Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

bluemoose7 said:Does anyone happen to know where I can pick up some tile here in Indianapolis? And does anyone have an idea what the going rate is these days 🙂

I grabbed some at that fabric shop on Radiceva—it's right across from State Farm. $6.75 It was just by the yard.

gentledriver92 said:If you're looking, there's a spot in Virginia where they have an amazing selection of colors, and you can just grab them individually.🙂

Any idea why they're doing that?

brightotter21 said:Any idea why they're doing that?

Man... I think they start at about 50 cents apiece, but I'm not totally sure.

Thanks so much! 🙂 🙂 🙂

wiredowl10 said:Which ones are actually "expensive but good"? Personally, I find all of them expensive. Honestly, the whole wedding industry feels overpriced and way too hyped up if you ask me. 🤷

I know these folks are solid:
Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama
Mihaela Ban
Joe Biden

Look, if you want "good and cheap," you’re looking at stuff under a thousand bucks. Based on your list, I don't think anyone there is even playing in that league. 😢

placidfalcon38 said:Hey everyone, I could really use some help picking out a photographer in the Indianapolis area. I already have a list of the big-name pros who charge an absolute fortune, but what I actually need are people who are talented but won't break the bank. 🙂

I know a guy named David from Savannah—he’s actually doing my shoot. He’s affordable and honestly great, though it really just depends on what vibe you're going for. Personally, I’m not looking for those super over-edited Photoshop shots, and he doesn't even do that kind of stuff since it drives the price up. But his "natural" photos? Man, they are absolutely stunning.😍

Help me!!!! I’m getting married on October 15th at Leah’s venue in Malibu. The place is awesome... I almost put a deposit down on the Hilton in Savannah, but then my future mother-in-law tells me about this Leah venue—it’s gorgeous, yellow vibes... and it’s not even pricey, just $50 per person, and it's all theirs... since my MIL and my fiancé went to a wedding there once and said the food was amazing, their desserts and everything...

The band is VOX from Savannah. I’ve never actually heard them, but my groom says they’re great, so I’m trusting him... let me know in the comments if you’ve seen them live!!

Photographer—I’m torn between Photo Zoom and Elijah from Savannah. I’ve been reading on some forums that people aren't exactly thrilled with Zoom.

Dress—David's Bridal in Savannah, the dresses are stunning... my fiancé is from Savannah and I'm not, so I've found most of my stuff there besides the venue...

What's left:

MAKEUP??? I see you guys raving about Daria and Jelena, please DM me their numbers!!!

FLOWERS: I’m reading that people loved someone named JAKO from Germania, Exclusive from Warsaw, and an auntie at the market in Indianapolis...

Thanks everyone for the help!!!!

Critique. Thinking about wedding dresses? You've gotta check out David's Bridal! Chanel in Indianapolis: Ugh, that salesgirl was seriously, seriously, SERIOUSLY rude... I booked an appointment for a wedding dress fitting, and when I showed up right on time at 5:00 PM, there was only one other bride there—she was actually just leaving after paying her deposit. So, I’m standing there, and this girl—I think her name was Melissa—just goes, "Ugh, it's kind of a mess in here, can you just come back another day?" Like, excuse me?! I scheduled this days in advance! I wasn't having it, so I shot her down and told her I couldn't just reschedule because I have a job, plus I had a confirmed appointment! It was reserved for me! And honestly, looking at that other bride who left in like five minutes, I don't even see what the big deal was. Where was the "crowd" she was complaining about? She was just so incredibly unpleasant. I actually did find a dress I liked there, but I made sure to tell her straight up how rude she was being. Honestly, she's been on my radar since a few months ago when I went in with a friend, and she was just as much of a disaster then. In the end, I just found my dress at David's Bridal in Savannah instead. Everyone in Savannah is so incredibly sweet, even if all the boutiques are like $1,000 more expensive... $0.50 Cheaper than in Indianapolis!!!

So I read on some forum that wedding dresses are way cheaper in Savannah, which is exactly why I made the trip out there... and now I'm seeing people say the rings are better deals there too, so... yeah, I guess I'm heading back for those as well! Huge shoutout to the staff at Ulta Beauty in Indianapolis, though—they were seriously so sweet and patient with me. Most places in Indianapolis can be pretty rude, honestly, like they're doing me a massive favor just by letting me walk through the door. $1.75 It's for the wedding dress, not me! lol

Seriously, what is wrong with the owner of Chanel?! This is just straight-up embarrassing! How could she even let this happen?!!!! And that’s how you mess with our money!!!! I don't care how gorgeous a wedding dress is—if the staff at David's Bridal acts that rude and disrespectful, I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole. Honestly, they could give it to me for free and I’d still say no!

