Posts by gentledriver92

Hey everyone!!! I'm on the hunt for a solid hairstylist and makeup artist... if anyone knows someone actually talented... let me know!! 😉 Hvalaaaa

Matthew Garcia9 said:Hey everyone,

Does anyone know where I can pick up a decent white Hammer marker in Indianapolis?
I'm making my own invitations... checked Hobby Lobby and Walmart, but they're both out... 🙄

Thanks for the help! 😉

hey... check the office supplies at JPMorgan Chase over on El Paso Street.... if they don't have it, try looking here... I make my own invites too and this is where I ordered my paper

Nicholas Harris10 said:Hey everyone!
I'm planning to host my wedding in Des Moines next year. Does anyone have any experience with the catering from Karamarko, Nikolin, or Mima? I think Preić might be my top choice, but their venue is a bit small, and I'm expecting a huge crowd.

Looking for impressions, pricing, etc...

hey... I can speak on Preić since I'm actually heading to a wedding there soon... the hall is huge, and the weddings there tend to be big. We're looking at about 450 people, and I know they charge $67 per head (food + drinks + dessert), which is actually pretty cheap... I was at Karamarko last year; the hall is decent, food is fine too, and the service is top-notch... not sure about the price though... the only real downside to that place is all the pillars everywhere. Personally, I hate them, but overall it's not bad 😉... as for those other halls... no clue, never been... hope that helps a little.. good luck🙂

Jesse Morgan73 said:If I were in my sixth month of planning, I'd probably be putting down deposits for The Beatles and the Microsoft ballroom right now... could you tell me what the booking fee for The Beatles usually runs?

I'd say maybe 10 $0.00 plus whatever you pay for the backing band (like some local guys playing acoustic guitar nearby)

I don't even know where to start with this one. Just total nonsense. gentledriver92 says:
Why is nobody replying to my thread about wedding dress sewing? 😢 So, I'm looking for a solid recommendation for a good tailor in Indy or somewhere nearby. Any leads? 🙂

La Sposa in Indianapolis does wedding dresses.😉

Sarah Taylor4 said:Well, damn, I guess. Fingers crossed you actually manage to find it somewhere
but what kind of wedding is this even going to be?

you got a PayPal😉

Sarah Taylor4 said:There's actually a Lisa in Springfield too that carries Maggie Sotero dresses. 👍

Thanks Maybelline... I know... but it's the exact same person handling things in Pittsburgh too. So one day the dress is in Pittsburgh, next it's in SB, and they only have it in white like I said🙄
Still... thanks for the help... I'm honestly thinking about just getting it tailored if I can't find her anywhere... though god knows how that would look or where I'd even find someone to do it🤷

Help me, please! Does anyone know where I can find Maggie Sotero dresses besides that one shop in Požega? I found the exact dress I want there, but it’s only in white, and since I’m looking for a different color, they have to special order it. And man, once you factor in the custom order, the rental price goes through the roof... honestly, it's like triple what I expected. That's just way too much for me. As far as I know, nobody near St. Louis carries them. If you know any shops around the St. Louis area, please let me know. I heard Atelier St might have them, but I can't find a phone number or email for them anywhere online. Nothing. 😢

gentledriver92 thanks for the info, you looked great...🙂 okay now... does anyone happen to have an email address? I'm trying to track down anything from that studio69 place over in Indianapolis!!!! Thanks

