Posts by velvetgardener3

Sean Cox50 said:Honey, I'm up next Saturday, 😍 😍 (11/05)
If I weren't busy—Tref is solid. I've known him for a few years now, so...

Well, definitely post some pictures once everything is finished so we can see! I'm a fan of tref too—I've seen plenty of his stuff through friends, but yeah...

Sean Cox50 said:velvetgardener3, I’m doing the champagne wedding dress thing too—purple theme, white shoes, and a bouquet that’s mostly white flowers with just a few purple roses mixed in... 😉
By the way, we actually have the same photographer from New Kapela 🙂-he's good.

I'm still debating between white shoes or purple ones. For the bouquet, I’m leaning toward mostly white with just a few purple roses mixed in. Are you going to be there this spring?
I think that photographer is incredible. Honestly, we didn't end up booking them just because my fiancé has some connections and stuff, but I really hope I won't regret it. I just hope choosing my future husband turns out to be as good a call as this one!

Nicole Hill35 said:I checked out the venue over the weekend. This new hall is spot on. They had 20 tables set up for about 160 people, which is the sweet spot. Any more than that and you’re just packing people in like sardines; this way, there was actually room to get up from your seat or hit the dance floor.
The head table sits right in the middle, though the layout is a bit of a mess. It’s tucked back too far, so guests end up with their backs to the couple—but honestly, that kind of thing happens all the time anyway. 🙂

The chairs are high-backed and white—no need to waste money on covers. But you definitely need a chandelier, or maybe two.🤷They're perfect. Honestly, they look way better than my old ones, but they’re just too small for me.

The calendar is basically slammed through the end of October. Every single slot is pretty much spoken for.
If you have anything else on your mind, just ask. 🙂

By the way, have you checked out Sali Patricija near the entrance to Slobodnica or the hall in Bukovlje? They aren't bad at all; they look really nice. You can find them on Facebook.

I’m not really sure where to post this one. I originally picked purple or lilac as my wedding theme, but then I went ahead and put a deposit down on this gorgeous champagne-colored dress. Now I’m freaking out—how am I supposed to make these two things work together? I was really set on matching shoes and a purple bouquet, but I have no clue if that’s going to look okay against a darker champagne gown. Help!

silverskipper19 said:I figured I’d throw in some "advice" too... 🙂 My big day is also May 12th, 2012.

My fiancé and I are from Warsaw, so we’re doing the church ceremony there, but the reception will be at the Derry Hall over in Tennessee..

We booked May Peric for photos and the band Babylon for music..

My dress is from the Noir salon in Washington, D.C., though I’ll probably have it tailored at Sposa in Columbus after midnight..

Victoria from Columbus is doing my makeup, and I'm getting my hair done in Warsaw by either Ivanna or Igor..

The one thing actually stressing me out is the flowers! So, please, I’m begging for suggestions.. 🤷 It’s super important to me that everything looks beautiful and fresh.. We decided against going with Exclusive, and honestly, the local florists just don't follow directions—they usually just make whatever bouquet they can out of whatever happens to be in stock.. 😂

Thanks to all the brides-to-be and those who've already been through this.. 🙂

We’ve got the same band, only I’m playing three weeks earlier in a small town near Slavonski Brod. For flowers, I'd suggest checking out Jurica, but that's right in Slavonski Brod, which is probably too far for you.

Nicole Hill35 said:The musicians played some old-school country tunes, nothing like that loud pop stuff you hear on the radio. You can pretty much negotiate whatever you want with them; if there's something I definitely don't want to hear, they just respect the boundary. No big deal.
They’ll be dragging this out from noon until the bitter end, and it’s going to cost us $2,000. I can't even remember if there are five or six of them coming—all I know is the drummer isn't showing up until midnight.

The band is fine if you're looking for something upbeat and aren't really into folk music. I don't know their exact rates, but I heard they charge more than a solo musician. I actually met one of the members once, and I couldn't stand his attitude—he treats the whole gig like he's just punching a clock.

Photographer—we ended up going with Art Studio Oliver; you can find him on Facebook under Oliver Olanovic. We passed on Tonio Photography right away, and we tried reaching out to Mirror too, but he was booked up. I get why he couldn't make it work, but it took him over two weeks to reply to an email after promising a quick response. For the more modern crowd, expect to shell out about $8,000 for the full photography and video package.

I'm hunting for a decent hairstylist right now. Since I haven't lived in this part of the country for a while, I'm pretty much flying blind on where to go.

If you aren't really into country music, I highly recommend the band Babylon from Zupanja. They play solo without any backing band. They’re on the pricier side, but honestly, they are worth every penny. For photographers who won't break the bank—and who are actually willing to negotiate for some killer shots—check out Tref from New Kapela. He’s great for hair and makeup stuff too. I also suggest Still Valentina; they handle the makeup as well. Oh, and for flowers, go with Jurica—it's a solid choice.

irontiger28 said:How bad can they be? Pittsburgh actually has plenty of great bands. Personally, I think Bravo is the best one out there—they're the ones we booked. There's also Krijani, Svirci, and several others worth checking out.

Look, I'm from a small town in the Midwest, and the Babylon band from a small town in the Midwest is playing for me. They don't really do folk music, except for Halid.))They have their own Facebook page, so just go check it out.

Robert Moore86 said:I ended up booking a hall in a small town near Pittsburgh—it's called the Patricia Wedding Hall. Some people call it "The Tin Shed" because of the roofing, but honestly, the inside is gorgeous and really spacious. I’m hosting 180 guests and the pricing is actually great. I think their base menu starts around $25 per person, though that obviously changes depending on what extras you add... definitely worth checking out though. They include table decor and flowers for every table except the head table, plus the wedding cake and desserts are all covered. Even all the drinks and alcohol, and even the chair covers... definitely give them a call.

Thanks! I actually attended a wedding there once. The venue itself looked lovely, but since that group was much larger than yours, it felt a bit cramped when people were trying to move around. For your guest count, though, you'll have plenty of room to breathe.

I’m new here, so I have a quick question about bridal shops in Pittsburgh. I heard there’s one over by the local colony that carries dresses for $500, and I was wondering if anyone knows the name, address, phone number, email, or anything else about it... Also, for those who have checked out venues in Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas—which one is the most budget-friendly for a guest list of 150-200?