Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

Walter Price5 said:I'm also curious about the pricing for the girls at Exclusive Houston. Roughly how many people does that price cover? And what exactly did you settle on for that amount?

I haven't quite decided what I want yet; I'm constantly second-guessing myself. 🙂 We discussed some ballpark figures that I'm actually happy with. Personally, I'd be willing to pay up to $1333, and for that kind of money, I really expect to get my money's worth. Most importantly—I want actual flowers, not just a bunch of greenery and random filler. I see it at weddings all the time: tons of leaves and maybe one tiny little bud... yet the bill is huge. You, for instance, can get a great arrangement from the El Paso crew for just 20-$8.25. What I love is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little detail, from candles to tulle. Whether you hand them 1000 or just 10 $0.00 for the flowers, they include the candles and everything else you need. It's all bundled into the arrangement price. Honestly, I'm beyond satisfied (like I said before) and I'd recommend them to anyone. If you need anything else, just ask 👍

casualfalcon15 said:I haven't quite decided what I want yet; I'm constantly second-guessing myself. 🙂 We discussed some ballpark figures that I'm actually happy with. Personally, I'd be willing to pay up to $1333, and for that kind of money, I really expect to get my money's worth. Most importantly—I want actual flowers, not just a bunch of greenery and random filler. I see it at weddings all the time: tons of leaves and maybe one tiny little bud... yet the bill is huge. You, for instance, can get a great arrangement from the El Paso crew for just 20-$8.25. What I love is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little detail, from candles to tulle. Whether you hand them 1000 or just 10 $0.00 for the flowers, they include the candles and everything else you need. It's all bundled into the arrangement price. Honestly, I'm beyond satisfied (like I said before) and I'd recommend them to anyone. If you need anything else, just ask 👍

Same here! I have no clue what I actually want, but I damn sure know what I DON'T want!!!!🙂

Ronald Jones11 said:Same here! I have no clue what I actually want, but I damn sure know what I DON'T want!!!!🙂

At least you've narrowed it down... and honestly, that's a start. 😂

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?

I went with Stella... scroll back a few pages and you'll see the specifics. 😁

cosmictiger67 said:Ladies, would anyone be willing to recommend a budget-friendly local print shop around the Indianapolis or Memphis area? I’m planning to design my own invitations, so I just need simple single-sided printing on glossy paper—nothing overly complicated. I checked with a printer in Indianapolis, and they quoted me $1.75 per invitation, which honestly feels like an absolute robbery 🤷
The reason I'm asking is that I've seen pre-made invitation sets on sale for as little as $1.00... whereas all I really need is a basic 5x5 inch square print, without any folding, adhesive, or fancy imagery. 😕

How many do you need? Is it single color or full color? And are we talking screen printing or laser?

casualfalcon15 said:I haven't quite decided what I want yet; I'm constantly second-guessing myself. 🙂 We discussed some ballpark figures that I'm actually happy with. Personally, I'd be willing to pay up to $1333, and for that kind of money, I really expect to get my money's worth. Most importantly—I want actual flowers, not just a bunch of greenery and random filler. I see it at weddings all the time: tons of leaves and maybe one tiny little bud... yet the bill is huge. You, for instance, can get a great arrangement from the El Paso crew for just 20-$8.25. What I love is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little detail, from candles to tulle. Whether you hand them 1000 or just 10 $0.00 for the flowers, they include the candles and everything else you need. It's all bundled into the arrangement price. Honestly, I'm beyond satisfied (like I said before) and I'd recommend them to anyone. If you need anything else, just ask 👍

Thanks for the info... I actually called them today, and they aren't really expensive... she just mentioned it depends on which flowers you pick. I like that you can bring your own items if you find something cheaper elsewhere, like test tubes or small decorations, etc.
But they do charge for their labor and certain extras they provide.

Does anyone happen to know which bridal boutiques in the Midwest carry Demetrios gowns? I'm looking for decent shops—maybe some that won't break the bank—where the dresses are actually in good condition?

Walter Price5 said:I still haven't booked a photographer or a florist. I've asked about this before, but I haven't gotten a straight answer yet. I guess I'm stuck on Krizmanić because I heard he was decent, but then I saw some conflicting stuff about him on the forums.
I'm not local, so I don't really know anyone to recommend, and since people have been mentioning him online, I'm a bit hesitant. If anyone here has actually used him, maybe you could reach out with some details?

My wedding is this July, and I've actually decided to go with Krizmanić... I'm not super familiar with the photographers in Vinkovci; we're more from the Midwest area, so everyone usually just uses Cibalia.

Since I made up my mind that I don't want the exact same photo albums and thank-you gifts as the last ten weddings I've attended, 😕 I decided to book video Krizmanić. They did a job for a colleague of mine once, and I was really happy with the results... in the end, my fiancé and I met with them, loved their style, and settled all the details...

Ultimately, it's all down to personal taste. I find their photography style really interesting and much more unique than what most people in my neck of the woods use...

Plus, the pricing is fair... the base package starts at $1500, though it'll be a bit higher for us since our guest list is massive... anyway, I'm satisfied... 😍

Joshua Brown2 said:How many do you need? Is it single color or full color? And are we talking screen printing or laser?

I am thinking roughly 100 invitations and 100 thank-you notes, all in a single color using laser printing. I’d love to just have them sitting here at home ready to go when 🙂

gentledriver92 said: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 😁

Thanks so much... you really helped me out. I have a meeting with them tomorrow, so we'll see how it goes!

