Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

I thought about stopping by today. To be honest, none of the shirts or ties caught my eye, but their suits? Absolutely top-tier.

Angela Davis74 said:I know things are shorter nowadays, and my photographer—who is also filming—is doing a great job. I don't personally care about a DVD; I have no use for one. However, if it’s included in the package price, I expect it to be done properly. As far as everything else goes, there are plenty of options here in the States. But I knew exactly what I wanted from the start, which is why I didn't waste time shopping around. We will still wander through a few places looking for wedding rings and a suit, though I doubt we'll find anything we actually like at those local ethnic boutiques🙂. You need to have a clear vision. If you are indecisive, vendors will just take advantage of you, and you'll end up miserable on your wedding day because the decor isn't what you imagined.
My brother had a disaster where they tried to DIY everything, leaving them with only one paid professional: the photographer. He was a complete catastrophe. In the church, a woman kept walking in front of the couple during the procession to take photos, while the videographer stood by the altar; the final footage was mostly just the back of the woman and the tops of the couple's heads. It was the same at the reception—they focused entirely on the couple and completely ignored the guests. Luckily, many of us had digital cameras, so we amateurs basically saved the day. They even tried to follow a specific choreography, announcing the timing so the videographer could prepare, yet he still ran out of tape right in the middle of the dance and had to swap it out. Who even uses tape cameras anymore? It was an absolute nightmare.

Look, if there’s a specific choreographed sequence or anything like that planned ahead of time, running out of tape is completely unacceptable. It shouldn't happen. And don't even get me started on photographers stepping into the shot; that’s an unforgivable mistake for a professional crew. If it does happen, that footage is basically trash and has to be cut in editing.

The thing is, a truly seasoned photographer and camera op won't run into these issues because they actually look out for one another. They work in sync.

As for the whole tape situation, while things have shifted, I'd say about 95% of professional filming still relies on some form of physical media or high-capacity cards, so you absolutely have to manage your storage and swaps perfectly.

Regardless of how you look at it, this was a pathetic job... yet they managed to charge a premium for it.🙄

Paul Taylor4 said:So, what's the word on Jeremiah over in Tennessee? Anyone heard anything lately?

I actually held my wedding reception at Đerm and we were incredibly happy with everything. The food was fantastic... we had these fried stuffed peppers with cheese that were just amazing! Plus, the owners of Đerm also run their own butcher shop over at Union Square.

Sandra Morgan7 said:So, I finally tried those cookies from that lady over in Ivankov, and man, they are incredible... though they’re pretty massive. You only get about 30 pieces in a pound, and she’s got like 25 different kinds to choose from.
But seriously, the smell? Divine. And they’re just so soft and delicious—pure bliss. We ended up going with her selection.
Anyway, they go for $1.80 a piece.

I also sampled some treats at the Buccell bakery down in South NYC. They weren't bad either, honestly. It's actually kind of practical since she makes 13 varieties with about 5 pieces per type, so you end up getting over 60 pieces in a pound. A pound there is $23.

I guess it just comes down to what you're looking for, really.

Come on, tell me her name, or just shoot me a DM...

Morgan Stewart50 said:The Krizmanić family studio. They’re probably the most famous outfit in Columbus, and honestly, their calendar is booked so far in advance it's almost ridiculous, haha! I mean, they are incredibly high in demand... though I can't quite place where you're calling in from exactly?

Hey, I was actually thinking about using them too?? How far in advance did you book them??? And what are they charging—hit me up in a DM if you can

A friend of mine used them for some photos and video once, and I think she said she was happy with the results... but I'll have to track down her DVD to see for myself...

Hey ladies! I'm Kristina from Indianapolis, and since I see you all talking about photographers, I figured I'd jump in and join the convo. I actually had my wedding on February 14th, 2009—total Valentine's Day vibes—at this awesome banquet hall in Kosciusko, and everything was just perfect. Now, I am seriously dying to see the photos and video! I made a deal with the photographer, and he promised everything would be ready in just 15 days... aaaaaaa
I'm so impatient! My bestie actually recommended him; she had her big day last year and used him too. She raved about how incredible the shots and video turned out, especially since his prices aren't crazy high. I even got a sneak peek at the album when we were booking everything, and man, the quality is top-notch. They gave me a CD too, and watching it at home was great—he put together these cute little highlight reels that condense the whole wedding into just a few minutes. Check out their site here so you can see for yourselves how good they are

Does anyone know if there's a place in Indianapolis where I could pick up a small chocolate fountain?

Thanks

mistybadger11 said:Does anyone know if there's a place in Indianapolis where I could pick up a small chocolate fountain?

Thanks

I am not sure if this helps at all...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/chocolate-fountain-listing
Perhaps you could try reaching out to Hershey's?🤷

...hey girls! I just wanted to jump in and mention that we actually decided to hire Studio Vision too, mostly because we happen to know the guy personally... he’s honestly such a great deal and from everything we’ve seen in their promo materials, he seems to do an absolutely fantastic job... so yeah, that's the scoop... 🙂Kikica, let me know once you get your footage back and if you're feeling happy with how it turned out... hugs!

Studio Vision does an absolutely fantastic job. Honestly, the guys there are such good people—I can’t recommend them enough.

As for that chocolate fountain you were asking about, I'm pretty sure you can rent one through the catering services at either Karaka or El Paso over in Indianapolis... so, hopefully, that helps clear things up!

Does anyone actually know any decent salons around Indianapolis? I'm looking for good hair, makeup, pedicures... basically all that stuff...

cosmicmarlin20 said:Come on, tell me her name, or just shoot me a DM...

If you're looking for great desserts, Katarina's Bakery over in Ivankov is absolutely fantastic! Lately, I've noticed their treats being served at weddings over at the Admiral—they really know how to make an impression.

cosmicmarlin20 said:Does anyone actually know any decent salons around Indianapolis? I'm looking for good hair, makeup, pedicures... basically all that stuff...

Well, there's the Trend hair salon—right underneath it, you'll find Zrinka's beauty parlor (they do makeup, nails, the whole nine yards). If you want everything under one roof, you should check out Studio 54, or maybe Visage or Esenka. They've all got you covered!

Thanks a ton,,, I've actually got some coupons from Esenka for the desert stuff so I'll give them a shot,, then we'll see how it goes...

And here we have it—Đukin's place finally has its own dedicated page.

boldcrane143 said:And here we have it—Đukin's place finally has its own dedicated page.

Hmm, I actually stopped by that venue before they did their whole rebranding and name change thing—but besides the look, I think the pricing shifted too. On one hand, I heard they’re just renting out the space alone now $5333, but then again, there's some talk about $7333,

Alright, I’m jumping in here to join the conversation. I’m getting married this year in August, right in the middle of Des Moines. I’ve already checked off the big stuff—got the venue, the photographer, the videographer, even the dress—and now I’m staring down the barrel of wedding invitations. Does anyone know where I can pick some up around town and what kind of damage I should expect to take on the wallet? Also, how far in advance do I actually need to get these things ordered? Like, how much lead time do I realistically need before they're ready to go?

boldcrane143 said:And here we have it—Đukin's place finally has its own dedicated page.

That venue is solid. I’ve been there full throttle a few times... honestly, they did an amazing job fixing it up...

cosmicmarlin20 said:That venue is solid. I’ve been there full throttle a few times... honestly, they did an amazing job fixing it up...

and the prices have gone through the roof 😠