blueowl88 said:Hey ladies!
As promised a while back, I wanted to share my experience here—hopefully it helps some of you out.
I got married last Saturday. 🙂 It was exhausting, but beautiful in the end, and we both loved it.
We ordered desserts from Ivanov’s at Catherine’s bakery. To be honest, I didn't try a single one, but my sister-in-law swore they were great. My only gripe was the packaging. I was expecting large platters, but they came in small boxes, so we actually ran out of dessert. That was on us, though; we misjudged the amount needed. The cake itself was stunning. Each tier had a different flavor. The top tier was a lemon breeze, and it was easily my favorite. Highly recommend. 👍
Dinner was held at the Sphere bistro, right across from Anheuser-Busch. We were pretty skeptical about the restaurant because of the price point, but everything was handled professionally and went smoothly. For $50 per person, we got two courses. The first course included a beef ragu soup that everyone raved about (it was delicious, too), plus pork and chicken prepared however we wanted (3 pieces of meat per person), 2 sides of our choice, and a mixed salad. The second course was either a hearty stew or stuffed cabbage rolls. We went with the cabbage rolls, and I think we made the right call because everyone said they were tasty. We did upgrade the first course with extra pork and lamb, which was a smart move since we wanted leftovers for lunch the next day. I should mention that the portions aren't small; people ate well because everything tasted so good.
The waitresses were top-tier. Honestly, nothing but praise for them. They were cheerful, warm, smiling, and always available. They were so accommodating with every request. They even rearranged the table decorations the next day for lunch so everything still looked festive. They were truly wonderful! 👍
The flowers were done by Alstromeria, and they did a fantastic job. Our table was indescribable. Everyone kept coming over just to look at the arrangements. Even the other tables were beautifully decorated.
All in all, we were really skeptical about this venue, but I can say we would do it all again there. It wasn't expensive, and the service and atmosphere were excellent.
P.S. I'm a bit picky when it comes to the WCA, but all our guests mentioned that both WCA facilities were very clean, tidy, and smelled fresh.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone searching for wedding vendors.
Best!

Hey, huge congratulations! I'm so glad everything went smoothly for you... Could you please let me know about the band? (If I remember right, Victor was playing?) How were they? Did they take a lot of breaks, and what time did they wrap up? 😁 thanks so much!

Hey, if you're out there making invitations and losing your mind trying to glue satin ribbons onto everything... just try using double-sided tape instead. You can grab some at Target, it’s only $5.00... it looks clean, stays neat, and you won't end up with ugly glue stains all over the satin 😁

Chloe Evans6 said:Thanks, Bradley Wright... we'll touch base later about those bottles 😉

As for the paper... could you let me know the price for cardstock at Allstate? (That 70x100 size you mentioned—that’s the dimensions, right?)
I saw gentledriver92 mention she bought some for $2.00, and since it's about the size of six A4 sheets—I'm assuming that's what we're looking at?! I'm also wondering if there's much variety, or just one or two types... Regarding the price, what you found at the hobby shop seems fair to me... but since gentledriver92 says Amazon (right behind that flower shop, Claudia) is the cheapest, I'm really curious how much it would cost there😉
I noticed they don't have many good shears either... maybe just three or four colors...🙄
I was actually thinking about grabbing that mesh too—just like you did—but I'm not quite sure how it all looks once everything is assembled... (it feels like our invitations might end up looking pretty similar 😍 )

Yeah, over at Amazon... a coworker bought some crepe paper there a few months back and paid $40 per A4 sheet... honestly, I don't know if prices have changed since then, haven't gone to check yet. For example, at Allstate, the crepe paper is $1.15, and the lady working there said it's pricier because it's a thicker grade... I didn't even realize there were different thicknesses. As for that heavy cardstock at Allstate, I didn't bother checking other types because the one she showed me looked good immediately, and it isn't even that expensive compared to prices elsewhere...

Chloe Evans6 said:I’m looking to pick up about 80 of them
how many bottles would you actually have left over...?!

Also, one more thing...
if anyone could point me in the right direction for where to buy invitation paper...
where can I find the best deals🙂
I need some heavy cardstock (around 100lb), vellum, and some sisal—though I have no clue where to find that besides a hobby shop in Chicago (does anyone know any other spots?!)
I think I read somewhere that Staples or maybe Michael's might be good options...
so if anyone knows any other places or where it's most affordable, please let me know...🙂

hey... you can find some nice heavy cardstock at Allstate over on El Paso Street, right across from Stuc's (I bought some white stuff with a gold shimmer... hard to describe, but it looks $2.00, and it's about the size of 6 sheets of A4)... as for vellum, apparently the cheapest place is that bookstore across from the Clivia flower shop... can't remember the name... 😉

quietbear8 said:Does anyone happen to have any insight regarding the Fire arena down in the South 2 district? I read somewhere that they use round tables, but that’s all I could find. I can't seem to track down any actual details online. 🤷

