Everything you need for a Midwest wedding
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Alright ladies, figured I’d jump in here too 🙂 Our wedding is officially in the books and honestly, we have so many takeaways—mostly good ones—so I wanted to share since it might help some of you make your choices.
-The Quattro band from Indianapolis: These guys are absolute gems. They played at my sister's wedding three years ago and I told her then that I definitely wanted them for ours. Even though it was "only" 180 people (by Midwest standards), they kept the energy through the roof. Everyone loved them.
-Frezija Florist in Columbus: Everything turned out exactly how I pictured it. I went with a pink, white, and green theme using roses, gerberas, and green daisies (I can post photos if you want!). We used those tall martini glasses... they aren't cheap, but totally worth it.
-Chic Studio from Indianapolis: They couldn't make it to my house, and even though I was worried about the drive, it wasn't a hassle at all. They did my hair and makeup in ten minutes flat and I looked incredible. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
-Krizmanić Photo Studio from Columbus: Major props to them. They really went above and beyond. They shot my sister's wedding and several cousins' weddings too, so I knew they’d deliver, and they didn't break the bank.
-And finally, the V&S Hall in Detroit: The food was amazing, nothing was missing. The venue itself is gorgeous and they had round tables, which was a huge must for me. The owner was super nice and easy to work with during planning. The servers were fine—some said they were great, a few people had minor gripes, but it was all pretty standard.
But okay, here comes the big complaint regarding the floor manager. He seemed totally fine when we were planning, but once the guests left and we sat down with the band to settle up, this guy was just sitting nearby glaring at us like, "Are you guys ever gonna finish?" Then he walks over and, without even asking if we enjoyed everything or anything, rudely demands we pay him right then and there. 😕 I told him don't worry, we'll pay, because the owner and I specifically agreed we'd handle it after we got some rest (we stayed in a room at the venue). But he just stays rude and insists that wasn't the deal and we have to pay immediately. 🙂 So, my husband and I, totally exhausted and drained, started counting out the cash envelope by envelope. If we'd known it would be this much of a headache, we would've done it earlier. Once we finished, he counts the money and claims we're short $50. Well, duh, we were exhausted and counting in the dark... I mean, come on. When we handed him the cash, I asked to recount, and he actually had the nerve to say, "What, you don't trust me?" 🙂 Like, why would we? But I didn't say anything, and obviously, it turned out to be $333 more than enough. 😠 After that, he acted perfectly sweet to us, but that doesn't fly with me, so I didn't even bother saying goodbye when we left...
Anyway, hope this helps someone out. One little tip for future brides: stay calm and relaxed as much as possible. I was way too stressed, and looking back, it wasn't worth getting worked up over every little thing! In the end, though, it really was like a fairytale.😍
-The Quattro band from Indianapolis: These guys are absolute gems. They played at my sister's wedding three years ago and I told her then that I definitely wanted them for ours. Even though it was "only" 180 people (by Midwest standards), they kept the energy through the roof. Everyone loved them.
-Frezija Florist in Columbus: Everything turned out exactly how I pictured it. I went with a pink, white, and green theme using roses, gerberas, and green daisies (I can post photos if you want!). We used those tall martini glasses... they aren't cheap, but totally worth it.
-Chic Studio from Indianapolis: They couldn't make it to my house, and even though I was worried about the drive, it wasn't a hassle at all. They did my hair and makeup in ten minutes flat and I looked incredible. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
-Krizmanić Photo Studio from Columbus: Major props to them. They really went above and beyond. They shot my sister's wedding and several cousins' weddings too, so I knew they’d deliver, and they didn't break the bank.
-And finally, the V&S Hall in Detroit: The food was amazing, nothing was missing. The venue itself is gorgeous and they had round tables, which was a huge must for me. The owner was super nice and easy to work with during planning. The servers were fine—some said they were great, a few people had minor gripes, but it was all pretty standard.
But okay, here comes the big complaint regarding the floor manager. He seemed totally fine when we were planning, but once the guests left and we sat down with the band to settle up, this guy was just sitting nearby glaring at us like, "Are you guys ever gonna finish?" Then he walks over and, without even asking if we enjoyed everything or anything, rudely demands we pay him right then and there. 😕 I told him don't worry, we'll pay, because the owner and I specifically agreed we'd handle it after we got some rest (we stayed in a room at the venue). But he just stays rude and insists that wasn't the deal and we have to pay immediately. 🙂 So, my husband and I, totally exhausted and drained, started counting out the cash envelope by envelope. If we'd known it would be this much of a headache, we would've done it earlier. Once we finished, he counts the money and claims we're short $50. Well, duh, we were exhausted and counting in the dark... I mean, come on. When we handed him the cash, I asked to recount, and he actually had the nerve to say, "What, you don't trust me?" 🙂 Like, why would we? But I didn't say anything, and obviously, it turned out to be $333 more than enough. 😠 After that, he acted perfectly sweet to us, but that doesn't fly with me, so I didn't even bother saying goodbye when we left...
Anyway, hope this helps someone out. One little tip for future brides: stay calm and relaxed as much as possible. I was way too stressed, and looking back, it wasn't worth getting worked up over every little thing! In the end, though, it really was like a fairytale.😍