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Yeah, they also have soda bottles if someone’s looking for something smaller. They come painted $3.25 piece—though you do have to pay an extra couple of bucks for the cap. You can actually bring in your own bottles too, just for the painting part. It’s honestly really cool work... I’ve seen some large one-liter bottles already done that look great (I’m thinking about grabbing some of those to use as invites for my next backyard BBQ party), priced anywhere from zero up to $15.

hiddenhawk9 said:Hey, does anyone know where I can pick up those little decorative hats for brandy bottles?

I actually stumbled upon them just yesterday at the main farmers market in Indianapolis—you know, over by the far end near section ten, heading toward the old county jail area (what an explanation, right 😕)... Anyway, there was this vendor selling all sorts of different shaped bottles with custom labels. He had those little hats too $3.25 per piece.

Kenneth Bailey48 said:In Columbus, with everything listed plus all the drinks and four hotel rooms, it comes out to $65 per person. So, 195x250=48,750. If we look at this example instead: 110x200=22,000 + 20,000 = 42,000. See? This isn't even using the cheapest venue, and the difference is tiny. If I had 200 guests, it would cost me 39,000, which is even less. Plus, I don't have to stress about the food because everything is handled exactly as agreed, and the quality is proven. At the end of the day, the chef matters just as much as the ingredients.
To each their own. For me, this way is just smarter and cheaper.

Yeah, that really is a great price.
I'm not trying to be critical or anything, it's just how our math compares to most of the venues we looked at in Indianapolis (like Greenwood, the Mursa Hotel, Kopika Restaurant, Peter's Hall and Anne's place in Cherry Valley, the Patria Hotel, or the Classic venue...) which all tend to have similar pricing.
We're also staying at a hotel and getting three rooms for free.
Like you said, everyone should do what works best for them! The most important thing is that we all have happy, beautiful weddings!😍

We don't really rely on local production ourselves either, and honestly, just like Jeffrey Walker3 mentioned, parents usually handle all of that—it’s really not an issue for us, and personally, I don't even give much thought to the food situation.
I think it's generally fine if you're sourcing the food yourselves; it doesn't mean you have to spend all day driving around town hitting up the butcher, the shopping mall, or wherever else you might shop. We just order exactly what we need—the specific cuts and quantities—for a set date, then pick everything up and haul it straight to the hall. It's actually even better if someone has the chance to grab certain items at Costco or maybe cross the border for deals—that can make things even more budget-friendly.
That way, we know exactly what we bought and how much we have... there's zero chance of running out, which helps avoid those comments—which seem to be happening a lot lately—about people being left hungry in some of the halls.
I realize everyone is different—what feels like plenty to one person might feel small to another—but at the end of the day, there simply has to be enough food.
For us, for example, the chairs come out to about $37, and for 200 people, that's $7000 plus the cost for the $6667 hall services—you know, the waitstaff, the cooks, and the chair covers
. A typical menu price at a hotel or restaurant in Columbus is around $80, but once you start adding in the chair covers, the roasted pig, the lamb, the desserts, and the hard liquor—which usually isn't included—it ends up costing us closer to $9333 or even more. And hey, with that extra $4,000, we also managed to cover the photographer, the wedding band, and the flowers.
I guess every venue has to make sure their math adds up too...

rustybadger9 said:Nah, it wasn't "too long" =) we've been doing a ton of research... but we still haven't nailed down an exact total budget... what I'm most curious about is how much food and drinks cost at a venue when you have two dinners and EVERYTHING (food and drink) is provided for 200 people... does anyone know a ballpark figure? Because in my opinion, that's where the bulk of the money goes (besides the band and photographer).

I think you missed my point, that's actually what I meant. We chose a venue where we handle EVERYTHING ourselves.
The desserts usually run around $1667 once you add the cake, all the alcohol is roughly $1667, and we calculated that all the food—including the lamb and pork—comes out to about $3667... so it looks like it'll be a bit more than 20 $0.00 per person, though obviously, it all depends on where you source your meat and where you decide to buy your booze.
We’re going to iron out the specific menu details with the hotel staff, but we're planning on a pretty standard spread: soup, platters with lamb and pork, and maybe some shepherd's stew. They handle the actual cooking, while we just buy all the ingredients and drop them off for them to use.
That’s the rough math for about 200 guests. So, it should come out to a maximum of 110-$40 per seat—and that covers EVERYTHING!

rustybadger9 said:anyone else interested in chipping in with more info? roughly how much does it cost you guys total per guest at a venue where EVERYTHING (food and booze) is included?

