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Does anyone know a good seamstress who makes affordable dresses? I’m looking for something budget-friendly for the ring bearers...

Patrick Morris6 - look, I already put down the deposit on the venue, and I'll get those photos of the hall set up with the round tables uploaded this afternoon. Honestly, everyone who was there told me nothing but good things, and looking at the pictures, the layout with round tables looks way better... We're expecting about 80 people, so that space is perfect for us... It works fine for maybe 100 to 120, but once you go over that, it starts feeling pretty cramped... 🙂

driftingsailor81 said:Patrick Morris6 - look, I already put down the deposit on the venue, and I'll get those photos of the hall set up with the round tables uploaded this afternoon. Honestly, everyone who was there told me nothing but good things, and looking at the pictures, the layout with round tables looks way better... We're expecting about 80 people, so that space is perfect for us... It works fine for maybe 100 to 120, but once you go over that, it starts feeling pretty cramped... 🙂

Awesome, thanks! Just wondering, what was the price and the wedding date?😁
Good luck with all the planning and the marriage, obviously😍

George Wells6 said:Can you give me a ballpark figure? I'm dealing with a massive venue that holds about 1,000 people, and I'll have roughly 55 tables to cover.

What kind of per-table cost plus the bridal party arrangements should I be budgeting for?

I'm looking for something tasteful—not over-the-top, but certainly not sparse either.

Look, like I said before, it all comes down to negotiation. It depends on your total budget for flowers, the specific blooms you want, and the overall style. For example, you tell the florist you've got $1667 set aside for everything, and ask them to suggest arrangements for the tables, the head table, the car, the house, the church... Or you get specific: "I want a head table arrangement worth $67, and guest table pieces at $17 each," etc.
I'm just throwing out numbers to give you an idea.

Patrick Morris6 said:Maria Ramirez4, thanks! I'm starting my hunt in earnest now. I might check out the area around Indianapolis too, so I'll probably turn up something 😉
Also, if anyone has any leads on a hostel or a guest room that won't totally break the bank...☕

Don't mention it.😉
As for lodging, here's a little help: https://www.google.com/search?source....1.MnYb3I04Mf4

Dear forum members,

1. Could anyone recommend a high-quality photographer and videographer who offers a more creative touch? I can't go with Studio 68 because they're already booked up.

2. Also, does anyone have suggestions for creative wedding decor? Which florists would you recommend?

I'm looking for options within El Paso County!

Thanks!

Kevin Smith7 said:Dear forum members,

1. Could anyone recommend a high-quality photographer and videographer who offers a more creative touch? I can't go with Studio 68 because they're already booked up.

2. Also, does anyone have suggestions for creative wedding decor? Which florists would you recommend?

I'm looking for options within El Paso County!

Thanks!

1. I don't know that specific county well, but people pretty much travel wherever they need to. I've heard good things about Mara Photography in BM, supposedly Elijah is a solid photographer from DJ, there's Martin Photo in Cherry Valley, Sun Photography in VU, and Chris Pribisalic in Indianapolis.
2. Palma from DJ, Wedding Decor from VU, Violet from OS, Lana from Plants, Iris from Ivankov, Maya from OS, OS Castle, and Anthony from OS.

Henry Harris5 said:Does anyone know a good seamstress who makes affordable dresses? I’m looking for something budget-friendly for the ring bearers...

I saw Gordon posting about sewing on Facebook, so maybe check there. Honestly, though, I’m also hunting for a good tailor. If anyone has a lead, let me know. 😍

Kevin Smith7 said:Dear forum members,

1. Could anyone recommend a high-quality photographer and videographer who offers a more creative touch? I can't go with Studio 68 because they're already booked up.

2. Also, does anyone have suggestions for creative wedding decor? Which florists would you recommend?

I'm looking for options within El Paso County!

Thanks!

I'd suggest Leon Productions out of Indianapolis. We were super happy with them, especially the photos—honestly, everyone we showed them to loved them too. They really know their stuff😉 and the price was pretty solid, too.

Maria Ramirez4 said:1. I don't know that specific county well, but people pretty much travel wherever they need to. I've heard good things about Mara Photography in BM, supposedly Elijah is a solid photographer from DJ, there's Martin Photo in Cherry Valley, Sun Photography in VU, and Chris Pribisalic in Indianapolis.
2. Palma from DJ, Wedding Decor from VU, Violet from OS, Lana from Plants, Iris from Ivankov, Maya from OS, OS Castle, and Anthony from OS.