Walter Price5 said:Thanks for the info... I actually called them today, and they aren't really expensive... she just mentioned it depends on which flowers you pick. I like that you can bring your own items if you find something cheaper elsewhere, like test tubes or small decorations, etc.
But they do charge for their labor and certain extras they provide.

Don't mention it. 😉Yeah, you can definitely bring your own supplies; I forgot to mention that earlier. When I asked about invitations, they told me if I have my own materials, they’ll just charge for what they supply. Honestly, I think their pricing is great, and I love how inclusive they are. 🙂Everything is negotiable if you talk to them. Did you actually go in for a consultation, or did you just call to get the lay of the land 😂?

Hey everyone! I have a wedding coming up on September 23rd in Slavonski Brod and I still haven't locked down the right music. People keep telling me I should hire the Bravo Band out of Slavonski Brod. Has anyone here actually hired them? What was your experience like?

We've got a band called Strong playing here in Slavonski Brod. They aren't too pricey, and they're actually great... If you want their number, just shoot me a DM.

casualfalcon15 said:Not sure if any of you made it out to the wedding expo... I spent the whole day wandering through every single booth. My top picks 🙂 were definitely—the floral design studio, which was absolutely stunning (easily the best setup there), and the dessert table—homemade cookies that tasted just like my grandma used to make. As for travel, their "honeymoon" package (they won an award for the best promo material) totally blew me away 🙂. For men's suits, check out Arbanas. Honestly, though, I couldn't find anything decent for dresses, lighting, or a solid photographer. Still, I'm pretty happy with the expo overall since I nailed down the flowers and the sweets (though my mom and mother-in-law are going to have to do a taste test first, haha) 🙂. One less thing to worry about 🙂

The dress is driving me absolutely crazy too! I went to that huge wedding expo in Washington, D.C., and I'm still totally lost. I've tried on at least 15 different gowns already and I still haven't had that "this is the one" moment everyone keeps raving about.

Never heard of them, but honestly, I’d pass on any band that sounds like they belong at a cheesy country wedding. Most of them have that same awful, repetitive vibe—just ugh, terrible. I’d love to see a group that plays local hits but actually knows their way around some international tracks too. I did hear they have a female vocalist, and the prices seem pretty standard, but frankly, I’d rather pay more than listen to music that ruins a good party.

Lawrence Nelson6 said:Never heard of them, but honestly, I’d pass on any band that sounds like they belong at a cheesy country wedding. Most of them have that same awful, repetitive vibe—just ugh, terrible. I’d love to see a group that plays local hits but actually knows their way around some international tracks too. I did hear they have a female vocalist, and the prices seem pretty standard, but frankly, I’d rather pay more than listen to music that ruins a good party.

I actually went to three weddings this past year where Bravo Band played, and they're really good guys—Kevin sings with them sometimes...
but I've also checked out the guys from Google, and I think they're awesome! I'm just not sure what kind of vibe they bring to a wedding since I haven't caught them live yet! 🙂

Ronald Jones11 said:The dress is driving me absolutely crazy too! I went to that huge wedding expo in Washington, D.C., and I'm still totally lost. I've tried on at least 15 different gowns already and I still haven't had that "this is the one" moment everyone keeps raving about.

Yeah... everyone talks about that magical feeling. "Once you put it on, you just know." If that's true, then we must be some kind of statistical anomaly. 🤣

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casualfalcon15 said:Yeah... everyone talks about that magical feeling. "Once you put it on, you just know." If that's true, then we must be some kind of statistical anomaly. 🤣

I feel the exact same way. 🙂 It’s all fine—some people catch my eye, some don't—but I go on dates and... nothing. No one has actually blown me away yet. Honestly, I have no idea how I'm supposed to make a choice if there's no spark. I'm heading out to check out the scene in Des Moines tomorrow, but seriously, 🤷what am I even looking for? Is there even anything out there worth expecting?

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I feel the exact same way. 🙂 It’s all fine—some people catch my eye, some don't—but I go on dates and... nothing. No one has actually blown me away yet. Honestly, I have no idea how I'm supposed to make a choice if there's no spark. I'm heading out to check out the scene in Des Moines tomorrow, but seriously, 🤷what am I even looking for? Is there even anything out there worth expecting?

Lucky... let me know how it goes!!! 🙂

urbanviper80 said:My wedding is this July, and I've actually decided to go with Krizmanić... I'm not super familiar with the photographers in Vinkovci; we're more from the Midwest area, so everyone usually just uses Cibalia.

Since I made up my mind that I don't want the exact same photo albums and thank-you gifts as the last ten weddings I've attended, 😕 I decided to book video Krizmanić. They did a job for a colleague of mine once, and I was really happy with the results... in the end, my fiancé and I met with them, loved their style, and settled all the details...

Ultimately, it's all down to personal taste. I find their photography style really interesting and much more unique than what most people in my neck of the woods use...

Plus, the pricing is fair... the base package starts at $1500, though it'll be a bit higher for us since our guest list is massive... anyway, I'm satisfied... 😍

What does "huge wedding party" even mean? I guess it just means a massive crowd at the ceremony. Maybe. 🙂 Will I have 350, or maybe even more? I gave Smith a quick call just so he could put me on the list, but I really wanted to handle this in person. I won't be around here for another four months. I guess I should get it sorted, though I’d much rather deal with it face-to-face so I can mention a few other things I want.
I didn't even ask about the price since I was just calling for a ballpark estimate, but I heard it’s around $6,000. I guess that's acceptable, provided he actually delivers everything I'm looking for. 😂