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

We can’t believe how these last two years have flown by. We began this journey as two best friends who worked well together and wanted to start something special of their own. We knew that we could help couples have a stress free day and most importantly, an event they would always remember. Instead, these last two years turned into so much more. Thanks to the wise words and helpful hints of fellow vendors we were welcomed into a new community of girl bosses, creative artists

Photo by Sweetwater Photography Recently, many of our couples are opting to get married at their reception venue or non-religious location that is special to them. It’s especially nice for the couple and their guests when the ceremony is at the same location as the reception. This allows for guests to flow right into the cocktail hour, avoiding the need for shuttles, limos, and wait time in between. It also leaves the option open for couples as to who they would like to pre

We have some exciting news to share here at Shore to Please Wedding & Event Planning! Co-founder, Jen Abene, is expecting her first baby, Hadley Virginia, due at the end of August! A few weeks ago, we (along with her family) threw a floral themed baby shower at her house in honor of baby Hadley. Here are a few of the highlights! Floral invitations from invited guests and encouraged them to bring a book to help start her library. Outside, guests enjoyed shade under the tent. T