Everything you need for a Midwest wedding

I was wondering if anyone could point me toward a good beverage distributor out in the Midwest? Ideally, I’m looking for someone who wouldn't mind us settling up the tab after the wedding is over, and it’s super important to me that we can return any leftover drinks we don't end up using!

Robin Chase7 said:I was wondering if anyone could point me toward a good beverage distributor out in the Midwest? Ideally, I’m looking for someone who wouldn't mind us settling up the tab after the wedding is over, and it’s super important to me that we can return any leftover drinks we don't end up using!

Which city?

Robin Chase7 said:I was wondering if anyone could point me toward a good beverage distributor out in the Midwest? Ideally, I’m looking for someone who wouldn't mind us settling up the tab after the wedding is over, and it’s super important to me that we can return any leftover drinks we don't end up using!

Miskulin and Amadeus at VK

I think staying somewhere near St. Louis or maybe even closer to the Midwest would probably work best for me, since the wedding is all the way out in the mountains, and I feel like everyone else would just absolutely skin me alive if I had to pay for all that extra travel too

Robin Chase7 said:I think staying somewhere near St. Louis or maybe even closer to the Midwest would probably work best for me, since the wedding is all the way out in the mountains, and I feel like everyone else would just absolutely skin me alive if I had to pay for all that extra travel too

We’re just gonna grab everything at Walmart; they have locations in both St. Louis and the surrounding areas. The move is to place an order, drop half the cash upfront, and then settle the rest after you return whatever drinks weren't touched. I think you usually have to put down at least a deposit, but honestly, in times like these, most places are willing to haggle if you ask nicely. The only thing is their overpriced bitters and unflavored sodas are a total rip-off, so we’ll just pick those up ourselves and only get a small amount from them as backup. Hopefully, that helps you out a bit.🙂

Thanks, I think I'll try to get in touch with them and see what's up

Hey there, ladies...🙂 I'm on the hunt for a solid hairstylist here in St. Louis. Also looking for a makeup artist and someone who can kill it with lash extensions. Ideally, I’d love to find someone local to the area if anyone has recommendations, numbers, or anything else... I'd really appreciate the help...🙏 🙂

Hi there... I'm originally from the St. Louis area and I've started the hunt for a solid band to play at our wedding. If anyone happens to have some recommendations or even just a few bits of advice, they would be more than welcome 🙂

Jessica Thompson said:Hey there, ladies...🙂 I'm on the hunt for a solid hairstylist here in St. Louis. Also looking for a makeup artist and someone who can kill it with lash extensions. Ideally, I’d love to find someone local to the area if anyone has recommendations, numbers, or anything else... I'd really appreciate the help...🙏 🙂

Well, I actually had my lashes done over at "Livia," which is located in that little Little Paris district near the old TOB building... the girl there did such an amazing job. The pricing is basically per lash $1.25, so when she did 22 of them for me, it came out to $29. It was incredibly neat work, and they lasted for days—honestly, I had to practically pull them off myself, so there is absolutely no chance of them falling out prematurely. I even dyed my lashes black just so I wouldn't have to deal with mascara every day; it cost about 20 bucks, which felt pretty cheap to me. Also, their makeup services are wonderful. There is also a local artist named Maya from town who does makeup; you can find her on Facebook under "Maya make up artist," so maybe give her a look. I also heard that people at Iris do makeup too; a colleague from my office went there once and looked fantastic. As for a hairstylist... maybe Martin, Dejan, or perhaps someone at the "Hrvoje" salon over on Hebrang—I believe there is a girl named Magdalena working there, and I hear quite a few women go there. You could also check out Stil; maybe 🙂 Valentin obići a bit, try out some trial hairstyles or makeup sessions before you make a final decision.

hollowjackal9 said:Hi there... I'm originally from the St. Louis area and I've started the hunt for a solid band to play at our wedding. If anyone happens to have some recommendations or even just a few bits of advice, they would be more than welcome 🙂

What kind of music are you looking for? Personally, I haven't been particularly impressed by any of the bands here in St. Louis lately; I suppose I might just be tired of hearing the same old stuff over and over. For instance, I think a Sax band or the Sto% band (they have a female vocalist) are quite good. They aren't local to our immediate area—they're from nearby cities like VK or OS—but they travel all over the US. There is also a band called Still from OS... maybe look them up online and give them a listen.