We actually rented the venue and the service staff, but we handled most of the other details ourselves... so based on our math for about 200 guests, it worked out to roughly $20 per head$0.00. That covers absolutely everything—soup, salads, platters with three kinds of meat and sides, lamb, pork, a late-night snack spread, all the desserts plus the wedding cake, and all the booze, including wine and spirits. Basically, everything you eat and drink... it was just like those classic menus you'd find at a nice hotel or an event hall.

As for the photographer, it really just comes down to what you're looking for and how much you want to set aside for it. Usually, they have different packages based on how many photos you get or how many cameras are shooting, so you can negotiate everything... just take a look at their work first, most of them have websites or profiles on Facebook. Our photographer ended up being $8,000, which included thank-you cards and a big album where they'll arrange all the shots.

For decorations—things like balloons, bows, and even boutonnieres—I bought everything myself at a local craft store back in Arizona... there’s a huge selection and the prices are actually reasonable, unlike some of the shops around here. Flowers cost us $2000 (this includes centerpieces, car decor, my bouquet, the head table, the dessert table, and boutonnieres/corsages for the wedding party). Of course, you could spend way less, but flowers are super important to me and I wanted a lot of them, so that’s why it ended up that way. It all depends on what kind of blooms you want and how many... you can even tell a florist your specific budget, and they'll try to make it work within that.

Band prices range from $8,000 up to $4000, but a decent average would be around $3333. You shouldn't skimp on this part. Reach out to bands, go hear them play live, or have them send you recordings of past gigs. And whatever you do, don't go reading those "Wedding Bands in the Midwest" threads... or honestly, don't believe anything you read on those forums.

For invitations, there's a great selection over at Adobe in Des Moines, and the prices are pretty fair too. They have their own site so you can browse their styles. For our thank-you notes, we used a photo from our photographer with the names, date, and a "thank you!" printed on it.
They came out to $2.25 each.

Anyway, sorry for such a long post, but I hope it helps... if you need someone's number or any other info, feel free to shoot me a PM.

We ended up going with the effects from George over in St. Louis.
His base price starts at $500, and if you include the full wall painting package, it goes up to about $1667.
The thing is, he’s pretty flexible—you can basically chat with him about your budget, and he’ll find a way to make it work for you.
http://hr-hr.facebook.com/people/Lig...00000504890903

I can shoot you his cell number via DM if you need it!

That price should ideally cover the staff—meaning the venue rental includes the servers and the kitchen crew. That’s how it works at pretty much every other banquet hall out there.
If they try to charge you extra for the staff on top of that, then they're being outrageously expensive.
A friend of mine actually got married at a place like that last year, and she booked the space under those terms... she just worked directly with the chef to finalize the menu and then handled all the food and drinks herself, just dropping everything off at the venue.
It's the same way we set things up back in that small town in Kansas...

Taylor Kelly2 said:I have this vision of getting married exactly one year from now—on July 23rd.
But looking around, it seems like everyone else has already booked their bands and finalized their vendors, while I haven't even made a single move... 😢
Is there actually any hope for me at this point?! 😕 🤷

Of course there is! We actually put down a deposit for our band about a month ago for June 4th of next year.
Just sit down and think about what kind of vibe you want—once you have a list, start grabbing some phone numbers. Honestly, there are so many wedding expos and local shows happening lately where you can go hear bands live or just ask them for a demo recording... http://vjencanjeradost.blogspot.com/...a-svatove.html

Yeah, so Petra and Anna's hall over in višnjevac is actually owned by the Fratelli group, while the Đeram hall is run by the guy who owns that local butcher shop, Severus.
I haven't heard anything negative about Đeram—the prices there are actually pretty reasonable—but when it comes to Petra and Anna, people tend to say the portions in the set menus are a bit small, leaving guests feeling pretty hungry...
If you're looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Hotel Central or the Classic hall are decent options too.
Or, honestly, the most cost-effective way to go is just renting the hall itself and working out a deal with the chefs so you can provide all your own food and drinks. That’s exactly what we did...
For example, renting the Petra and Anna hall would be 18 $0.00 plus covers for the chairs
renting the hall at the Mursa hotel is 14 $0.00 (it's a gorgeous space, but better suited for smaller weddings), and renting the hall at the IPK over in Sjenjak is around $2333...

Stopped by some shops over near the Midwest border today and picked up a few things:
-ribbons—some are 0.50 yards ($0.67), though I saw some at 0.30 yards too, but they weren't really my style... so naturally there were plenty of 0.70, 0.80, and even larger options. Honestly, the selection was huge—lots of colors and sizes, including some with padding and floral patterns, plus some more unique ones without any designs at all.
-decorative bows—got 10 of them for 1.5 dollars ($2.00)
-balloons—100 count 2.2 miles
-those little sparkler things you stick on top of a cake 3.1 miles
They also had a massive variety of netting, tulle, ring pillows, and all sorts of other decor. I think it’s actually worth making the trip just for the ribbons—if you want everything ready-to-go, they have those, but there's plenty of raw material if you prefer to DIY...

driftingskipper32 said:Has anyone here tried the cakes or pastries from Dundo from Josipovac?