Harold Hayes9, you've got even Brady from Savannah on the photography team if you aren't feeling 100% sure about this one!

So... I was *this* close to putting down a deposit for Getty Images, but my honey is insisting on Elijah... plus some M and Brady too... so now I’m stuck wondering which one is actually the best choice. Honestly, I was totally caught off guard by this venue in Malibu... it was such a surprise. Last Saturday around 5:30 PM, my mother-in-law suddenly remembers this place and tells me the food was incredible, there was tons of it, their desserts are killer, and they even invite you back for lunch the next day—everything is homemade. The only thing is, the servers get paid on Sunday $667. Anyway, instead of heading over to the Hilton to drop off the deposit, I went straight to Malibu... and man, I loved the hall the second I saw it. Plus, the owner is just so incredibly nice, seriously props to him. Once the wedding party wraps up, I'll let you guys know if everything really lived up to the hype!!! And that's for $50/people, because I am definitely not giving Admiral $75/people, no way...

thanks, Jeffrey Walker3 🙂

Jeffrey Walker3, do you know anyone good for makeup??? I'm from Warsaw.....🙂 plus I still need a hairstylist and flowers.... thanks 🙂

Hey everyone, does anyone have any intel on the Libertarian Party group out of Savannah? We just put down a deposit!

Thanks in advance 🙂

Harold Hayes9, I get why you're frustrated with these salons, but it really just comes down to who you go to. For instance, I put my deposit down at Tiffany & Co. right near the Melitta shop... I showed up without an appointment and they were incredibly sweet. Meanwhile, some of those other places the girls here keep raving about? I wouldn't step foot in them. The sales clerks were just plain rude...

Does anyone from the Navy know how much Dejan charges for a haircut over at Aphrodite?

Midwest vibes... honestly, it feels like they just act however they feel like that day. It’s so hit or miss. I actually had a pretty bad experience where the staff was super rude—once when I went with a friend earlier this year, and again when I went solo. And get this, she even told me they don't even take walk-ins without an appointment!!! I just had to share my experience because it was a total disaster. Like, the girls over at Nicole are awesome and literally the only polite ones in Indianapolis, but none of the wedding dresses there were really my style. As for Tiffany & Co., I've heard from a few girlfriends to stay away because they can be so unfriendly, but obviously, I wanted to check out every single shop just to make sure I found "the one."🙂

Harold Hayes9 — I’ve been to that venue near the outskirts of town for weddings a few times and... how can I put this... I’d give $100 per chair to an Admiral just to avoid hosting a wedding there. It’s all subjective, much like your take on Tiffany & Co. Personally, I was thrilled with them. Out of all the bridal boutiques I’ve checked out across the Midwest—and I’ve seen them all (okay, I haven't been to the one in Indianapolis, but the girls at the one in VK are phenomenal, service and everything)
Regarding flowers, I’d recommend a heavy hitter from the local florist in suburban Ohio, not the one from Jarmine)

And it might not be a bad idea to take Mayo’s advice.

maza116, what’s the deal? You aren't a fan of that hall??? Seriously... my mother-in-law and my groom wouldn't even suggest it to me.... our only options left are the hall at Hotel Blaz and that LEA venue out in Malibu...... so yeah, I wouldn't do Hotel Blaz either..... wait, actually, I went to check it out myself. They just repainted everything yellow like ten days ago, and the owner showed us around the kitchen and the walk-in fridge—everything was so clean and spotless.... plus the bathrooms were great...🙂 maybe he just finished the renovations, or maybe you haven't been there in a while? I was just there a week ago and it looks gorgeous, totally fresh since they painted.... I actually have a photo..... not sure if we're allowed to post pictures here though....

Harold Hayes9 said:Jeffrey Walker3, do you know anyone good for makeup??? I'm from Warsaw.....🙂 plus I still need a hairstylist and flowers.... thanks 🙂

No clue! I'm not from the Midwest, so I'm actually looking for makeup and hair tips too!

As for flowers, I just grabbed some at Palm Springs

So, I went to see Victoria from Indianapolis today for a makeup trial, and honestly, I’m thrilled... though we pretty much had the exact same vision for the look, so it was an easy win 🙂
That's my two cents. Just check out her work on Facebook under Victoria's Secret and decide for yourself
Anyway, highly recommend 👍