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

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

Susan Elizabeth Photography The Mill Lakeside Manor Over the past few years we’ve worked at some amazing venues. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite venues that you may not know much about, since before we worked at them, we didn’t know much about them either! We found each of these venues to be really special, so today we’ll share the details about why we think these venues are such hidden gems. The English Manor- Ocean, NJ We just did our first wedding here abou

After taking a few months off after Jen had her son in May, we were back in action for Kait & Alexander’s July 20th wedding at The Avenue. We were so excited to be working in Pier Village. Not only do we love it there, but the both of us used to live there! Kait and Alexander are a wonderful couple who had a relaxed beach approach to their summer wedding which made it a lot of fun to work with them. The bride got ready at the Bungalow Hotel with her Maid Of Honor, Mom and fut

Weddings are a wonderful celebration of families, friends and all the important people in your life. They are also a time for adults to enjoy a night out full of dancing, socializing and cocktails. Many couples we work with go back and forth about the idea of inviting children to their wedding. Below are some things to consider and also some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to making that decision! If you invite a few, you may have to invite them all… We all have th

Recently we came across The Local Line’s instagram page and we couldn’t believe that the shop was right in our backyard and we didn’t even realize. We popped into the Red Bank, NJ store location and got to meet its owner, Kristen and we are so excited to share all that the store has to offer. The Local Line features and supports local artists from NJ, offering a wide variety of things from home décor to jewelry to our favorite, wedding creations! Currently, there are over 80

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

Photo by Nicole Detone Photography We can’t believe it’s already been over a month since Georgia and Steve’s wedding day at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey. The couple had a specific vision for their big day and we were excited to help bring it to life. The day began with the bridal party and groomsmen the getting ready at the hotel where they ate, drank and laughed all morning long. Georgia and Steve previously had a small wedding in Florida, but they

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

Often your guests have traveled a long way to come celebrate with you, so it’s a nice surprise when they are welcomed by a gift bag at check in. Here are some ideas for how to make your welcome bag special. Include An Itinerary Let guests know what is going on for the weekend. Include things like a time and location for welcome drinks, the rehearsal, ceremony start and after party information. If there is a shuttle bus to the venue, this is a great place to remind people of t

Wow! What a year it has been for Shore to Please both as a business and personally. As the new year quickly approaches and we look back on the year, we are so thankful for the amazing couples that we had the opportunity to work with. Our couples continue to make us smile, laugh and shed tears (happy ones of course!). They continue to amaze us with their love for each other and their appreciation for what we do. It makes us want to work as hard as we can to make their special

Photo: Heyn Photography Whether it be in your own backyard, on a farm or at a location like Sandy Hook, tented weddings give couples a blank canvas to make their own vision come to life. There are so many upsides to a tented wedding and we always love how they turn out. However, there is a lot to consider when planning for one. Things that a venue would normally have in house or do for you, you now need to bring in. So, on today’s blog we are going to take a look at some of t

​The weather was so unpredictable this summer! What started as a rainy afternoon cleared up just in time for Nicole & Jeff’s beautiful July beach wedding ceremony at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey. One of the reasons we love weddings at Ocean Place is because everything is in one spot so it makes it so easy for guests and the wedding party. The day started off with hair and makeup at the hotel, followed by a first look on the beach. Nicole & Jeff are such