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

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

There is a lot of stuff to remember to bring on the day of our wedding, so it's important to get organized! Sometimes venues will allow you to drop things off in advance, others it has to be the morning of. If you aren’t working with a wedding planner, some venues have a coordinator that will organize the items you brought for you, while others leave it up to the couple to put all of their DIY décor out. If you are traveling a distance to your wedding, it becomes even more im

Photo by Kaitlin Noel Photography Congratulations on your engagement! As you look ahead to your planning process, one of the first things you may want to consider before you start looking at venues is what month or time of year you are hoping to get married. There are a lot of things to take into consideration and the length of your engagement is just one of them! Budget Many venues, especially those at the Jersey Shore will discount weddings that are held in “off season” mon

Our couples are always in search of fun and unique gifts for their wedding party that match up with their friends and families personalities. Today we came across some unique stuff from Mark & Graham that we couldn’t help but share! For the ladies: Porcelain Trays We love that these can be personalized and they come in different sizes. They are great to go with a piece of jewelry that you are gifting your ladies or just stand alone! Travel Jewelry Case How cute is this little

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

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

Photo by Versano Photography Have you ever wanted to walk on the ocean? How about dance, drink and celebrate? Well we have found the perfect location for you! We recently visited One Atlantic, a unique event space located out over the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The venue is a hidden gem on the top floor of The Pier at Caesar’s Casino. Guests are led to a private elevator at the end of The Pier. Once they reach the top floor they are surrounded by breathtakin

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

Recently we got the opportunity to visit The Asbury Hotel, a brand new boutique hotel located near the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. We were so excited to finally see not only the wedding space but also the hotel and it definitely exceeded our expectations! The hotel has a very modern vibe and its ballroom matches that look and feel. Your guests will be greeted with valet service and their own entrance. If you choose to have your ceremony at the venue, we’d recommend using their