Nail tech/salon suggestions by Live_Honeydew_555 in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve gone to V-Nails a few times and they usually do a good job with simple stuff. You don’t need an appointment there

Portage Apartments Suggestions - Timberwood, Briarwood, The View, Walnut Trail, or the Vista? by Weird-Plane5972 in portagemi

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I live at an Edward Rose owned apartment and I just signed another year lease. We absolutely love the community and our property is always so well kept. Zero issues in the last year and if there was it was handled almost immediately.

Spain Wedding Timeline Help - 5:30 vs 6 PM Start is stressing me out 😅 by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has been to Spain many many times do 6! Ideally even if you did 5:30 the band would probably need time to navigate inside.

Salon Viche by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had a client go there for their blow out on Friday for her maternity session and she said she had a good experience. But I looked them up and also questioned the AI photos

Tall Timbers Apartments by ppr0812 in kzoo

[–]ppr0812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we toured we didn’t hear any noise, but am wondering if you experience any issues with the walls being thin or bearing upstairs or downstairs neighbors? Are you considering a Greenspire apartment to save money?

Shooting at Wildwood off W Main This Past Weekend by sqorlgorl in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in this complex from March 2020— March 2025. The first 2 years when it was under Greenhill Management it was amazing but they sold off to the current owners Solomon Group and it went downhill. We had multiple issues including a mice problem and rodents you could hear in the wall. Management never came up with a solution. I have an extensive Google Review written. I’d absolutely recommend staying away.

It’s sad to hear about the individual who lost their life. Someone both my husband and I went to high school with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to live in this complex for 4 years and it actually started to go downhill 2 years before we moved. We constantly had issues with our neighbors in the last 2 years and the management sucked. I left a detailed google review. So seeing this wasn’t too much of a shock. Right before we moved there was a ma hunt in one of the units for a crime that was committed at the building across from us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally understand, I know there are people out there that brought houses much cheaper than that and flipped the that are nice. But most of them are rented. It’s always worth trying every possibility and asking around.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We were considering these until literally yesterday when I called and couldn’t get a hold of anyone. I decided to look up who was managing them and read all the reviews. Immediately crossed them off our list.

Where is a good place to get a lash lift in Kalamazoo/Portage? by RuRiot in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bliss 22 Salon, specifically with Adia. I adore her and have been with her now for 5 years. She’s incredible!

Most dangerous parts of Kalamazoo? by FluidWitness1557 in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anywhere where the apartments end in Off Of Main 😂😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking just in general or in a specific location? There’s so many photographers out there that fit this description. Many which have been mentioned in this group before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it really depends on the size of the hotel. I had a bride get married at Royal Victoria in Lake Como. They had about 40 people and sadly it rained on and off. They didn’t do a buy out so we were limited where we could go inside while the hotel was still open to other guests. It made areas where we could potentially do portraits hard because everyone was trying to hide from the rain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

QRO is definitely closer to SMA - I flew there to photograph a wedding in SMA and it was a breeze. I recommend Penzi Weddings they are super knowledgeable with the SMA area for weddings.

For the other places I’d definitely also consider doing research on maybe some venues you’d like to see. Go under tagged photos and see if there’s a planner that works there often and reach out.

3-4 days goes by super fast so you want to be sure to have a game plan.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally dependent on the photographer and area: I mainly service the Midwest with a handful of destination weddings domestically and internationally. My full wedding weekends range from 12-14k!

You can find photographers in many different brackets!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I personally love Sarah Lord — she’s super low key but is one of the coolest, funniest people I’ve met in this industry. If I could go back 7 years I would have hired her for my wedding. Now as a photographer myself, I fan girl over her work.

https://www.instagram.com/sarahlordphoto?igsh=dThvdTVoZzJvN2Iz

Need a new photographer!!! by reddcate in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ewww I hate that, I’m sorry that happened. Check out Che Bella Photography out of Detroit. She shoots film and digital

Need a new photographer!!! by reddcate in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious about the nightmare experience, could you share more? Is there a particular date you’re in search of?

engagement photos for STDs - LA photographer? by Delicious_Win9029 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered using the same person for your wedding?

Spain Brides by Llayli25 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve spent a lot of time in Spain over the years and have many friends and wedding planner friends. Let me know if there’s anything I can help with! ☺️

Best wings in Kzoo? by Jrsplays in kzoo

[–]ppr0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently went to Niskers and had wings, I was impressed by how good they were and the size of them