Thanks in advance.

check your DMs 🙂

Here’s some useful info for anyone who missed the wedding expo in Pampas. For limo rentals, check out www.limousine-pale.com. Regarding dessert, the cheapest option I found was at Čačić Bakery ( www.cacic-bakery.com) where a tray with 1kg of sweets costs $17, or you can get cakes from Babina Greda (032/ 854-846) where 1kg goes for $18, or specialty cakes from $40, and wedding cakes starting from $200... Then there's flowers. Stella Florist in Des Moines is great—the lady there is super nice. I asked about the price for a classic daisy arrangement on a tall stand with a candle (I checked everywhere just to compare prices), and it's $8.25 for a small one and $17 for a larger size. They also have offers for high glass stands, cocktail glasses, and stuff like that with floating candles, pebbles, and flowers; prices range from $6.75 to $13 depending on what blooms you pick. They have all sorts of other things too... thank you cards, invitations, confetti, balloon decor, custom bottle labeling, linen rentals, tablecloths, napkins, trays, candles, and those DIY photo albums where you stick the pictures in yourself (the white ones with your names on them are $67) which look really cool. One thing I actually liked were the little chocolates they use as favors—they print your names, the date, and a thank you on the wrapper. Pretty original idea, and the price is $0.67/piece... good if you don't want to give out a photo as a favor! Anyway... hope this helps someone out. 🙂

Matthew Foster66 said:Lady, could you please send over your price list? I'd also love to see some photos of your work if you have them handy! Thanks!

me tooooooooo 😁 thx

Bradley Wright said:Oh, that’s awesome about those fancy bows! I checked both Hobby Lobby and Michaels, and they’re coming in at around $1.50 $0.57
I’m planning to head over to Corridor Crafts too, so I’ll let you guys know which one turns out to be the better deal
Does anyone happen to know how much those little roses cost at Corridor? I need a pretty large amount, but here at my local shop, it’s $1.50 only 12 pieces

Just take a look at this... there's a bunch of stuff... might not look cheap, but maybe you'll find something that works for you.😉

Bradley Wright said:I have a quick question if anyone here happens to know the answer
do I need to have an even or an odd number of bridesmaids, or is that
even not a factor at all?????

First time I'm hearing that too... honestly, doesn't seem relevant. Just pick based on how many people you want standing there. That's how it works, right?😉
If anyone actually knows the "rules" for this, they'll probably weigh in....

I don't know what to tell you. Just sitting here. Not much else to say. kaže:
So, I just stumbled across this online:
"The 2010 expo season is looking pretty packed. We’re kicking things off with an event centered around togetherness, love, and good vibes. Basically, we've merged the 4th Wedding Expo and the 3rd Indianapolis Children's Fair into one big setup. It’s all happening over at the Great Plains exhibition grounds in Indianapolis from February 12th to the 14th, hosted by the Charlotte Convention Center.
Weddings and having kids—those are definitely the big ones, the moments that actually matter. This expo is basically a roadmap for anyone just starting out, whether you're planning a life together or getting ready to tackle parenthood. But honestly, it’s more than just a checklist. It’s your chance to see everything you'll need for weddings, engagements, baptisms, or whatever else you're throwing. You get to compare all those tiny details that make an event feel like "you," and you can grab some actual advice from pros who know what they're talking about—whether you're a bride-to-be, a new parent, or just someone helping out with the kids."

I didn't even realize there was another expo coming up. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll definitely be there. 😉

Maybe there'll actually be more vendors at this one than they had back at that expo in the Indianapolis hotel.👍

Anyone got the scoop on that expo out in the Great Plains from February 12th to the 14th?