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Does a first look make sense for you?

STP Weddings

Mar 1, 2020

Does a first look make sense for you?

Photo by Havana Photography We often get asked what a first look is and if it makes sense to do one. A first look is where the couple chooses to see each other prior to the ceremony. While this breaks tradition, we typically see if done more often than not now. Today we dive into the details of a first look to help you decide if it is something you should consider or not. Every couple is different, so it is a very personal decision that you should make with your partner. Are

It's Your day: A look at Wedding Traditions

STP Weddings

Oct 29, 2019

It's Your day: A look at Wedding Traditions

Photo by Havana Photography Outside pressure from friends, family and wedding traditions in general tend to cause some stress for couples leading up to their wedding days. Overall, we try to tell all of our couples that there is no right or wrong way to do things. It is all about how you and your partner want to make your day come to life. Previously, we’ve talked about traditions on our blog and we took a look at a few of them (HERE's the link to that post!). We talked about

Fall Wedding Favorites

STP Weddings

Sep 30, 2019

Fall Wedding Favorites

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography Fall is our favorite time of year for weddings. The beach crowds have died down, the weather is still favorable and the décor and color tie ins to the season are endless. Today we’re talking about some of our favorite fall things to see at weddings. For more ideas, check out our previous blog post about Fall Fun at your wedding. Signature Cocktail There are so many fall cocktails that make us feel cozy and like it is time for some cr

Obtaining your Marriage License in NJ

STP Weddings

Jun 12, 2019

Obtaining your Marriage License in NJ

Yan Schwartzman Photography While romantic, just taking a vow with your loved one in front of your friends, family and an officiant unfortunately doesn’t make you married. You need an important document to make it official- the marriage license. Today we review just how to go about obtaining your license so that you aren't scrambling to make plans last minute. Where to apply: If you both live in NJ, you’re in luck and can apply in the town that either of you reside in and yo

Tented Weddings

STP Weddings

May 8, 2019

Tented Weddings

Photo by Idalia Photography We often get inquiries for tented weddings at a family home, a farm or a venue like Sandy Hook. Many times, we get questions about how much it would cost to do something like this, which is very challenging to answer because there are a lot of variables. One thing we can say though, is that the costs add up very quickly and just because your venue rental fee may be $0 or a minimal cost, does not mean it can be done cheaper than at an traditional ve

Reminders for your big day

STP Weddings

Mar 20, 2019

Reminders for your big day

Photo by Endless Wave Studios During that last month of planning, there are a lot of “to do’s” that hit all at once, making it easy to overlook some of the important items for your big day. When we work with couples, we help develop their timeline for the day of and we make sure they have the little details covered. We often find little things that people forgot about or need to be reminded of, so today we dive into our top 5 reminders for couples! Eating is a must As we spok

You're engaged, now what?!

STP Weddings

Feb 26, 2019

You're engaged, now what?!

Photo by Jackie Averill Photography You said yes! You’re engaged! Now how to you begin the planning process? Our biggest piece of advice is to figure out your budget before you do anything else. You don’t want to end up in over your heads] so this is a very important first step! We often get asked what’s a reasonable budget or how much should I plan to spend on my wedding? There really is no exact answer to this question- how much you want to spend is completely up to you an

FBM Bridal

STP Weddings

Feb 5, 2019

FBM Bridal

A few weeks ago we got the opportunity to go check out FBM Bridal, a new boutique bridal shop located within Flowers By Melinda in Point Pleasant Beach. We’ve worked with Melinda on a lot of weddings over the past few years and love her creations, her style and the overall experience of working with her and her team, so we couldn’t wait to learn about her new endeavor! Melinda said she loves working with brides on their flowers and getting to see their day come to life, but s

Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

STP Weddings

Jan 15, 2019

Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

Photo by Caroline Rocchetta Photography With resources like Pinterest and Etsy, it is understandable why couples often start the wedding planning process thinking that they don’t need the help of a wedding planner. What is a wedding planner really going to do that they can’t handle themselves? Well, it turns out that there is a lot more that goes into your wedding than the overall look and feel! Some people view wedding planners as a splurge or something unnecessary because t

Roles for Children at your Wedding

STP Weddings

Jan 7, 2019

Roles for Children at your Wedding

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography We recently did a blog post about deciding whether or not to have children at your wedding. For those of you that decide to incorporate children, we are taking a look at potential roles you can give children during the wedding to help incorporate them into your big day. Flower Girl Most people are familiar with the flower girl role. This is typically for girls between the ages of 2 and 8 years old. Of course you can go younger or old

