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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

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

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

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

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

Navigating the World of Escort Cards

STP Weddings

Jul 11, 2018

Navigating the World of Escort Cards

Photo by Idalia Photography Escort cards are something that need to be done very last minute since they can’t be completed until your RSVP’s are in. With this being the case, it’s best to develop a plan ahead of time. Today we discuss some pointers and things to consider when planning out your escort cards. Seating Charts While most people tend to go with traditional escort cards, a lot of couples are recently opting for seating charts instead. If you go with a seating chart,

Is a Beach Wedding Ceremony for you?

STP Weddings

May 16, 2018

Is a Beach Wedding Ceremony for you?

Photo by Yan Schwartzman Photography Congratulations! You’re engaged! What an exciting time in your life. However, with that engagement comes lots of decisions and one of the very first is where to get married. Your ceremony location is literally a blank canvas. If you’re religious, a church or temple may be the perfect fit! If you love the city, then maybe Liberty State Park with the skyline in the background is your dream location. But if you grew up at the Jersey Shore lik

We Love Dogs!

STP Weddings

Mar 28, 2018

We Love Dogs!

Photo by Something Blue by Susan Elizabeth Not only do we love dogs, but we love when couples incorporate their fur baby into their wedding! There are a lot of ways we’ve seen this done and it always puts a smile on our faces. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate your dog into your big day! Photo Table Take advantage of the space on your gift table, guestbook table or photo table by adding some pictures of you and your loved one with you pup! Who doesn’t love loo

Why hire a Wedding Planner?

STP Weddings

Mar 6, 2018

Why hire a Wedding Planner?

Photo by IfItFitz Productions With resources like Pinterest , Etsy and The Knot, it is understandable why couples now a days 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? As wedding planners, we’re obviously a little bias about the need for a planner, but we love our job and helping our clients, so today we’re going to take you through the to

When to Book

STP Weddings

Feb 21, 2018

When to Book

Engagement season is in full swing and many couples are wondering where to start. As wedding planners, we try to help structure our couples priority list so that they get the most important things done first, that way as the big day approaches there is less and less to worry about. Below are some insights on what vendors and things you should be booking from most important to maybe it can wait a little while longer! Photo by Susan Shek Photography The Venue This may be a no b

Shore to Please turns 3 years old!

STP Weddings

Feb 8, 2018

Shore to Please turns 3 years old!

We can't believe that Shore to Please is already 3 years old! What an amazing three years it has been! We have been so lucky to get to work with and get to know so many wonderful couples. We love seeing them relax during the planning process and their joy on their wedding day. We have also been blessed with the opportunity to meet with and work with a lot of talented vendors/partners. We continue to be amazed by how willing to help and provide guidance our partners have been.

Leah's First Birthday Party

STP Weddings

Jan 23, 2018

Leah's First Birthday Party

While weddings are our first true love, we always like to help people plan the other special moments in their lives. This fall we had the chance to help the parents of little Leah plan her first birthday party at Porta in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Porta turned out to be the perfect fit for a casual, Sunday, first birthday party with friends and family. The theme of the party was Pink and Sparkle and the beautiful balloon bouquets and large Happy Birthday balloons helped transf

Ways to Honor Lost Loved Ones

STP Weddings

Dec 12, 2017

Ways to Honor Lost Loved Ones

Photo by Susan Shek This time of year many people remember family traditions and relive memories from holidays past. It is a magical time of year but also a time where many people remember lost loved ones. Planning and celebrating a wedding day is no different. It is a very special moment in your life where family and friends come together to honor your commitment to each other and it makes you wish some of those important people in your life that have passed away were there

Holiday Gifts for Newly Engaged Couples

STP Weddings

Dec 1, 2017

Holiday Gifts for Newly Engaged Couples

Whether you are shopping for your fiancé or for friends that have recently gotten engaged ('tis the season!), we put together some of our favorite gift ideas for newly engaged couples! FOR THE BRIDE Ring holder She’ll need a safe place to keep her new bling! We love something simple like this Kate Spade Ring holder, priced at $40. Ornament Mark your engagement date or your first holiday as an engaged couple with a keepsake ornament. Etsy has tons of options for customized orn

Cheers to a great 2017 Wedding Season!

STP Weddings

Nov 13, 2017

Cheers to a great 2017 Wedding Season!

Photo by Yan Schwartzman Photography As we wrap up the 2017 wedding season we are reflecting on all of the amazing couples we worked with and awesome ideas that we saw throughout the year. We wanted to share with you some of the fun trends and great ideas that we saw during the year! Doughnuts We sure do love our desserts and we really enjoyed when candy bars and cupcakes were trending, but now doughnuts seem to be the newest dessert craze! There are a lot of fun ways to disp

Amanda & Gregs' Beach Wedding

STP Weddings

Oct 31, 2017

Amanda & Gregs' Beach Wedding

Photo by Yan Schwartzman Photography Amanda and Greg tied the knot on a very warm September day at Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJ. We first met the couple over a year ago when they booked us and we couldn’t wait for their big day to arrive. The bride and groom both got ready at Ocean Place but chose not to do a first look. Lacey Alagia Hair and Makeup got the wedding party all set and looking beautiful. Moments were captured by the talented Yan Schwartzman. The bride

Samantha & James' Wedding at The Mill

STP Weddings

Oct 10, 2017

Samantha & James' Wedding at The Mill

Photo by Something Blue by Susan Elizabeth Samantha and James came to us just shy of two years prior to their wedding to hire us as their day of coordinators and we were so excited to be on board. Those two years were very eventful and after having the opportunity to get married on Good Morning America, Samantha and James decided to switch venues for their September 15th wedding. They ended up at The Mill Lakeside Manor in Spring Lake and we are so glad they did! As Samantha

Krissa & Bill's Sandy Hook Wedding

STP Weddings

Sep 25, 2017

Krissa & Bill's Sandy Hook Wedding

Photos by Idalia Photography It was a picture perfect day at Sandy Hook on August 12th for Krissa and Bill’s wedding. Every time Krissa and Bill visited Sandy Hook leading up to their wedding it was raining, but not on their big day! Photos by Idalia Photography Having an event at Sandy Hook is unique, as the weddings are held on a large, open field that overlooks the Sandy Hook Bay. It is a gorgeous setting and since it is such a raw space, couples bring in everything and ca

Robin & Doug's Asbury Hotel Wedding

STP Weddings

Aug 28, 2017

Robin & Doug's Asbury Hotel Wedding

Photo by Dan, Endless Wave Studios Robin and Doug chose July 1st for their wedding to mark their 10th anniversary together. They spend a lot of time at the Jersey Shore as they have a second home in Pt Pleasant, so they chose to have their wedding in Asbury at the new Asbury Hotel. Robin got ready at The Asbury while Doug was just across the way at The Berkeley Hotel. The couple ventured to the boardwalk area for a very special first look. Photo by Dan, Endless Wave Studios G

Often Overlooked Budget Items

STP Weddings

Jul 24, 2017

Often Overlooked Budget Items

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography As you are developing your budget for your big day there are a lot of little details to remember. Of course you know to budget for things like your centerpieces and your favors, but there are some items that couples consistently overlook. Here are a few reminders about the items that we often see couples forgetting. Adding Tax…and Gratuity! Sometimes vendors will give you a total cost for their services in the beginning without provi

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