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

Tis the season for family, friends and delicious treats! STP does have a sweet tooth so a few years ago we started an annual cookie baking tradition to celebrate the holiday season. Jen, Kelly and our friend Marieke have gotten together at Jen’s house to bake our favorite holiday cookies and then do a cookie swap so we get to enjoy each person’s creations! As the tradition continues we’ve had some new additions (Hadley) and some new cookies that we’ve made but the fun with fr

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