Posts by Terry Morris10

Kenneth Bailey48 said:Hey.
Just wanted to vent for a second... I stopped by that jeweler, Bauman, over at Emerson... and honestly? What a letdown. Everything I asked for was a "no." You go to a custom jeweler who doesn't even keep stock on hand, only to find out they can't actually design anything more interesting than a basic ring you could pick up at any mall. I really expected more from them. 😢What a waste of time.
Does anyone know a decent custom jeweler around here or maybe in NYC that won't charge me an absolute fortune?

If you're coming from Warsaw, there's a jeweler called Rome in the shopping mall. We already finished our rings even though the wedding isn't until October; we already paid them $667.

Robin Chase7 said:Have you noticed how tiny those flower girl dresses actually are?

I stopped by today. Prices range from about $35 up to $80, depending on the shop.

Here’s my take on this, though you don't have to agree with me.
For comparison purposes:
At Exclusive, the prices are:
- a bouquet starts at $167
- head table arrangements run from $200-$$167, and the car decor is the same
- they quoted me about $33 for the table decorations, including all the floral accents.
I don't know anything else about their pricing since it's been a while since I worked with them.
Meanwhile, over at Orchid, the prices look like this:
- bouquets range from $180-$$83
- head table arrangements are $100-$$83, similar for the car decor
- toss bouquets are $17
- boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen, and parents are $6.75
I can't say how much the table arrangements cost there because I’m not doing traditional floral centerpieces.
Chocolate 555, I'm going in a different direction for the table decor. At the Bonnie Nouveau shop near the arches, you can pick up pebbles, sand, and various candles
at pretty reasonable prices. I went to a flower show and met a woman who does these unique arrangements in glassware (not using live flowers,
something very unconventional) starting at $25-$$13. I'm planning to get the ones for $8.25 because they’re gorgeous and she offers a bulk discount.
I also found a woman at the flower show who makes ceramic pieces with floral details (also very lovely). She has a variety of price points and offers a discount
for larger orders too.
Both of them work out of their homes, so they're hard to track down, but the flower show was a huge help.

Chocolate 555, I find the girls over at Exclusive to be pretty pricey, even if their work is solid. You can find their profile on Facebook under Wedding Decoration (Wedding Decoration Vu).
I’ve decided to handle my own wedding decoration. I’ve already sourced most of what I need, and it’s going to cost me about $300, maybe even less.
As for makeup, I’m useless there—I haven't even figured out who I'm booking yet.

Harold Hayes9 said:Jeffrey Walker3, do you know anyone good for makeup??? I'm from Warsaw.....🙂 plus I still need a hairstylist and flowers.... thanks 🙂

I see you're living in Memphis. If you need jewelry, the gold pieces at Tiffany & Co. over at the mall are actually pretty reasonably priced; I picked mine up there $667 about a month ago.
For flowers, I’d suggest Orchid Florist. Their prices are great and the owner is genuinely nice.
Here’s the breakdown: a bouquet is roughly 180-$83, a centerpiece for the head table goes for about $50, boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen, and parents are $6.75, and the tossed bouquet is $17.
If you haven't found a dress yet, Jasmine Bridal (located at the fairgrounds) has rentals starting at 700-$1000. Mine ended up costing me $500.
Hopefully, this helps you and the rest of the girls!