Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

quietcobra52 said:Look, my guests are gonna be hanging out for three hours, traveling all the way from places like 31 miles, and they won't have lunch or anything else planned—no stopping by a buddy's house first. So, from around 2 or 3 PM until dinner at 9, that’s a solid six-hour stretch where people need food... which is why I'm going way heavier on the catering, because people are actually sitting down to eat here. I'm counting on 80 people, but it might even hit 100... I'll see once I send out the invites.

Yeah, that’s a whole different ballgame. 😉

Michelle Thomas77 said:Yeah, that’s a whole different ballgame. 😉

Exactly. Everyone’s got their own way of doing things—and their own way of prepping... 🙂

Exactly that... things are a bit different on my end, so we won't be drowning in food—but your guests? They could definitely work up an appetite. 😉

Can someone send me Jane Marjanović's number? Has anyone reached out to her yet? I need to know if she’s available to travel and what her rates are for makeup. I'm booking for a wedding this season, and I'll definitely need her for my 😍😍
next year.

Does anyone happen to know a reliable catering service? I'm looking to host something at my place soon. Thanks!

Does anyone happen to know what kind of marker I could use on glass bottles—and where I might be able to pick some up—that stays put for a while, or at least won't just wipe right off immediately? Thanks so much for any help!

Kevin Smith7 said:Does anyone happen to know what kind of marker I could use on glass bottles—and where I might be able to pick some up—that stays put for a while, or at least won't just wipe right off immediately? Thanks so much for any help!

I ended up buying those specialty acrylic paint pens 🙂—if I even have the right name for them $8.25—specifically from Hobby Lobby. You can actually get quite a bit of writing done with just one pen. As for how long they last, I wrote my name on a glass tumbler about six months ago, and despite washing it several times a day, it’s still holding up just fine 🙂.

Glass contour pens... they are honestly such a blast to use! Since the ink comes in a tube with a fine, elongated tip, it feels just like writing with a pen, and the results on glass look absolutely stunning. It doesn't just wipe off either; you can even layer some clear lacquer over it if you want that extra bit of protection. I’m guessing you’re planning to decorate bottles as party favors or maybe some cute pieces for the dining table? What a brilliant idea! I've actually been dreaming up something similar myself 😉

Many thanks to cosmicnomad22 over at dustytinker58 for the response. I think I might head over to Michaels to check things out. We noticed those little glass bottles are available on bumbar.hr, but I wonder if anyone knows of any other places to pick them up?
I was also wondering if anyone happens to know where one might find a chocolate fountain? I am thinking it might be a lovely addition to my studio, especially since we'll finally have some fresh fruit on hand!

They are actually renting out naked chocolate fountains.

Anyone know where I can snag some candlesticks out in the Midwest? Everything I've checked—Target, Walmart, you name it—only carries sets of maybe 10 max, but I need at least 30. Looking for something like this:

quietcobra52 said:Anyone know where I can snag some candlesticks out in the Midwest? Everything I've checked—Target, Walmart, you name it—only carries sets of maybe 10 max, but I need at least 30. Looking for something like this:

I actually picked up something pretty similar last year over at IKEA $1.75/each

Daniel Smith8 said:They are actually renting out naked chocolate fountains.

Thanks! I guess it would be much more helpful if someone offered chocolate fountain rentals out in the Midwest. 🙂 So, if anyone happens to know of any leads, I'd really appreciate it.

cosmicnomad22 said:I actually picked up something pretty similar last year over at IKEA $1.75/each

so yeah, they've got them at IKEA

Kevin Smith7 said:Thanks! I guess it would be much more helpful if someone offered chocolate fountain rentals out in the Midwest. 🙂 So, if anyone happens to know of any leads, I'd really appreciate it.

I know Washington, D.C. isn't exactly in your backyard, but why not just call them and ask about renting one? 😉

Does anyone know if there are places that rent out chair covers, and what they usually charge?

Timothy Chavez28 said:Does anyone know if there are places that rent out chair covers, and what they usually charge?

It's about a buck a piece—I actually checked with Stella's Florist over in Des Moines.

Does anyone know where I can pick up some high-quality invitation paper in Indianapolis, besides just hitting up a Michael's...? Maybe there's a specialty boutique or a shop that actually focuses on that kind of stuff?

dustytinker58 said:Does anyone know where I can pick up some high-quality invitation paper in Indianapolis, besides just hitting up a Michael's...? Maybe there's a specialty boutique or a shop that actually focuses on that kind of stuff?

Well, you could try Hobby Lobby, Golden Hand, or General Electric. Personally, I suspect Hobby Lobby would be the most budget-friendly option.

cosmicnomad22 said:Well, you could try Hobby Lobby, Golden Hand, or General Electric. Personally, I suspect Hobby Lobby would be the most budget-friendly option.

Thanks so much for the reply! 😉