Activity for Rachel

Hi Ladies, I'm getting married next April and we have a modern/casual style. Wondering if anyone knows a good place to buy used wedding decorations?

Has anyone in the Chicago area had a wedding at Warehouse 109? We are estimating 130 people and are interested to know if the indoor space is too tight if we cannot use the outdoor space due to weather issues.

When should I do my bridesmaid proposals?

I really want to use lots of greenery and no actual flowers? Anyone done this? Was it more cost effective?

Is there anything wrong with asking that people not bring their kids? Our venue is likely a bar\loft with most of the budget on a band and open bar so I don't think it would be appropriate to have kids around.

We wanted about 100 people but are 150 with just our closest friends and family and their plus ones. We have to have a conversation with his mom about her crazy long list of people we have never met before she makes it. Any ideaa for how to approach...