Posts by Ronald Jones11

I've had enough of this nonsense. It’s time to call it like it is. Everyone keeps acting like everything is fine, but they’re completely blind to what’s actually happening right in front of them. You can't just ignore the facts and expect things to work out. It’s pure delusion. I'm sick of the excuses and I'm sick of the people pretending that everything is under control when it's clearly falling apart. Get real or get out of the way. kaže:
I can't believe I'm even looking at this. Seriously. This photo is a total disaster. It’s like someone took a camera, tripped over a curb in downtown Chicago, and just decided, "Yeah, this is fine. Let's publish this." The composition? Nonexistent. The lighting? Absolute garbage. It looks like it was taken through a greasy window during a thunderstorm in Seattle. There is zero focus, zero intent, and honestly, zero talent on display here. It’s just a messy, blurry shot that tells me absolutely nothing. People spend thousands on gear just to produce something this mediocre. It’s frustrating to see. Just plain frustrating.

I can't believe I'm even looking at this. Seriously. Who actually spends their time scrolling through junk like this? It’s a wedding garter. A single, overpriced little piece of lace from some random site that probably won't even show up before the big day. Look at the design. It’s basic. It’s cliché. It’s exactly the kind of stuff people buy when they have zero original ideas and just want to follow some outdated tradition because everyone else is doing it. You’re telling me someone is going to pay shipping—wait, the site says "free shipping," which is always a red flag for "we padded the price to cover the cost"—for a piece of fabric that'll end up in a dusty box in the attic after one night? It’s ridiculous. We live in an era where you can get custom, high-end accessories from actual designers in NYC or LA, and instead, people are clicking on these bottom-tier websites. It’s a total waste of money. If you want to do the whole garter thing, do it right. Don't settle for this low-rent nonsense. Honestly, it makes my blood boil seeing how much money gets thrown away on these little trifles. Total garbage.

I typed in "army garter." 😁
I honestly have no clue where you're gonna find that... just try looking on eBay.

Jack Lee5 said:If you ask me, I’d definitely point you toward Leon's production... 😍

Walter Price5 said:I picked up some stuff from a Warsaw woman too... they're great 🙂 one less thing to worry about
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casualfalcon15 said:I haven't quite decided what I want yet; I'm constantly second-guessing myself. 🙂 We discussed some ballpark figures that I'm actually happy with. Personally, I'd be willing to pay up to $1333, and for that kind of money, I really expect to get my money's worth. Most importantly—I want actual flowers, not just a bunch of greenery and random filler. I see it at weddings all the time: tons of leaves and maybe one tiny little bud... yet the bill is huge. You, for instance, can get a great arrangement from the El Paso crew for just 20-$8.25. What I love is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little detail, from candles to tulle. Whether you hand them 1000 or just 10 $0.00 for the flowers, they include the candles and everything else you need. It's all bundled into the arrangement price. Honestly, I'm beyond satisfied (like I said before) and I'd recommend them to anyone. If you need anything else, just ask 👍

casualfalcon15 said:Yeah... everyone talks about that magical feeling. "Once you put it on, you just know." If that's true, then we must be some kind of statistical anomaly. 🤣

casualfalcon15 said:Not sure if any of you made it out to the wedding expo... I spent the whole day wandering through every single booth. My top picks 🙂 were definitely—the floral design studio, which was absolutely stunning (easily the best setup there), and the dessert table—homemade cookies that tasted just like my grandma used to make. As for travel, their "honeymoon" package (they won an award for the best promo material) totally blew me away 🙂. For men's suits, check out Arbanas. Honestly, though, I couldn't find anything decent for dresses, lighting, or a solid photographer. Still, I'm pretty happy with the expo overall since I nailed down the flowers and the sweets (though my mom and mother-in-law are going to have to do a taste test first, haha) 🙂. One less thing to worry about 🙂

gentledriver92 said:Since everyone’s talking flowers, I figured I’d just drop my experience here... maybe it'll save someone some headache. So, I picked up all the florals from Stellar in Des Moines, and the whole thing ended up costing me about $900... and that covers everything: 30 table arrangements (those tall glass globes with pebbles, flowers, and thick candles), the head table setup—same deal with the stones, candles, and flowers running the full length of the mirror—plus 15 boutonnieres, car decor, and my own rose bouquet. Honestly? I think the price is pretty fair for all that. Anyway... if you have questions, just shoot me a DM. Oh, and regarding the sweets... they were $0.50 each, so a tray of 30 comes out to $15 plus the box (though I just grabbed the box at Costco for $0.77, which is cheaper than buying by weight). Most importantly, they actually taste good. If anyone needs a quick recommendation, hit me up in private. Hope this helps. Peace 😁

casualfalcon15 said:I haven't quite decided what I want yet; I'm constantly second-guessing myself. 🙂 We discussed some ballpark figures that I'm actually happy with. Personally, I'd be willing to pay up to $1333, and for that kind of money, I really expect to get my money's worth. Most importantly—I want actual flowers, not just a bunch of greenery and random filler. I see it at weddings all the time: tons of leaves and maybe one tiny little bud... yet the bill is huge. You, for instance, can get a great arrangement from the El Paso crew for just 20-$8.25. What I love is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little detail, from candles to tulle. Whether you hand them 1000 or just 10 $0.00 for the flowers, they include the candles and everything else you need. It's all bundled into the arrangement price. Honestly, I'm beyond satisfied (like I said before) and I'd recommend them to anyone. If you need anything else, just ask 👍

frozenangler87;31635549 said:I ran into Stella at that wedding expo in Indianapolis, and based on what I was looking for, her stuff seemed like an absolute steal! Plus, the work she was doing actually looked pretty solid!

I didn't make it to the expo myself, but my mom did... and she was totally blown away!!! I checked their prices on Meta, and they told me they could customize everything to fit whatever we wanted, but you can really pull off some miracles for under $1000.