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Ashley & Ian's Hotel LBI Wedding, NJ

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Jan 23, 2022

Ashley & Ian's Hotel LBI Wedding, NJ

All photos by Oceans to Mountains Photography On Sunday, November 21st, Ashley and Ian tied the knot at the beautiful Hotel LBI in Long Beach Island, NJ. This was an extra special one for me because my sister and Ashley grew up playing soccer together so I've known her for quite some time. Ashley and her ladies got ready in a suite at the hotel. It was my first time seeing the rooms there and I hope to go back for an overnight one day because they were so spacious and gorgeou

Emily & Kevin's Bayonet Farm Wedding, Holmdel, NJ

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Dec 29, 2021

Emily & Kevin's Bayonet Farm Wedding, Holmdel, NJ

All photos by Dream Street Photography Emily and Kevin original booked us for Day of Coordination but decided during their planning process to add on a few extra months. We ended up starting with them over the summer, leading up to their September 25th wedding at Bayonet Farm. Bayonet Farm is a beautiful, raw space in Holmdel Township. When we kicked off with Emily, she already had such a beautiful vision for how she wanted to transform the space and a group of vendors who co

Christine & Anthony's Wedding, Eagle Oaks, NJ

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Dec 22, 2021

Christine & Anthony's Wedding, Eagle Oaks, NJ

All photos by Tanya Salazar Photography A few years ago we had the pleasure of working with Gina and Ryan on their wedding at The English Manor. We were so excited when we got the call in the fall of 2020 that her sister, Christine had gotten engaged and was ready to plan her wedding. Christine and Anthony chose Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ for their October 9th wedding. Christine got ready at a family friends house in Spring Lake and it was such a perf

Kristen & Chris's Wedding, Eagle Oaks, NJ

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Dec 1, 2021

Kristen & Chris's Wedding, Eagle Oaks, NJ

All photos byAmy Rizzuto Photography A little over one month ago, Kristen and Chris got married at the beautiful Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ. The day started out at Kristen's parents house in Little Silver, where the girls got their hair and makeup done by the teams at Evolution Salon and Make Me Up Eva. Everyone was dressed in their super cute maroon pajama's from Kristen, relaxed and excited for the day. I felt very luck to get to work with their won

Kelly & Eddie's Wedding, Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck, NJ

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Jul 27, 2021

Kelly & Eddie's Wedding, Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck, NJ

May 21st was one of the most beautiful weather days that we had this spring. I left my house on my way to Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck to see my best friend and STP co-owner, Kelly, get married! I was playing more than one role that day and I loved it so much. When I arrived I immediately started tearing up. It was so nice to know that Kelly found someone who makes her so happy and it was finally their turn to have their wedding day! I pulled it together of course

Kat & RJ's Wedding, The Mill Lakeside Manor, NJ

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Jun 2, 2021

Kat & RJ's Wedding, The Mill Lakeside Manor, NJ

All photos by Amy Rizzuto Photography Kat and RJ got married at The Mill Lakeside Manor in Spring Lake, NJ on Saturday, May 22nd. The day began at Kat's parents house in Little Silver. It was such a beautiful location with views of The Shrewsbury River. Kat told me they were able to watch the sun rise to start the morning while the Make Me Up Eva team and Evolution Salon worked with them to create their stunning wedding day looks. Kat & RJ decided to do their first look at th

Becca & Chris's English Manor, NJ Wedding

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May 27, 2021

Becca & Chris's English Manor, NJ Wedding

All photos by Idalia Photography We started working with Becca and Chris in February of 2019. We toured a few venues and they immediately knew that The English Manor (in Ocean Township, NJ) was the venue for them. Becca had previously been to the venue for work and remembered thinking at that time that she hopes to get married there one day. Their wedding was originally scheduled for June 2020 but the couple chose to reschedule to May 15, 2021. We were so impressed with how t

FBM Bridal

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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

Engagement Photo Locations

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Jan 28, 2019

Engagement Photo Locations

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

Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

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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

