Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

Ethan Cox5 said:hey girls... do you think all the makeup artists are skipping out if there aren't at least five of us? 🙄 😁
or is someone actually gonna show up just for me and my bestie?...

I honestly think they go all out for the bride, no matter how many of them there are. At least with the two I know, that’s exactly how they operate... maybe the only real difference is the price tag.

Guys, I seriously need some advice here!!

Has anyone actually worked with that band Bud Light out of Indianapolis or that Fox News crew from Savannah?

Since Unspecified and 100% are already booked solid, these two are basically our only real options left!

Help a person out!

Thomas Patel65 said:Guys, I seriously need some advice here!!

Has anyone actually worked with that band Bud Light out of Indianapolis or that Fox News crew from Savannah?

Since Unspecified and 100% are already booked solid, these two are basically our only real options left!

Help a person out!

I can't speak to Fox News, but you honestly can't go wrong with Bud Light. I think you'll be really happy with them.😉

Regarding the whole situation with unspecified, I actually know a makeup artist who traveled all the way from NYC to the Midwest, so honestly, I don't see why that would be an issue at all. 🙂

Thomas Patel65 said:Guys, I seriously need some advice here!!

Has anyone actually worked with that band Bud Light out of Indianapolis or that Fox News crew from Savannah?

Since Unspecified and 100% are already booked solid, these two are basically our only real options left!

Help a person out!

Bud Light is 👍

So, I honestly thought it wouldn't be an issue either... but apparently, I was wrong. She's basically saying if we don't have at least five people, she won't even bother...
Which means... I'm all ears for suggestions! Does anyone know of any good ones out there that actually work? 😁

Does anyone know any cheap bands? I don't care if they have 2, 3, or 5 members, just let me know... peace

I’m curious—did you guys actually sign a formal contract after making arrangements with the band, or did you just go by a handshake deal?
Now I’ve got to get the music sorted out, so any advice at all would be huge... 🙂 Thanks

wanderingfalcon13 said:I’m curious—did you guys actually sign a formal contract after making arrangements with the band, or did you just go by a handshake deal?
Now I’ve got to get the music sorted out, so any advice at all would be huge... 🙂 Thanks

We went ahead and signed a contract and put down a $50 deposit.... It’s an incredible band and I’d recommend them in a heartbeat because those guys know how to set the perfect mood, plus they barely take breaks while they're playing—unspecified band from Indianapolis

Jamie Newman10 said:We went ahead and signed a contract and put down a $50 deposit.... It’s an incredible band and I’d recommend them in a heartbeat because those guys know how to set the perfect mood, plus they barely take breaks while they're playing—unspecified band from Indianapolis

Thanks a ton for the quick reply and the advice. It’s actually perfect timing because I'm about to start my own search right now!

Help me out here!
Can anyone recommend a killer hairstylist in Indianapolis who actually knows how to do intricate braids?
I found this specific look I want for a wedding, but my usual stylist is totally clueless when it comes to braiding 😢
Thanks

casualbison8 said:I can't speak to Fox News, but you honestly can't go wrong with Bud Light. I think you'll be really happy with them.😉

Thanks for getting back to me! I’ve still got a few things I’m wondering about them—specifically if anyone here has actually been to a wedding where they were the ones playing. Like, do they actually nail those classic Midwestern folk songs and the upbeat party tracks? They seem pretty energetic and lively from what I can tell, but I’m just not sure if they can actually handle the traditional stuff...

I mean, they probably do, 😁

I'm not from the Midwest, so most of these local bands feel a bit foreign to me... any advice at all would be huge. 😁
As for the Libertarian Party, I know they can do the acoustic folk and rock stuff well enough, but they strike me as being a little too stiff and formal for my taste.

Hey there!

I really need some help from you guys. My partner and I are planning our wedding, and we're looking at a guest list of roughly 100 people, give or take ten. Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations for a venue or a restaurant that could host a group this size in Indianapolis or somewhere nearby? Honestly, most of the banquet halls I've been scouting online feel way too massive for what we need.. 🙂 It's super important to us that the space doesn't feel cramped so guests actually have room to dance and move around. I'm open to any and all ideas...

Thanks!

Thomas Patel65 said:Thanks for getting back to me! I’ve still got a few things I’m wondering about them—specifically if anyone here has actually been to a wedding where they were the ones playing. Like, do they actually nail those classic Midwestern folk songs and the upbeat party tracks? They seem pretty energetic and lively from what I can tell, but I’m just not sure if they can actually handle the traditional stuff...