Happy New Year from STP

STP Weddings

Dec 31, 2018

Happy New Year from STP

It's time to say goodbye to 2018 and what a fun year it was for us! We took a few months off from weddings in the spring/early summer when Jen gave birth to her little boy, Jack. In July, we hit the ground running and got to work with some amazing, thoughtful and creative couples. We worked at a few new venues this year, which we always love! We had the pleasure of working with some of our favorite vendor partners who continue to amaze us with their talents. We also got to me

Cooking Delivery Options

STP Weddings

Dec 12, 2018

Cooking Delivery Options

We are always looking for fun things for our couples to do or try as newlyweds! Going out to dinner at new restaurants is always enjoyable but staying home for dinner can be too. The STP Team loves to cook and we wanted to spice things up in the kitchen so we decided to try a few of the the home delivery meal kits where the ingredients come to you. The meal services provide you with the ingredients and step by step instructions to make the meal. It's something that you can do

Selecting a Time of Year for your Wedding

STP Weddings

Nov 27, 2018

Selecting a Time of Year for your Wedding

Photo by Idalia Photography As engagement season approaches, we wanted to revisit a previous blog post that we did about picking a time of year for your wedding. There is a lot to consider when planning your wedding but what month and time of year is one of the first things that you are going to want to think about. Here are some of the top things to think about when selecting a time of year for your big day. Budget Many venues, especially those at the Jersey Shore, will disc

Gina & Ryan's English Manor Wedding

STP Weddings

Nov 13, 2018

Gina & Ryan's English Manor Wedding

All Photos by Jackie Averill Photography Gina and Ryan tied the knot on September 29th, which turned out to be a very warm, beautiful September day. The couple got ready at their hotel, opting to skip a first look and see each other for the first time in church. The ladies got ready in their matching pajamas while Pin it Up and Pout took care of their hair and makeup. After a reveal with her wedding party, Gina did a reveal with her father, which was a very special moment. A

Our Favorite "Hidden" Venues

STP Weddings

Oct 29, 2018

Our Favorite "Hidden" Venues

Susan Elizabeth Photography The Mill Lakeside Manor Over the past few years we’ve worked at some amazing venues. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite venues that you may not know much about, since before we worked at them, we didn’t know much about them either! We found each of these venues to be really special, so today we’ll share the details about why we think these venues are such hidden gems. The English Manor- Ocean, NJ We just did our first wedding here abou

Amanda & Joe's Ocean Place Wedding

STP Weddings

Oct 15, 2018

Amanda & Joe's Ocean Place Wedding

Photo by Idalia Photography The morning of Amanda and Joe’s wedding at The Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch was a rainy one. Luckily, it cleared up just in time for their first look on the beach! The couple chose to do a Great Gatsby theme for their wedding, which consisted of a beach ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour and ballroom reception. The day was captured beautifully by one of our favorites, the husband and wife team, Alex and Jay from Idalia Photography. Photo

Kylie & Christian's Vineyard Wedding

STP Weddings

Oct 2, 2018

Kylie & Christian's Vineyard Wedding

Caroline Rocchetta Photography Jen has known Kylie since middle school so when she got engaged and asked us to help out with her wedding, we were so excited because we knew it was going to be special in so many ways! With Jen’s due date being so close to Kylie’s wedding though, she unfortunately wasn’t going to be able to attend as a guest, or as her planner. So, we decided on a consulting strategy to help get Kylie to her big day feeling confident and relaxed! Caroline Rocc

Kait & Alex's Wedding at The Avenue

STP Weddings

Sep 18, 2018

Kait & Alex's Wedding at The Avenue

After taking a few months off after Jen had her son in May, we were back in action for Kait & Alexander’s July 20th wedding at The Avenue. We were so excited to be working in Pier Village. Not only do we love it there, but the both of us used to live there! Kait and Alexander are a wonderful couple who had a relaxed beach approach to their summer wedding which made it a lot of fun to work with them. The bride got ready at the Bungalow Hotel with her Maid Of Honor, Mom and fut

Q&A With Lauren, Buff Brides To Be

STP Weddings

Aug 22, 2018

Q&A With Lauren, Buff Brides To Be

Instagram is such a great place to find inspiration for style, travel, food and staying fit! We recently found some fitness inspiration from Lauren at Buff Brides to Be! Lauren helps transform brides into their best selves, leaving them feeling confident for their walk down the aisle. She is a personal trainer who focuses on strength training with an emphasis on core. Her goal is create a toned and lean body by developing a workout routine for her brides that doesn’t require

Children at Your Wedding

STP Weddings

Aug 8, 2018

Children at Your Wedding

Weddings are a wonderful celebration of families, friends and all the important people in your life. They are also a time for adults to enjoy a night out full of dancing, socializing and cocktails. Many couples we work with go back and forth about the idea of inviting children to their wedding. Below are some things to consider and also some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to making that decision! If you invite a few, you may have to invite them all… We all have th

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