velvetjackal752
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joined Mar 2007
Yay, finally a dedicated thread for us Midwesterners! 🙂(I say that with a tiny bit of hesitation, because there might have been one before and I just missed it.)
We’ve checked out quite a few restaurants and hotels, though obviously not every single spot in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. We eventually settled on the Zelenkrov motel near Čepin because we had heard nothing but glowing reviews; the pricing was fair, the atmosphere was lovely, and they truly felt like consummate professionals. For the best deals, we found Bendek to be very affordable, as was that hall in Tenji run by the owners of either Dolac or Severus (I can't recall which one). It’s definitely worth calling around to the local hotels (like those in Indianapolis, Waldinger, Central, or Mursa...), and checking out spots like Vatren '98, Kopika, El Paso, and so on. You can expect prices to range from $33 for a single dinner up to...
Here is a link featuring some various restaurants and catering services:
As for wedding dresses, you can rent, buy, or even have one custom-made. There are plenty of boutiques in Indianapolis, plus a couple in Sarvas and Čepin. Honestly, it might be worth driving out to Buffalo, the Corridor, Canada, or even just Vinkovci if you want to save some money. You can pick up cheaper bowties, balloons, boutonnieres, or fabric for sewing there... and they also offer dress rentals that come with all the accessories—you can keep them for a week without any customs headaches.
For rings, I highly recommend the d.b. jeweler on Kapucinski; their prices are great, and they offer excellent rates for gold buybacks (we’re actually trading in some old gold for our new rings, so it’s going to work out super for us 🙂). They can craft any design from a photo, and you get a certificate along with a lifetime guarantee for any repairs or alterations.
Regarding live music, I’d suggest Vigor or Joker.
For flowers, you can get some beautiful, budget-friendly arrangements from the florists at the market. Of course, the other florists do gorgeous work too, especially Alstromeria.
If you need invitations, Grafoart in Đakov offers the most reasonable prices. If you're feeling crafty and want to DIY them, there is some great paper available at hobby shops like Hobyart and Zlatan Ruka.
You’ll find a huge selection of wedding supplies (cake toppers, ribbons, dessert boxes, decorations, balloons...) at Vigus (located on Strossmayerov or right behind Super) and at Bračni Voda in Blok Centar 2.
For more affordable glass bowls, decorative stones, or candles, check out stores like Pevec, Home Depot, and similar places. And don't be afraid to pop into those little discount shops—you can often find really sweet, inexpensive items there.
The Yellow Pages should give you a mountain of phone numbers to start your search.
Goodness, that was a long one. Sorry!
If anyone has questions, please feel free to ask! 🙂
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