Top Reminders for Couples

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Jun 1, 2017

Top Reminders for Couples

Photo by Lauri for Emily Wren Photography When we kick things off with our couples we like to go through a detailed list of questions about their plans for their big day. While going through our checklist, there are often items that surprise couples whether they are things that they haven’t thought of or didn’t even realize. Today we dive into our top 5 reminders for couples! Eating is a must As we spoke about in our Emergency Kit blog post, it is great to have snacks on han

Judy & Jason's Surprise Wedding

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May 3, 2017

Judy & Jason's Surprise Wedding

When Judy and Jason first reached out to us we were immediately intrigued and excited about what they had planned. The couple currently resides in South Africa. The bride is from NJ, but after meeting the groom while on a business trip in the states, Judy took the leap and moved to South Africa in 2009 and they've been together ever since. The couple was planning a trip to NJ and decided that they would surprise their family with an intimate wedding ceremony. Judy and Jason c

Honeymoon Registries

Wendy Dessler, on behalf of Honeyfund

Apr 19, 2017

Honeymoon Registries

Honeymoon registries are becoming an increasingly popular way for couples to register for experiences, rather than traditional gifts on a registry. To learn more about Honeyfund, a popular honeymoon registry, Wendy Dessler, on behalf of Honeyfund, tells us about the most frequently asked questions regarding the registry. Check it out! If you are preparing for your wedding, or if you have been invited to a wedding in the past few years, you are probably familiar with honeymoon

STP Turns 2!

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Feb 7, 2017

STP Turns 2!

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

Fun at Your Fall Wedding

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Sep 7, 2016

Fun at Your Fall Wedding

Photo via The Knot With the heat wave that we had in August, it’s hard to believe that pumpkin spice and leggings will be just around the corner! Fall has become one of the most popular seasons because of its unique colors and tastes and that is especially true in New Jersey. The leaves start to change color, the air becomes crisp and all the things that make fall so fun are on display! If you are a lover of fall like we are then it is a great opportunity to incorporate the s

Kate & James' July 4th Weekend Wedding

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Aug 24, 2016

Kate & James' July 4th Weekend Wedding

Photo by Endless Wave Studios In our opinion, the best way to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend is at the beach! Our clients Kate and James felt the exact same way and that’s why almost a year ago we began helping them plan their patriotic and fun Fourth of July wedding weekend! Photos by Endless Wave Studios Kate and James wanted their guests to enjoy their entire weekend by the beach so guests were in arms length of all the sights and sounds that make the Jersey Shore exactl

A visit to Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury, NJ

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Jun 16, 2016

A visit to Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury, NJ

Photo by Off Beet Productions In August we will be doing our first wedding at Shadowbrook- a venue we have heard so much about but hadn't gotten the opportunity to visit. So, we decided it was time to see what it was all about! Our visit to Shadowbrook located in Shrewsbury, NJ was everything we hoped it would be. The driveway leading up to the estate is lined with greenery and maple trees and your first glimpse of the mansion may make you say “wow.” A little history about ho

Jenn & Marc's Mallard Island Wedding

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May 18, 2016

Jenn & Marc's Mallard Island Wedding

Photos by Sweetwater Portraits Jenn & Marc’s April 2nd wedding took place at Mallard Island Yacht Club in Long Beach Island, NJ. We worked with the lovely couple beginning 7 months out from their wedding and really enjoyed getting to know Jenn, Marc and their family. They were so organized that it made our jobs easy! Today we’re reviewing some of our favorite details from the wedding. To see more photos from Jenn & Marc’s big day, visit our Facebook album. Mallard Island If y

What a Wedding Planner Can Actually Do For You

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May 4, 2016

What a Wedding Planner Can Actually Do For You

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 top 10 things we do for our coupl

Bachelorette Party (not so) Destination Ideas

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Apr 20, 2016

Bachelorette Party (not so) Destination Ideas

The weather is warming up which means wedding season is upon us. With every wedding season comes bachelorette season! It seems as though what used to be a small intimate bachelorette party that brings the bride’s closest friends together has become a bachelorette weekend where the more the merrier is the new motto and an exotic location is always an option. As New Jersey Wedding Planners the common destination of our brides is Atlantic City or New York City. Both are exciting

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