Hey there—I've actually picked up some treats from them before.
Personally, I think they're wonderful... we usually grab some for Christmas or Easter, and they’re just lovely—really delicious and they look great, too, since everything is sliced so neatly.
A kilogram is about $22, their standard cakes run between 180 and $67, and if you're looking at wedding cakes, those go from 800 to 1300.
They have their own webpage with photos of all their different cakes and pastries, so you can probably get the best feel for what they offer by checking that out.
Hope that helps a bit...

Sandra Hernandez9 said:Something along these lines? click

Yeah, that’s exactly what I had in mind. Thanks so much!
I've been picturing something just like that—having some actual photos would be amazing...😍
Do you happen to know where they're from, or maybe if you have an idea of what the rental costs might look like?

Does anyone happen to know if it’s possible to rent out classic cars or maybe some older vintage models for weddings? And if so, does anyone have any leads on where I could look...

Jeffrey Perez10 said:Does anyone have a sense of what the typical price points look like over in Greencrest, and what kind of value they actually provide?

We were actually just there a couple of weeks ago, so I should have the full rundown for you.
The first dinner option is $30—you get soup, a platter with three different types of meat, sides, and a salad.
For the second dinner, they do a stew-style meal— $10 per person.
That price includes all the drinks... basically everything from original sodas (both sparkling and juice styles) and mineral water to wine and hard liquor—I think there are about 4 or 5 different kinds available, just nothing like Jagermeister.
Desserts aren't included, though.
Tips are $3.25.
If you want to beef up that first dinner by bringing your own pork or lamb, they don't charge extra for adding it, but if you want to swap out the stew for your own meat for the second dinner, then it’s $5.00 per person—or if you keep the stew and just add your own meat, it ends up being $5.00 per person (so $30 + $15).
They don't really do any combos where you can opt out of their drink selection to bring your own... honestly, you can't really ask to take anything away from the menu because they won't budge on the price, but you're more than welcome to add whatever else you want to it.
Anyway, hope that helps! 👋

Nathan Cox25 said:April 6th, 2011? Or did I miss the wedding already?

God, I can be so silly sometimes—it was actually June 4th, 2011.
Between all this math and trying to get everything booked, I've completely lost track of time...

Jerry Hayes35 said:Hey ladies!
I have my wedding coming up this September, but I still haven't sorted out the desserts. Does anyone have any good recommendations for bakeries in Indianapolis or the surrounding areas? Thanks!🙂

I could honestly give a solid recommendation for John Doe...
http://dundoslastice.com/index.php?o...page&Itemid=57
Honestly, these are hands down the best cookies I’ve ever had—I mean, seriously... we make sure to have them on hand for both Christmas and Easter, and we've actually already put in an order for a wedding, too...
She’s got quite a bit on her plate right now—lots to get through—but you should probably try giving her a call... she might just find herself free exactly when your weekend rolls around...
The cookies are... $22 The cakes are going for about $170 per kilogram...$67But honestly, they are just massive—I mean, those trendy, youthful cakes can easily run you anywhere from $800...$433.

It looks like you might have sent an incomplete message... I'm not quite sure what you were aiming for there—if you have a specific post or some text you need me to work on, just send it over and I'll get right to it... kaže:
Peter and Anna are hosting at their place in a small town—they’ve actually put together four different menus to choose from... prices are listed right there on the menu...
...on the rental side of things, if you're looking to book a hall that includes service, the price is... $6000 Plus—those attachments are... $2.00

Spa Resorts, specifically the Hilton Hotels... $103 All-inclusive packages—now available for rent... $33 It’s either priced per person or there's a set menu option at $155 per head—that covers both the first and second courses...

Thanks so much for the info—you really helped me out there... I’m just a little stuck on the details regarding Visnjevac and Bizovac. I’m not quite sure what "hall rental" actually entails in this context? For example, when it says Bizovac-pay me 310kn, I'm still trying to wrap my head around how that works...$103Personal stuff and more... $33Anyone know a good person to handle some catering for a party?

Do you happen to know how the "all-inclusive" thing actually works there—like, does that usually include things like desserts and drinks too...?

Thanks...