Thanks for the info. I'll head wherever I have to, though I was hoping to find something a bit closer to home first. 🙂

driftingsailor81 said:So, my partner and I are heading out to the mall this Sunday... so I’m gonna scope out the situation and see what the damage looks like for all those wedding essentials 🙂 hopefully they haven't jacked up the prices on those suits yet... 🤷 If anyone needs me to hunt down a specific price for something while I'm there—just hit me up before Sunday 😁

Honestly, I am incredibly interested in the decor and things like napkins... you know what, just write down everything you find! It would be such a huge help to us curious forum ladies if you shared all the details.😉

Alright, here’s the scoop on the KUGLA hall in Indianapolis for everyone who kept bugging me about it:

If anyone could use a $333 voucher plus some other 50% off discounts, please let me know—I'm happy to pass them along for free. I won the giveaway, and since I don't really need them, I figured I'd offer them up to whoever wants to go check out the L Amour bridal boutique in Indianapolis.

urbanpanther18 said:I'd suggest Leon Productions out of Indianapolis. We were super happy with them, especially the photos—honestly, everyone we showed them to loved them too. They really know their stuff😉 and the price was pretty solid, too.

Well, Leon actually charged me 22 $0.00 and I still don't even have my wedding album yet! For that kind of money, I feel like I'm stuck waiting around like he's doing me some huge favor by giving the pictures away for free!
Honestly, no thanks.
I get the feeling anyone who hired him ended up getting totally burned...

Michelle Harris27 said:Well, Leon actually charged me 22 $0.00 and I still don't even have my wedding album yet! For that kind of money, I feel like I'm stuck waiting around like he's doing me some huge favor by giving the pictures away for free!
Honestly, no thanks.
I get the feeling anyone who hired him ended up getting totally burned...

Does that include lighting or just photo and video? We didn't pay nearly that much
Anyway, saying "everyone" got screwed is kind of funny... I mean, people who actually used them would know if they got ripped off or not...
Just check their Facebook page. Look at the photos and how happy the couples look. Bottom line: the price is definitely overkill, but if someone can afford to drop that kind of money on photos, hey, why not...😕

urbanpanther18 said:Does that include lighting or just photo and video? We didn't pay nearly that much
Anyway, saying "everyone" got screwed is kind of funny... I mean, people who actually used them would know if they got ripped off or not...
Just check their Facebook page. Look at the photos and how happy the couples look. Bottom line: the price is definitely overkill, but if someone can afford to drop that kind of money on photos, hey, why not...😕

The shots themselves are great, they have really creative ideas, and their editing process is even better...

But if you look at what else is available in Chicago for way less than $7333 then it's pretty obvious they're overpriced.

Did you end up getting a wedding album?

Back when I was 18, $0.00 I had everything—the second-day shoot, thank-you cards, the wedding album, and the most massive equipment packages for both filming and photography...

But with Leo, you don't even get to pick and choose what you want... everything is bundled into one price whether you need it or not!

I didn't pay $22k or even $18k—it was more like $2k back then. Plus, I had my shoot the very next day. If I’d wanted a wedding album, it would’ve ended up costing about what you're looking at today... so honestly, it all evens out in the end.
And man, am I happy with them... But yeah, prices have clearly skyrocketed. I wouldn't drop that kind of cash on them either, just saying. It feels like nobody is actually willing to shell out $22k for their work anyway, and it's kind of a silly comparison when you look at everything you get included. Like, does it really matter if you get thank-you notes or whatever? It's all about whether the price matches the quality for you. Obviously, I’m gonna give props to people if they kill it. Again, they weren't nearly as pricey back then... And sure, waiting forever for photos and video is a thing, but personally, I don't care. They were upfront about the wait, and if that works for you, cool. If not, move on. We went with it and we don't regret it one bit.😉 I just gave them a recommendation because they earned it... everything else is up to the new couples.🙂

Just booked Mary for my makeup! 🙂🙂🙂

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction—does anyone know where I might find the most affordable place to order dessert platters for a wedding around the Midwest area?

Henry Harris5 said:Just booked Mary for my makeup! 🙂🙂🙂

So, when's the big wedding? And how far in advance did you actually get on the list? 🤣

Hi there! I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences using Crystal salt?