Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

loneridge93 said:Must be nice for you guys... mine is 124 miles too far away from me 😢

Man... why's it so far though? lol

What's up with you 😍

quietcobra52 said:Where are you located? That first hall we checked out does rentals—white ones, small or large, whatever you need—and I even reached out to some people on Facebook. Rental fees were around $167, so honestly, it ended up being way cheaper to just buy my own gazebos... at least then I actually own them, right? Or I could just rent them out to someone else later. We picked up a 6x3m gazebo in Mexico for $67, plus I’ve already got two 3x3m ones from when we grabbed some deals at Walmart before.

Where did you pick up that pavilion in the Midwest? I’m looking for one too... ideally without spending a ton of cash.

To all the lovely brides-to-be out there... I see you're discussing wedding invitations. I actually ended up DIY-ing about 100 of them myself for roughly $100... if anyone wants to see what they look like, just shoot me a DM and I can send over a photo. Otherwise, you'll find that a single invitation of that style usually runs anywhere from 12 to $5.75 dollars—it really just depends on where you shop. If you're looking for cardstock, there's a Zebra in Indianapolis that has plenty of options; that's where I picked up my supplies
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I also have a quick question for the group: I'm planning to rent some lighting for the reception, and I was wondering if anyone here has worked with KPMG Lighting out of Columbus?

mellowridge7 said:Where did you pick up that pavilion in the Midwest? I’m looking for one too... ideally without spending a ton of cash.

Right at the very end of the new corridor—you know, by those shops selling rugs, stoves, and all that bulk stuff

So, are we talking about those prefab units—the kind you’d typically rent out? Honestly, it feels like I'd come out ahead just buying two of them rather than dealing with the cost of renting a single one.

mellowridge7 said:So, are we talking about those prefab units—the kind you’d typically rent out? Honestly, it feels like I'd come out ahead just buying two of them rather than dealing with the cost of renting a single one.

Exactly like this one—except I grabbed two since this one's only 3x3 and I need a 6x3 setup, plus side walls.
We've actually had a 3x3 setup sitting right out front all summer for like 7 or 8 years now and it hasn't even flinched—we just staked it down extra tight to the ground.



I bet those rental ones are beefier or something, but honestly? This works fine for me.

If it could just hold up through that one wedding weekend, it would be well worth the investment.

mellowridge7 said:If it could just hold up through that one wedding weekend, it would be well worth the investment.

honestly, I was thinking the exact same thing 😁 But since things were dead for years with the smaller one, I’m betting this one actually lasts—fingers crossed, right? Since both my partner and I have birthdays coming up, plus cousins visiting in the summer, it'd be great to have somewhere to host everyone without crowding the house—especially with that massive sunroom we've got. And for weddings, I'll just rent or borrow stuff.
The tables are a pain, though—already found some local options nearby, though.😁

quietcobra52 said:honestly, I was thinking the exact same thing 😁 But since things were dead for years with the smaller one, I’m betting this one actually lasts—fingers crossed, right? Since both my partner and I have birthdays coming up, plus cousins visiting in the summer, it'd be great to have somewhere to host everyone without crowding the house—especially with that massive sunroom we've got. And for weddings, I'll just rent or borrow stuff.
The tables are a pain, though—already found some local options nearby, though.😁

I’ll have to hunt down some tables locally as well—I'm currently scouring Facebook for caterers... I'm just not sure if they provide their own plates or if I'll need to buy or borrow them myself.

I am currently on the hunt for some new footwear—shoes, sandals, or even just slippers—that feel incredibly lightweight. I’m pregnant, and my feet have been swelling quite a bit lately, which has become rather uncomfortable...
Does anyone know of any good places to shop for something like this? I could potentially travel to Indianapolis, Columbus, Des Moines, or even Memphis to find what I need. I am specifically looking for something in an ivory shade.🙂

quietcobra52 said:Man... why's it so far though? lol

What's up with you 😍

Whatever 😁 babe 😍

mellowridge7 said:I am currently on the hunt for some new footwear—shoes, sandals, or even just slippers—that feel incredibly lightweight. I’m pregnant, and my feet have been swelling quite a bit lately, which has become rather uncomfortable...
Does anyone know of any good places to shop for something like this? I could potentially travel to Indianapolis, Columbus, Des Moines, or even Memphis to find what I need. I am specifically looking for something in an ivory shade.🙂

Check this out and see if anything catches your eye
http://www.deichmann.com/HR/hr/shop/...ene-cipele.cat

quietcobra52 said:Check this out and see if anything catches your eye
http://www.deichmann.com/HR/hr/shop/...ene-cipele.cat

I actually stopped by a Foot Locker earlier, but they didn't have anything in ivory—it was all just stark white, which would clash terribly with my dress😢

Seriously though, where are you planning on grabbing all your juices and homemade stuff for the house?

Also, does anyone know if there's anywhere to get cheaper roses from $3.25 around the 7th Moon?
The farmers market has them for $3.25/ unit

Michelle Thomas77 said:Seriously though, where are you planning on grabbing all your juices and homemade stuff for the house?

Also, does anyone know if there's anywhere to get cheaper roses from $3.25 around the 7th Moon?
The farmers market has them for $3.25/ unit

Juices from Canada—just bit by bit. My relatives and I will bring them whenever we head over to Canada (which happens pretty often). We'll just haul them back.

mellowridge66 said:I feel like I’ve heard this story at least 15 times now. It’s absolutely horrific!! Why would anyone take on so many clients if they can't actually show up? Just be honest and say no! Don't pull this kind of garbage on people!!!

What a nightmare. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. To make matters worse, the staff actually called me an hour before my appointment just to tell me not to worry because they were running about thirty minutes behind. Then, after waiting two full hours for Victoria Peterson, there was nothing—just total silence. That's when the panic really set in. It’s been over a week now, and I haven't received a single apology or even a follow-up. Honestly, at this point, I don't even care about the excuse, I just want respect. As far as I'm concerned, this is one massive Anti-advertisement.😠😠😠

If I happen to send anyone several identical direct messages, please don't take it personally—I am still getting the hang of how this messaging system works here 😁

bluetiger332 said:What a nightmare. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. To make matters worse, the staff actually called me an hour before my appointment just to tell me not to worry because they were running about thirty minutes behind. Then, after waiting two full hours for Victoria Peterson, there was nothing—just total silence. That's when the panic really set in. It’s been over a week now, and I haven't received a single apology or even a follow-up. Honestly, at this point, I don't even care about the excuse, I just want respect. As far as I'm concerned, this is one massive Anti-advertisement.😠😠😠

Reading this actually gives me chills—I’ve had dreams that felt almost exactly like this. 🤣
I can only imagine how stressful that must have been for you. 😢

Hey, has anyone been over to any of Stephanie’s salons on Facebook or in Indianapolis lately? I was wondering if they might have put out a new collection yet... maybe that pre-collection for 2014?
thanks 🙂

Anyone know where I can snag a decent "welcome" sign without getting totally ripped off???