Over at Peter and Anna's place in that small town—they’ve got four different menus available right now... everything is listed on their page, including which dishes fall under which menu and exactly how much it'll cost depending on how many people are coming along...
Check out this catering menu from the Brotherhood group—it’s featuring some delicious options put together by Petra and Anna... honestly, looking through their selection makes me realize how much easier life is when someone else handles the cooking. They have everything laid out beautifully, from light bites to full course meals... perfect if you're planning a gathering or just want to treat yourself. It's quite a spread...

There’s actually an option to just rent out the hall itself—meaning you get the space, plus a chef and servers included—and the price is... $6000 + $2.00 Still waiting on that chair to finally arrive...
Of course, they’re definitely trying to push that meal plan on everyone—but there is another way to handle things... we actually sat down with a guy from the Brotherhood last week, his name is Sinclair, and I can send over his number via private message if anyone is interested...
So, if that's how we're doing things—once the contract is all signed and settled—you basically just tell them what you're craving, and their chef handles the rest... they'll map out all the nutritional requirements and calculate exactly what needs to be bought, how much of it, and everything like that...
My uncle is a chef, so we did some rough math based on what he knows—it looks like we’d be looking at about... $13667 So, looking at the breakdown—it includes everything from the food, like the roast pork and lamb, to all the drinks and desserts—plus the venue rental and the linens for 200 guests. When you run the numbers that way, this option actually ends up being a bit more budget-friendly than just picking out individual menu items...

There are three different versions available over in Bizovac...
The $310 all-inclusive deal covers everything—all the drinks, the food, the lamb, and those pork cuts... I'm just not entirely sure if that includes dessert yet...
- $33 Regarding the personal side of things—the hall rental and service fees—they’re still factoring in the staffing requirements, and we're handling all the purchasing ourselves... though, to be fair, that price does include the linen service, like the tablecloths and those chair covers...
We’ve got about 200 people coming—so, looking at the numbers, that would put us right around... $6667And there they go again—showing up with all their own food and drinks in tow... $13333It’s basically the exact same thing as back in that small town...
The third option is... $52 Their menu is pretty straightforward—you start things off with this hearty soup course that comes with a platter of three different meats, including one roasted shank... and then for the main event, you get to choose between either stuffed cabbage rolls or a rustic shepherd’s stew...

We were torn between those two venues at the end, but we finally pulled the trigger and booked Bizovac for June 4th, 2010. We actually headed out last Saturday night to check out how the wedding party looked over at Peter and Anna’s place—just to get a feel for the vibe—and honestly, it was alright. The hall looks really lovely once you see it filled with people... but for the same price, Bizovac just feels a bit more upscale to us. We actually attended a wedding there recently and it was truly beautiful...
The people in Bizovac are just wonderful—they’re incredibly open-minded when it comes to working things out and finding common ground through different arrangements... In fact, my old man is actually there right now, sitting down with them and hashing out all the details to see if we should move forward with this specific option... $33 Whether you're looking to order specifically for someone else or just browsing through their full menu... $52.

Sorry if this turned into such a massive wall of text—I just really hope I was able to help out!...

Hey everyone!
My partner and I have been hunting for a band, and we actually just got off the phone with The Beatles... they only have two dates open next year—looks like one in August and one in September.
So, no luck there, which is a bummer, but the search continues...
Has anyone worked with the Live Nation group before? I'm wondering what their rates are like and what their vibe is—what kind of music do they usually play? Also, if you have any other musical recommendations, please let me know...

Anyway, here is a quick rundown of the info we've gathered so far—maybe this will help someone else out too:
-Hilton: the menu starts at $83 and goes up from there; the hall rental is $4733
-Ruth's Chris Steak House: the menu is roughly $73 per person...
-Marriott: the menu starts at $60 per person...
-Sal Glasser's Hall: the hall rental is $4667
-Peter's Hall and Ann's place over in Cherry Valley: they offer four different menus (you can find the prices on
their website), and the hall rental including service is $6000 + chair covers are $2.00
-Hyatt: it's 28 dollars for the first dinner + $10 for the second course (stew) + $3.25 for the chair covers. If you want to add extra meat to the first course, there’s no extra service fee for that, but for the second course, they charge $5.00 per person (we'd probably just pay for dancing if we could go there)
-Bizova Spa, Thermia Hotel: $103 all-inclusive, the hall rental is $33 per person, or you can do the menu for 155 per person (which includes both the first and second dinners)

Hey there!
Does anyone happen to have any experience with the Termia hotel over in the Springs area? I attended a wedding there once and absolutely loved the vibe—apparently, you can reconfigure the space to fit about 300 guests, assuming you go with the round table setup. Does anyone know what the pricing looks like or how the service holds up? I'm definitely planning to head out there to check it out in person, but any little bit of info or firsthand experience would be so helpful...