Posts by swiftcrane31

mellowjackal1 said:Hey everyone... my big day is getting closer... just over a month out now... we already sent out the invites, mostly because I just couldn't stop thinking about them. Between the actual sending and all the complaining we've dealt with, I'm a bit frazzled. We went with a pretty playful vibe for the wording and didn't mention our parents at all. The text makes it clear that *we* are the ones inviting you, not them (honestly, they haven't lifted a finger, and we're footing the entire bill and doing all the planning ourselves)... but now the relatives are starting to chirp because apparently, since our parents are the ones "giving us away," they have to be listed. It really stung... I'm wondering if you guys included your parents on your invites, or if we totally messed this up?

Oh, please don't let this get to you... people will always find something to nitpick, won't they? Why should it matter what you chose to write? At the end of the day, they just need to let you know whether they are attending or not, right?
We didn't list our parents on ours either, even though they're covering most of the costs while we just handle the smaller details.

Jesse Morgan73 said:Which Vlatka are we talking about specifically?? I know one, but I'm not even sure if she's the right one.

Victoria is from Redlands... isn't she?

Does anyone happen to have any insight on Vlatka, the makeup artist based out in Indianapolis? I was wondering if anyone here has had any personal experiences with her services?
thanks so much

Hey, James Wilson16... you might want to check out www.goodbusinesspartner.com since they have a huge variety of options available

Hey everyone, I could really use some advice... where would be the best spot in Indianapolis to go for some quality rock climbing?

Chloe Evans6 said:I’m still having a hard time bringing this up... but does anyone know where I can pick up some invitation envelopes? I’m looking for the best selection out there—ideally somewhere with really good prices...
It would be so cute if I could find some sparkly ones or maybe something in a fun color, if you guys have any leads on where to look or what they cost🙂
lady dee—I actually grabbed that same cardstock from Staples, so we're using the exact same stuff 😉
What kind of envelopes did you end up getting? Just the standard ones, or did you go with something more specialty 😍

Hey there... why don't you take a peek at ? They are based out of Washington, D.C., so if you happen to know someone in the area who could pick them up for you... personally, I went with the 16x16 pearlescent ones, and the price was about $0.60 per piece, though if you order fewer than 100 pieces, it's $0.70... anyway, hope that helps! Cheers!

Does anyone have any good makeup recommendations they could share with me? I’ve heard such wonderful things about Diana lately, but does anyone happen to have her contact information handy? To be honest, I’ve already sat through two different trial sessions with other artists recently, and I just haven't been happy with the results at all 🤷

I have a quick question for everyone... does anyone happen to know who they hired to include George in their table arrangements?? Also, when do those flowers actually bloom? Thanks!

I noticed they have a webpage, but there aren't really any videos posted so I can actually hear what they sound like... Kiara thanks for all your help 🙂 just tell me one more thing—did they know how to set the right mood, and did they tend to take long breaks during their sets? thanks
best regards

Does anyone happen to know anything about the Bolero band based out of Indianapolis? I'm curious, what are they actually like?

I happened to catch an article in The Des Moines Register this past Saturday that laid out the full schedule for the upcoming expo,
and it looked something like this:
Friday kicks things off with the opening at 2 PM, followed by a fashion show at 6 PM, and then we wrap things up for the day at 8 PM.

On Saturday, doors open at 10 AM, with a fashion show and a tasting session for wedding cakes and pastries scheduled for noon. Then, at 3 PM, there's a floral workshop where you can pick up some tips on flower arrangements, followed by another fashion show at 5 PM.

Sunday starts at 10 AM as well, featuring a fashion show and cake tastings at midday, a special showcase for wedding hairstyles and makeup at 3 PM, and one last fashion show at 5 PM.

I really hope this helps everyone plan their visit!! 🙂

blueowl88, I honestly can't thank you enough for all your help!

Jason Howard5 said:I'm in the exact same boat! A friend told me she paid for the bouquet, boutonnieres, and those five little things for the bridesmaids $900 and honestly? That sounds freaking insane. So yeah, if anyone actually has experience with this stuff, please spill the tea on flower and bouquet prices🙄🙄👍👍

That is quite a hefty bill, isn't it? It feels like a lot to me too... ladies, please help me out! Time is just flying by, and I haven't even begun to look at floral arrangements yet 🙂))

Bradley Wright said:COUNT ME IN TOO!

Would anyone be willing to share Diana's number with me? My wedding is coming up this May and I honestly have no clue who might end up being my partner yet...
Does anyone happen to know a great florist around here, and does anyone have an idea of what the typical costs for wedding flowers look like these days? Thanks so much!