Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

frozenangler87 said:Honestly, we don't really have any specialized bridal shoe boutiques around here. You basically just hit up regular shoe stores and hope you find something in their "massive" selection.
I haven't even heard of a dedicated bridal shop in Washington, D.C., let alone in places like Indianapolis or Columbus!

I haven't checked out anything in Columbus yet, but my little trek through Indianapolis? Yeah, I'd give that experience a solid zero out of ten!

That’s exactly what I was thinking, too—but I figured it was worth a shot anyway... so, I'm gearing up for a trek through the stores in Columbus. I'm crossing my fingers that I can stumble upon something that catches my eye, though I'm keeping my expectations pretty low...

Girls, I did a little bit of shopping today. There's a sale happening over at Macy's—plenty of shoes and sandals, especially silver ones. They have some white options too, though not many. Prices are ranging from 70 to $67🙂
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I’ve been touring wedding venues lately, and honestly? Zelenkrov’s vibe just didn't hit for me. On the other hand, Crystal has an absolutely stunning ballroom. Food-wise, the menus are pretty much identical, though Zelenkrov charges a premium—but word on the street is the quality is top-tier and nobody leaves hungry. I haven't heard any specific feedback on Crystal yet, but my first impression was solid. As for the rest of them? Meh. They aren't terrible, but they don't even come close to the two I mentioned. If you're looking to cut corners, your best bet is to rent a space and bring your own catering and drinks (provided you have a reliable team to help out). The catch is most places won't let you do that. The only one I know that actually allows it is Classic.

Anyone got recommendations for good desserts? I’ve heard about Babin Greda, but their stuff is a bit light for my taste—though they were solid at weddings I went to. I also heard Ivankov makes great treats, but I haven't tried their cakes yet, and honestly, they didn't look like much.

Ethan Wilson94 said:Anyone got recommendations for good desserts? I’ve heard about Babin Greda, but their stuff is a bit light for my taste—though they were solid at weddings I went to. I also heard Ivankov makes great treats, but I haven't tried their cakes yet, and honestly, they didn't look like much.

So, I actually have some dessert recommendations from Catherine in Ivankov. I ended up getting them mostly because I saw how they work, and they're just so careful about cleanliness and everything.
And if you ask me, they’re easily the best wedding sweets I've ever had. Definitely better than the ones from Babin Greda. At least, for my taste!
Whenever I went to a big party, I’d always grab their cakes, and they really are flawless. Same goes for the pastries—they’re seriously loaded with poppy seeds or walnuts, depending on what you pick.

Price: $0.67 per piece, cake is $50, and a typical wedding cake usually runs around 700!
Definitely my top pick!

Greetings, everyone,

So, I’m looking for some guidance—where can one find a white gold ring in Columbus without getting completely fleeced? I've been wandering through a few local jewelers lately, and frankly, it all feels incredibly repetitive and uninspired. I'm hunting for an engagement ring, specifically aiming for something in the $300-$$333 range—is that even remotely realistic in today's market? Since every shop I visited felt like a carbon copy of the last, I figured I'd ask if anyone here has any actual experience or recommendations.

frozenangler87 said:So, I actually have some dessert recommendations from Catherine in Ivankov. I ended up getting them mostly because I saw how they work, and they're just so careful about cleanliness and everything.
And if you ask me, they’re easily the best wedding sweets I've ever had. Definitely better than the ones from Babin Greda. At least, for my taste!
Whenever I went to a big party, I’d always grab their cakes, and they really are flawless. Same goes for the pastries—they’re seriously loaded with poppy seeds or walnuts, depending on what you pick.

Price: $0.67 per piece, cake is $50, and a typical wedding cake usually runs around 700!
Definitely my top pick!

So, when's the big day? Got any photos? I've been scouring the web but can't find much besides a few random cake shots. A friend of mine just got married and had their pastries—man, I ate so much. They were laid out so neatly, too. But then again, I didn't try the actual cakes, and they didn't look like anything special to me. Maybe I was just stuffed from all the other sweets xD Thanks for the tip! 🙂

Ethan Wilson94 said:Anyone got recommendations for good desserts? I’ve heard about Babin Greda, but their stuff is a bit light for my taste—though they were solid at weddings I went to. I also heard Ivankov makes great treats, but I haven't tried their cakes yet, and honestly, they didn't look like much.