I mean, they probably do, 😁

I'm not from the Midwest, so most of these local bands feel a bit foreign to me... any advice at all would be huge. 😁
As for the Libertarian Party, I know they can do the acoustic folk and rock stuff well enough, but they strike me as being a little too stiff and formal for my taste.

Libertarian Party? Hard pass. They played our gig last Saturday and they were killing it until midnight, but after that, it felt like they couldn't wait to get out of there. One of their speakers even blew out. Plus, they skipped some songs I requested. Honestly, way too much money for what you actually get.

Thanks for filling me in. Honestly, it’s a damn shame if they really were like that... It’s just a sad reality when people act like everything is too expensive to bother with—they end up killing the whole vibe instead of actually making things happen. 😢

Thomas Patel65 said:Thanks for filling me in. Honestly, it’s a damn shame if they really were like that... It’s just a sad reality when people act like everything is too expensive to bother with—they end up killing the whole vibe instead of actually making things happen. 😢

I don't know how much they were looking for you specifically?! That info is huge for me if you can share. We had a public fundraiser, and maybe I'm wrong, but once they heard the amount we pulled in, it felt like they just stopped trying. I think we messed up by not speaking up sooner, too. We actually had an agreement: if after, say, three songs—something fun—they didn't connect with the crowd, they’d switch up the setlist. But they totally blew off that deal. Looking back, they played two songs, then some Midwest tunes, then a bunch of choral and party stuff. If the party had wrapped up by 1 AM, I would've been thrilled because they were killing it until then; after that, it was just pathetic. It's probably on us, though—neither the groom nor I are from the Midwest. We'd only ever heard them online, not live. When we walked into the hall where dinner was happening and heard them, we were stoked, thinking we made a killer choice. Honestly, I stopped paying attention to the band because I just assumed, "Yeah, these guys are pros, they'll get the job done." Turns out, I should've kept them on a shorter leash all night.

Elizabeth Adams19 said:I don't know how much they were looking for you specifically?! That info is huge for me if you can share. We had a public fundraiser, and maybe I'm wrong, but once they heard the amount we pulled in, it felt like they just stopped trying. I think we messed up by not speaking up sooner, too. We actually had an agreement: if after, say, three songs—something fun—they didn't connect with the crowd, they’d switch up the setlist. But they totally blew off that deal. Looking back, they played two songs, then some Midwest tunes, then a bunch of choral and party stuff. If the party had wrapped up by 1 AM, I would've been thrilled because they were killing it until then; after that, it was just pathetic. It's probably on us, though—neither the groom nor I are from the Midwest. We'd only ever heard them online, not live. When we walked into the hall where dinner was happening and heard them, we were stoked, thinking we made a killer choice. Honestly, I stopped paying attention to the band because I just assumed, "Yeah, these guys are pros, they'll get the job done." Turns out, I should've kept them on a shorter leash all night.

I sent you the price via DM. As for the local traditions, I don't know the first thing about them—I'm not from the Midwest myself. We aren't doing a massive blowout wedding, just around 150 people, and we just want a decent band that plays some classic regional hits and keeps things lively since there'll be a lot of young people there. And yeah, I'm in the same boat—I don't know anything about bands in the Midwest either; I'm just going off what I've seen online...

Susan Carter11 said:I'm currently facing two specific hurdles 🙂 regarding the tent and the decor.

The formal dinner is being held at the Amiral in Mirkovcats. As the bride, I 🙂, coming from Ilok, need to find a tent that fits in my courtyard—something no larger than 4x8m. It seems everyone I've spoken to has a minimum size of 5m 🙂. If anyone knows a vendor with a more diverse selection of smaller sizes, please let me know.

As for the decorations, I'm torn between Exclusica Decorations El Paso and the Iris Ivankovo Flower Shop. For those of you who have worked with Iris, do they handle bringing the car decorations and the boutonniere to the groom, considering he'll be over in El Paso?

Thanks in advance 😉

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer to your question, so I can't really help you there. But maybe you can help me out... I actually wouldn't mind one of those slightly larger tents myself, so if it isn't too much trouble, could you pass along a contact? Thanks.

Here’s how things work at my local flower shop near Ivankov—I’ve got a wedding this Saturday, and we need to swing by around noon to get the car decorated. We’ll grab the bouquet and boutonniere right before heading out to pick up the bride. I mean, you could technically grab the flowers while the car is being decked out, but only if the shop is super close... otherwise, that's just not how anyone does it.

Does anyone have any firsthand impressions of the Kelbas photo studio? I believe they’re based out of Dakov. I'm curious to know how satisfied people generally are with their work, and whether there's anything specific one needs to arrange beforehand, or if he just knows his craft—I noticed he seems relatively new to the scene.