Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

David Ramos25 said:David Ramos25, thank you for the thorough report on the 🙂
I was hesitant, but I think I'll see what she has to offer. I have my eye on those tall, slim vases... though I suspect she doesn't carry them. Everyone I know who shops there seems to own their signature martini glasses...
We spoke already, and she added me to the list, though she suggested I stop by in February.
Did you schedule your visit, or did you just show up on a whim?

Please post back here once you see what kind of decor they actually have—vases, crystal, mirrors, LED lights, candle holders... I know the total will depend on which flowers I pick (probably calla lilies), but I need to know if they carry everything I've planned for my arrangements. I don't mind paying more if it means everything looks absolutely perfect.

p.s.—what's the typical price range for florists in Indianapolis anyway?

Matthew Garcia9 said:sun25, I’m getting my makeup done by Mary S. from Old Spice over at the Macy's in Indianapolis. I’ve mentioned this here before—she actually did my makeup when I was a bridesmaid back in the summer of 2010. She’s pretty affordable; her wedding day rates are reasonable, I guess. $33Just a test. $17 That’s how the bar was back then. I should probably head over there sometime this week to book a slot, and then I’ll know for sure. She did makeup for all eight of us on the wedding day, and honestly, it was wonderful. I liked her work so much that I've decided she's doing my makeup for my own wedding too. So, yeah, hopefully that helps. 😉

thanks😉

Since everyone’s talking flowers, I figured I’d just drop my experience here... maybe it'll save someone some headache. So, I picked up all the florals from Stellar in Des Moines, and the whole thing ended up costing me about $900... and that covers everything: 30 table arrangements (those tall glass globes with pebbles, flowers, and thick candles), the head table setup—same deal with the stones, candles, and flowers running the full length of the mirror—plus 15 boutonnieres, car decor, and my own rose bouquet. Honestly? I think the price is pretty fair for all that. Anyway... if you have questions, just shoot me a DM. Oh, and regarding the sweets... they were $0.50 each, so a tray of 30 comes out to $15 plus the box (though I just grabbed the box at Costco for $0.77, which is cheaper than buying by weight). Most importantly, they actually taste good. If anyone needs a quick recommendation, hit me up in private. Hope this helps. Peace 😁

gentledriver92, where on earth did you grab those cookies???

Walter Price5 said:Please post back here once you see what kind of decor they actually have—vases, crystal, mirrors, LED lights, candle holders... I know the total will depend on which flowers I pick (probably calla lilies), but I need to know if they carry everything I've planned for my arrangements. I don't mind paying more if it means everything looks absolutely perfect.

p.s.—what's the typical price range for florists in Indianapolis anyway?

I really should've gotten around to this sooner, but life just kind of happened, I guess! Today I'm planning to swing by Whole Foods and maybe two other local florists, then head over to Starbucks to compare all the prices! I'll let you guys know how it goes! 😛

Could you let me know what the current pricing looks like over at Starbucks 🙂?

How far in advance did you guys finalize everything with your florist? My venue includes centerpieces in the rental fee, so I checked with them yesterday to see when I should actually sit down with the florist. I want to go over the table setups and also coordinate our personal bouquet and sweetheart table arrangements—they aren't included in the venue price, but the florist gives a massive discount if we book through them. The venue staff told me to just head over about ten days before the big day... isn't that cutting it way too close?!!

Robert Moore86 said:How far in advance did you guys finalize everything with your florist? My venue includes centerpieces in the rental fee, so I checked with them yesterday to see when I should actually sit down with the florist. I want to go over the table setups and also coordinate our personal bouquet and sweetheart table arrangements—they aren't included in the venue price, but the florist gives a massive discount if we book through them. The venue staff told me to just head over about ten days before the big day... isn't that cutting it way too close?!!

Honestly, you're totally fine. That's exactly what both the venue and the florist told me during my own planning process—aiming for about two weeks out is plenty of time!

Come on now...

Everything was bundled into my venue rental fee, and I actually headed over to the florist about ten days early just to finalize the bouquet details.

Thanks, ladies!

brightotter21 said:gentledriver92, where on earth did you grab those cookies???

lol 😉

gentledriver92, I find myself quite intrigued by the cookie recipes as well 🙂 Much appreciated!

cosmictiger67 said:gentledriver92, I find myself quite intrigued by the cookie recipes as well 🙂 Much appreciated!

hit me up in the DMs

Hannah Bailey6 said:Could you let me know what the current pricing looks like over at Starbucks 🙂?

So, I just posted on the Flower Shop forum about what they quoted me at the downtown florist and that little boutique shop over in Columbus! I didn't get a chance to stop by any other places though, since things got kind of crazy!
Were you there?

Are you guys planning on handing out pre-packaged cookies to guests as they leave? We usually give out thank-you notes and chocolates, but we were thinking about adding cookies too. Now the other women at my job are telling me it’s just an unnecessary expense, especially since the wedding is in July. What do you think? How are you all handling this for your weddings?

Robert Moore86 said:Are you guys planning on handing out pre-packaged cookies to guests as they leave? We usually give out thank-you notes and chocolates, but we were thinking about adding cookies too. Now the other women at my job are telling me it’s just an unnecessary expense, especially since the wedding is in July. What do you think? How are you all handling this for your weddings?

Honestly, I wouldn't bother with wrapped treats. It's summer, and there's a good chance they'll just end up in the trash before anyone even gets a bite.
A cute little Smith favor paired with a nice thank-you note is plenty.😉

I’m totally with Snow on this one!
I mean, we’re probably just gonna hand out some extra cake to the family members coming over for lunch tomorrow!
If you try to include dessert with every single gift, man, that’s just gonna end up being way too expensive!

I’ve got a quick question for my friends in the Midwest—does anyone know of a decent flower nursery around here? I tried doing a bit of Googling, but all I keep getting hit with are endless results for pine trees, violets, and stuff like that 🙄

http://www.cvijet.info/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1420
I'm not entirely sure if this will be much help to you...
I did hear something about a rose nursery located just outside of Portland, though I don't know the exact location...