Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

Robert Moore86 said:Can you actually make decorations out of that agricultural film? Like bows or car ornaments... stuff you’d normally use tulle or organza for?

Yeah, honestly, I’m wondering the exact same thing. If it works, I’d totally make some bows out of it—maybe even use it to deck out the car we'll be driving...

That foil sounds pretty interesting... neonheron26, I'm dying to see the pictures, can't wait to check them out! I was actually thinking about using some organza for my own decorations... does anyone know if they sell organza in the hallway?

Harold Hayes9 said:That foil sounds pretty interesting... neonheron26, I'm dying to see the pictures, can't wait to check them out! I was actually thinking about using some organza for my own decorations... does anyone know if they sell organza in the hallway?

Anyway, I'm heading out in two weeks!! 🙂 And I'm gonna need about 40 yards!!😂

Anthony Hall83 said:Greetings, everyone!

Has anyone here actually spent some time at the V&S hall over in Memphis? I’m looking for some honest feedback—what’s the vibe like? Thanks 🙂

It can't be possible that absolutely nobody here has stepped foot in that hall?! 😢 Help a person out!

Hey guys! Just popped into the aisle and thought I'd share—if anyone needs balloons, you can grab a pack of 100 for $5. Oh, and if you want bows, they have 10-packs for just $2!

Have you noticed how tiny those flower girl dresses actually are?

Robin Chase7 said:Have you noticed how tiny those flower girl dresses actually are?

I stopped by today. Prices range from about $35 up to $80, depending on the shop.

brightotter21, thanks for the heads-up on how many balloons and bows are out in the hallway.....granitegull35, let me know if you can, how much organza is sitting in the hall....

neonheron26, what’s the price per yard on that agricultural film? thanks, I'm dying to see those pics you're posting so I can decide between that or the organza, though honestly, organza looks gorgeous to me...

Robin Chase7, honestly it just depends on how you do things... personally, I found those rosemary ties at the local garden center, they had 8 different brands for about $25 for 25 meters

Alright, just wanted to give you all a heads-up—I have a makeup trial scheduled with Victoria today, so I'll report back immediately on how everything turns out!!

Harold Hayes9 said:That foil sounds pretty interesting... neonheron26, I'm dying to see the pictures, can't wait to check them out! I was actually thinking about using some organza for my own decorations... does anyone know if they sell organza in the hallway?

They definitely have organza. Honestly, I totally blanked on asking how much it cost since I didn't need any for myself, but I did pick up some organza—the florist there told me it actually looks better than organza anyway—and paid for $16 10 yards. I remember buying a similar material back in Indianapolis at that one "Wedding Supplies" shop, but it was WAY wider, $15! So, yeah... :/ oh, and just to clarify, the balloons come in packs of 100 $6.75

Has anyone here actually ordered cakes from the local bakery near the mall?

Hey.
Just wanted to vent for a second... I stopped by that jeweler, Bauman, over at Emerson... and honestly? What a letdown. Everything I asked for was a "no." You go to a custom jeweler who doesn't even keep stock on hand, only to find out they can't actually design anything more interesting than a basic ring you could pick up at any mall. I really expected more from them. 😢What a waste of time.
Does anyone know a decent custom jeweler around here or maybe in NYC that won't charge me an absolute fortune?

brightotter21 said:Robin Chase7, honestly it just depends on how you do things... personally, I found those rosemary ties at the local garden center, they had 8 different brands for about $25 for 25 meters

Do you happen to remember which convention hall you were at? If I remember right, Hall 15 and the ones nearby usually have the better deals.

Jack Lee5 said:Has anyone here actually ordered cakes from the local bakery near the mall?

I’ll stick to their pastries, but my aunt actually makes cakes for that guy and they’re amazing (at least the ones I've had)! Won't be getting cakes from them though, since I get a sweet discount at my aunt's place!😉

The Dow Chemical sheeting that lylette suggested is truly impressive; it has the delicate appearance of a fine white non-woven fabric... For those of you struggling to track down a specific shade of ribbon or fabric for your bows, I might suggest browsing the floral department over at Walmart 🙂 I actually managed to stumble upon some exquisite ivory material that is just perfect for crafting bows—it feels almost like lace... It comes in a 50 cm width and costs about $2.00 per meter. 😉

Jesse Morgan73 said:Alright, just wanted to give you all a heads-up—I have a makeup trial scheduled with Victoria today, so I'll report back immediately on how everything turns out!!

I am dying to hear how it went!!!
I've got my own trial scheduled for next Friday, also with Victoria!!!

cosmictiger67 said:The Dow Chemical sheeting that lylette suggested is truly impressive; it has the delicate appearance of a fine white non-woven fabric... For those of you struggling to track down a specific shade of ribbon or fabric for your bows, I might suggest browsing the floral department over at Walmart 🙂 I actually managed to stumble upon some exquisite ivory material that is just perfect for crafting bows—it feels almost like lace... It comes in a 50 cm width and costs about $2.00 per meter. 😉

Thanks, sweetie, but I saw it used at a wedding and totally thought it was tulle, not realizing how much cheaper it actually was.

Here is a shot of the tent setup

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And how we decorated the car
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

granitegull35 said:Do you happen to remember which convention hall you were at? If I remember right, Hall 15 and the ones nearby usually have the better deals.

Yeah, I actually found much better prices over in Hall 15, booth 50.
The guy even gave me his business card; he sells basically everything you could need for a wedding. He’s got connections all across the Midwest—what a character. Honestly, he’s way cheaper than those vendors right by the parking lot.

Rachel Wells3 said:Oh man, that looks absolutely fantastic...🙂) I’m not actually from Stalingrad or anything, but honestly, I feel like those types of films should be stocked in pretty much every agricultural supply store out there. If you don't mind me asking, though—what did you end up paying for the film?

The only thing is, you have to specify white agricultural film
A 3x10m pack usually runs about $13