r/AskPhoenix

Hi Everyone,
How are you? I hope you're well. l've lived in the Phoenix area for over 25 years, although I feel like l've lived in a bubble, in my neighborhood. I'm downsizing and looking to rent a two bedroom /two bath, apartment, condo or townhouse for myself, mid- 50's and possibly my adult child, a soon to be a PhD student. At this moment, I'm considering Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. I think one of those neighborhoods would be best for both of us.
I would appreciate any input as to where to go, specific apartment complexes and also where to avoid. Thank you fe-your time and help. I really appreciate it! 

Hello!

I bought some jeans that are to long and I need to get them hemmed. Any recommendations for inexpensive alterations in Phoenix?

I'm trying to go as Carrie for Halloween (post pig blood dumping) and have no idea where to start for looking for a dress locally, especially one with my unique size needs lol. My budget is $100, and preferably less in case I screw up the blood and have to start over with a new dress. Also if you have any good recommendations for cheap wigs I would love to hear that too!

I'm looking to get a custom ring made for my anniversary and having some trouble as I'm unable to find a jeweler with lapidary connections as well. Part of the ring involves cutting a single letter into the an emerald cut ruby to mimc the look of a signet but set into the stone rather than a gold face taking the impression.

Seems most custom jewelers don't have lapidary connections? or at least the few I've been to in the phoenix area.

any help is appreciated.

Hi there! I'm looking for a reception venue for me and my Fiance for early next year. If you have an suggestions, let me know! I know this is a specific list, but we've wasted a lot of time getting close to signing a contract a few times only for the venue to then note that no alcohol is allowed, or no candles are allowed, etc. So I'm just putting it all out there now. We are a pretty easy going couple, so it doesn't need to be state of the art.

Here are our requirements.

• fits 60 people
• allows outside vendors
• allows beer and wine (we have a licensed bartender to serve if needed)
• allows music
• allows candles
• under $3500
• has at least 2 bathrooms
• allows glass
• within 20 mins of Tempe AZ

Thank you for your time!! We were going to do South Mountain park, but they don't allow glass, candles, or wine (but allow beer for some reason?).

Thinking of getting a bike and curious how much it costs to register and insure for people

I've always operated under the assumption camera tickets were unenforceable unless served. I was never served with a speed photo from Paradise Valley, just mailed tickets from 6/2. Now a case is showing up on AZ court records but disposition is not entered. Will this go away or have laws changed recently and I'm on the hook?

Hey all. My wife and I were planning a (several years late) honeymoon for this winter, get to an all-inclusive resort type thing. We found out last month that my wife is pregnant, which we are ecstatic about, but that threw a bit of a wrench in our "sit at a resort, eat, and drink all day" vacation plan. That said, we'd still like to get away with just the two of us before the baby comes, and her ideal "babymoon" window (20-24 weeks, according to Google) is January. She heard somewhere that drier heat in Arizona is easier to deal with as a pregnant woman than some more humid places, so we're looking at Arizona for this January. I guess I'm just curious what are some recommendations for things to do, places to stay, etc. in or around Phoenix. I feel like everything I've seen online is either a hotel that's $100 a night or $700-$1000+ a night with not much in between. Is there that big of a discrepancy between Airbnb and a small hotel and a "nice" hotel?

I imagine we'll do a lot of "sit and relax by a pool" wherever we end up staying, but we would want to do more than just that too. Obviously have never done the "vacation while pregnant" thing, so I'm not really sure what to aim for and what to avoid. Appreciate any insight y'all can share! Thanks!

Hey everyone! I’m moving to AZ for flight training in Goodyear and looking for a studio around $1,000/month, ideally including utilities. I’ll have a car and would prefer a commute within 25–30 minutes.

Which areas or apartment complexes would you recommend? I’ve been looking at Goodyear, Avondale, and Glendale. I prefer a studio, but I’m also open to sharing a place with another flight student. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

What are some of the best on menus around town? Any that are classics? Or maybe a restaurant doing something interesting?

I’ve scoured reddit and online reviews for anything on MAA Camelback. From the website and (potentially fabricated) reviews, this is a top pick for my girlfriend and I. However we want to know the nitty gritty before we book our tour for this weekend. The reviews go from “5 star best experience” to horror stories. I don’t want to make the same mistake of our current roach infested apartment and not talk to current/past tenants. I also don’t want the copy and paste leasing office answer of “we have pest control and handle issues promptly”

Please, SOMEONE has to have lived here with first hand experience. Please let us know!!