Dundoslastice, Josipovac - http://dundoslastice.com/index.php

They are a fully registered business, everything is incredibly clean and organized, and the pricing is very fair. What really stood out to me was that their service includes refrigerated transport directly to the venue and provides neat plastic containers with lids for everything.
The pastries themselves were exquisite—not dry at all, with that wonderful homemade flavor. As for the cakes, they were massive and absolutely stunning; they had that modern, youthful aesthetic I had been dreaming of. Truly, they were perfection!
Our entire wedding party was raving about the sweets; in fact, guests were actually coming up to us afterward to ask where we ordered them from, and several people ended up booking them for their own upcoming celebrations. In short, I cannot recommend them highly enough! 🙂

Ethan Wilson94 said:So, when's the big day? Got any photos? I've been scouring the web but can't find much besides a few random cake shots. A friend of mine just got married and had their pastries—man, I ate so much. They were laid out so neatly, too. But then again, I didn't try the actual cakes, and they didn't look like anything special to me. Maybe I was just stuffed from all the other sweets xD Thanks for the tip! 🙂

It's happening in less than 3 weeks! 😁

Maybe those wedding cakes weren't even theirs. I guess it just depends on the local traditions! For us, we ordered a bunch of pastries and then a wedding cake. Around here, the tradition is that close family brings over baskets of treats (since people used to make everything at home back in the day), but things have modernized a bit. Now, instead of baskets, people usually just order a cake from wherever they got the pastries.

The pastries are gorgeous. Like, really beautiful to look at and to eat!
I had a couple of cakes from Catherine and they were just as amazing. You can pretty much negotiate whatever you want for the design.
Here are some photos of wedding cakes they've done: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/alb...00001732006393

This is what my cake is gonna look like:



But I asked them not to use fondant; I want it decorated with whipped cream instead. I'm thinking a brown ribbon and more flowers.
Basically, everything is negotiable.
For the cakes, I told them I didn't want any bright red ribbons or weird artificial colors like green—just something simple and chill.

I mean, I've known them for a while now. But it makes such a difference when you actually go to order the pastries and get to see how they do it—seeing who's making them and what the whole kitchen setup looks like.

As for getting the treats delivered, it's totally up to you. We're having them delivered to three different spots: my fiancé's house, my place, and the venue. You just decide if you want them in plastic trays or wrapped in cellophane, tell them how many you need for each, and they pack it all up and drop it off wherever you need.

Hi everyone... I know this might be a bit off-topic for this thread, but I wasn't quite sure where else to ask. I've been scrolling through your posts and noticed quite a few people from Indianapolis looking for tulle. Well, I'm actually on the hunt for some pink tulle (not for a wedding, which is why I figured I'd ask here!), but I'm having no luck finding it. Has anyone happened to come across any pink tulle lately? Thanks!

cosmictiger67 said:Dundoslastice, Josipovac - http://dundoslastice.com/index.php

They are a fully registered business, everything is incredibly clean and organized, and the pricing is very fair. What really stood out to me was that their service includes refrigerated transport directly to the venue and provides neat plastic containers with lids for everything.
The pastries themselves were exquisite—not dry at all, with that wonderful homemade flavor. As for the cakes, they were massive and absolutely stunning; they had that modern, youthful aesthetic I had been dreaming of. Truly, they were perfection!
Our entire wedding party was raving about the sweets; in fact, guests were actually coming up to us afterward to ask where we ordered them from, and several people ended up booking them for their own upcoming celebrations. In short, I cannot recommend them highly enough! 🙂

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Those cookies look incredible—exactly what I’m looking for. I want to mix things up by pairing creamy textures with the drier ones, and honestly, their selection is spot on. The pricing seems pretty fair, too. I think I’m going to reach out to them. 🙂

Alright, I’ve got more questions. Does anyone know a good florist in Columbus or the surrounding areas that won't charge an arm and a leg? Everyone on this forum keeps recommending places in Washington, D.C., and honestly, I don't have the patience to scroll through all those threads. What am I looking at cost-wise for decor for roughly 200 guests? I'm thinking roses—it'll be September. I want to mix in some small floral spheres, like little mini bouquets or whatever they call them, plus candles in glass votives with those little decorative balls. I'd probably just buy the candle stuff myself. I also want some tall single-candle holders scattered around. Look, I haven't fully decided yet. This is just narrowing down my options, and the final call is going to depend entirely on the price tag. So, what's the going rate for flowers in September and these types of candle holders? Here’s what the holders look like:
Check out this shot from Zoe Photography. [Link]They’re about 10 inches high and maybe 3 inches wide, I can't quite remember.

