Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

Donna Garcia75 said:Hey Tyler Wright2,
I actually had a party at a hall in Indianapolis recently, and honestly, with a little effort and some decent ideas, you can really make a space look great. Plus, they just put in new tiling in the hall, so it actually looks halfway decent now.
I used Photo Specialists too, and I was pretty happy with them. I agree with you—you just have to be very specific about what you want, and they'll make it happen.

Personally, the hall in Stittsville is a disaster. Everyone I know who went there for weddings had nothing but complaints. First off, it's all gravel outside; you'll break an ankle just trying to reach the building. The entrance and the parking situation are terrible. And inside the hall, they have BENCHES 👎
I'm not entirely sure if they changed it, but that's how it was before and nobody liked it. I mean—benches?!
Out of all the wedding venues near the Zoo, my favorite was Admiral in Indianapolis. Plus, when you add up all the costs, it ends up being cheaper than Natalie's place in Grades..
I heard they are actually building two new halls in Jupiter, but I have no idea what they will look like..

I’m curious about that new venue on the island—has anyone checked it out yet? I haven't had the chance to visit, but since we're expecting over 600 guests, it seems like either that place or the one Lucy manages can actually handle a crowd that size. Has anyone here been to the island location?

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boldcrane143 said:I’m curious about that new venue on the island—has anyone checked it out yet? I haven't had the chance to visit, but since we're expecting over 600 guests, it seems like either that place or the one Lucy manages can actually handle a crowd that size. Has anyone here been to the island location?

I’ve been to the Island for a wedding. The hall is huge, but nothing special. They use benches instead of chairs, and the parking lot is just a mess of gravel...

Hey, does anyone in Bend know a guy named "Satire"... apparently he plays some kind of folk music...

swiftmaker72 said:I’ve been to the Island for a wedding. The hall is huge, but nothing special. They use benches instead of chairs, and the parking lot is just a mess of gravel...

Man, that sounds rough...😲

boldcrane143 said:Man, that sounds rough...😲

I have no idea where you're supposed to find a salad like that

Hey swiftmaker72, I didn't realize you were hanging out on this forum too. I thought I was flying solo here. If I weren't busy working, I'd probably be on here more often.

swiftmaker72 said:I have no idea where you're supposed to find a salad like that

Actually, there is plenty of humor to go around; it certainly isn't just limited to one source. For instance, Lucy receives over 600, while Boise sees up to 1200, and that location on the island gets about 600. I am actually attending a wedding out on that island this September, so I will be able to observe the situation firsthand and see how things truly unfold.😎

boldcrane143 said:Actually, there is plenty of humor to go around; it certainly isn't just limited to one source. For instance, Lucy receives over 600, while Boise sees up to 1200, and that location on the island gets about 600. I am actually attending a wedding out on that island this September, so I will be able to observe the situation firsthand and see how things truly unfold.😎

Hopefully you'll turn up something...

Did you get my address for those BitArt pieces for the catalog you mentioned you'd send over?

Donna Garcia75 said:Hey Tyler Wright2,
I actually had a party at a hall in Indianapolis recently, and honestly, with a little effort and some decent ideas, you can really make a space look great. Plus, they just put in new tiling in the hall, so it actually looks halfway decent now.
I used Photo Specialists too, and I was pretty happy with them. I agree with you—you just have to be very specific about what you want, and they'll make it happen.

Man, we'll just have to wait and see how things turn out on our end. It’s going to be a massive undertaking. The worst part about our situation is that we’re basically coordinating everything from Germany. We aren't even arriving until a week before the event, and from the look of it, the stress levels are going to be through the roof.

James Smith43 said:Personally, the hall in Stittsville is a disaster. Everyone I know who went there for weddings had nothing but complaints. First off, it's all gravel outside; you'll break an ankle just trying to reach the building. The entrance and the parking situation are terrible. And inside the hall, they have BENCHES 👎
I'm not entirely sure if they changed it, but that's how it was before and nobody liked it. I mean—benches?!
Out of all the wedding venues near the Zoo, my favorite was Admiral in Indianapolis. Plus, when you add up all the costs, it ends up being cheaper than Natalie's place in Grades..
I heard they are actually building two new halls in Jupiter, but I have no idea what they will look like..

It just worries me. Honestly, it doesn't matter much; the issue where we live is that if we host something outside our local area, half the guest list won't show up. People want to drink, but then they don't want to deal with the drive home!"
Sure, they are building new halls, but they won't be ready anytime soon. One of them is going to be gorgeous, but it'll be outrageously expensive—they're asking somewhere between $1,500 and $2,300 per event.

velvetjackal752 said:I realize it’s an extra expense, but some of the younger couples I know actually looked into renting a shuttle bus to make sure anyone who enjoys a few drinks gets home safely. It could end up costing you an additional 4-$1.75.

Yeah, but we're already past the point of no return. The venue is paid for, the invites are out, and the wedding is set for July 21st—but since we're arriving on the 15th, everything is basically locked in.

Tyler Wright2 said:Man, we'll just have to wait and see how things turn out on our end. It’s going to be a massive undertaking. The worst part about our situation is that we’re basically coordinating everything from Germany. We aren't even arriving until a week before the event, and from the look of it, the stress levels are going to be through the roof.

Don't even stress about it, honestly. I'm positive everything is going to work out perfectly. I handled my entire setup all the way from California and didn't show up until a couple days before—Wednesday, specifically—before the wedding. Everything else was managed over the phone... Good luck, truly. I'm crossing my fingers that everything goes exactly the way you and your partner want it to.

Look, the venue doesn't even matter. It's all about the crew and the vibe. You could be in a massive ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria and if the guests suck, the whole thing is a bust.

Joshua Brown2 said:Look, the venue doesn't even matter. It's all about the crew and the vibe. You could be in a massive ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria and if the guests suck, the whole thing is a bust.

Spot on. I completely agree.

I couldn't agree more. It’s not quite as pristine as everyone makes it out to be... more like typical Midwest. So, was it scorching hot where you guys are today?