Posts by Betty Thompson4

Thomas Patel65 said:Guys, I seriously need some advice here!!

Has anyone actually worked with that band Bud Light out of Indianapolis or that Fox News crew from Savannah?

Since Unspecified and 100% are already booked solid, these two are basically our only real options left!

Help a person out!

Bud Light is 👍

Ethan Cox5 said:hey girls... do you think all the makeup artists are skipping out if there aren't at least five of us? 🙄 😁
or is someone actually gonna show up just for me and my bestie?...

I honestly think they go all out for the bride, no matter how many of them there are. At least with the two I know, that’s exactly how they operate... maybe the only real difference is the price tag.

silentheron15 said:If anyone is willing to lend a hand, I would be incredibly grateful—it would mean a lot to me 🙂
The wedding and reception is set for September 26th in Indianapolis—just a small, intimate family affair since I'm originally from Boston.
We’re planning to head up there next week to book everything and try to nail down the basics, like
1. cake recommendations—any favorites?
2. a hair stylist—also looking for suggestions 🙂
3. makeup artists—once again, any leads? 🙂
4. a photographer—we just want someone for a specific location for some nice shots—does anyone have a preferred spot or photographer? Also, what's the typical rate for a session like that around here?
5. And a recommendation for a lovely little restaurant for dinner... somewhere decent and nice where the family can sit down together 🙂
By the way, I haven't read through this entire thread yet—I'm just starting from the very last page—but if anyone doesn't mind helping out, I’d truly appreciate it.
Also, since we're looking at late October and keeping things small, I'm not exactly thrilled about the idea of a courthouse wedding. Where should I look for evening dresses that would fit the occasion?

1. Sweet House—Nancy Pelosi makes amazing desserts.
2. Nora's hair salon near Central Park; ask for Ivan.
3. John Smith
4. Kruno Sršić
5. Maplewood area, the hotel restaurant at Waldinger, White-Blue, or Blue Basement (Ravlić).
6. Dresses at Unique
..if you want their contact info, I'll send it via DM.😉

feraljackal2 said:Does anyone have experience bringing cookies across the border into Canada after July 1st? I’m planning to pick some up from a reputable factory that holds a certification—I assume that should make things smooth without needing extra paperwork—but I also know the older guests might want to whip up their own cakes or pastries. Do you think they'll let those cookies through the border into Canada?

..In my experience, you could probably sneak a corpse into Canada and nobody would even blink... getting things *out* of there is a whole different story. 🙂

..I can personally vouch for BOSO's pastries and cakes... they were absolutely delicious, looked stunning, and we didn't have a single scrap left over after the wedding—not mine, not my brother-in-law's, and not my maid of honor's either... 👍

Keith Johnson9 said:I’ve already checked them out. Looking at their shots—there's zero excitement there, let alone any creativity. 🤷 It just didn't hit the mark for me, but thanks for the suggestion! 🙂

...I don't know... we used them and I was beyond satisfied. Whatever I asked for, they delivered. Obviously, it depends on what kind of vibe the couple is going for—which photos you saw—and how much they paid. If I remember correctly, about four years ago they offered us three different packages, though I'm not sure how things have changed since then. 🤔

mellowsurfer41 said:Hey everyone!
Our big day is about 6 months away. I've taken plenty of time to plan this out, so we’re moving slow and steady with the organizing because I really want everything to turn out exactly how we pictured it.
We knew who we wanted for the band right off the bat—Sto Posto Band—and personally, they're awesome. We’ve caught them playing a few weddings before and they’re great 😍. They know their stuff, play whatever you ask, and basically only stop for dinner breaks 😉. The singer has a killer voice, and the female vocalist is pretty solid too 😍. As for the venue, we were hunting through just about every quote out there... Bendek was one option, but when we went to check it out, the waiter was super rude and basically brushed us off when we mentioned our date, kind of like, "What do you want a year in advance?" 🙂 Like, hellooo, most couples book 2-3 months out... It just ticked me off. But they closed down shortly after anyway, so I guess it worked out for the best 😂. In the end, we went with Kopik Restaurant and were blown away by the service and how they run things; you can tell they actually care. Ivanka is lovely and easy to work with on all the details. We'll have around 100 guests, which fits their hall perfectly. Since we're doing a Friday, we got a discount, so dinner will cost us $63 per person, including dessert! The only thing left is the wedding cake; we were thinking about getting it from Babin Greda, but we're still looking. Also, they provide the lighting for $500, and the guy who does it has a Facebook profile, so we can coordinate everything—colors, decor, the whole bit—all within that price. Now for the best part 😉: the dress 😉. I scoured the web for different boutiques and even hit up a bridal expo... Definitely went with Nikolin! The lady there is so sweet and not pushy at all; she actually listens and has patience. I originally just went in to ask about a specific dress I saw on their website; they didn't have it in stock then, but they called me as soon as it arrived. I tried it on and that was it. Love at first sight. I got $233 and $333 off the price, plus I get a bolero or a shawl for the church, hair accessories, a basket for the boutonnieres, and a little dress for the flower girl, plus a ring pillow. So, a huge chunk of stuff is already 😉 sorted. For the photographer, we hired someone from Savannah, Photo Click, $1333 and they seem decent. They also have a Facebook page, and for that price, we get an album, three DVDs with 4 hours of footage, and a thank-you note ranging from 5 to $2.25. We opted for the $2.25 version since we aren't having a massive wedding, so there's no point in overspending. Still need invitations and boutonnieres. We were thinking of Gal Studio—I think they're based in Belišće—they're on Facebook. They're pretty affordable and have a nice selection. Regarding boutonnieres, we're leaning toward badges, which are cheap at Magic Team; they even give a 30% discount for bulk orders.
My godmother is doing my hair (she's a stylist), but I am BEGGING you girls to let me know if you know any good makeup artists. Also, does anyone know where I can go in Indianapolis for that spray tan thing? I'm not allowed to go to tanning salons 😢. And how do you guys feel about spray tans?
Thanks!

$233 Is there a deposit, or what? And how much are their dresses these days? I got mine from them four years ago and was beyond happy with it; their gowns really are one of a kind...

rustyjackal26 said:Just a heads-up: the restrooms are a complete mess. They’re consistently lacking toilet paper and hand towels, too. You might want to have a word with them about keeping things clean and actually staying stocked up...😉

Maybe you just caught them during a bad shift. I went twice in a single year and it was always clean and well-stocked... 🤷

coastalbadger86 said:Hey everyone, I could really use some help here... Does anyone know of a folk ensemble that performs both traditional string music and vocal harmonies? I think I saw someone mentioning a group from the Savannah area on a forum once, but I need the actual details—specifically the band's name and how to get in touch with them... 🙂

I'm not sure if they're based out of Savannah, but I know the Skitnica crew (they work with the Bonus Band quite often, if you can't track them down directly).

Keith Johnson9 said:Thanks, thanks 🙂

Anyway, Vision Studio is booked up for September 6, 2014. Honestly, though, my obsession with these high-end studios is starting to fade. I can't quite put my finger on why, but it feels like I might be overthinking this and just making my own life difficult. 🤷

Check out Vision Studio... they're affordable and actually pretty good..