James Lopez8 said:So, what kind of music are you actually into? Personally, I haven't found a single local band here in my hometown that really hits the spot—I suppose I've just grown a bit weary of hearing the same few acts on loop. If you're looking for something decent, there's Sax, or maybe that Sto posto band (they have a female vocalist); they aren't from right here, but they're based in nearby cities like Indianapolis or even over near VK, and they tour all over the US. There's also Still band out of Indianapolis... you should probably look them up online and give them a listen.

I’m really just looking for a band that plays anything except country music. We’ve already reached out to a handful of groups here in town, but honestly, they all sound pretty much the same to me. I'll definitely check those bands out; perhaps one of them will actually catch my ear. Thanks!

James Lopez8, thanks a ton... you really helped me out here 😍 🙏
I guess I'll check out that makeup spot then... if you're vouching for it and all 😁

hollowjackal9 said:I’m really just looking for a band that plays anything except country music. We’ve already reached out to a handful of groups here in town, but honestly, they all sound pretty much the same to me. I'll definitely check those bands out; perhaps one of them will actually catch my ear. Thanks!

In that case, you might really like Sax or even the Sto Posto band. It might be worth reaching out to them and catching one of their live sets somewhere... and I'm fairly certain there isn't any country music involved.😉

Aurora.os, thanks a ton for the info. 😉

A few photographers have already told me they're booked up for my date—so, the hunt continues.

Ladies, where do you grab good, affordable cake around Indianapolis? 😁

We picked up some cookies from that local bakery, and honestly, I haven't had anything this good anywhere else. They look amazing too... go check them out, we got $17 pound... super cheap and delicious 🙂

Thanks for the tip. I ended up booking the Tomasi venue. 🙂I'm really not a fan of those basic rectangular halls, so this one actually felt right... Now comes the fun part—the menu. Navigating all the different traditions and figuring out how to mix and match everything to make it work is going to be a headache, but I'll manage somehow!!! 😕 So now I'm on the hunt for a solid photographer—someone who actually delivers what they promised instead of just doing whatever they feel like at the moment.

Does anyone know where I can pick up or rent some chair covers? I only need four. 🙂 Also, looking specifically in San Bernardino...

Jessica Thompson said:Does anyone know where I can pick up or rent some chair covers? I only need four. 🙂 Also, looking specifically in San Bernardino...

I believe there’s a place in Des Moines that does rentals, FedEx: www.pozivnice.org (I think they have about 7—$2.75 pieces, if I recall correctly)

Also, I think you might know a girl over in Pittsburgh who specializes in wedding decor; she might just have those covers available for rent. Here is a link so you can check it out: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...386141&sk=wall
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hollowjackal9 said:I’m really just looking for a band that plays anything except country music. We’ve already reached out to a handful of groups here in town, but honestly, they all sound pretty much the same to me. I'll definitely check those bands out; perhaps one of them will actually catch my ear. Thanks!

We ended up going with the Still band, mostly because of recommendations we found right here on this forum.
We did our homework—checked their site, looked at videos from weddings they’ve played, and even sat down with their rep to hammer out the details. He was a genuinely great guy to work with. He made it clear that the couple always calls the shots on the setlist, and they’re happy to play whatever. But what really sold us was their actual sound and stage presence; it just clicked for us.🙂 Plus, they’ve got a female vocalist.
Highly recommended...🙂

hollowjackal9 said:I’m really just looking for a band that plays anything except country music. We’ve already reached out to a handful of groups here in town, but honestly, they all sound pretty much the same to me. I'll definitely check those bands out; perhaps one of them will actually catch my ear. Thanks!

How bad can they be? Pittsburgh actually has plenty of great bands. Personally, I think Bravo is the best one out there—they're the ones we booked. There's also Krijani, Svirci, and several others worth checking out.

Back in June of last year, I went ahead and booked a room at the Green Roof venue over in Des Moines. I put down a deposit $1667, but honestly, that’s pretty much the extent of the paperwork I’ve signed so far. Now I'm sitting here wondering if they're going to try and charge me for seating based on their current, lower rates, or if they'll stick to the original prices they quoted me—especially since we never actually signed anything specifying the agreed-upon cost. To make matters more confusing, I noticed they've updated their menus too; everything seems to be shifting constantly. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of situation before?