Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

casualfalcon15 said:Here’s me after a few days 🙂 and in those few days, I managed to get almost everything checked off my list 🙂)) I see people asking about the "exclusive" options—I already went and booked 🙂 without a second thought. The meeting was great, very laid back. I walked away with plenty of info and some fresh ideas. Since I'm still not entirely sure what kind of floral vibe I want 🙂, I'm playing it by ear. The Girls are pretty much booked up for the year, so if you're interested, move fast. The prices are solid; I’m really happy with it. You can work out all the details with them, and they pay attention to the little things, which I appreciate. Also, vases, glassware, mirrors, candles, crystals, and stuff like that? They don't charge extra. It's all included in the price. 🙂 And yeah, that Valentine's gift. You pull the little packages out of the gift box and you just see what you get 🙂)) If anyone has questions, feel free to ask.
As for Jak, I can't imagine going to her 🙂 I've already made my reservations 🙂>. Anyone who goes to either Jak or the local florist is going to see a massive difference. Especially when it comes to the quality of the work and the sheer volume of flowers. That’s what I’ve heard, and looking at the photos, I’m convinced. But hey, it's your call; I trust everyone to pick what works best for them 🙂
Now I just have the tent, lighting... a few more small things and I'm basically done!!! All in all, I AM BEYOND HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Nguyen11 said:Then why not just book the rooms at the Admiral? You already have guests there. Every other hotel is further out—especially that Gem hostel, which is practically outside the city limits. Your guests would end up having to hop in a car and drive several miles anyway... I don't quite get it. Besides, the Admiral offers discounts for wedding guests.

jadetiger7 said:Were you at Mia's this past Saturday too?
I actually found lighting in Indianapolis; if you're interested, I can pass along their info if you can't find anything else.

Walter Price5 said:I know, but I need space for about 100 people, so the price difference matters if it's $33 and 135 per person... the bridal party and I will stay at the Hilton... but the groom is from San Francisco and his guests are coming from there, so we thought it might be better to have the gathering and reception at a different hotel rather than the Hilton where our wedding party is staying.
The Marriott holds 56 people, so most of our friends will probably end up there, while the rest of the guests can stay at the Hilton; we'll probably organize it that way so I don't have to add yet another hotel to the mix.🙂

Jeffrey Walker3 said:I was just crunching the numbers yesterday to see what the guest lodging situation is gonna look like. There aren't tons of people coming, but still 🙂

But honestly, I’d feel super awkward saying—hey, come celebrate our wedding, but you gotta cover your own hotel 🤷
It's such a tough one 🤔

Mark Nguyen11 said:Is there any news on Mia?

Are you really sure you want to host guests there?
Did you check with Cibolet or maybe Slavi? Or even Vili? They tend to be a bit pricier, but for a group that large, I'm sure they'd be willing to work with us on the price.

We booked out almost the entire Marriott for that period—a few days before and a few days after. My husband and his relatives aren't even local. I made it crystal clear to everyone from the start: they cover their own lodging. They’re just getting a group discount because of us, and that’s where I draw the line. It feels fair to me. Nobody has complained or taken offense; in fact, everyone is thrilled because the rates are so low. Honestly, I don't know how I would have managed if I were expected to foot the hotel bill for everyone.

Mark Nguyen11 said:I already touched on this in another thread, but I'll say it again here...

I've been to plenty of weddings, both here in the States and abroad, and nobody has ever picked up the tab for my lodging. I never felt it was expected, nor did I expect it (once, I even paid around $167 for a night's stay and no one complained). Honestly, I've never even heard of someone having their room paid for; it's the first time I've seen it mentioned on this forum (if that's even a thing people do). People, this is just standard practice nowadays. I think more folks would be surprised if I *did* pay for them rather than if I didn't... and no, I don't feel bad asking people to cover themselves. Maybe I'll get slightly smaller gifts because of it (that's usually how it works), but still...

You just tell them: the rooms are reserved for those who want to attend, but you'll need to handle your own booking and payment.
And that's that...

Jeffrey Walker3 said:Hmm, maybe I'll just tell the crew this... I'm definitely footing the bill for my family (not that there are many of us), but I've got a huge circle of friends, and I'm honestly not sure how I'm gonna handle them all...

Ronald Jones11 said:Hey everyone, new girl checking in!
Alright, so the wedding is set for September 30th, 2011, at the Classic Ballroom. We've already booked a quartet out of Indianapolis, Leon Productions is handling the photos, and we're getting the desserts from that bakery in rural Indiana. Catering and servers are all sorted, too. The only thing left is the flowers, and honestly, it’s becoming a total nightmare. Does anyone know what the pricing looks like over at Palm or Stella in the suburbs? Also, does anyone have the scoop on Jack, who lives out near Ivanhoe? How do I even get out to his place?

frozenangler87;31635549 said:I ran into Stella at that wedding expo in Indianapolis, and based on what I was looking for, her stuff seemed like an absolute steal! Plus, the work she was doing actually looked pretty solid!

I didn't make it to the expo myself, but my mom did... and she was totally blown away!!! I checked their prices on Meta, and they told me they could customize everything to fit whatever we wanted, but you can really pull off some miracles for under $1000.