they were playing all those cheesy folk songs... I really think they would just ruin the elegance of that interior. Personally, I think Bravo is quite good (even if they use the same old tricks at every wedding) and i Berda can be fantastic too! Plus, in Indianapolis, there are some truly brilliant bands that will travel down to Richmond for you; they’re actually cheaper than the local Richmond options and way higher quality! I was at a few weddings lately and an Indianapolis band played—I can look up the name for you—and they were just wonderful!
For bridal salons: everyone raves about Lisa and Nicole! Just try to avoid that one salon over on Gupčeva because they’ll end up charging you for all those little extras you usually get for free (like baskets, matching bags, etc.)... My friend had a nightmare where the caterer actually had to cut a wire that popped out of her dress right in the middle of the dance floor!!!
If your better half is planning on getting their makeup done—which I highly recommend—definitely head to Livije! Jasna is good, but at Livije, they can turn anyone into a total princess! 443-674. Make sure to call ahead because they stay incredibly busy! They barely managed to squeeze me in even though I’m a regular, and that was with two months' notice!🙏
Since September is your wedding month, make sure to visit the priest early so you don't get stuck with a late afternoon or evening ceremony slot!
Photographers are a whole other saga... everyone seems to want to charge a fortune! Get everything settled in writing and ask plenty of questions; that’s the only way to avoid any nasty surprises. I’d suggest Daniel and Top (they're new over on Zrinska, but those guys are absolute pros)!
As for flowers, you really can't go wrong there—it's always a beautiful touch...
Make sure you put together a solid itinerary so everything flows smoothly without any delays, confusion, or "what do we do now?" moments. And please, don't stress yourself out over the color of the napkins, the cake decorations, or other silly little details—you're the only ones who will even notice them!
Just enjoy yourselves, because you only get to do this once!!!
Get your music booked as soon as possible. I listened to Maher...👎 honestly, they were terrible... they sound so cheap and low-quality... at least if you ask me—plus they were playing all those cheesy folk songs... I really think they would just ruin the elegance of that interior. Personally, I think Bravo is quite good (even if they use the same old tricks at every wedding) and i Berda can be fantastic too! Plus, in Indianapolis, there are some truly brilliant bands that will travel down to Richmond for you; they’re actually cheaper than the local Richmond options and way higher quality! I was at a few weddings lately and an Indianapolis band played—I can look up the name for you—and they were just wonderful!
For bridal salons: everyone raves about Lisa and Nicole! Just try to avoid that one salon over on Gupčeva because they’ll end up charging you for all those little extras you usually get for free (like baskets, matching bags, etc.)... My friend had a nightmare where the caterer actually had to cut a wire that popped out of her dress right in the middle of the dance floor!!!
If your better half is planning on getting their makeup done—which I highly recommend—definitely head to Livije! Jasna is good, but at Livije, they can turn anyone into a total princess! 443-674. Make sure to call ahead because they stay incredibly busy! They barely managed to squeeze me in even though I’m a regular, and that was with two months' notice!🙏
Since September is your wedding month, make sure to visit the priest early so you don't get stuck with a late afternoon or evening ceremony slot!
Photographers are a whole other saga... everyone seems to want to charge a fortune! Get everything settled in writing and ask plenty of questions; that’s the only way to avoid any nasty surprises. I’d suggest Daniel and Top (they're new over on Zrinska, but those guys are absolute pros)!
As for flowers, you really can't go wrong there—it's always a beautiful touch...
Make sure you put together a solid itinerary so everything flows smoothly without any delays, confusion, or "what do we do now?" moments. And please, don't stress yourself out over the color of the napkins, the cake decorations, or other silly little details—you're the only ones who will even notice them!
Just enjoy yourselves, because you only get to do this once!!!