Photo by Suess Moments Our hearts go out to all of the couples that are having to move their wedding date. It is a very stressful time in the world so having to move your wedding on top of what’s going on can feel overwhelming. Please know that we are here for you if you have any questions or just want to run things by us! Many couples are moving their spring and summer weddings to the fall and winter months. Once the wedding has been rescheduled and your vendors and guest ha

Photo by Suess Moments It’s 7AM on your wedding day and the hair and makeup team will be arriving shortly. Where do you begin!? There is a lot to accomplish on the morning of your wedding so today we are going over some key things to remember so that you can be organized and relaxed on your wedding day! Create a Hair & Makeup Schedule Create a schedule for your girls in advance. It’s much easier to have time slots for everyone so that they know when they should be ready and s

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

Photo by Suess Moments We started working with Samantha and Corey back in February, so when their November 9th wedding date finally arrived, we were so excited! It was a very chilly fall morning that started off at 6AM for the ladies (what troopers they were!) with hair and makeup by Elizabeth from The Updo Guru. They got ready at the overnight suites at Eagle Oaks while they sipped on some champagne and shared lots of laughs. Photo by Suess Moments Samantha did a first look

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

Photo by Havana Photography About a year ago when Jessica first called us to talk about day of coordination for her Ocean Place wedding, she said she wanted the ballroom to look like the bottom of a pirate ship. We weren’t exactly sure what she had in mind but we sure were wowed when we saw what she had pulled together along with the help of the florist and design team at Sea Blossoms Events. There was so much detail that went into the design from both Jessica and Sea Blossom

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

Photo by Lynn from Elite Entertainment We are really excited to share the details from Jessica & Michael’s July 27th wedding at the Park Pavilion in Seaside. We grew up going to the boardwalk in Seaside so it was extra special for us to be back there for a wedding. Not only that but Jessica and Michael were such a fun couple to work with- they had us laughing a lot! Photo by Lynn from Elite Entertainment The day was beautiful and started out at Jessica’s parents house where

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

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

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

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

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

Photo by Idalia Photography With all of the recent proposals and the spring weather approaching (soon, right?!) it’s a great time to start thinking about engagement photos! We found these hidden gems through one of our favorite local photographers- the photography team behind the cameras of Idalia Photography. Alex, the owner, started her company with the idea that “classic” never goes out of style. She and her team capture each photo with a timeless and romantic approach. T

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

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

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

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

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

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