I'm looking at a budget around 3,000.$1333 Max, don't be stingy with the flowers. 🙂

Ethan Wilson94, regarding those florists over near Columbus—I’ve actually been quite impressed by the work from the Exclusive shop out in El Paso... they have a Facebook profile under Wedding Decoration (Wedding Decoration Vu) where you can browse their portfolio. I haven't had the chance to see their setups in person or get a handle on their pricing yet, but I have seen several posts on the forums suggesting people are pretty happy with them 🙂

Anthony Hall83 said:Ethan Wilson94, regarding those florists over near Columbus—I’ve actually been quite impressed by the work from the Exclusive shop out in El Paso... they have a Facebook profile under Wedding Decoration (Wedding Decoration Vu) where you can browse their portfolio. I haven't had the chance to see their setups in person or get a handle on their pricing yet, but I have seen several posts on the forums suggesting people are pretty happy with them 🙂

Hey, thanks. Everything looks gorgeous—exactly what I had in mind. Just hoping they don't break the bank. 🙂

Ethan Wilson94 said:Thanks, I really appreciate it. Those cookies look incredible—exactly what I’m looking for. I want to mix things up by pairing creamy textures with the drier ones, and honestly, their selection is spot on. The pricing seems pretty fair, too. I think I’m going to reach out to them. 🙂

Alright, I’ve got more questions. Does anyone know a good florist in Columbus or the surrounding areas that won't charge an arm and a leg? Everyone on this forum keeps recommending places in Washington, D.C., and honestly, I don't have the patience to scroll through all those threads. What am I looking at cost-wise for decor for roughly 200 guests? I'm thinking roses—it'll be September. I want to mix in some small floral spheres, like little mini bouquets or whatever they call them, plus candles in glass votives with those little decorative balls. I'd probably just buy the candle stuff myself. I also want some tall single-candle holders scattered around. Look, I haven't fully decided yet. This is just narrowing down my options, and the final call is going to depend entirely on the price tag. So, what's the going rate for flowers in September and these types of candle holders? Here’s what the holders look like:
Check out this shot from Zoe Photography. [Link]They’re about 10 inches high and maybe 3 inches wide, I can't quite remember.

I'm looking at a budget around 3,000.$1333 Max, don't be stingy with the flowers. 🙂

Where on earth did you find those candlesticks? They look absolutely stunning... honestly, I can't stop staring at them!🙂

Rebecca Gray4 said:Where on earth did you find those candlesticks? They look absolutely stunning... honestly, I can't stop staring at them!🙂

Haven't picked them up yet. Still hunting. 😁

I hit up Fifth Avenue yesterday. There’s this shop on one of the floors that carries all kinds of decor—fancy stuff and everyday basics. They have vases in every shape imaginable and they won't break the bank. You can find anything from 5-$2.00 small ball-shaped ones to $33 massive martini glasses (way too big for me). They really have everything. I might check out Harkany next since I heard prices are better there, but if nothing works out, I'll just grab something at that shop on Fifth.

Still haven't found those specific candlesticks from the link I posted. :/

Ethan Wilson94 said:Haven't picked them up yet. Still hunting. 😁

I hit up Fifth Avenue yesterday. There’s this shop on one of the floors that carries all kinds of decor—fancy stuff and everyday basics. They have vases in every shape imaginable and they won't break the bank. You can find anything from 5-$2.00 small ball-shaped ones to $33 massive martini glasses (way too big for me). They really have everything. I might check out Harkany next since I heard prices are better there, but if nothing works out, I'll just grab something at that shop on Fifth.

Still haven't found those specific candlesticks from the link I posted. :/

I guess I totally misunderstood then... Well, that's great news! I'll head over to Fifth Avenue and see if I can dig something up...🙂

I was wondering about those makeup services you arranged with Victoria—what’s the going rate for that, and does she charge a travel fee if she comes out to the house?

Does anyone happen to know where I could pick up some test tubes for invitations?🤷

Rebecca Gray4 said:I was wondering about those makeup services you arranged with Victoria—what’s the going rate for that, and does she charge a travel fee if she comes out to the house?

I’m telling you, $40 is nothing, $50 is where it's at.

irontiger28 said:How bad can they be? Pittsburgh actually has plenty of great bands. Personally, I think Bravo is the best one out there—they're the ones we booked. There's also Krijani, Svirci, and several others worth checking out.

Look, I'm from a small town in the Midwest, and the Babylon band from a small town in the Midwest is playing for me. They don't really do folk music, except for Halid.))They have their own Facebook page, so just go check it out.